Academic Tutors

Our academic tutors teach a wide variety of subjects and have a varying experience level. View our Academic tutors starting at $48/hr below.

Akhilesh Tumu

Tutors: Chemistry, Algebra I & II, US History, English, AP Physics, Computer Science & Much More!

I have three semesters of experience as a high school teaching assistant, as well as my time teaching a variety of subjects and classes since I joined Ivy Bound. I Iove tutoring and being able to share knowledge.

Robbie Gaaserud

Tutors: Statistics, AP Physics Electrical & Mechanical, AP Physics B, Calculus AB & BC, Reading, Writing, Grammar & Much More!

I began my teaching/tutoring career as a private violin teacher. Since the fall of 2019, I have been a student at Davidson College, where I continue to study the violin. I also continue to tutor underclassmen in their physics and math studies.

Emma Smith

Tutors: Spanish, Trigonometry, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, ESL & Much More!

In my high school’s Math Center, I taught Algebra I and II, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus. I love collaborating with my students and have taught several academic subjects and classes with Ivy Bound.. I currently live in Spain and teach English.

Asher Siebert

Tutors: Statistics, Algebra, Spanish, AP Physics Electrical & Mechanical, Calculus AB & BC, Trigonometry, Robotics, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Computer Science, & Much More!

I am an applied climate scientist and avocational musician with teaching and tutoring experience from the high school to young professional levels. I am passionate about addressing the climate challenge, music and helping young people achieve their academic potential.

Anjali Mangla

Tutors: Anatomy, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, College Math, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus , Spanish, US History, World History, Psychology, & Much More!

My name is Anjali Mangla. l am a junior at Yale in the Class of 2024. As a math and science peer tutor in high school, I helped raise my peers’ grades from the B range to the A range in Precalculus, Algebra II, and Chemistry. I am very interested in science and mathematics, but I also love to sing a cappella and discuss current events in my free time. I have conducted two scientific research internships, interned with an NGO, and founded my own organization to close the gender gap in STEM.

Kristen Starkowski

Tutors: English, Statistics, AP English Language and Composition, Study Skills, AP English Language, Speed Reading

I am currently a faculty member at Harvard College, where I teach writing courses for undergraduate and graduate students. I completed my Ph.D. in English at Princeton University in 2021. I have been working as a tutor with Ivy Bound for almost ten years now. After benefitting from tutoring myself as a high school student, I was accepted into and enrolled in my top choice college, Colby College, where I graduated as salutatorian and with majors in English and sociology. I have tutored over 50 students, and among these, ESL students and students with learning disabilities. I understand firsthand the role that strong academics and standardized test preparation play in college and graduate school admissions, and I am eager to share this knowledge with your student.

Tomer Atzili

Tutors: Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Programming,, AP US Government, Reading, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, & Much More!

I am a junior at The University of Maryland - College Park, residing in Rockville, Maryland. I have experience tutoring in school, and through Ivy Bound for the past 2 years, for standardized tests and in various subjects such as history, math, science, and computer science. I am interested in all subject areas, but especially STEM and history. I have taken the ACT and SAT as well as the Physics and Math subject tests recently, so the material is fresh in my head and I can connect well with students.

Josh Goldstein

Tutors: Calculus AB & BC, Finance, Accounting, Latin, US History

Hi there! My name is Josh. I am a J.D. Candidate at the University of Virginia’s School of Law. I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. I have previously worked as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate and graduate-level students alike. I have been tutoring with IvyBound since the Fall of 2019, and I still find that each time I play a role in my students’ success is even more rewarding than the last. In my free time. I look forward to meeting you and accomplishing great things together!

Richard Zhang

Tutors: Algebra I and II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, English, Reading, Study Skills, Essay Assistance

Hello! My name is Rich and I am a test-prep coach with  10+ years of experience working with students in Brighton, MA, and around the Greater Boston Area. I started working with Ivy Bound in August 2006. Since then, I  have helped dozens of students achieve higher scores on the  SAT and similar exams. Several of my students achieved perfect scores, while every student improved an average of 200 points from their pre-tutoring scores. To accommodate non-local students, I am well-versed in online tutoring.

