Hi! My name is Michael. My academic background is in English, Philosophy and Political Science, though I have taught middle school and high school math, LSAT prep, and SAT prep as well. I have worked as a writing consultant at the University at Buffalo (my alma mater) and helped design curricula for multiple courses. I love working with students one-on-one and giving them the opportunity to think through difficult problems using all of the tools at their disposal.

I was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. I grew up playing lots of sports, spending time outside, and playing with my dogs; all things I still do today. I went to college at the University of Vermont where I majored in business analytics and minored in computer science and statistics. In college, I started tutoring statistics, calculus, business classes, and a couple computer science courses.

My name is Breanna Abyo, I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as minor in mathematics. I have a few years’ worth of tutoring, all the way from elementary aged students all the way up to various sophomore level college engineering classes. Most of my tutoring has been with high school students of various math skill level and over the years have figured out how to guide the students I am working with to the solution with as much help as they need.

I am a native of Little Rock, Arkansas. I moved to Alaska to experience the beauty and have new experiences. I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering with a Mathematics minor, a Master’s degree in Sport Management and a Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education Administration. I have over 15 years of tutoring experience in a variety of content areas and enjoy seeing my students become successful.

Christina Baker is an educator, tutor, and writer for over twenty years. She has experience teaching adults and children in grades K-12 with an emphasis in the language arts for 7-12: reading, writing, English fundamentals, literature, rhetoric and other general education courses for all levels including preschool and adults.

I am Jeremy, and I live in Tennessee with my wife, daughter, German shepherd, water dog, 2 cats, and a fish. With practice keeping things calm here, I can certainly help tame your academic worries! I have received my undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, and my Master’s degree in Mathematics. I will be happy to share my knowledge and experience and help you reach your goals!

I was born and raised in a small Siberian town. I moved to the US when I was 15. I recently graduated from Appalachian State University with two degrees in chemistry and philosophy.

Hi! I’m Sue! I’m a certified science teacher with over ten years of teaching experience. I have taught students from age 3 to adults. My classes are tailored to the individual student’s needs. Since students have different learning styles, they will benefit from a variety of instructional strategies. I combine this with an engaging and supportive environment. I believe in being inspiring, motivating, caring, and nurturing. I have my Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education Science, a Master of Arts in Education, Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and a TESOL certificate. I love teaching and helping students build their confidence in learning. I can’t wait to meet you and get to know you!

My name is Victor Salazar and I am a math tutor. I graduated from the University of Houston in 2015. I received my Bachelor’s degree where my major was Psychology and my minor was Mathematics. During college, I was working at a school tutoring PreK to 6th grade in all subjects. Once I graduated, I started teaching middle school and high school math. I am now a tutor, and I love it. I cannot wait to continue with this passion.

My name is Hailey Griffin and I’m from Texas. My passion for education started when I was 13 years old and took Algebra I. I had an amazing teacher that really knew how to bring math to life and make it incredibly fun. Ever since then I have been passionate about math and what it provides for this world. I attended Angelo State University where I graduated with my Bachelor’s of Science in mathematics in August of 2020. While I was there, I also minored in computer science which is another one of my interests. I love anything involving math, computers, and animals.

Amine graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in BioEngineering and later received a Master’s in
Mathematics. Amine started his tutoring and teaching journey at an early age. He was 18 when he started working as a Calculus tutor at the academic support center at Pitt. During his undergraduate senior year, he was an undergraduate teaching assistant for trigonometry and college algebra courses. After graduating, he worked as a medical device reviewer in the Cardiovascular Division for the FDA. However, his passion for maths and teaching led him
back to graduate school in mathematics and continued teaching and lecturing a variety of mathematics courses at Pitt for 5 years. In the past 6 years, Amine was a form tutor for grade 11,12, and 13 taking students through a challenging British curriculum maths courses and mentoring his students through prep courses and college admission throughout the world. Throughout his life Amine took several volunteering missions in Kenya, Somalia, Malaysia,
Lebanon and Vietnam helping kids and adults learn English, maths, and encouraging them to fulfill their dreams.

Hi, I’m Colleen Akiko. I’ve enjoyed teaching music for a lot of years. I grew up in a musical family, listening to many rehearsals and concerts and imagining colorful stories to go with them. I began studying piano at seven and performed with a symphony orchestra at 17. That’s when I began playing professionally, sharing a variety of flavors of yummy music. Writing songs has been a passion of mine since junior high school. Helping students learn, create and discover the magic of music makes my day!

University of Chicago Undergraduate studying Mathematics and Critical Race Theory with 8 Year Experienced and Certified Math Tutor. I also worked as an Instructor with the University of Chicago, University of Michigan, Wayne State University, and more.

