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.
"My test prep style is influenced by the idea that the exams test base knowledge first, then patterns of analysis," tutor Abdii B. says. A test prep tutor since 2012, Abdii loves to learn one new thing a day.
Education:
Bachelor's in English Literature, New York University
Hobbies:
Italian, Writing, Visual Arts, Taekwondo, Film
Tutor Alex K. is devoted to his work as an educator, working tirelessly to be both an advocate and inspiration for his students. Alex worked full time as an AmeriCorps tutor and mentor at a high-needs middle school and currently is an Associate Guide, co-teaching a 4th/5th grade classroom.
Education:
Bachelor's in Comparative Literature, Columbia University
Hobbies:
Music,ecology/conservation,electronics, Tinkering
"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."
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/French Language, 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
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