Great Expectations only hires a mere 1-2% of its applicants — our staff is made up of the most experienced, educated, friendly, and charismatic education experts out there.
Ali K
ClassicAcademic TutorTest Prep TutorCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.F.A. in Acting from Brigham Young University |
| Hobbies | Traveling, hiking, writing, comedy, movies, and browsing used bookstores |
| Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing), ISEE |
| Academic Subjects | American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Composition, Creative Writing, Journalism, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & CompositionWorld Civilizations/World History, European History, AP European History, US History, AP US History, AP World History |
| General Strengths | elementary education, academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, literary analysisediting and proofreading college essays, resume review/evaluation, course selection for high school, college audition preparation for performance tracks, UC specialization, college research and advisement, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, BFA programs, performing arts programs, musical theatre programs, acting programs |
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Annie M
ClassicAcademic TutorTest Prep Tutor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in East Asian Languages and Civilization from University of Chicago with a focus on Japanese media, graduated with honors; earned an M.A. in East Asian Studies from the University of Southern California; earned a Ph.D. in Critical Film Studies at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts |
| Hobbies | Cooking, exploring historic Los Angeles, movies and television, entertaining, and exercise |
| Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing), TOEFL |
| Academic Subjects | Creative WritingEuropean History, US History |
| General Strengths | Research papersacademic writing, managing test anxiety, creative writing, reading comprehension, standardized test advisement, ESL, literary analysis, students with learning differences, test-taking psychology, college-level coursework |
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Ashley C
Founder's CircleCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a M. S. in Law and Public Policy, and a Post Grad Certificate in Forensic Science and Law; earned an Ed.D., ABD in Organizational Leadership at Northeastern University |
| Hobbies | Gardening (flowers, plants and foods), cooking, language lessons (Spanish and Arabic), fitness, reading, domestic and international travel, visiting universities, quality time with my dog, a rescued pomapoo |
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| General Strengths | Graduate admissionsstudents with learning differencesinternational student application process, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, financial aid (need-based aid), resume review/evaluation, transfer student application process, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, UC specialization, non-traditional student application process, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, journalism programs, foreign college/university application process, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, medical school applications, scholarship search (merit-based aid), liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, homeschool student application process, mock interviews, career assessment tools, architecture programs, boarding schools |
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Ashwini G
ClassicAcademic TutorTest Prep Tutor
| Education | Earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and an M.S. in Engineering Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo |
| Hobbies | Watching movies, trying new foods (especially desserts!), beach walks, and playing with my niece |
| Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing) |
| Academic Subjects | Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BCPsychology, AP Psychology |
| General Strengths | academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, creative writing, study skills, standardized test advisement, literary analysis, test-taking psychology, college-level coursework |
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Bradley F
ClassicAcademic Tutor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in East Asian Languages and Cultures and a B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California; currently working towards an M.S. in Neuroimaging and Informatics at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California |
| Hobbies | Drone photography, travel, trying new restaurants, reading, hiking, yoga |
| Test Prep | |
| Academic Subjects | Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Statistics, AP StatisticsAP English Language & CompositionBiology, AP Biology, Genetics & Biotechnology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP PhysicsChinese (any)International Relations, Leadership, Psychology, AP Psychology |
| General Strengths | elementary education, academic writing, organizational skills, study skills, reading comprehension, literary analysis, students with learning differences |
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Carlynn W
ClassicCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in Plan II (Honors Liberal Arts) and Italian from the University of Texas at Austin with minors in Classics and Religious Studies; earned a M.T.S. from Harvard Divinity School; earned a B.F.A. in Illustration from Rhode Island School of Design |
| Hobbies | Cooking/baking/eating, hiking, reading, visiting galleries and museums, experimental animation |
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| General Strengths | organizational skills, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, technical writing, literary analysis, college-level courseworksummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, resume review/evaluation, course selection for high school, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, college list building, arts & music Masters and Ph.D. programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, arts & music programs, liberal arts school specialization, art portfolio building and review, visual arts programs, BFA programs, studio art programs |
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Chelese B
Founder's CircleAcademic TutorCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in History from UC Berkeley with honors; earned an M.F.A. in Theatre from The Actors Studio Drama School |
| Hobbies | Photography, hiking, yoga, baking/cooking, watching/making movies, traveling, writing |
| Test Prep | |
