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.
"I've seen how much knowledge and understanding can empower students, giving them confidence in themselves to become people who make valuable contributions to the world," says tutor Alexandra (Alex) O. Alex describes herself as a "fun-loving, active person who loves to engage with people--passionate about learning, being outside, and being active in my community." A Ph.D. candidate in Sociology, Alex has taught numerous college-level courses as well as tutoring formally for more than four years.
Education:
Bachelor's in Sociology, Florida State University
Master's in Sociology, UC - Irvine
Hobbies:
Hiking, Arts & Crafts, Music
"Especially on standardized tests, students have to be able to rely on their own mental toolbox," says tutor Alexandria (Alex) L-C. "To my mind, there is no single skill more important than the ability to problem-solve." A classroom English teacher for five years, Alex has tutored test-prep since college.
Education:
Bachelor's in Literature, Yale University
Master's in Adolescent Education, St. John's University
Hobbies:
Acting, Screenplay Writing, Cooking
"All students have different needs, and you have to understand and respect them if you want to reach the students," says tutor Andrew J. An aspiring clinical psychologist, Andrew says: "I love helping people and challenging myself by learning new things so I can expand my knowledge of the world. I take great pride in my work and enjoy doing a thorough job."
Education:
Bachelor's in Psych, UC - Berkeley
Hobbies:
Eagle Scouts, Art, History
Arthur is a certified English teacher and Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who has worked with students of all ages and skill levels.
Education:
Bachelor's in Secondary Education, English Literature, New York University
Hobbies:
Music, Rock Climbing, Martial Arts
"What I love most about teaching and tutoring is the craft of rendering intelligible new concepts and new habits of mind to students who are exposed to them for the first time," says tutor Austin W., who has more than ten years of versatile experience in teaching and tutoring test prep.
Education:
Bachelor's in Performing Arts, Washington University In St. Louis
Master's in Teaching/Secondary English, UC - Irvine
Hobbies:
Camping, Hiking, Martial Arts
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