Jonah B.
Jonah B. PhD is an educator, technologist and author who grew up in New York City. He currently works as a Software Consultant and has recently become a suburban dad. He lives with his partner and their young son in New Haven, CT.
Jonah studied Communications at Columbia University and in 2016 defended his doctoral dissertation, Dangerous Gifts: Towards a New Wave of Psychiatric Resistance, which examines significant shifts in the politics of psychiatric resistance and mental health activism. He has been organizing around mental health issues for over a decade, and cares deeply about the environment, social justice and privacy.
He has over 20+ years of experience as a professional software architect, designer, and developer. He is an active free/open source contributor whose technical interests include ethical AI, algorithmic fairness, Linux, Python, Content/Learning Management, and Annotations. He loves to bike ride, travel, scuba dive, and play the bass. He earned a masters in Communication and Education at Teachers College (’07) and graduated from Princeton University (’97) with a BA Cum Laude in Philosophy, and certificates in Computer Science and Cognitive Studies.
Eric L.
Eric is a certified educator with over 25 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Having loved math his entire life, he graduated from Georgia State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics with a concentration in secondary education. He went on to teach for a few years and also work at several different tutoring companies. He worked in the corporate world for several years continuing to use his math skills by analyzing financial reports for storage facilities. He also used his teaching skills to train new and veteran employees on policies, procedures, and computer programs. In his free time, Eric likes to play all types of games with his wife, 10 year old son, and other friends. He is currently a level 9 dwarf cleric in Dungeons and Dragons.
Rosamari M.
Rosamari began her journey as a full time Educator twelve years ago. She believes her passion to contribute to the academic growth of young minds led her to an educational track.
She is a Florida Certified Educator Math 6-12 and a Math Instructor through University level. Formerly, Rosamari was an Airline Systems Consultant for twelve years. In this role, she led the integration of systems & processes, in working partnership with product development teams in North/South America, Asia and Australia.
Academically, Rosamari has earned a
M S in Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and B S in Math Education and a BD in Engineering from Florida International University.
Other than teaching, she enjoys playing guitar and spending time with her family and most especially with her son and her two lhasa apsos.
Aaron C.
Aaron C. is a Carnegie Mellon University Mechanical Engineering graduate who currently applies his quantitative skills as an equity research analyst for a prop trading firm at the World Trade Center. With a strong commitment to education, Aaron demystifies the rigors of STEM for his students, offering expert, one-on-one tutoring in everything from trigonometry and basic coding to advanced AP Calculus. He is dedicated to helping students bridge the gap between abstract mathematical theory and practical, everyday problem-solving. A man of diverse talents, Aaron is also a dedicated writer with a background in vocal performance; in his spare time, he enjoys proving that engineers can indeed carry a tune.
Eddy V.
Eduardo “Eddy” V. is a passionate educator with a B.S. in Physics with a Minor in Mathematics from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. With over 5 years of teaching in the classroom across all subjects in science (including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), Eddy is a powerhouse of rigor and foundational teaching. Eddy’s love of teaching comes from a young age, being a leader, and showing everyone the way. Throughout College he would hold his own tutoring sessions in his University physics course where other students would struggle. Now he teaches over 100+ students AP Physics and Biology, and he enjoys time with his cats.
Debi H.
After retiring from a career in computer science, Debi decided to pursue her dream of teaching math. She went back to school and became certified to teach all mathematics subjects for students from grade 5 through high school. Debi believes that all students can excel in math and she wants to help them do so. She loves math and logic and wants to inspire that love in learners. Debi believes that if her students do not understand a concept, it is because she has not found the right way to explain it yet. Debi has taught middle and high school Algebra, Geometry and Statistics for the last 8 years. It is a joy because she is learning every day as well as teaching. She is constantly amazed at the questions students ask that make her learn the material more deeply or the way they approach problems that she would never consider. That is the beauty of math! Debi looks forward to working with your children
Shelley H.
