CARLOS G.

Carlos holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). He brings over 15 years of teaching experience to his role, including a decade of leadership as a Department Chair for Mathematics.

Carlos has extensive experience teaching a wide range of subjects, from Algebra 1 through AP Calculus AB, the latter of which he has taught since 2009. His lengthy tenure teaching advanced courses reflects a strong confidence in his ability to help students reach their maximum academic potential.

Beyond the classroom, Carlos has been a frequent presenter, facilitating numerous professional development sessions for teachers across Westchester. These sessions have covered vital topics, including effective integration of technology in instruction, diverse instructional strategies, and meeting students’ needs both linguistically and academically. He also possesses many years of experience providing focused, one-on-one tutoring to students. In his personal time, he is an avid pickleball player.

TOM G.

Tom G. has been working as a tutor for STEM classes and standardized tests for over eleven years. At Northwestern University, he completed a BS/MS program in mechanical engineering, and a short-term job in tutoring after graduation turned into a career. He is dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals and invigorated by the moments when those goals can be elevated.

BIANCA D.

Bianca D. is a certified Spanish teacher in New York State and has been teaching Spanish in middle and high school for eleven years. Bianca has also served as the Associate Director of the Iona College Summer Cultural Exchange Program.

Bianca holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Manhattanville College in Spanish and a Master’s Degree in Adolescent Education also from Manhattanville. She maintained the highest of standards while a student at Manhattanville College. Among her many achievements were that she was on the Dean’s List and spent the summer after her junior year abroad in Spain.

Bianca credits her grandmother who was also a Spanish teacher and who grew up in Puerto Rico with being her inspiration for becoming a Spanish teacher and tutor. In her free time, Bianca enjoys volunteering, traveling, baking, and spending time with her family and maltipoo puppy.

THERESA F.

Theresa developed the AP Economics program (Macroeconomics/Microeconomics) at Ridgefield High School with an average of four classes a year in AP Economics with a passing rate of above 92% of 3 or above. She served on the Development Committee for Development Committee for AP Economics and Macroeconomics who wrote the questions for the AP exam. She is a College Board consultant for AP Economics Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. She serves as the question reader for AP grading. She served on the College Board Instructional Team in Macroeconomics preparation for Teachers. This created the Curriculum guide for teachers to use in the classroom. She has been awarded Teacher of the Year, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Teaching Champion Award by Council of Economic Education, Distinguished Secondary Education Teacher by Northwestern University and recently the Adjunct faculty award from Iona University.

MEGAN M.

Megan is passionate about helping children become confident, capable learners through individualized, evidence-based instruction. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a Master’s degree in Dual Childhood General and Special Education from Manhattan College. Megan began her teaching career at Bronxville Elementary School, where she worked as a first grade resident teacher and substitute across grade levels. She then joined The Windward School, where she taught fifth grade and received extensive training in the Science of Reading and Windward’s specialized instructional methods for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Megan currently works at a school for children with autism while pursuing a second Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Emerson College. Her goal is to bridge the worlds of education and communication to better support students with diverse learning needs. She’s dedicated to making learning accessible, engaging, and empowering for every child she works with.

JAMES F.

James is a math teacher of nearly ten years at Iona Prep who has taught courses ranging from Algebra 1 all the way to AP Statistics and has served as Mathematics Department Chair. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science from Tulane University and his Master’s of Science in Teaching from Iona University. He’s looking forward to helping you succeed in math this year!

In addition to teaching, James is an active volleyball coach, both at Iona Prep and at Northeast Volleyball Club in Connecticut. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and learning languages (he’s studied Spanish, Arabic, and Italian, but loves learning phrases in any language!).

LORI V.

As an essay coach who has trained with and earned certification from The College Essay Experience, Lori is skilled at helping students craft powerful, authentic essays. Lori offers guidance and support through every stage of the essay-writing process, resulting in essays that convey students’ unique personal characteristics.

Lori’s years of professional writing experience guides her approach to college essay coaching. She served as a federal judicial law clerk in the District of Connecticut, practiced litigation for seven years at the international law firm of Davis Polk, and worked for five years as an executive recruiter placing attorneys at law firms across the country.

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Wesleyan University, Lori earned her Juris Doctor degree, with distinction, from Emory University School of Law. While a law student, Lori earned several academic awards, was elected to the Order of the Coif, and was chosen to serve on the Emory Law Journal as Book Review Editor.

Lori lives in Larchmont, New York with her husband and her three sons.

KITTY M.

Kitty is an educator with a 31+ year career teaching high school English, predominantly to juniors and seniors. She holds an MA in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and has taught 25 years in Jesuit education. She absolutely loves working with teenagers, and has extensive experience working with college essays, critical thinking skills, analysis, reading comprehension, and all levels of writing instruction.

EMILY L.

DAVE H.

Coach Dave is a certified Executive Function Coach and licensed
Comprehensive Special Education Teacher with a speciality in literacy.

In his coaching role, Coach Dave provides support to help students improve
their working memory and overcome challenges like procrastination and
disorganization. By utilizing data-driven strategies, he reduces anxiety
and equips students with essential skills in time management,
prioritization, and effective study techniques that they can use in their
lives.

With his experience as a former Learning Support Teacher and Head of
Department at the Frankfurt International School, a teacher in New York and
Connecticut, Coach Dave has a proven track record in improving executive
functioning and literacy skills in students with all kinds of minds. He has
inspired educators at conferences across Europe and the USA, sharing
innovative co-teaching principles that foster inclusive classrooms.