| Academic Subjects | American Literature, British Literature, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & CompositionUS History, AP US History |
| General Strengths | organizational skills, study skills, literary analysis, students with learning differences, college-level coursework, students with ASDinternational student application process, summer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, resume review/evaluation, transfer student application process, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, UC specialization, non-traditional student application process, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, business school applications, social science Masters and Ph.D. programs, Cal State specialization, foreign college/university application process, college list building, film programs, public health programs, STEM Masters and Ph.D. programs, arts & music Masters and Ph.D. programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, arts & music programs, business programs, medical school applications, humanities Masters and Ph.D. programs, scholarship search (merit-based aid), liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, art portfolio building and review, dance programs, visual arts programs, BFA programs, performing arts programs, classical performance and composition music programs, contemporary music programs, film, television, and digital media, acting programs, studio art programs, video game design programs, architecture programs |
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Christine L
ClassicCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. with honors in Gender and Sexuality Studies and Ethnic Studies at Brown University; currently working towards a PhD in Sociology at Cornell University |
| Hobbies | Hiking with my dog Hiccup, swimming at my local neighborhood pool, biking around the San Francisco Bay Area, writing and journaling, reading theory-heavy books, cooking plant-based foods, acrylic painting, propagating plants |
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| General Strengths | academic writing, technical writingsummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, financial aid (need-based aid), resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, college audition preparation for performance tracks, UC specialization, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, social science Masters and Ph.D. programs, college list building, course selection for Masters and Ph.D. programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, humanities Masters and Ph.D. programs, liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, art portfolio building and review, visual arts programs, BFA programs, performing arts programs, career assessment tools |
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Craig R
ClassicCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.B.A. in Business Management from Northwood University |
| Hobbies | Community service, golf, music, cooking, traveling, and fishing |
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| Academic Subjects | |
| General Strengths | ApplyTexas specializationorganizational skills, standardized test advisementsummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, college research and advisement, humanities programs, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, interview skills, career assessment tools |
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Elyse D
ClassicAcademic TutorTest Prep Tutor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in Psychology (pre-med) with a minor in Global Health from Northwestern University |
| Hobbies | Improv, dance (Bollywood, salsa, jazz), cooking, writing funny songs, making silly videos for my nieces, non-dairy gelato, co-op board games, Survivor, watching League of Legends with my husband and being shocked that I actually understand what’s happening, and obviously...DA BEARS! |
| Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing) |
| Academic Subjects | Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2American Literature, British Literature, World LiteratureBiology, AP Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, PhysicsFrench I, French II, French III, French IVPsychology, AP Psychology, World Religions, Parenting & Child Development |
| General Strengths | Breaking down complex scientific concepts, grammar rules, essay writing, breaking through creative blocks, design thinking, public speaking, story analysis, storytelling, making academic work fun elementary education, academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, speed reading skills, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, technical writing, standardized test advisement, literary analysis, students with learning differences, test-taking psychology, college-level coursework, students with ASD |
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Gabby M
Founder's CircleAcademic TutorTest Prep TutorCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.S. in Neuroscience and a B.A. in English from Muhlenberg College; currently working towards a M.P.H. at the University of Southern California |
| Hobbies | Traveling, hiking, writing, cooking, baking |
| Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing), ISEE, HSPT |
| Academic Subjects | Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics, AP StatisticsAmerican Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Composition, Creative Writing, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & CompositionBiology, AP Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, AP Environmental ScienceUS History & Government, World Civilizations/World History, European History, AP European History, US History, AP US History, AP US Government/Politics, AP World HistoryPsychology, AP Psychology, World Religions, Ethics, Gender Studies, Philosophy, Film Studies/Film Integration/Media |
| General Strengths | elementary education, academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, speed reading skills, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, technical writing, standardized test advisement, literary analysis, students with learning differences, college-level coursework, students with ASDediting and proofreading college essays, personal statement brainstorming and composition |
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Galen D
ClassicCollege CounselorAthletic Recruitment Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in Anthropology from UC Los Angeles; earned an M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Lewis University; pursuing an M.B.A. at the University of Texas, McCombs School of Business |
| Hobbies | Traveling, cooking, trying new restaurants, working out, spending time with friends and family, hiking, staying active |