Matt Getz

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Statistics, Biology, English (Grammar, Reading, Writing), World History, US History, US Government, Public Speaking, Study Skills.

I am a Wesleyan University graduate who is dedicated to learning as much as I can and motivated to spread that desire to learn and willingness to excel to others. I remember how difficult it was to motivate myself in high school and owe much of my success today to the assistance of an SAT tutor of my own. In college, I studied history, focusing on the Middle East, and recent US History. I am well rounded, patient, passionate, relatable, and thrilled to help others learn to succeed the way I did.

Jonathan Goodman

Tutors: English, Grammar, Essay Assistance

I have tutored for the SAT, ACT, SSAT and Academics since May 2015. I have tutored English and Reading for academics.  For the SAT, I have tutored the old and new test, both one on-one and in class settings. I enjoy helping students reach their potential and see how  their efforts translate into better scores. I have helped several students improve their scores by 100 points or more. I also wrote the book, “The Omega Solution”, and am proficient in French.

Stephanie Skier

Tutors: U.S. History, World History, European History, German, Statistics, Economics, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, & Much More!

Stephanie Skier is a Class of 2005 graduate of Harvard, where she double-majored in Social Studies and Women's Studies. Originally hailing from Lexington, Mass., Stephanie was on the debate and science teams in high school and wrote for her high school newspaper. In college, she wrote for and edited various publications, including The Harvard Crimson (newspaper), Xanadu (fiction), and The Gamut (poetry), and she worked as a research assistant for professors.

Geoffrey Moseley

Tutors: Italian, World History, US History, Philosophy, European History, Latin, Arabic French, French Literature, Islamic Studies, Geography, English & Much More!

My passion for languages and literature has brought me around the world (Quebec, Italy, Jordan) and inspires my work as a tutor, editor, translator, and professor (last year at the Ohio State University and this year at Sewanee-University of the South).  I look forward to helping students improve their mastery of the written word. I am proficient in several languages French, Spanish, Italian, Latin, Classical Greek, Arabic, Aramaic, Yiddish.

Kevin Weaver

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Computer Programming

Kevin Weaver has 25+ years of experience tutoring. Formerly from Pennsylvania, Kevin did undergraduate studies at Bloomsburg State College and graduate studies at Bucknell University. As an educator, he taught high school mathematics in Connecticut, served as an adjunct professor at The Golf Academy of America (Microcomputer Applications) in California, and as an adjunct professor at Palm Beach Community College (Mathematics) in Florida. He developed the “College Algebra” and “Business Mathematics” curriculum for a local San Diego college and currently serves as an adjunct professor at the San Diego college. He has also contributed mathematics problems and solutions for several courses offered by a national online university.

Gabriela Contreras

Tutors: AP English Literature, Psychology, English (Grammar, Reading, Writing), Essay Assistance, Spanish (Native Speaker), Statistics

I am a freelance editor who has extensive experience working individually with high school students, as well as young professionals, looking to pursue further education. I edit essays, review college applications and help students prepare for reading comprehension sections on standardized tests. While at Yale, I volunteered with local elementary schools to tutor students one-on-one. I assisted with their writing and reading comprehension skills.

John Kelly

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB & BC, Math Beyond Calculus, Biology, Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Astronomy, & Much More!

I have been a full-time tutor for over 10 years with over 15 years’ experience tutoring middle school and high school students. In addition to working with individual students, I am currently working at Lawrence Academy and The Groton School as a certified Math teacher.

Pierce Klein

Tutors: Statistics, Algebra, Spanish, AP Physics Electrical & Mechanical, Calculus AB & BC, Trigonometry, Robotics, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Computer Science, & Much More!

I love helping others and I love learning. I've been a mentor at several summer schools for middle school students, and I greatly enjoyed each experience. I’m well versed but Math (K-College) is my specialty.

