Founder/President

All Subjects K-12 (Math, English, Executive Function, etc.)

EmJ (she/her) lives in New York and is originally from Minnesota. EmJ (pronounced em-JAY) has been tutoring private clients for 13 years and began her business in 2019.

With a bachelors degree in theater and a minor in mathematics, EmJ blends the world of academics and creative arts. She recognizes the unique learning styles of each student and customizes a plan that inspires each to enjoy learning while excelling academically. It is her goal to provide students the tools they need in order to approach their schoolwork with confidence and curiosity.

She lives in Queens with her husband and two kids. She spends her free time reading, cooking, and writing.

Science/Math

Maxie holds a B.A. in Studio Art from the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College and an M.A. in Biochemistry from Hunter College.

Maxie is committed to helping her students build strong foundations, personalized study plans, and confidence in their abilities. With over a decade of tutoring experience, she has worked with students from elementary school through college in subjects ranging from math and science to English and history. Maxie employs an adaptable teaching style—she tailors lessons to each student’s learning pace and interests, and makes challenging material approachable and engaging. She has also taught in classrooms both in New York and abroad, designing individualized curricula to meet the classroom needs.

Outside of the classroom, she is pursuing a career in marine conservation and can often be found somewhere along a coastline scuba diving, watching the sunset, or working on an art project.

Test Prep (SAT, ACT, SHSAT, TACHS, ISEE, etc.)

Hailing from Milwaukee, WI, Ari graduated (with honors!) from Northwestern University, where he double majored in Political Science and Theatre. After a year in Louisville after undergrad, he found his way to New York, where he started his tutoring career in 2016 and never looked back.

Ari has worked with such test prep companies as Kaplan, Bee Tutored, TestTakers, and A-List Tutoring. Since 2019, he has worked as a freelance tutor specializing in test prep for SHSAT / ISEE, SAT, and ACT, as well as essay-writing.

Outside of tutoring, Ari recently completed his MFA in Film with a focus in Screenwriting from Columbia University. Other accolades include serving as Student Council President in high school, as well as captaining his coed Sunday league soccer team.

Math/Test Prep (SAT/ACT/SHSAT)

Joseph is from Los Angeles, CA and graduated from Brown in 2023 with a double major in mathematics and philosophy. He currently lives in Brooklyn, NY and has been tutoring for over 5 years. He specializes in mathematics, test prep, and writing support, but he has taught a wide range of other subjects, such as history, economics, and physics. Joseph takes an individualized approach to teaching and strives to ignite a lifelong passion for learning in his students.

Outside of tutoring, Joseph spends his time playing guitar and performing around New York City.

ELA/College Essay Writing

A graduate of Brown University and Columbia University, Emily specializes in college admissions and has reviewed over 1000 application essays, helping with students of all backgrounds and interests get into their dream schools (UChicago, Penn, Northwestern, UCLA, USC, Georgetown, and more!) She approaches the college admissions process with a dedication to each student's individual voice and contribution, finding the authenticity that each student can bring to their application. Emily also teaches in Columbia's University Writing Program, guiding first-year college students through analysis, crafting compelling and advanced arguments, and most importantly, how to think like a writer. 

Math

Annika, originally from Tacoma, WA, graduated from Pomona College in 2023, with a Bachelor’s in Music and a minor in Math. She also holds an IB Diploma.

After working as a peer math tutor throughout college, Annika decided to continue teaching post-grad as both a private tutor and a substitute teacher. She has experience teaching and tutoring a wide variety of subjects and ages, but she specializes in middle school and high school mathematics. She loves getting to know her students and watching them become more confident and engaged in their math classes through their work together. Annika believes that a students' ability to persevere through confusion and solve difficult problems is essential to thriving in and out of the classroom.

Aside from tutoring, Annika is a musical theatre writer and composer who has written four full-length shows. Her two worlds collided when she wrote a musical about math imposter syndrome!

Math

Liz (she/her) grew up just outside of the Atlanta area. She attended Georgia College and State University where she obtained a degree in mathematics and a minor in Spanish. She went on to attend Georgia State University and received her master’s in teaching.

For 12 years Liz taught high school math and loved building relationships with her students. She left the classroom three years ago to stay home and raise her two young boys. She still wanted to remain part of students’ academic success, so continued to work as a private math tutor.

Liz believes anyone can be good at math! She loves helping her students achieve their goals.

In her spare time Liz enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with her husband, two boys, and three cats.

Spanish/Essay Writing

Chelsea is a Philadelphia-based tutor, who has been teaching for 14 years. She has taught ages 2-17. Chelsea holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors. Chelsea also has experience working with students with ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia.

Outside of academics, Chelsea works as an actress, singer, theatre teaching artist, and producer. She is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Pier Players Theatre Company in Philadelphia. Her theatre and tutoring work collided when she produced and performed in a show called The Angry Grammarian.

Chelsea loves being able to provide personalized learning for her students and really help them get the help that they need. She is very excited to meet new students and looks forward to creating an educational, productive, nurturing, and also fun, learning environment.