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| Academic Subjects | |
| General Strengths | organizational skillssummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, social science programs, resume review/evaluation, transfer student application process, course selection for high school, UC specialization, athletic recruitment process, non-traditional student application process, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, business school applications, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, liberal arts school specialization, interview skills |
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Jason A
ClassicAcademic Tutor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in Spanish from Brigham Young University with a Business Minor; earned a M.Ed. in T.E.S.O.L. (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Grand Canyon University; earned an M.A. in Spanish Linguistics from New Mexico State University |
| Hobbies | Running, coaching cross-country, spending time with my wife and 5 boys, doing home improvement projects, cheering on the Brazilian National Soccer Team, and watching adventure movies |
| Test Prep | |
| Academic Subjects | Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV, Spanish V, AP Spanish Language and Culture |
| General Strengths | academic writing, organizational skills, reading comprehension, ESL, students with learning differences, college-level coursework |
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Jen K
FounderFounder's CircleTest Prep TutorCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in English (concentration in Creative Writing) and European History from Northwestern University |
| Hobbies | Writing, traveling, cooking, golfing, hiking, crying about the Bears, cheering on the Cubs, and finding the best macaroni and cheese in existence |
| Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing), ISEE, HSPT |
| Academic Subjects | |
| General Strengths | English, European History, US History, grammar, reading comprehension, creative writing, academic writing, counseling, transcript evaluation, course selection, test advisement, college research, college essays, application review, interview preparation, organizational skillsacademic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, speed reading skills, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, standardized test advisement, literary analysis, students with learning differences, test-taking psychology, college-level courseworksummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, journalism programs, humanities programs, college list building, public health programs, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs |
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Jenny L
ClassicAcademic TutorCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in English/Creative Writing with a concentration in Computer Science from Amherst College |
| Hobbies | Reading, writing, dancing, traveling, food blogging |
| Test Prep | |
| Academic Subjects | American Literature, Composition, Creative WritingInteractive Media |
| General Strengths | international student application process, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, resume review/evaluation, transfer student application process, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, UC specialization, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, liberal arts school specialization, interview skills |
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Joyce S
ClassicCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in Art History from Connecticut College; earned a Ed.M. from Harvard School of Education; earned a College Counseling Certificate from UC San Diego |
| Hobbies | Knitting, cooking, pickleball, walking my dogs, and swimming |
| Test Prep | |
| Academic Subjects | |
| General Strengths | creative writingsummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, financial aid (need-based aid), resume review/evaluation, transfer student application process, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, UC specialization, athletic recruitment process, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, journalism programs, humanities programs, Cal State specialization, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, boarding schools |
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Katie C
ClassicCollege CounselorAthletic Recruitment Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. triple major in Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, and Economics from Juniata College |
| Hobbies | Volleyball, beach volleyball, traveling, reading, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends |
| Test Prep | |
| Academic Subjects | |
| General Strengths | international student application process, summer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, financial aid (need-based aid), transfer student application process, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, athletic recruitment process, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, college list building, film programs, public health programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, personal statement brainstorming and composition, arts & music programs, business programs, scholarship search (merit-based aid), liberal arts school specialization, interview skills |
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Libby H
ClassicCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.F.A. in Film/Video from CalArts; earned a M.F.A, in Film/Video from Bard College |
| Hobbies | Spending time at the New Beverly Cinema, concerts at Disney Hall, hiking the secret stairs, Scandinavian design, waiting/hoping for Philip Glass to come to Los Angeles for live performances, reading Fran Lebowitz, binging on television shows, operating my air fryer, and keeping the spirit of Jonathan Gold alive by trying to eat at every single restaurant on Pico Blvd! |
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| General Strengths | Nursing programsacademic writing, organizational skills, creative writing, technical writing, standardized test advisement, literary analysisinternational student application process, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, financial aid (need-based aid), resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, college audition preparation for performance tracks, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, UC specialization, International Baccalaureate (IB), non-traditional student application process, course selection for undergraduate programs, journalism programs, humanities programs, business school applications, Cal State specialization, foreign college/university application process, college list building, film programs, public health programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, scholarship search (merit-based aid), liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, art portfolio building and review, dance programs, visual arts programs, performing arts programs, musical theatre programs, classical performance and composition music programs, contemporary music programs, music industry programs, design and media arts programs, film, television, and digital media, acting programs, studio art programs, career assessment tools |
