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.
A versatile tutor of several years, Jacinda R. has tutored geometry, algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, chemistry, physics, and test prep. “I have always been very fascinated by the human mind and understanding the way people think," she says. "I find my approach to tutoring starts there; I have my bag of tools for teaching but, for the first few lessons, I am also focused on learning about the student."
Education:
Bachelor's in Psychology, Dance, Northwestern University
Hobbies:
Playing Guitar, Knitting, Reading
"I find fulfillment in assisting others and witnessing breakthroughs," says Jacob S. "I have helped others in the past with their academic confidence and changing their attitude towards their course materials—specifically math."
Education:
Bachelor's in Environmental Science (Biology), Towson University
Hobbies:
Gardening, Playing Viola, Composing For Strings, Playing With My Cats, And Yoga
"I believe education should empower students to think independently and approach challenges with confidence," Jad A. says. A test prep tutor, Jad uses a student-centered, adaptive approach that focuses on building confidence and mastering test-taking strategies.
Education:
Bachelor's in Neuroscience, DePaul University
Jai T. is an environmental scientist who has always known they were destined to be a teacher. They say, “When I was younger, I would teach a classroom full of stuffed animals, and I haven't stopped teaching since.”
Education:
Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Molecular Science, OSU
Doctoral Degree in
Environmental Science, Water Science, OSU
Hobbies:
Hiking, Painting, Reading, Bouldering, Backpacking
“I am passionate about learning, whether it's a new technology or visiting a new country and learning their culture, or a new skill,” says James R., an empathetic math and test prep tutor and tech-minded business optimization analyst.
Education:
Bachelor's in EECS, Management, MIT
Master's in
Finance, Strategy, University Of Chicago
Hobbies:
Sailing, Photography, Travel, Technology