Ryan Lim

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus,. Statistics, Calculus AB & BC, Biology, & Chemistry

I am currently enrolled at Brown University on the pre-med track. I am majoring in Biology and have a love for learning. I have tutored classmates to do very well and also many students, not just in science classes but also in math. I currently have a 4.0 GPA and took interesting courses in Neuroscience as well as Organic Chemistry. I graduated high school with a 3.86 GPA.

Michael Gross

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus

Over 35 years of successfully teaching and tutoring math, ranging from elementary to college algebra. Watching students gain knowledge and confidence in their math abilities is truly a pleasure. I have worked with a wide variety of students. I have successfully raised the self-esteem and knowledge of students who had previously struggled in math and honors students and students preparing for math competitions.

Peter Sullivan

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB & BC, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Spanish, & Much More!

In my twenty years as a tutor, teacher and academic consultant at the high school and college level I have amassed a wealth of effective educational strategies. A love of learning and a cross-disciplinary approach helps me build a great rapport with a variety of students. In my academic, test-preparation, and academic counseling sessions I use an upbeat and engaging approach to help students accomplish their goals.

Gabrielle Ruban

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, Spanish, & Much More!

Gabrielle has experience in tutoring various age groups, ranging from lower elementary school to upper-level undergraduate students. In addition to one-on-one and small-group tutoring with Ivy Bound since 2020, Gabrielle has experience working with larger cohorts of students, such as her time as a summer teaching assistant at Fox M.D. Elementary School where she worked with various classes of elementary and middle school students. Additionally, throughout her undergraduate career at Emory University, Gabrielle has supported the education of hundreds of undergraduate students as a Russian language student EPASS tutor as well as a teaching assistant for various chemistry laboratory and neuroscience lecture.

Rachel Goldstein

Tutors: Finance, Entrepreneurship, Hebrew, Statistics, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Calculus AB & BC, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, & Much More!

I recently graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. I completed the undergraduate course in three and a half semesters, with dual concentrations in finance and healthcare management, with a minor in history. I grew up in South Eastern Connecticut and am currently in New York, NY. I have tutored with Ivy Bound for over four years and used Ivy Bound Tutors for my test prep in my junior year of high school.

Dennis Schulman

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus

My teach ing style is energetic, enthusiastic and fun. I try to instill in my student’s confidence and a positive attitude and supply them with techniques that can boost their scores. I lived in Rhode Island for two years, from 2004-2005.  I was very happy to connect with Ivy Bound, where I found a company committed to hiring well-qualified instructors, which I did not find in other prep companies. I believe that the most important component in any educational experience is the teacher and hs or her ability to communicate in an interesting and easily understandable manner.

Karolina Ksiazek

Tutors: English (Grammar, Reading, Writing), AP English Literature, AP US Government, US Government, US History, Essay Assistance.

I have I have been tutoring the SAT and ACT since 2014, working with students one-on-one as well as teaching larger classes. I especially love working with students on college admissions essays, helping them incorporate the vibrant, personal details that make an essay stand out. I’m a very empathetic person and a good listener, and my teaching approach is individualized to each student. I also work to make the tutoring experience positive and fun, because I believe students learn the most when they are motivated to be present and engaged with the material.

Jesse Tendler

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB & BC, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, English,, AP English Literature,Public Speaking, Study Skills & Much More!

With nearly two decades of experience, I have not only built expertise in an assortment of standardized tests and academic subjects, but also honed my teaching skills to adapt to the unique learning styles of each individual student. My objective as an educator is to utilize my extensive academic training, understanding and mastery of various learning styles, meticulous nature, smile-inducing positivity, and vast experience to assist and support students in reaching their full potential and highest possible level of achievement.