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Lynelle K
ClassicCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in English and Communications from the University of Pennsylvania |
| Hobbies | Creative writing, tap dancing, cross-stitching, community involvement, swimming, online word games, consuming way too much licorice, and crushing the competition in charades |
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| Academic Subjects | |
| General Strengths | organizational skills, creative writing, study skills, literary analysissummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, UC specialization, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, journalism programs, humanities programs, Cal State specialization, college list building, film programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, scholarship search (merit-based aid), liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, visual arts programs, film, television, and digital media, career assessment tools, gap years |
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Maia K
ClassicAcademic TutorCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in English from Stanford University with honors; earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in English from UC Irvine; earned a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA Extension |
| Hobbies | Reading, traveling, going to Disneyland, playing D&D, discovering new K-pop and electropop music, social media manager for a cat convention, working on a graphic novel |
| Test Prep | |
| Academic Subjects | American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Composition, Creative Writing |
| General Strengths | academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, creative writing, study skills, standardized test advisement, literary analysis, test-taking psychologyinternational student application process, summer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, UC specialization, college research and advisement, humanities programs, Cal State specialization, foreign college/university application process, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, humanities Masters and Ph.D. programs, liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, visual arts programs |
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Maxine D
ClassicCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A in Education & Social Transformation from UC Los Angeles |
| Hobbies | Experimenting with Nespresso recipes, trying new restaurants & cafes in LA, staying involved in my sorority, reading, listening to poetry & podcasts, going to R&B concerts |
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| Academic Subjects | |
| General Strengths | academic writing, organizational skillssummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, UC specialization, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition |
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Miriam C
ClassicCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.M. in Flute Performance and Jazz Studies from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University; earned a Post-Graduate Certificate with Distinction in College Counseling from UC Los Angeles Extension |
| Hobbies | Playing piano, concertgoing, travel, volunteerism, reading, sewing, writing |
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| General Strengths | Video game design programs, performing arts programs, visual arts programs, musical theatre programs, classical performance and composition music programs, contemporary music programs, music industry programssummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, financial aid (need-based aid), resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, college audition preparation for performance tracks, UC specialization, college research and advisement, Cal State specialization, college list building, arts & music Masters and Ph.D. programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, scholarship search (merit-based aid), interview skills, career assessment tools |
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Nanette M
ClassicCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in History from Santa Clara University; earned an M.A. in Education from National University; earned a Certificate in College Counseling from UC San Diego |
| Hobbies | Yoga, working out, hiking, skiing, reading, spending time with family, traveling, country music and dancing |
| Test Prep | |
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| General Strengths | Nursing programs, combined/accelerated medical programs, kinesiology, ApplyTexas specializationorganizational skills, managing test anxiety, creative writing, standardized test advisement, students with learning differencessummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, financial aid (need-based aid), resume review/evaluation, transfer student application process, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, UC specialization, athletic recruitment process, non-traditional student application process, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, business school applications, Cal State specialization, college list building, public health programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, scholarship search (merit-based aid), liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, homeschool student application process, career assessment tools, veterinary programs, architecture programs, dental programs |
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Nevada R
Founder's CircleAcademic TutorTest Prep Tutor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in Communication from UC Santa Barbara and an M.A. in Criticism and Publishing from The New School |
| Hobbies | Avid surfer, published author in various literary and academic magazines, podcast series host addressing the intersection of education, inequality, and labor |
| Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing) |
| Academic Subjects | Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, TrigonometryAmerican Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Composition, Creative Writing, Journalism, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & CompositionUS History & Government, AP US Government/Politics, Microeconomics, Western PhilosophyPsychology |
