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Mansoor Abdulrazzaq
ZOOM and Dubai/Abu Dhabi
Mansoor, an electrical engineer and graduate of New York University is pursuing a PhD in the field. He has conducted research in photonics at the NYU Abu Dhabi Photonics Lab and has 4 years of experience training students in the United Arab Emirates for the SAT. As a former international student, he is passionate about opening doors through education and is familiar with various higher education systems internationally. He also has many years of experience with the International Baccalaureate system.
Available for College Consulting, SAT/ACT, International Baccalaureate tests, and AP tests (Calculus AB/BC, Physics 1&2, Physics C, Statistics, Chemistry, Computer Science)
Simon Debesai
ZOOM and Silver Spring, Maryland
Simon Debesai is a recent graduate from Yale University and incoming graduate student at the George Washington Elliott School of International Affairs. Simon is primarily concerned with global development, particularly in underdeveloped parts of Africa. Through his academic and extracurricular training, Simon has developed a strong research and writing background, having worked alongside prominent research fellows at premier DC think tanks like The Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars and the German Marshall Fund. At Yale, Simon served as President of the Black Men’s Union, member of the Yale African Dance team, and actively served the New Haven community through a variety of service projects. In his classes, Simon pulls from the balance between his background in intensive academic and lighthearted social or extracurricular environments to facilitate a learning experience that is both productive and intimate. Simon scored in the 99th percentile on his ACT and is experienced in teaching standardized test-taking strategies. Lastly, Simon offers comprehensive college application mentoring and support, from essay assistance to application design and strategy.
Available for College Consulting, SAT/ACT, and AP tests (Calculus, US History, Government, and Spanish Lang)
Walter Jarisch
ZOOM and Maryland
A graduate of Winston Churchill High School where he was a tight end for the varsity Football team, Walter brings athletic discipline and effective pedagogical approaches to turbo charge student achievement. Walter is a graduate of the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University and works in finance. He is a CFA Level 3 candidate.
Tanvir Ahmed
ZOOM and DC/Maryland
Tanvir Ahmed holds a Master’s degree in Information Engineering from Cornell University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Fordham University. With over six years of tutoring experience, he has worked with students from middle school through university. Tanvir specializes in mathematics and computer science, helping students build strong foundations and achieve academic success.
Available for SAT/ACT, and AP tests (Biology, Calculus, Physics 1, Statistics, Computer Science, Psychology)
Tai Halpern
ZOOM and NYC
Tai is a graduate of NYU, double-majoring in Economics and International Relations. He has a strong background in research, having worked at UCLA, Stanford, and IE University Madrid on projects related to AI, domestic terrorism threat prevention, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs). His work on training LLMs to flag social media posts for potential domestic terrorism was eventually scaled up to analyze ~17 million posts. Tai is the editor of NYU IR Insider’s East Asia section and was the 2021 We The People Constitution Competition National Runner-Up and Oregon State Champion. He scored in the 99th percentile for SAT Reading & Writing and the 98th percentile for Math.
Available for SAT/ACT, and AP tests (Statistics, Literature, English Language, US History, World History, Human Geography, Government, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics)
Bradford Wood
ZOOM and Maryland
Bradford is a civil engineering graduate from the Catholic University of America, and a former defensive end for the University’s football team. With coursework up to Linear Algebra and Complex Analysis during his time at Winston Churchill High School, Bradford’s proficiency in advanced mathematics is complemented by his performance on the SAT, where he scored a 790/800 in the math section. He is passionate about the intersections of engineering and art, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Architecture from Boston Architectural College.
Jason Wood
ZOOM and Maryland
Jason Wood, a JD candidate at the University of Maryland Law school with a stellar academic record, brings his expertise in SAT tutoring to our team. As a former school president, basketball and football player during high school, he understands the pressures high school kids experience and is committed to helping your child thrive on their path to higher education. His academic achievements include a three-year Cum Laude graduation from NYU, admission into an BS/MD with an acceptance rate of less than 1%, and acceptance into numerous competitive law schools. He plans to pursue a legal career advocating for youth in Maryland.
Available for College Consulting, SAT/ACT, and AP tests (Statistics, Literature, English Language, US History, World History, Human Geography, Government, Art History, Physics 1)
Gabe Radich
ZOOM and DC/Maryland
A graduate of The Catholic University of America, Gabriel holds a BA in Mathematics and will be graduating with an MS in Mathematics in the coming spring. He has a passion for learning and teaching. He has delivered several lectures at the university level ranging from Real Analysis to Statistics. He currently develops AI applications for a local university to streamline and optimize their course scheduling process. From his rigorous academic background, he realizes the difficulty of understanding mathematical concepts, but equally values the painstaking effort and long, arduous hours spent in study, required to understand these truths. No one studies mathematics because it is easy; we study mathematics to understand the quantitative underpinnings of the universe, which is an overwhelmingly daunting and exceptionally beautiful task! Gabriel is excited to train your child in such a discipline.
Available for SAT/ACT, and AP tests (Calculus, Statistics)
Jordan Rose
ZOOM and Maryland
Jordan Rose, an alumnus of The Landon School, has demonstrated excellence in both athletics and academics. During his time at Landon, he played water polo, lacrosse and hockey. Jordan is currently pursuing a biomedical engineering degree at Boston College. With a keen intellect and a deep understanding of the SAT, Jordan is committed to guiding students toward academic success. A passionate sports enthusiast, he follows the Washington Commanders and Washington Capitals. He specializes in teaching and motivating student athletes through his pedagogical method.
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