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The Special People Who
Make Us Who We Are.
ou've made it to the page where we introduce you to our AMAZING team. From our front desk staff who will answer your questions, schedule you and welcome you on day one with a smile, to our friendly tutors who are ready to make an impact, let us introduce you to the people who make us who we are.
Our team of 40+ best-in-class, vetted tutors work with kids of all ages to help them achieve their scholastic potentials, retain knowledge, increase confidence, receive higher scores on exams, and gain admittance to the best schools! Finding the right tutor match ensures that students excel in school, have a deeper understanding of the coursework, have increased confidence overall and learn valuable skills from an elite group of hand-picked tutors—skills that will carry them through school, college and beyond.
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When You Think Of the Perfect Tutor,
What Qualities Come to Mind?
Personable, kind, friendly, smart, patient, maybe even funny! Whatever qualities you're looking for in the perfect tutor, we're certain to have a tutor to meet those unique needs.
All our tutors understand the demands of a rigorous curriculum and the value of collaboration with parents and classroom educators. Upon request, we provide weekly progress updates so that you’ll always know how your child is improving. Most importantly, our tutors identify each child’s specific learning styles and needs and help them use their natural strengths to attain academic success, reach personal goals, and gain confidence as independent learners.
OUR CLIENT COORDINATORS
Sometimes it's helpful to match a face with the voice you're talking to on the phone or the first person you'll meet on Day 1. Please say 'hello' to our team, from our center manager who will be your point person and voice of reason, to our client coordinators here to answer your questions and provide you with superior customer service.
Rachel Flajsing
Center Manager
Julia Signorelli
Client Coordinator
Paula Schul
Client Coordinator
Rachel Flajsing
Center Manager
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen, can change the world.”
Malala Yousafzai
OUR TUTORING TEAM
Carie
K-5 General Education
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Carie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education (grades K-12) from Rowan University in 2005. Currently, Carie is a teacher at a local middle school where she teaches Math, Science and Language Arts. Carie is qualified to teach Elementary Grades K-5 (all subjects), Middle School Math, Science and Language Arts, K-12 Special Needs and Study/ Organizational Skills.
Laura C
Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calc, Calc, Stats, Physics
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Laura recently graduated from MIT with a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. She is passionate about STEM and is excited to connect concepts to everyday life and students' interests. Laura graduated from Voorhees High School, and she has enjoyed opportunities to tutor and teach in different capacities since then. This year, Laura is grateful to be joining the NYC cohort of Coro Fellows in Public Affairs and hopes to continue to learn and teach in her career.
Derek
5th-12th Grade English, US and World History
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Derek graduated from the University of Scranton with a B.A. in History and holds his M.A. in History from Rutgers. He has been an educator for 18 years as both a classroom teacher as well as a K-12 supervisor of English, social studies, and ELL. In these capacities he has helped students develop literacy, reasoning, and executive functioning skills. Derek has extensive experience with A.P. courses and serves as an ETS scorer for the College Board. He loves working with students and supporting them as they become more confident, sophisticated, and independent learners.
Joe
Math
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Joe graduated from New Jersey City University in 2014 with a Bachelor's degree in mathematics and Secondary Education. Joe has been teaching High School mathematics for 5 years in Newark, including Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry at all levels. Joe sees math in everything in life and has a way of explaining it to students at their level so that it makes sense to them in real world scenarios. Although he enjoys teaching in the classroom, he loves working one on one with students to help bring out their full potential.
Monique
5th-8th Grade Math, Algebra, Geometry
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Monique graduated from Liberty University with her Master’s in Teaching with a Concentration in Mathematics. She currently works at Branchburg school district as a middle school math interventionist and 8th grade Financial Literacy teacher. Monique enjoys assisting students who struggle in mathematics by showing them various ways to solve problems they may encounter and letting them choose a method that allows them to be successful. Monique is available to tutor 5th-8th Grade Math, Algebra 1 & Geometry.
Ken
Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calc, Calc, Stats
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Ken graduated from West Point with a BS in Mathematics, and completed graduate work at Rensselaer, with an MS in Operations Research/Statistics and another MS in Applied Mathematics. Ken was a career Army officer, which included a period as an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics at West Point. While there, Ken tutored local middle and high school students in math courses ranging from Algebra 1 through Calculus. Leaving the Army as a lieutenant colonel, Ken’s civilian career entailed using his math skills in marketing analytics, primarily in advertising agencies. Ken believes that math is both science and art, and strives to break problems down into fundamental, understandable steps that can be embraced by students with confidence.
