Adrian C.

Adrian received a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of Sydney in NSW Australia in 2011 and spent over a decade working as a post-doctoral researcher on wheat and canola improvement at Canadian university and federal labs; besides, at an Australian university. Adrian has always had a keen interest in teaching and helping young students excel at school. Aside from his research, he participated in occasional voluntary and informal teaching, training and mentoring of secondary, summer, and pre-grad students. Adrian firmly believes that every student is capable of exceeding their academic potential, given the right guidance and mentorship. His expertise lies in cereal molecular pathology, quantitative genetics, genomics and functional bioinformatics. He is also a wannabe outdoor enthusiast, passionate about playing soccer, chess and trading options.

Eli C.

Elie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Hunter College and completed his teaching internship at Camden High School, where he taught students in grades 9 through 11. He later earned a Bachelor of Education focused on junior grade levels from Stockton University in 2023. These experiences prepared him to work with both middle and high school students in diverse learning environments.

Passionate about education, Elie enjoys connecting with students from different backgrounds and helping them grow academically and personally. His experience working with students across Philadelphia and surrounding communities has strengthened his commitment to supporting learners at every stage of their educational journey.

Outside the classroom, Elie tutors students from middle school through high school in mathematics, ranging from foundational skills to advanced courses such as calculus. He believes that building strong relationships with students is essential to helping them gain confidence, improve problem-solving skills, and reach their full potential. As both a teacher and mentor, Elie continuously develops new strategies to support student success and create engaging learning experiences. Helping students grow in confidence and achievement remains one of the most rewarding parts of his work.

Tom E.

Tom E. is a retired high school physics teacher with over 40 years experience, teaching college prep physics and AP physics. He has a physics degree and a minor in math from SDSU. He enjoyed the classroom, doing many demonstrations and developing hands-on physics activities to inspire students to inspire in the think and appreciate the world around them. Tom has a positive outlook on life and loves to see the excitement in students eyes when they understand…

Dr. Sophia N.

Dr. Sophia N. recently earned her PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Delaware. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she also competed on the cross country and track team. During her graduate studies, Sophia was actively involved in K-12 outreach, which prompted her interest in educating children. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum at Drexel University and is working toward her certification as an elementary school teacher. In addition to her strong background in science, Sophia enjoys teaching math and has several years of experience tutoring K-12 students in both math and science. She understands how daunting these subjects can be, but with encouragement and practice she helps students recognize their capabilities. Outside of teaching, she is an avid movie lover and enjoys walking.

Mansargun K.

Mansargun is an Ivey MBA graduate from Western University and an Aerospace Engineer from IIT Kanpur. She is joining a leading consulting firm as a Senior Consultant in June 2026 and brings 5+ years of tutoring and coaching experience to her students.
Her teaching style focuses on problem-solving tips and shortcuts so students never have to rely on rote memorization. She breaks down core concepts in an intuitive way, helping students truly understand the “why” behind the material. So they never go blank in an exam again. She has supported students across engineering math, calculus, physics, intro computer science (Python, SQL), MBA-level finance, accounting, and economics, as well as standardized tests including the GRE (332/340), TOEFL (119/120), CELPIP (12/12), and GMAT Quant. She also tutors Ontario high school math and physics.
Outside of academics, Mansargun is a theatre artist and a builder at heart. An engineer who loves business. She has directed award-winning plays, co-founded a fashion venture, and helped scale a tech product from 600 to 10 million users. She brings the same curiosity and energy to every tutoring session.

Ti’Air C-R.

Ti’Air, PhD is a neural engineering researcher and STEM educator who just recently became the first Black Biomedical Engineering PhD recipient from MSU. She received her bachelors in Biomedical Engineering from The Ohio State University in 2011, also becoming the first black undergraduate student to receive a bachelors in science in BME from OSU, and proceeded to earn a master’s from the University of Cincinnati in 2013. Beginning her PhD at Purdue in 2014, she transferred to Michigan State in January 2019. Her research focus is integrating tissue engineering with implantable electrodes to tune immune response in the brain, in the REIL lab under the direction of Dr. Erin Purcell. She is a co-founder for Black In Neuro, serves as the Academia Chair for the Health Innovations special interest group of the National Society of Black Engineers, is a local organizer for Com Sci Con MI, and is in the speaker’s bureau for the Rape And Incest National Network. She has also served in the community under her platforms of sexual assault awareness and exposing underrepresented students to STEM as Miss Indiana United States 2015 and has received awards for her Social Justice in 2016 and Humanitarianism in 2018. She was named a fellow in the Society for Neuroscience from 2016 – 2018 and is also a NIH F99/K00 fellowship awardee. She completed her postdoc at Case Western Reserve University and her second at Yale University. She has vast experience with neurodegeneration, brain computer interfaces research and is interested in the ethical implications of neurotechnology.

