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.
Aleksandra K. majored in molecular biology and minored in Russian at Pomona College, where she was awarded the Endowed Raney Scholarship as well as the Eda May Haskell Library Prize for an essay on the role books have played in her life. She also won the Instructables Green Design Contest for a mobile solar energy generator and the Good.is Nest Challenge for an electric bike generator. Aleksandra is currently a PhD candidate in environmental sciences at the University of California, Riverside. An energetic and kind student, teacher, mentor, and tutor, she loves helping people achieve their goals in life. "I view it as a privilege if I get to be a part of their educational journey!"
Education:
Bachelor's in Molec Bio And BioChem PreMed, Pomona College
Hobbies:
Adventure Sports, Environment, Social/friends
"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:
Singing, Writing, Cooking
"Teaching and learning should be a fluid interaction, not a stiff exchange or mechanic transmission of information," says tutor Drew G. A college instructor in American government, Drew says, "I love to learn about all kinds of subjects, and I enjoy sharing that knowledge with others."
Education:
Bachelor's in International Relations, University Of Delaware
Master's in Political Science, Georgetown University
Hobbies:
Reading, Sports, Chess
"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
"I believe that education is a collaborative effort, and therefore in the importance of establishing trust and a safe space for tutelage emotionally and intellectually," Asha says.
Education:
Bachelor's in History, Boston University
Master's in Interdisciplinary Arts, University Of Pennsylvania
Hobbies:
Art, Comedy, Music
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