Dr. Philippa C.

Dr. Philippa C. graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in English Language and Literature, earned her MA in U.S. Literature from the University of Edinburgh, and received her PhD in English Language and Literature from Cornell University. She has taught at Cornell, Johns Hopkins, and, most recently, Rowan University. She also has over a decade of experience tutoring students aged 14 to adult in English, ELA, PSAT/SAT and AP English test prep, college essay writing, college admissions, and executive functioning.

She approaches tutoring holistically, tailoring her lessons to each student’s individual learning style, academic goals, struggles, and interests. She is deeply committed to inclusive teaching and has published academic research in this field. She is trained in trauma-informed pedagogy, has extensive experience working with neurodiverse students, and enjoys helping students to thrive intellectually and personally through close attention to executive functioning issues and strategies.

She loves teaching English. Not only does it benefit students academically, but it also introduces them to new worlds, ideas, and forms of self-expression. It can also be incredibly fun! In her spare time, she enjoys exploring Philadelphia, live music, and fostering shelter dogs until they are ready for their forever home.

Kristine K.

Kristine is a Certified Teacher with more than 30 years’ experience both in the classroom and as a tutor. She graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Math Education. Kristine spent most of the 30 years in Jefferson Parish Public School System high schools teaching everything from remedial through honors math classes and taught 5th grade for 3 years. She loves one-on-one work, as it allows the time for her to verify the student’s strengths and weaknesses to focus on areas where improvement is needed. She uses topics that interest each student for a more personal and engaging learning experience. As a tutor, Kristine is very dedicated to using methods that each student can learn from. She also believes in frequent communication with parents as part of the learning team. She believes that laughter is an essential part of learning and considers all questions to be important.

Victoria P.

Victoria is originally from St. Petersburg, Russia. She received an excellent education in both countries: Lyceum 239 (the top 1% Advanced Math High School in Russia), a BS/MS in Applied Mathematics from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (St. Petersburg, Russia), and an MS in Computer Science from Tufts University (Medford, MA, USA). Victoria has 20 years of experience teaching in the classroom. She is a Florida-certified math teacher (grades 5-12). Currently, she tutors Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, as well as EOC and High School Entrance Exam Preparation, accommodating various learning styles. To make learning more fun, Victoria loves to show how to apply math in real life, such as using the golden ratio in art and fashion, or performing math magic tricks like guessing your birthday!

Jean Carlo M.

Jean Carlo is an accomplished teacher with seven years of teaching experience. He grew up in Hudson County, NJ and went to Rutgers University where he graduated with a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in History and a concentration in Education. He got his start in Jersey City as a 9th grade English I intern teacher then moved on to Hackensack where he taught mostly 12th grade English IV for five years. Currently, he teaches SAT/ACT courses to help students score higher in their exams and has helped students with college essays as well as getting into enrichment programs for scholarships and course prep.

He has spent years inspiring students and fostering a love of literature. In addition, he’s expanded what literature means to his students while improving their vocabulary, writing, and reading skills. He enjoys using pop culture and music to enrich students’ understanding of a text. Because who doesn’t enjoy exploring a theme like materialism by analyzing songs like Kendrick Lamar’s “How Much a Dollar Cost?”

Nilesh S.

Nilesh holds a NJ DOE Certificate of Eligibility to teach high school mathematics across New Jersey, underpinned by a rich academic foundation and a deep commitment to student success.

Educational Accomplishments:
– Completed two Master’s degrees at the University of Illinois at Chicago—Chemical Engineering and Mathematics & Computer Science
– Earned an MBA from Fordham University in New York City
– Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from ICT Mumbai, India’s top-ranked chemical engineering institute

Teaching Highlights:
– Transitioned from a 30-year career in information technology to education, bringing analytical rigor and real-world perspective to the classroom
– Provides one-on-one academic support through in-home tutoring, specializing in SAT prep and high school math
– Worked with established math tutoring firms to expand access to personalized instruction
– Taught mathematics at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School in Newark following certification
– Currently serves as a substitute teacher for K–12 in Morris County and continues weekend math tutoring, helping students build strong quantitative foundations

Joseph M.

