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 believe mastery of any subject comes from two things working together: building strong study habits and practicing through deliberate repetition,” Jose R. says. “This is especially true for high-stakes standardized tests, where confidence under timed pressure depends on hundreds of small reps.”
Education:
Bachelor's in Psychology, New York University
“My teaching style is centered on the ‘students as teachers’ modality," explains tutor Jose N. "My students help inform and guide the learning environment, which they should ultimately play an active part in."
Education:
Bachelor's in Dance & Theater, University Of California, Berkeley
Master's in
Dance Studies, Mills College
Hobbies:
Reading Plays, Spending Time In Nature, Discovering New Music, Keeping My Skills Sharp, Dancing Whenever I Can.
“I focus heavily on working one-on-one with students to tailor lessons to their needs,” Joshua W. explains. “Having been on an IEP myself through 11th grade, I understand that not all students learn the same, and that it is critical to build rapport with students and to learn how they learn.”
Education:
Bachelor's in Humanities, Regis College
Master's in
International Relations, University Of Massachusetts Boston
Hobbies:
Creative Writing, Cats, Dungeons & Dragons, History
“I ask lots of questions to help students work through ideas,” says English, literacy, and social studies teacher Julie W., who has been in classrooms since 2001.
Education:
Bachelor's in Political Theory; Secondary Education, Michigan State University
Master's in
Teaching And Curriculum, Michigan State University
Katherine C.’s tutoring style is warm, structured, and student-centered. “I start from where each learner actually is, not where a curriculum says they should be, and I build lessons around contexts that matter to them,” Katherine says.
Education:
Bachelor's in English, Boston University
TESOL, University Of British Columbia
Hobbies:
Reading, Writing, Philosophy, Film, Fashion
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