Sharisse Kanet

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP English Literature, AP English Language, Grammar Reading, Study Skills, Essay Writing

Hello, my name is Sharisse Kanet. I have been employed as a tutor since age ten, and I absolutely love teaching. I graduated high school in three years as Valedictorian. I attended Wesleyan University, graduating in 2006 with degrees in Mathematics and Philosophy. Currently, I split my time between New York and Connecticut. In New York, I attended CUNY Graduate Center. I graduated with a PhD in Philosophy in 2019. I had been an adjunct professor of philosophy at Queens College, now at WCSU, teaching symbolic logic. In Connecticut, I teach meditation and martial arts, as well as tutor special needs high school students, and the SAT Classes at the Middlesex Consortium.

Katie Koster

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, English (Grammar)

I have tutored Math and the SAT since 2003. I can tutor the ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and Math (through Calculus AB). I also tutor the GRE Math section. My skills and test strategies help students in one-on-one settings in-person and online as well as in the classroom. I’m proud to offer students test-taking skills, math know-how, and some humor in each session.

Mihir Ram

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Computer Programming

My name is Mihir Ram. I joined Vanderbilt University in the fall of 2021. I am majoring in mathematics. Math is definitely my strong suit. I exhausted my high school’s math curriculum in junior year, and received an A in Calc III after taking a self-taught math course my senior year of high school. I have been informally tutoring all of my friends in math classes for as long as I remember because I truly enjoy just being able to help others. Furthermore, I believe that as a student myself, I am better able to help because I understand what will help my peers learn.

Anna Lugovskoy

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, German, Russian, US History, AP US Government, English (Grammar, Reading, Writing), Essay Assistance

I am a seventeen-year-old trilingual Boston native. I love interacting with children and feeding their insatiable curiosity. I have tutored multiple elementary schoolers in languages. I have only taken honors and AP classes since freshman year. I am currently taking AP European History, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, AP Biology, Spanish 3H, and English 11H. I also assist with managing and teaching German to preschoolers at the German Saturday School of Boston.

Medha Illindala

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry Calculus AB, Biology & AP Biology, Psychology

I’m a junior the University of Connecticut majoring in Physiology and Neurobiology on a Pre-Med track. Before joining Ivy Bound, I tutored in French and English. Since joining Ivy Bound, I have tutored clients in preparation for the SSAT and in AP Biology.

Maya Suzuki

Tutors: Biology ,Chemistry, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Statistics, Calculus AB & BC, German, Japanese & Much More!

I have been tutoring with Ivy Bound since 2020, and I am passionate about watching students grow their strengths and conquer their weaknesses. I strive to provide the best I can for students so that they are equipped to beat the test and have the tools to make learning easy.

Laura Giugno

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English, US History, European History, AP US Government, World History, & Much More!

I started tutoring with my local chapter of National Honors Society, in the field of chemistry.  I gained further experience by teaching local middle school students. I am friendly and flexible to accommodate the student’s often busy schedules.My goal is to  show students that they are able to achieve their dream scores with diligent work.

Laura Lundgren

Tutors: Spanish, AP Spanish Language Algebra I, English (Grammar, Reading, Writing), Essay Assistance, ESL, Study Skills

I’ve worked with Ivy Bound as a tutor and classroom teacher since 2007. I am also a Connecticut Certified Spanish Teacher and have extensive experience teaching and tutoring Spanish and English as a second language to people of all ages in Connecticut, Spain, and the Dominican Republic. I love to travel, and one of the most exciting things I’ve done as an Ivy Bound teacher was travel to Rwanda in the Summer of 2016 and teach ACT to Rwandan students eager to study in American colleges and universities.

Zachary Belway

Tutors: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Economics, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, English, Trigonometry, Algebra & Much More!

I started teaching with Ivy Bound in the summer of 2015, but I’ve been professionally private tutoring and teaching classes in SAT’s and ACT’s (and many other exams) for almost ten years! I have also taught high school AP chemistry. I currently live in New Orleans, LA, and have lived in many places around the country and world. I love to teach, and have done so every chance I’ve had, whether that meant being a camp counselor, a Karate instructor, a wrestling coach, a dance teacher, or a tutor of a plethora of subjects. I’m looking forward to meeting you!

