Our Tutoring Staff
At PrepNow all of our tutoring is one-to-one, and our state-of-the-art virtual classroom enables your child to work privately with a tutor from the convenience of your home. Years of experience have taught us that finding the right match is a critically important step in a successful tutoring outcome, and our innovative program gives you access to some of the best tutors in the country. Each profile has information regarding the tutor's academic history, teaching experience, teaching style, hobbies and interests. This information, along with the diverse backgrounds and personalities of our staff, will help to ensure that you find the perfect match for your child.
Andrew attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned his bachelor's degree with a major in bioengineering and a minor in mathematics. "I try to relate topics covered during tutoring to real life situations relevant to the student's interest," Andrew says on his tutoring style. "This creates a more engaging experience and develops a deeper understanding and longer lasting memory for the student." Andrew has been tutoring math since 2009.
Education:
Bachelor's in Bioengineering, UCLA
Hobbies:
Billiards, Camping, Games
"While standardized tests are stressful, they have the power to open up great opportunities," says tutor Andy G. An educator and theater-lover, in addition to tutoring, Andy creates curriculum and programs to bring live theater and writing and acting opportunities to children.
Education:
Bachelor's in Educational Theatre, All Grades, New York University
Hobbies:
Theatre/drama, Television, Movies
"My philosophy with teaching is always to help encourage you to lead your own learning not because you are forced to, but because it will be natural to do so once the path is opened to you," she says.
Education:
Bachelor's in Visual Arts, Harvard University
Hobbies:
Exercise, Languages, Traveling
A relaxed and passionate tutor, Brian earned his BA in film studies from Columbia University. He has been tutoring SAT Math test prep for three years and has taught high school U.S. history, English, and writing. "If students become skilled at recognizing patterns in the way the problems are formulated, they will begin to feel mastery over what can be an intimidating test," Brian says. "Approaching the test strategically, and being able to categorize questions and tackle them with confidence and clarity, results in significant score gains."
Education:
Bachelor's in Film, Columbia University
Hobbies:
Movies, Music, Swimming
"I love to investigate students' learning styles and how they process information," tutor Carolyn says. "From there, I focus on presenting the curriculum in their study languages and cater the lesson plans to their needs." Carolyn earned her BS in civil engineering from Northeastern University and has been teaching since 1995. Over the years, she has tutored a variety of subjects, including advanced math, science, and test prep.
Education:
Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Northeastern University
Hobbies:
Music, Sports, Cooking
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