Shelley is an experienced mathematics tutor with more than 25 years of intermittent tutoring expertise, supporting students from kindergarten through grade 12 as well as those preparing for the SAT, ACT, and advanced math courses including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Statistics. She holds four academic degrees—Mathematics, Physics, Information Technology, and Opticianry—and spent over a decade as a computer programmer and systems analyst before becoming a Licensed Optician in Florida. Shelley’s lifelong passion for analytical thinking has shaped every chapter of her life, from excelling academically and earning induction into the National Honor Society to her success as a competitive athlete. A decorated golfer, she has won numerous championships, including titles at Pinehurst Country Club, and has achieved an impressive eight hole-in-ones.
Shelley’s background is equally defined by her dedication to children and learning. As a mother of five, she gained deep insight into supporting students with learning differences, including her own children who faced unique educational challenges. Her
experiences fueled her desire to help other families navigate academic struggles with empathy, structure, and high expectations. Over the years, Shelley has tutored with
several agencies and independently, helping many students achieve remarkable progress—including four students who earned perfect standardized-test scores under her guidance. She brings to her work a blend of humor, warmth, and discipline, drawing
from a lifetime of teaching skills developed through athletics, equestrian training, parenting, and her STEM-driven career.
In her tutoring practice, Shelley emphasizes the logic and clarity that make mathematics both approachable and empowering. She believes that math is only complicated when the steps are unclear—and she excels at breaking those steps into understandable and
repeatable processes. She expects students to arrive prepared, focused, and ready to work, encouraging habits that mirror the discipline required for college, careers, and personal achievement. Shelley is excited to bring her passion for teaching, her analytical expertise, and her unwavering commitment to student success to Prep Academy Tutors, where she strives to help every learner build confidence, master essential skills, and realize their full potential.
Viacheslav L.
Viacheslav is an education professional with nine years of college-level tutoring experience. His background and knowledge base is broad, spanning legal studies, ESL, Science, Algebra, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, and Astronomy. He focuses on clear explanations, structured practice, and real-world examples to build confidence and results. He is also fluent in Russian.
EDUCATION:
MS, Computer Science, Russia
PhD, Social Studies, Russia
JD, Russia
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Russia
Nate T.
Nathan (goes by Nate) knows math and loves math, inside and out. He spent 15 years earning his doctorate and pursuing primary mathematics research, teaching and tutoring at the high school and college level all along the way. He’s currently serving as Adjunct Faculty at the College of DuPage and Waubonsee Community College tutoring high school students in math. However, he has taught and tutored students in places as far-flung as the University of Michigan, Duke University, UMass Amherst and the University of Miami.
With Nate, you won’t just get a tutor that knows the material in a few high school courses. You’ll get someone who …
… tutors from a place of understanding and with a growth mindset: where mistakes are a normal, and even essential, part of learning something new,
… is familiar with the whole high school curriculum: not just your student’s class, but the classes preceding it, and so can diagnose knowledge gaps and fill them with mini-lessons on the fly,
… can prep for college entrance exams including the SAT and ACT,
… knows the undergraduate mathematics curriculum and can tutor for students enrolled in dual credit or enrichment courses, and welcomes tutoring college students as well.
In his spare time, Nate likes to play table top role playing games, and is an amateur bodybuilder, although he still thinks about research questions in math from time to time too.
With Nate, your student’s math education is in the best hands!
Nicholas B.
Nicholas is a passionate and highly experienced math instructor with a Master’s Degree in Education from Sacred Heart University. Over the past several years, he has worked with students across all grade levels—from elementary through high school—helping them build confidence and mastery in mathematics.
Nicholas teaches remotely in the mornings through a one-on-one independent school in Connecticut and works in the afternoons at two learning centers in Florida. He works with students on all high school math subjects, including Algebra I & II, Geometry, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Statistics. No matter the level, Nicholas focuses on helping students strengthen their understanding and build confidence in their math skills.
With extensive experience in both classroom and tutoring settings, Nicholas has successfully guided students through rigorous math curricula and standardized test preparation for the SAT and ACT math sections, often leading to significant improvements in performance and self-assurance.
Known for his patient, structured, and encouraging approach, Nicholas tailors every session to meet each student’s unique learning style. His strong mathematical foundation—highlighted by a perfect 800 on the SAT Math section—and his commitment to student growth make him a trusted and effective mentor for learners at every stage of their academic journey.