Tim G.

Tim G. has extensive experience in math and science, graduating with a PhD in Physics from the University of California, Riverside where he conducted research in galaxy evolution using the world’s premier ground and space-based telescopes. During his studies, Tim also discovered and nurtured his passion for teaching and mentoring while instructing numerous introductory physics and astronomy courses over a 5.5-year period as an award-winning Teaching Assistant (TA). Educating students with a wide range of skills, backgrounds, and interest in STEM, and majors ranging from liberal arts to engineering, Tim approached each student with engaging energy, adaptability to meet their needs, and patience, whether in class or one-on-one during office hours. Beyond simply teaching the material, Tim focused on building students’ critical-thinking skills and problem-solving abilities as well as on fostering an appreciation of the material by connecting it to real-world scenarios. Tim also sought to build positive relationships by being a mentor in addition to a teacher, leveraging his experiences to help students with questions regarding college and beyond. This personalized teaching style was well received by Tim’s students, a sentiment reflected in the 2 Outstanding Teaching Assistant awards Tim received from his department.

Now back in the suburbs of Chicago where Tim grew up, he continues to exercise his passion for teaching, tutoring math and science to local middle and high school students with the same care and energy as when he was a TA. In his free time, Tim is pursuing data science and picking up hobbies like gardening. He is an avid sports fan, loves watching movies and going to the theater, and enjoys hiking, camping, and road tripping with his family and dog, Ralph. He also especially enjoys having seasons again (even winter!) and partaking in seasonal activities.

Jenna C.

Jenna C. is a certified teacher with a strong academic background and a passion for helping students succeed. She grew up in a suburb of Dallas before moving to New Orleans to pursue her undergraduate studies at Loyola University New Orleans, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in 2017. Following graduation, Jenna began her career as a full-time tutor, specializing in ACT/SAT preparation as well as a wide range of secondary-level subjects. During this time, she developed a deep understanding of individualized instruction and the strategies students need to build confidence and improve performance. Her success as a tutor inspired her to further her commitment to education by completing a teaching certification program in 2022. Since becoming a full-time classroom teacher, Jenna has gained diverse experience teaching everything from middle school English to advanced high school math. This versatility allows her to adapt her teaching methods to meet the needs of learners at different levels and across subject areas. Jenna thrives on building meaningful relationships with her students and believes that understanding each student’s unique learning style is key to mastering new material. She is dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, take risks, and achieve their academic goals.

Kylie S.

Kylie is an NYC-based tutor with nine years of experience working with students from 3rd grade through the undergraduate level. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University, where she served as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate chemistry and public health courses, and she holds a Master of Health Sciences in Mental Health from Johns Hopkins. Her academic background informs her planned graduate training in clinical psychology, with a focus on child and adolescent development. Kylie completed the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and is particularly familiar with the demands of AP and IB coursework. She provides individualized instruction in elementary and middle school math and reading, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, and Biology, and she supports students preparing for AP and IB exams as well as college applications and personal essays. Her teaching style emphasizes conceptual understanding, academic confidence, and tailored learning strategies that help students thrive in rigorous academic environments. Outside of tutoring, Kylie enjoys creating art, writing, and spending time with her rescue cat, Bear.

Richard F.

Richard F. is a STEM educator and, since 2023, a one-to-one learning specialist at Fusion Academy, a premier 1-to-1 private school in Malvern, PA. There, he delivers highly personalized instruction in math, science, and executive-function skills. He has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent learners, including those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.

Richard holds a biotechnology degree from Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ), where he won multiple scholarships and earned Deans List honors. He served as a teaching assistant for Ethics in Science under Julie Fagan and as a research assistant in social psychology under Stephen Kilianski and in biochemistry under William Belden. Before entering education, Richard worked as a scientist and engineer in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sector for companies including Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Sanofi, and Penn Medicine. Richard served as the Environmental Monitoring Program Lead for UPenn’s CRISPR immunotherapy laboratories under Carl June and Bruce Levine and supported the COVID-19 vaccine emergency release at Johnson & Johnson. He also completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training with Lockheed Martin and served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Northern New Jersey Chapter of APICS.

Outside of the classroom, Richard is an award-winning competitive powerlifter and poker player. He has competed against some of the world’s top professional poker players on internationally viewed live-stream broadcasts, including Doug Polk’s The Lodge (2022), applying performance psychology, probability-based thinking, and disciplined decision-making to his teaching approach. He also plays piano and sings, having performed internationally and at Carnegie Hall on multiple occasions with the Nutley High School music program. Richard has appeared in several amateur high school and college stage productions including The Wiz, Pirates of Penzance, and Made in the Philippines. He has also appeared as a guest musician featured on Hong Kong’s Regal Airport social media channels.