Our Tutoring Staff
At PrepNow all of our tutoring is one-to-one, and our state-of-the-art virtual classroom enables your child to work privately with a tutor from the convenience of your home. Years of experience have taught us that finding the right match is a critically important step in a successful tutoring outcome, and our innovative program gives you access to some of the best tutors in the country. Each profile has information regarding the tutor's academic history, teaching experience, teaching style, hobbies and interests. This information, along with the diverse backgrounds and personalities of our staff, will help to ensure that you find the perfect match for your child.
“I believe the two words that describe my teaching style are comfortable and firm,” Abhishek V. says. “I love establishing a connection with my students that allows them to know that it is okay to be wrong.” A robotics and mechanical engineer, Abhishek enjoys sharing knowledge through teaching.
Education:
Bachelor's in Robotics Engineering, University Of California At Santa Cruz
“I base my tutoring style on the Socratic method, and use leading questions to help students figure out solutions to problems,” Alex R. says. “I frequently find students know more than they think they know, and often just a few questions can get them on the right track and help them find the answer themselves.”
Education:
Bachelor's in Business Information Systems, University Of Maryland, Baltimore County
"Especially on standardized tests, students have to be able to rely on their own mental toolbox," says tutor Alexandria (Alex) L-C. "To my mind, there is no single skill more important than the ability to problem-solve." A classroom English teacher for five years, Alex has tutored test-prep since college.
Education:
Bachelor's in Literature/French Language, Yale University
Master's in
Adolescent Education, St. John's University
Hobbies:
Singing, Writing, Cooking
“My tutoring style focuses on making each session as enjoyable, meaningful, and effective as possible while adding as little stress as possible," says Amanda M. Amanda is an educator and test-development researcher with extensive experience working with students of all abilities and backgrounds.
Education:
Bachelor's in Middle Childhood Education, Miami University
Master's in
Learning, Design, And Technology, Georgetown University
Hobbies:
Cooking, Orangetheory, Spending Time With Family And My Sweet Dog Birdie!
“I’m passionate about fostering a positive learning environment where students feel confident and motivated to succeed,” says Amber C., who specializes in maths, sciences, and test prep at the high school and AP levels.
Education:
Bachelor's in Biochemistry And Cell Biology, Rice University