Joe Moran is a firm believer in the transformative power of education. He’s been involved in the educational field for 30 years as a teacher, supervisor, assistant principal, principal, and coach. He’s worked for the most part at the middle and high school levels. He holds NJ certification as a teacher of English, a teacher of social studies, a supervisor, a principal and a school administrator. As one might expect, all types of learners have been a part of his story. All have received the attention they deserve and the approach that best addresses their needs.

Joe earned an AB in English and history from Boston College, as well as a MA in Education from St. Peter’s College and an Ed.S. from Seton Hall University. He is employed as a middle school social studies and language arts teacher in a NJ public school district. His spare time involves travel and spending time with his grandchildren, as well as fixing (or more accurately paying others to fix) his 100+ year old house.

Rob G.

Rob is a mathematics graduate student at Boise State University, where he is researching the mathematics of machine learning and artificial intelligence. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound (2023), with double majors in math and economics. Growing up in Boise, Rob attended Boise High School, where he developed a deep curiosity for math in his AP calculus classroom. That curiosity blossomed into a passion for understanding how math describes the world. Rob loves to share his passion for math and learning with anyone who will listen, especially younger students who need extra practice or are looking to get ahead! He believes that learning is accomplished through hands-on practice. As a student himself, he understands that learning is highly individualistic and that there is a strategy for every student to succeed. When Rob is not doing math, he enjoys exploring Idaho’s outdoors through skiing, backpacking and fishing, as well as reading and practicing martial arts.

Edward H.

I’m a certified teacher of English with extensive experience tutoring math through geometry, and into the fundamentals of trigonometry and calculus. I’m the content designer for two SAT preparation for the 2400 series of the test formerly available on iTunes, using a smart flash card platform that innovated a math system designed specifically to improve time management and trap identification, called CCCP Math. I have also identified techniques that limit the effects of self-distraction that is often the key to better concentration.

I believe there are four components to doing well on the SAT test: specific knowledge, problem solving process, focus, and confidence. I make it my business to address all of these areas.

I’ve been tutoring SAT for 10 years and have many success stories. more than 90% of student who do 6 or more lessons with me improve markedly. For elite score students, (those who could only possibly improve 16%) I’ve seen significant improvements in the reduction of the number of errors. For student starting in the 1000-1300 range, I’ve seen improvements as high as 90% better. I rely on a hybrid teaching approach where I use screen shots of slides from my apps, while process is taught and supported through tutoring and exercises based in McGraw Hill’s SAT book. The results have been great.

With covid affecting the learning process, I feel the need to offer my service as a distance learning coach to parents, helping as a mentor reviewing the coming weeks materials for presentation and stepping in to teach only when remediation is necessary. We can’t, after all, afford a full program of tutoring in all areas. With over 7000 hours of tutoring under my belt, parents can rely upon my perspective and advice.
Lately in my tutoring lab, I’ve developed techniques that show results in improving basic focus and addressing “Test Anxiety”. Ask me about my findings, if you fear your child is not suited to standardized testing. I may just be able to help.

Liza R.

Liza earned her BA from Columbia University before earning her MS in Biomedical Sciences from Drexel University. She is currently a medical student at Drexel University College of Medicine. With a strong academic foundation and passion for learning, Liza enjoys helping students build confidence and achieve their academic goals through personalized support and effective study strategies.

Christopher F.

With 15 years of experience in education, Chris is a dedicated and effective teacher deeply committed to fostering student success. He has a proven ability to connect with middle and high schoolers across various subjects, including English, Math, and Philosophy. Notably, Chris’s expertise extends to high-level courses such as Dual Credit and AP English Literature, where his students achieved exceptional results, with 92% passing the AP exam and over 50% achieving scores of 4 or 5, well exceeding national averages. His extensive knowledge is backed by multiple degrees in English, Education, Philosophy, and Theology, and he has developed and taught 13 distinct courses throughout his career. He believes that every student can learn and he tailors his instruction to each student’s needs, empowering every learner to achieve their full potential. In his free time, he plays Ultimate Frisbee and has actively promoted youth engagement in the San Antonio Frisbee community for over a decade.