740 SAT Math
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I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) individual who has always had a passion for tutoring. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and started tutoring throughout my time in college. I currently live abroad as a Language Assistant in a primary education school. I work with K-12 and college students in which I tutor one-on-one and group sessions via Zoom/Google meet. I create step-by-step methods that are easy to follow along with interactive activities. I aim to create strong relationships with my students so that they feel comfortable with me and the material.

Hello! My name is Victoria Dowdy, and I have been working as a math tutor for over five years now. I have a B.S. in Mathematics with a Concentration in Teaching and a minor in STEM education. I am also certified to teach 7-12th grade math. Though my favorite subject is calculus, I have also spent time as a pre-k teacher and have tutored kids from as young as first grade. I am passionate about helping students catch up or challenge them in new areas. Working with students one-on-one is the most effective (and fun) way to reach their educational needs. I would love to go on that journey with you!

My name is Nicklas Klepser and I am originally from Omaha, Nebraska. I recently graduated from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazooo, Michigan with a major in economics and a minor in mathematics. While at Kalamazoo College I had the opportunity to study abroad in Bonn, Germany. I am currently getting a Master’s in Public Health at the University of Haifa.

Hi out there! Thanks for stopping by Dr. B’s profile. ! I have been on a great road of academic success and still continue my academic journey always seeking new knowledge. I am currently seeking my Masters in the Art of Teaching Special Education with initial licensure along with credentials for information science. I found my way to the world of education and tutoring by chance when I was asked by peers for help during college at the learning center. I realized I absolutely enjoyed helping others to connect with information in real ways they could relate to. I have been tutoring for over 9 years and have worked with all types of learners including students who are: neurodiverse, ESL, students with diagnosed conditions, first-generation, at-risk, and many students who need a different type of tutoring experience. I have been a substitute teacher for many years, paraprofessional, business owner, adjunct professor, and even tried out marketing and advertising; all have been fantastic learning experiences and beyond valuable to understanding people and different industries. My tutoring style is visual and hands-on but I can certainly adapt to whatever you prefer to understand material. My highest academic achievement has been receiving my doctorate in education for reading education (Ed.D). I am a passionate, enthusiastic, patient, and very understanding tutor. Outside of tutoring, you will find me at the barn riding my horses and preparing for competitions, spending time with my dogs, writing music, reading, hiking, coloring and painting, and watching tv shows about crime.

My name is Sheida Shayegani and I am an undergraduate student at Santa Monica College. I have received a perfect score in AP Calc AB/BC and A+ in all of my math courses throughout high school. I know how math can be difficult for students but luckily, I know many ways to make math an interesting subject to learn! I will help every one of my students to get that golden A in their classes. During my free time, I love to work out and hike. Hiking over the Los Angeles mountains is definitely one of the most amazing experiences I had. I am planning to transfer to UCLA or UCB for my architectural degree. On the final note, I am proud to be part of HGT and can’t wait to work with amazing students.

Josh graduated from Oberlin College and Conservatory with degrees in math and piano performance, and has spent the last five years teaching math at the Ecole d’Humanité, an international boarding school in Switzerland. When tutoring, he likes to focus on creating a safe, comfortable and productive learning atmosphere with his students, so that the anxiety and frustration often associated with math can be removed from the equation. He particularly enjoys
the way that mathematical ideas build on each other, and believes that breaking complicated concepts down into simple, step-by-step processes can make math fun and accessible to anyone! He is a passionate hiker who loves finding new, beautiful places in nature, and also likes to play soccer, chess, and piano whenever he gets the chance to.

I have received awards for STEM communication, I do research, I am the one students go to when they don’t understand something, I teach in a way that students can’t forget — and not just to pass the exam. But the most satisfying part of my tutoring experience is quite simple: I love it when my students get excited about learning.

My AP calculus students score in the 98th percentile or higher, my SAT students in the 97th or higher, and the lowest score a student of mine has received on the IB Higher Level math exam is a 5. And no, my students are not typically top-notch students who eat textbooks for breakfast, but they represent many
walks of life. I’ve had F students get accepted to Yale in 3 years’ worth of my work, absolute math haters go on to pursue doctoral degrees in STEM, working-class students taking care of their families score a 7 on the IB higher Level exam, and so forth.

If you are one of my test prep students, I will focus on your speed and efficiency. You will be a 99th percentile machine and you will have extra time on the exams to take a nap, if you so wish. I will coach you like you are an athlete with daily exercises, fun games to engage your mind, practice exams, and I
will show you your progress every month or week leading up to the exam.