Justin
Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calc, Calc, Physics
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Justin graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelors in Mathematics with a concentration in Education. He has a passion for Mathematics and excels at breaking down complex and daunting problems into manageable steps that can be understood. Justin is available to help students in various math classes such as: Algebras 1 & 2, Geometry, Precalculus and Calculus as well as SAT/ACT prep.
Ryan
7th-12th Grade English
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Ryan graduated from Drew University in 2022 with a B.A. with a major in English (Writing and Communications). He is currently continuing with Drew’s Masters of Education program with an aspiration to work more with students. Ryan believes that a student’s experience should be tailored to how they learn best, and he strives to lead our students to success.
Danielle
K-5 Math, K-12 English
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Danielle graduated from St Peter’s University with a masters degree in elementary education. She has over 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Currently, she is teaching second grade at Willow Grove School in Hackettstown, NJ. She enjoys watching the kids gain confidence and independence as they grow and learn. Her goal with each student is to ensure a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
Tyler
Algebra, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
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Tyler graduated from Monmouth University with a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry and will be receiving his MD from New Jersey Medical School in May 2023. He has always had a love for science and math and has been a tutor for six years. His favorite part about tutoring is connecting with other students. Tyler loves helping students succeed and is excited to start practicing medicine in his career.
Kirsten
6th-12th grade English
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Kirsten is a Long Valley resident and West Morris Central Alumni. She attended County College of Morris where she graduated with her Associate’s Degree in English. Currently enrolled at Montclair State University, Kirsten is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a dual certification in Secondary Education. She has extensive experience tutoring peers at County College of Morris and at Montclair State University. Kirsten has a passion for Literature and writing. She can work with middle school and high school English students, in addition to working with students for SAT/ACT prep. Kirsten believes that all students learn in their own way, and she works to help them try to understand what methods are most suited to them.
Chris
Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calc, Physics, Chem
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Chris graduated from the University of Delaware in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in chemistry. Chris is an engineer by day and a tutor by night; he enjoys helping students discover different ways to approach a problem, and connect theory to application when possible.
Kayla O
1st-4th grade ELA, 1st-8th grade Math
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Kayla graduated from Centenary College in January 2014 with a Bachelors in Elementary Education and Special Education. She currently teaches 6th grade mathematics in Roxbury Township. Kayla has a love for teaching, and helping students feel confident in math.
Katlyn H
K-6 ELA, K-8 Math, Algebra
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Katlyn graduated from Caldwell University with an elementary education and psychology degree. She also has her special education certification. Katlyn is currently a 5th grade Language Arts teacher in Mount Olive and working towards her Masters in STEM leadership and curriculum. She has always had a love of learning and tries to help her students find that same love and passion for learning new things.
Nicholas
Pre Algebra
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Nick graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Computer Science. With a passion for technology and a drive to help others succeed, Nick enjoys assisting students in reaching their academic goals. Whether he is explaining complex computer science concepts or guiding students through problem sets, Nick is dedicated to fostering a love for learning and helping students reach their full potential.
Courtney
6th-12th grade English
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Courtney graduated from Montclair State University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a minor in Sociology. She has been tutoring middle school and high school students for the past three years at Homework Helpers. There is no greater thrill for her than to see her students succeed. Courtney has helped countless students improve their SAT and ACT scores. Many of those same students have received assistance from Courtney writing their college essays. Courtney is available to help students on the SAT/ACT/PSAT Prep, College Essays, Middle School/High School English.
Zoe
Middle School Math, Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calc, English, Chem, Physics
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Zoe graduated with a bachelors degree in Chemistry and English, with a concentration in creative writing, from University of Maine. She is passionate about making connections with students as they improve their understanding. During her undergraduate degree, she began working as an assistant teacher and has loved teaching ever since. Zoe believes that many STEM subjects that come off as difficult can be made easier by reinforcing the basics and taking things one step at a time. She enjoys video games and reading, as well as hearing about the interests of others. Zoe is available for tutoring Chemistry, English, Physics, and middle school math through Calculus 1.