Justin Jannise

Tutors: English (Grammar,. Reading, Writing), Essay Assistance, AP English Literature.

A graduate of Yale University and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Justin draws inspiration from all the brilliant teachers he has had. For two years, he was a full-time instructor at The Rainard School for Gifted Students in Houston, where he worked enthusiastically with a variety of children, many of whom had learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. While pursuing his Master’s degree at the University of Iowa’s top-ranked writing program, Justin taught literature and writing to college undergraduates and high school students. A successful Ivy Bound tutor since 2011, Justin is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Houston, where he is a teaching fellow.

Siteng Stan Ma

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Academic Development, Public Speaking, English, Geography.

Siteng Stan Ma is an SAT/ACT tutor with 6+ years of experience, a perfect 2400 SAT score, and a passion to help students achieve their dream SAT/ACT scores. He has tutored over 40 students for Ivy Bound and specializes in customizing curriculums for students to improve their performance. His students have achieved 200+ point increases, 90+ percentile scores, and admission to the most competitive undergraduate programs in the world. In his spare time, Siteng is involved in the Eisenberg Foundation, which helps undergraduate and graduate students find mentors and careers in the real estate sector.

Vineela Kanagala

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Statistics Biology, Chemistry, English (Grammar, Reading, Writing), Essay Assistance, French

My tutoring experience over the years varies from tutoring my classmates in a multitude of subjects, to privately tutoring younger kids in math. I also have prior experience tutoring a small group of children in India, who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, in English while visiting for the summer. I enjoy the challenge of explaining problems and concepts to others, and it excites me when my students grasp a topic they have been struggling with.

Mary Kamitaki

Tutors: Algebra I and II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, English (Grammar & Reading), AP English Literature, Essay Assistance.

Mary has an MFA in the Dramatic Writing program at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.  In 2015, she graduated with honors from Pomona College in Claremont, California.  Her previous experience includes private academic math and test prep tutoring and teaching assistant positions at USC and the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth summer program.  Her career aspirations are in writing and entertainment.

Eugene Hazanov

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP English Literature, Russian

My love for teaching eventually brought me to Ivy Bound, where I found a perfect combination of having a creative freedom and using an excellent study course. I think my teaching method can be distinguished by my ability to quickly attune to a student’s learning style. Years of tutoring experience allow me also to efficiently zero in on a student's weak areas and turn them into a solid foundation for more advanced studies.

Mickey Allen

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, English (Grammar, Reading, Writing), AP English Literature

I’ve been a full-time test prep tutor for nearly 14 years, and I love it. Candidly, when I started out I didn’t think I’d be passionate about test prep—but I absolutely am. I’ve tutored over 1000 students in my career, both in person and by phone and Skype, covering the entire spectrum of starting and goal scores. I also have extensive experience with students with various earning and testing difficulties and am happy to help young people with those challenges.

Robert Resnikoff

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, English (Grammar)

With his deep tutoring experience, Robert has insight into the concepts, strategies and idiosyncrasies behind each test, and he shares this knowledge with his students, giving them an edge over less informed test-takers. He also endeavors to make each session enjoyable for his students by employing both his communication skills and his naturally engaging personality, encouraging his students to cultivate a love of learning and of the life of the mind.

Meghana Yellanki

Tutors: English, World History, US History, Psychology, Study Skills, Biology European History

Hi! I have tutored in test prep and academic subjects for the past 5 years. I enjoy meeting new people and working together to reach a goal. Tutoring helped me understand my own learning style better and that is what I hope to help my tutees with as well!

Madeleine Burns

Tutors: Algebra I & II, Calculus AB & BC, Computer Science, English (Grammar, Reading, Writing), AP English Literature, US History, World History

I am currently a junior at Princeton University, where I’m studying environmental engineering. Through high school, I tutored students with the National Honor Society and enjoyed sharing my knowledge and experience in order to help other students succeed. I have quite a bit of experience with preparation for the SAT and PSAT as well as AP exams. I look forward to helping students succeed in the classroom and on tests!.