All Subjects K-12

(Math, English, Executive Function, etc.)

EmJ Hova (she/her) lives in New York and is originally from Minnesota. EmJ (pronounced em-JAY) has been tutoring private clients since 2013 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. References available upon request.

Math/Spanish

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.

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.

General K-12/Executive Functioning

Geo (they/them) is a New York born and raised teacher, tutor, and artist. Having graduated from NYU with a major in Drama and a minor in Mathematics, Geo seeks to meet students where they are in order to best help them succeed. Geo truly believes that anyone can be good at and even grow to love math. They have experience both in the classroom and working with students individually. Geo currently lives in Brooklyn with their partner and four pets, also working as an actor/performer.

English/History

Evie (She/Her) has worked in classrooms with students from Pre-K to 8th grade for nearly a decade. As a now recent graduate from Stanford University, she holds a BA in American Studies, with an emphasis in History, Art History, Film Studies and Literature.  Evie speaks fluent Spanish, and has an extensive background in theater studies (especially Shakespeare!) She is passionate about the humanities, and eager to share her love for learning with every student. 

She currently resides in Los Angeles, with her two cats Juno and Fionn. Outside of tutoring, Evie works an actor in film and TV. She is an avid reader, film lover, and is always up for a trip to the beach!