Lauren
6th-12th English, French
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Lauren graduated from the College of New Jersey in 2018 with a B.A. in English and minors in both Creative Writing and French. She worked as a peer tutor in college and loves to help students improve their critical analysis and writing skills. She believes that all students can improve their scores and/or grades with an individualized approach, and hopes to increase her students’ confidence in their reading and writing abilities. Lauren is available to help middle school and high school students with academic English assignments such as essays and literature analysis, SAT/ACT test prep & French.
Silvana
Spanish
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Silvana graduated with Honors Summa Cum Laude from Kean University with a B.A. in Spanish with Secondary Education Certification. She also earned a dual Master’s Degree in Spanish from James Madison University and the University of Salamanca, Spain. She taught High School Spanish for 13 years and she loves helping students make learning Spanish relevant and to develop an appreciation and respect for the Spanish language and culture.
Teja
MS Math, Algebra
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Teja graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Biological Sciences. Teja has been a mentor for students in Philadelphia and a teaching assistant at Drexel University. Currently, along with tutoring, Teja is completing his master's at Rutgers School of Graduate Sciences with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and a concentration in Pharmacological Sciences. Teja is dedicated to helping students achieve success in mathematics and sciences.
Tej
Algebra, Geometry, Calculus
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Tejaswi Durga Sudhakar completed her bachelor’s degree at New York University. She is completing her master’s degree at Rutgers University. She has a developing clinical and basic science research background in neurosurgery and neurology with a focus on optimizing diagnosis and treatment. She has tutored for 7 years for various academic subjects and standardized tests including but not limited to SAT and ACT, 8th grade to 12th grade mathematics, GRE, Honors and AP biology, High school level chemistry and physics, Honors, AB and College level Calculus.
Cheryl
K-2 General Education
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Cheryl has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology from St. Mary of the Woods College in Indiana. She also has an Early Childhood Montessori certification from CMTE in New York. She has been teaching in a Montessori classroom for the last 21 years. She enjoys helping children learn math and language concepts, geography and science through concrete materials. She believes that children should have a love of learning at any age.
Kaitlyn C
K-6 ELA/Math, Special Ed.
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Kaitlyn graduated from William Paterson in 2016 with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. She then graduated from Walden University in 2019 with a Masters degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. She currently teaches Kindergarten in Washington Boro. Kaitlyn enjoys watching her student learn and grow and become confident in their abilities. She strives to create meaningful relationships with each and every one of her students and is passionate about helping them succeed.
Kayla S
Spanish, French, K-12 ESL, 5-12 ELA
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Kayla earned her B.A. in Modern Foreign Languages: Spanish and French Translation & Interpretation from James Madison University. She previously taught ESL in Limoges, France, and currently teaches Elementary Spanish in NJ. Kayla loves working with learners of all ages and sharing her enthusiasm for foreign language acquisition.
Sally
High School English
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Ishaan
Pre Algebra, Algebra, Geometry,
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Ishaan is currently an honors bachelor's candidate at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, pursing a major in psychology and a minor in biological sciences with a pre-medical concentration. He has over 4 years of experience in tutoring subjects including Algebra I, Algebra 2, and SAT Math. He is eager to support students throughout their learning journey.
Kyle
7th-8th Grade Math, Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calc
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Kyle graduated from Virginia Tech in 2017 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating, Kyle spent the past few years working at a Civil Engineering Firm as a civil site designer. Kyle has also spent the past few years tutoring math mainly at an elementary school level but also has experience tutoring high school and college level math. He is comfortable tutoring subjects such as algebra 1 & 2, geometry, precalculus, statistics and calculus. Kyle's main goal is to identify any challenging areas that a student may be experiencing and focusing on solving those problems in a fundamental and relevant approach.
Sam
Biology, ACT Science
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Sam has always been fascinated by science. What other field of study lets you stand on the edge of the unknown and confront it head on? It’s exciting, it’s new, it’s ever-changing, and it always presents us with a new challenge to face! Sam is a faculty member at Saint Elizabeth University in Morristown, where she teaches undergraduate students everything from Basic Biology, to Microbiology, to Human Genetics! Helping prepare the next generation of scientists to face challenges is by far the best part of my job, and I am looking forward to using my background in the sciences to help students aim even higher in their science classes…and beyond!
Steve
Middle School Math, Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calculus
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Steve graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in Secondary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics. Steve completed his graduate work at Montclair University where he earned a Master's Degree in Mathematics Education with a Concentration in Algebra. Steve has been teaching Middle School Mathematics since 1994. Currently, Steve teach's 7 grade Pre-Algebra and Algebra in the Sparta school district. Steve is able to help students in Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II.
