CLAIRE Z.

MICHELE D.

Michele D. has been teaching mathematics at the high school level for 30+ years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Oxford University and a Master’s degree in mathematics education from Cornell. Michele has received numerous awards for the quality of her teaching and her ability to make deep connections with her students. She enjoys quality time with her family (pets included!), cooking, creating videos for her YouTube channel, and traveling.

BERNADETTE M.

Bernadette is an ELA teacher at P.S. 19 in the Bronx. She has worked at P.S. 19 for 28 years as a Special Education/Literacy Specialist. She currently teaches 6th – 8th grade ICT in English Language Arts. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Plattsburgh. She received a master’s degree in Literacy/Special Education K-12 from College of New Rochelle. In her free time, Bernadette enjoys reading and listening to music. She truly enjoys seeing her students excel both inside and outside of the classroom.

MILES H.

Miles is a full-time math and science teacher in Manhattan with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master’s Degree in Childhood Education from Brooklyn College. He specializes in breaking down math and science concepts into understandable and relatable steps so that students build a strong foundation in core subjects. Miles is comfortable working with students from a wide range of backgrounds and skill levels who are ready to apply themselves and achieve success!

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!).