Fernanda V.

Fernanda V. graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and is currently enrolled in a post-graduate Medical Laboratory Science program in hopes of being a professor. Experienced in teaching students from middle school to undergraduate levels, Fernanda hopes to instill a deeper understanding and confidence in the material to empower students to reach their goals and find a love of learning using an individualized approach. When she’s not in the lab or teaching, Fernanda enjoys hiking, reading, and winning trivia competitions.

Zahra S.

With a passion for the science and chemistry and over 10 years of teaching experience at secondary and post-secondary levels, Zahra brings a wealth of knowledge to the learning sessions. Zahra holds PhD in Chemical Engineering from Universite Laval in Quebec, author of numerous research publications, recipient of Vanier Graduate Scholarship provided by NSERC and is currently in the last year of Teaching Education Program at Brock University becoming Ontario Certified Teacher soon. She has significant experience in teaching chemistry at very high level of satisfaction reported by her students for both regular Ontario curriculum and IB and AP programs. She has been working with students of varying age and background both in public and private systems in Ontario. She works to accommodate all with differentiated instruction based on individual’s needs and preferences in an equitable and responsive environment. Her teaching philosophy centers on making chemistry accessible and exciting for all students, fostering both academic growth and curiosity. She has also catered various students for chemistry and science tutoring in one-in one based on each student’s need. She is a dedicated teacher helping students foster their self-confidence and learning potential to reach high academic achievement and ownership of their learning.

Ashley A.

Ashley Aemisegger has a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. She is currently in a Master’s degree program in secondary education at Grand Canyon University (Arizona) with a focus in STEM.

Ashley has extensive experience tutoring high-school students in physics, chemistry, calculus, and algebra, and prides herself on adjusting her instruction to meet each student’s needs.

Growing up in the military gave Ashley a unique appreciation for different cultures and experiences. Today, Ashley spends much of her time in England and adores travel.

In her free time, Ashley loves reading fantasy novels with one of her cats curled up on her lap.

BEN G.

Ben teaches chemistry and biology at the nationally ranked Westhampton Beach High School on the East End of Long Island where he has been for the past twenty five years. He has taught AP Chemistry for the last 15 years and AP Biology for the past 6 years. Ben wrote and implemented the curriculum for freshman and sophomores to take AP Biology and AP Chemistry in consecutive years. Ben has been a private tutor for almost 30 years. Ben has a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from Dowling College and Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts.