KATHY S.

Kathy has a Master’s degree in International Affairs and an undergraduate degree in Environmental Chemistry.  She has been an adjunct French professor at Manhattanville College and has taught French, Mandarin and cooking at the Bronxville Adult School and the Bronxville After School Club.  She attended MIT & Harvard her freshman year and enjoys helping students master French, math and test prep.

 

JOLENE S.

Jolene S. is entering her 6th year as a science educator in the New York City Department of Education, and is a resident of Harrison, NY. Jolene graduated from Brooklyn College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree and also obtained an Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Certification. Following graduation, she joined the New York City Teaching Fellows, where she was trained to teach Biology, Grades 7-12. She received her Masters of Arts in Teaching and a concentration in Adolescent Online Learning from the Relay Graduate School of Education. For the first five years of her teaching career, Jolene worked at the High School of Language and Innovation in Pelham Parkway, Bronx, where she taught Living Environment, Astronomy, Health, Introduction to Psychology and Senior Thesis. Jolene also collaborated with students to create an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Club, where students learned basic first aid skills and received certifications in CPR/AED training. In her 6th year, she is now working in Harlem at Central Park East High School, where she is teaching Biology and Astronomy. As a teacher, Jolene’s goals are to empower every student, show how learning science can be fun and immersive, and to bring out the inquisitive and curious scientist in each individual! When she is not teaching, Jolene enjoys writing short stories, stargazing, bike riding and hiking.

DAVID MCF.

David has been teaching for the past eight years and has privately tutored in the past. He currently teaches Social Studies courses at Westhill High School in Stamford. Prior to working at Westhill High School, David also worked in the Westport school district at Staples High School in an Academic Support position, and at Bedford Middle School teaching 8th grade U.S. History. He is certified in Social Studies grades 7-12. David received his Undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island and is in the process of completing his Master’s degree from Fairfield University in American Studies.
He teaches students in Advanced Placement courses, and students in honors and college prep levels. David also has experience working with students with 504’s and IEP’s. With his prior experience as an Academic Support Teacher, David has worked with students in smaller settings focusing on writing workshops and executive functioning skills. Using these past experiences, he caters his everyday teaching helping students become better writers and overall better students.
David is able to assist Middle and High school students with their history, English, and executive functioning needs, along with college admission essays and overall writing strategies.
David was born just outside of Philadelphia and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He currently resides in Milford, Connecticut with his wife and son.

ERIC K.

Eric has been a science teacher in Stamford, CT for over seven years. Earning his bachelor’s degree in meteorology, Eric has a strong science background. In college, Eric was an Academic Resource Mentor, where he was able to sharpen his skills helping others with their homework, study skills, and time management. To this day, Eric shares his love for science with his students and recognizes that the content may be difficult to understand. He utilizes many techniques within his classroom to assure that his students can comprehend the material. With completing his master’s in science education in 2016 and his master’s in educational leadership in 2023, Eric is well equipped with up-to-date and current skills that will help a student who is in need. Eric is eager to make as many children literate in the field of science as he can.

KOWNINE C.

Kownine is a New York State certified mathematics educator. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in mathematics from The City College of New York (CUNY).  He has been a NYC public school educator for over a decade. He has experience teaching in both the middle and high school. Kownine’s pedagogical journey has been marked by a profound impact on countless students. With an innate ability to clarify complex mathematical concept, he has fostered a dynamic and engaging learning environment, making even the most challenging topics accessible to all his students.  Kownine has an extensive knowledge of Regents based math courses, which he accumulated from years of teaching and scoring the Regents. Kownine is very excited to be part of an elite group of educators at Prep Academy Tutors and looks forward to working with you.

 

 

KEVIN B.

Kevin is a veteran teacher with 24 years of experience in the classroom.  In addition to his Bachelor of Science Degree in English with a minor in Elementary Education, Kevin holds Master of Science Degrees in Literacy and School Building Leadership.  Throughout his career, Kevin has taught a diverse group of learners with various learning styles and academic needs in the general education setting and in the ICT setting.  This has provided Kevin with experience in first, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade classrooms.  In his current position as an Instructional Coach, Kevin supports teachers and students from Kindergarten through 8th, in which he has developed a strong understanding of ELA and math standards across the grades.  In addition to classroom experience, Kevin has also been providing tutoring support for students since 2007.

Kevin has experience working with students to provide additional support for struggling students, activities to support and meet IEP goals, implementing different strategies to support reading fluency, decoding, and comprehension, as well as supporting students with executive functioning needs.  He works closely with families to provide supports to fit the needs of each student through hands on and engaging activities.

 

Hannah T

Hannah is a New York State Certified Special Education Teacher for Birth-Grade 2. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Vermont and has a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Hunter College. Hannah has six years of teaching experience within both general and special education classrooms in New York City. Hannah has experience working with all types of learners, including students with autism, developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries, and dyslexia. Throughout her time as a special education teacher, Hannah has gained skills in individualizing and differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all students. She is highly skilled at modifying and creating supplemental learning materials to enhance learning and allow students to master and retain the concepts. Hannah believes in a multi-sensory and multi-modal approach to learning and incorporates explicit instruction, exploratory learning, tactile manipulatives, and kinesthetic movements into her lessons. Hannah is also trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach to literacy instruction and Multi-Sensory Math. She approaches all her sessions with a growth mindset for all students to succeed. Hannah enjoys reading, travelling, knitting, and ice skating in her free time.

LYDIE K.

Lydie has been teaching English and Humanities at Notre Dame School in Manhattan for eighteen years. She has also worked as an instructor for several middle school enrichment programs including the SEEDS Scholars Program of New Jersey and the Gilder Lehrman Institute. Additionally, she has an extensive background as a tutor of multiple subjects. Lydie has a Bachelor’s of English with a minor in Linguistics from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She also has a Master’s of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Brooklyn College. She is an experienced curriculum innovator and developer, implementing many original courses in schools and programs throughout her career. She is a particularly skilled college essay advisor, coaching students through the writing and editing process and making sure they get the right word count! She is 100% certain that all students have the ability to become strong writers with practice and encouragement. Lydie feels that one of the most important aspects of teaching is showing students how to cultivate their authentic voices so that they can write with confidence, conviction and sophistication. She believes in academic rigor, scrutinizing literary texts for profound meaning, and insightful student-generated discussion. She is both a challenging and compassionate educator. Above all, she believes that students learn from each other just as much as they do from their teachers. Outside of teaching, Lydie is an avid reader, loves watching the CBS Sunday Morning show with her husband and playing with her funny cat, Boots.

VICTORIA P.

Victoria received a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Manhattan College. Victoria is now a tenured New York City Department of Education teacher working in a 12:1:1 classroom with Special Education students. In her six years of experience, Victoria has worked in a day treatment school setting which focuses on preparing students to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.

Victoria has experience working with students who have a wide variety of learning styles and needs. She understands the importance of planning engaging and differentiated lessons to meet the needs of each individual student. Victoria also prioritizes creating a safe, respectful, and growth-producing environment with each student and their families. She is passionate about making learning fun and celebrating each learning milestone a child makes–no matter how big or small!

When Victoria is not teaching she enjoys cooking, spending time with her family and friends, and relaxing on the beach.

ERIN G.

Erin G. is a chemistry and AP chemistry teacher in Fairfield county and has been teaching for over 13 years. She has experience with teaching and tutoring all levels of chemistry, as well as biology and earth science. Erin has a master’s degree in Biochemistry from Yale University and a master’s degree in Education from the University of New Haven.

Erin has a passion for teaching and helping students recognize their own ability to do hard things. Erin is incredibly patient and is skilled at explaining challenging concepts in ways that are easy to understand. Erin has created a large supply of resources to use during tutoring, including instructional videos, worksheets, and practice problems. She has perfected the technique of both virtual and in person tutoring and is excited to help students succeed.