| General Strengths | elementary education, academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, speed reading skills, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, standardized test advisement, literary analysis, students with learning differences, test-taking psychology, college-level coursework, students with ASD |
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Nina RM
ClassicCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.S. in Psychology (concentration in Neuropsychology) and a Minor in Spanish from Tufts University; earned a Certificate of College Counseling at UC San Diego |
| Hobbies | Horseback riding and fishing with my sons, yoga, jewelry making (gold/silver smithing), hiking, traveling, reading, family and friend time, leatherworking, learning to surf, loving animals, coaching baseball for kids with special needs |
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| Academic Subjects | |
| General Strengths | academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, creative writing, study skills, standardized test advisement, students with learning differences, test-taking psychologysummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, resume review/evaluation, course selection for high school, UC specialization, college research and advisement, humanities programs, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, career assessment tools |
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Olivia H
ClassicAcademic TutorCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.F.A. in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music with a concentration in Playwriting |
| Hobbies | Hiking, reading, playing guitar, attending concerts and comedy shows, skateboarding, picnicking at the beach! |
| Test Prep | |
| Academic Subjects | American Literature, Composition, Creative Writing, AP English Language & CompositionUS History & Government, World Civilizations/World History, US HistoryMusic Theory |
| General Strengths | elementary education, academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, ESL, literary analysis, test-taking psychologysummer enrichment planning, editing and proofreading college essays, resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, college audition preparation for performance tracks, college research and advisement, college list building, film programs, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, scholarship search (merit-based aid), dance programs, BFA programs, performing arts programs, musical theatre programs, film, television, and digital media, acting programs |
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Rylee CW
ClassicAcademic TutorTest Prep Tutor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in Comparative Literature with departmental honors from Columbia University; earned a M.A. in Historical Studies with graduate minors in Capitalism Studies and Critical Perspectives on Democratic Anticolonialism and the Outstanding Master’s Student in Historical Studies Award from the New School for Social Research; current History Ph.D. student and recipient of the Roland Marchand Fellowship at UC Davis |
| Hobbies | Roller Derby, Bouldering, Ballet, Snowboarding, Filmmaking, Theater Lighting and Sound Design |
| Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing), GRE, ISEE |
| Academic Subjects | Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, TrigonometryAmerican Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Composition, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & CompositionUS History & Government, World Civilizations/World History, US History, AP US History, AP World History, Human Geography, AP Human Geography, Western PhilosophySpanish IMiddle East Studies, Ethics, Gender Studies, Philosophy |
| General Strengths | elementary education, academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, speed reading skills, study skills, reading comprehension, standardized test advisement, literary analysis, students with learning differences, test-taking psychology, college-level coursework |
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Sajel O
ClassicAcademic TutorCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.F.A. in Drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts |
| Hobbies | Acting, classical singing and musical theater, songwriting, guitar, hiking/yoga, Cinespia movie nights, Bollywood dancing |
| Test Prep | |
| Academic Subjects | Composition, Creative Writing, Journalism, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & CompositionBiology, AP Biology, Human Anatomy and PhysiologyUS History & Government, World Civilizations/World History, US History, AP US History, AP World History, Eastern PhilosophySpanish ILeadership, World Religions, Food & Nutrition, Film Studies/Film Integration/Media |
| General Strengths | elementary education, academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, technical writing, literary analysissummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, financial aid (need-based aid), resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, college audition preparation for performance tracks, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, UC specialization, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, college list building, public health programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, medical school applications, scholarship search (merit-based aid), liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, dance programs, dental programs |
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Sarah R
ClassicCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in Communications Studies and a minor in Philosophy from UC Los Angeles; Earned a College Counseling Certification from UC San Diego |
| Hobbies | Writing poetry, thrifting, fashion styling, exploring LA, attending concerts, spending time with my friends, 3 sisters, and 2 cats, binging too much Netflix, listening to the same songs on repeat |
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| General Strengths | Deadline managementacademic writing, organizational skills, creative writing, reading comprehension, literary analysis, students with learning differences, students with ASDmajor advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, resume review/evaluation, transfer student application process, course selection for high school, UC specialization, International Baccalaureate (IB), college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, Cal State specialization, college list building, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, interview skills |
