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 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.
A patient tutor and teacher, Kathy B. uses creative strategies to raise student performance. "Simply telling the student what to fix won't help them remember how to solve the problem the next time they see it," says Kathy.
Education:
Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology, University Of California San Diego
An avid fan of ultimate frisbee and hiking, tutor Kelcy H. says he enjoys “helping students grow in both confidence and competence as they prepare to go to college.” Kelcy attributes his love for teaching to his fondness for learning.
Education:
Bachelor's in Biblical Studies, Freed-Hardeman University
Master's in
Business Administration, Rice University
Hobbies:
Ultimate Frisbee, Hiking, Camping, Chinese Study, Comedy
“I want to teach students to logically and critically assess their own thinking,” says tutor and research doctorate Kelly C. She has over six years of experience helping students sharpen their critical thinking skills and overcome learning blocks.
Education:
Bachelor's in Psychology, University Of California, Berkeley
Doctoral Degree in
Psychology, University Of Washington, Seattle
Hobbies:
Painting, Hiking
“I believe in taking the time to let learners process information,” says Ky D. “When trying to understand the content, it's important to me that a student confidently understands material, and it is through that confidence that they will successfully complete work in a timed format.”
Education:
Bachelor's in Education, University Of Michigan
Hobbies:
Games, Cooking, Photography, Guitar, Origami