Matt
Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calculus, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry
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Matt currently teaches physics and chemistry at Mount Olive High School. He is also the current lead mentor for the Mount Olive Robotics Team. With ten years of experience in the classroom, Matt hopes to impart an appreciation for scientific phenomena and how we collectively gather information and solve problems, regardless of our academic background or social status. His passion for physics came from audio recording and skateboarding, and he is still deeply passionate about sports, the outdoors, and DIY music.
Jenna
Algebra, Geometry, Statistics
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Jenna graduated Cum Laude in 2015 with a B.S. in Mathematics from Ursinus College. Jenna currently teaches Math at Morris Knolls High School and has been tutoring since 2014. She is also taking classes to earn her Master's in Education from TCNJ. She enjoys extending her knowledge and love for the subject to students who are struggling.
Rachel
Biology, Middle School Science
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Rachel graduated in 2021 with a B.A. in Liberal Studies and a B.A. in Environmental Science with a minor in Marine Science. Rachel currently teaches middle school Science in Bergen County and has been tutoring since 2016. She is currently finishing her Masters in IT at Stockton University. She loves to share her science knowledge through fun and engaging lessons! Rachel is available to tutor Biology and Middle School Science.
Laura I
K-4 Math, K-8 Language Arts
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Laura graduated from Centenary College in 1999 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Elementary Education. She completed her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from the College of St. Elizabeth in 2010. While a resident of Long Valley, she has been teaching 2nd grade and 3rd grade for over 20 years in the Mount Olive School District. She uses a myriad of strategies to help students feel successful, spark their curiosity and to foster a lifetime of learning!
Eli
Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calc, Stats, Chem, Physics
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Eli graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2021 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. A teaching assistant throughout university, Eli has a track record of helping students succeed. He is passionate about encouraging the learning spirit; and goal oriented, he seeks to help students see their hard work pay off.
Alexa
K-12 English, History
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Alexa is a West Morris Central graduate and is currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education at Centenary University. She has extensive experience in academic writing and also works as a peer tutor at her school. Alexa strongly believes all students have the potential to succeed and enjoys helping them reach their full potential. Alexa is available to help students with academic/college level writing, SAT/ACT test prep, history, and English.
Amber
6th-12th English
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Amber graduated from Rider University in 2015 with a B.A. in English Literature and holds a M.A. in English Literature from Mercy College. Currently, Amber works as a Senior Library Assistant at the Florham Park Public Library where she helps readers find their next favorite book. Amber brings her passion for reading and writing to each tutoring session and enjoys working with students to help find and develop their own voice and confidence in their reading and writing skills. Amber is available to help students with essay writing, literature analysis, and SAT/ACT Test Preparation.
Andrew
Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calc, Calc, Bio, Chem, Physics
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Arjuna
Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calc, Calc, Stats, Chem, Physics
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Arjuna Kalkunte graduated from the Morris Country Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering, as well as attended both Pennsylvania State and Rutgers Universities. He specializes in explaining scientific and mathematical areas of study, including Calculus, Geometry, Chemistry, Physics, and any associated SAT/ACT test preparation.
Ashley
K-4 Math/ELA
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Bekah
7th-12th grade English, US and World History, Spanish
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Bekah graduated from Swarthmore College in May 2019 with degrees in Psychology and Linguistics. She is currently at Pace University’s doctoral program in child and adolescent psychology with aspirations to become a child therapist. She is particularly interested in developmental learning and cognition sciences and loves applying the strategies she learns to help guide her students through test prep, essay writing, and language learning!
Becky
5th-12th grade English, US and World History
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Bill
Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calc
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Bill Bielen graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Saint Peters College and a Masters degree in mathematics from Purdue University. After spending many years working for a major telecommunications company and then private consulting, Bill joined Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in the mathematics department as an adjunct instructor. While at RVCC, he taught courses in College Algebra and Precalculus, retiring after 14 years as an adjunct professor. Bill is a strong believer in building a student’s confidence and reinforcing basic concepts when it comes to the student’s learning of math.
Branden
Bio, Chem, Physics
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Albert
Algebra, Geometry, Pre Calc, Calc
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Albert graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a BS in Applied Physics. He has a passion for all levels of mathematics and physics and is dedicated to helping students appreciate and understand the concepts and problems presented to them. Currently, along with tutoring, Albert is applying to graduate school for physics.
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