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Sofia T
ClassicAcademic Tutor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in French and a minor in Anthropology; M.A. in French Literature and a TESL Certificate from University of Florida |
| Hobbies | Yoga, hiking, surfing, cycling, acoustic guitar, traveling, sailing, watching live comedy shows, and watching movies |
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| Academic Subjects | Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV, Spanish V, AP Spanish Language and Culture, French I, French II, French III, French IV, French V, AP French Language and Culture, French Literature & Arts |
| General Strengths | academic writing, organizational skills, speed reading skills, study skills, reading comprehension, ESL, college-level coursework |
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Stephanie R
ClassicCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in Humanities from Yale University; earned an M.F.A. from NYU's Tisch School of The Arts with a concentration in writing and directing |
| Hobbies | Writing young adult fiction, reading, traveling, languages, watching TV and movies of all kinds, watching Premier League, hanging out with my family and the world's best dog, and finding the best Thai food in Los Angeles |
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| General Strengths | elementary education, organizational skills, creative writingsummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, college research and advisement, humanities programs, film programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, extracurricular/resume development, personal statement brainstorming and composition, liberal arts school specialization, interview skills |
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Stephen B
ClassicAcademic TutorTest Prep Tutor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University, with minors in Sustainable Energy and History & The Practice of Diplomacy |
| Hobbies | Appreciating so-bad-they're-good movies with friends; listening to music (some favorites are Evanescence and Boris Godunov); singing; writing (at first, poetry and aiming towards a novel, now screenwriting!); hiking; racquetball |
| Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing) |
| Academic Subjects | Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Statistics, AP StatisticsComposition, Creative Writing, AP English Language & CompositionChemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C: MechanicsEuropean History, AP European History, US History, AP US History, AP US Government/Politics, AP Comparative Government/Politics, Microeconomics, AP Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, AP MacroeconomicsGerman (any) |
| General Strengths | academic writing, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, standardized test advisement, students with learning differences, test-taking psychology, college-level coursework |
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Wesley Y
ClassicTest Prep Tutor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in American Studies from Yale; earned an M.F.A. from the University of Southern California in Writing for Screen and Television |
| Hobbies | Reading, writing, watching movies/television, and exploring LA |
| Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing), ISEE, HSPT |
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| General Strengths | elementary education, academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, standardized test advisement, literary analysis, test-taking psychology |
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Yazmeen M
ClassicAcademic TutorTest Prep TutorCollege Counselor
| Education | Earned a B. A. in Communication Studies and a minor in Film, TV, and Digital Media from UC Los Angeles with honors |
| Hobbies | Hiking, yoga, going to museums and galleries, making art and music, filmmaking, traveling, and reading |
| Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing), ISEE, HSPT |
| Academic Subjects | Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Composition, Creative Writing, Journalism, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & CompositionBiology, AP Biology, Physiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, AP ChemistryUS History & Government, World Civilizations/World History, European History, AP European History, US History, AP US History, Western Philosophy, Eastern PhilosophyGerman (any)Leadership, Psychology, AP Psychology, World Religions, Interactive Media, Ethics, Gender Studies, Philosophy, Parenting & Child Development, Food & Nutrition, Film Studies/Film Integration/Media |
| General Strengths | Middle school selection, elementary school selection, health/science programs, pre-medelementary education, academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, standardized test advisement, ESL, literary analysis, students with learning differences, test-taking psychology, college-level coursework, students with ASDsummer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, financial aid (need-based aid), resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, UC specialization, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, Cal State specialization, college list building, film programs, public health programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, scholarship search (merit-based aid), liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, film, television, and digital media |
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Yoona C
Founder's CircleAcademic TutorTest Prep Tutor
| Education | Earned a B.A. in English Literature (with a specialization in Creative Writing) from UC Los Angeles with a minor in German |
| Hobbies | Eating, drinking, making merry, then exercising and eating broccoli to balance things out |
| Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing), ISEE |
| Academic Subjects | American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Composition, Creative Writing, Journalism, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition |
| General Strengths | academic writing, managing test anxiety, creative writing, reading comprehension, standardized test advisement, literary analysis, students with learning differences, test-taking psychology, college-level courseworkinternational student application process, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, resume review/evaluation, course selection for high school, UC specialization, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, business school applications, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, arts & music programs, business programs, interview skills |
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