Meet our tutors

"I try to break difficult topics into manageable steps, identify where a student is getting stuck, and build from there," says Rashid A., who has worked with hundreds of students in test prep and various subjects since 2015.

“My teaching style is to get the students to THINK about what they are doing and to have fun,” Lennie A. says. A Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Lennie taught math for many years at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and the University of Kentucky.

"I like to do my best and cater to each student's learning style," says Mohamed A. Mohamed has demystified concepts in math, science, and English for students of various levels.

A former Massachusetts “Counselor of the Year,” Erik B. served as the Director of College Counseling at four highly competitive independent high schools, and as an admissions dean at Bates, Colby, and Williams. When assisting students with applying to college, Erik encourages them to explore their passions and potential in order to expand their horizons.

Anthony B. was the first in his family to graduate college, and he is motivated to help students confidently access information and apply to college. A champion high school debater and former debate coach at Stanford, Anthony says, “I’ve been successful at helping people prep for high-stakes interviews from the questioning and answering skills I developed when I was competing.”

An avid sports fan, Michael B. has been a professional tutor for nearly two decades. He has tutored students in SAT and ACT prep, Spanish, math, English, sciences, and social sciences.

“I believe in asking a student questions first, so they get used to figuring out problems on their own to the best of their ability, so that they can accurately pinpoint their weaknesses and ask for specified help,” Ava B. says. A test prep and math tutor, Ava is passionate about helping her students.

"Former students have summarized me as engaging, enthusiastic, and erudite," says tutor Diane B. A long-time tutor and teacher, Diane is passionate about languages.

“I’m passionate about creating a positive learning environment where students feel encouraged to express themselves,” Mikandrea A. says. An English teacher, Mikandrea has experience teaching students from elementary school to high school.