Leanne grew up in Scarsdale and graduated from Vassar College with a B.A. in Psychology and departmental honors. She earned her Master's Degree in Childhood Special Education from New York University. Leanne has dual New York State teaching certification in general and special education as well as six years of experience as an elementary school classroom teacher in New York City. Leanne has been tutoring K-12 students with and without special needs for 8 years. In addition to providing academic support, Leanne specializes in behavioral issues and teaches time management, organization, and study skills. Leanne also tutors for all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and TACHS. Leanne designs unique lessons that are tailored to each student's specific strengths, needs, and interests. Leanne is also an award-winning educational media producer/writer. She makes educational videos and writes teacher guides, lesson plans, and other supplemental educational materials used in schools.

Daniel grew up on Long Island and attended Hewlett High School where he was named a National Merit Finalist and AP Scholar with Distinction. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Delaware, earning a BS in Biochemistry and BA in Liberal Studies as a Eugene duPont Memorial Scholar. Daniel holds an MFA from UNC Chapel Hill. His teaching and tutoring roles have ranged from MCAT test prep to writing to Shakespearean performance. Daniel tutors all levels of Biology and Chemistry, and all sections of the SAT and ACT.

Michael grew up near Boston and attended the Roxbury Latin School. He received an academic scholarship to study at Eton College for a gap year before attending Pomona College, where he earned a B.A. in Classics and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He has worked with students as a tutor, counselor, and teacher for over a decade. Michael tutors math, reading, writing, classical languages, and all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT.

Kate began her tutoring career at Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development. She holds a BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Since graduating from NYU, Kate has taught enrichment and test-prep classes in English and mathematics at the Excel Center in Chinatown, at the Tutoring School Learning Center in Manhattan, and founded and ran her own tutoring business for six years. Kate has been with Bespoke since its founding, and has taught thousands of hours with students with a wide range of aptitudes and learning styles. She tutors for the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, and the SAT 2 Math Level 1 and 2 exams.

Brooks grew up in New York City and attended Friends Seminary. He graduated with an English BA from Boston College, where he became involved in theater and the Prison Arts Outreach program. Brooks has tutored students in a wide range of subjects and fosters effortless and collaborative learning. He tutors writing and all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT.

Paul grew up in Pittsburgh and graduated from Brown University with a degree in Public Policy. In college, he served as editor-in-chief of the Brown Journal of World Affairs and wrote his senior thesis on Uber’s self-driving car initiative. Paul tutors all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, ACT and SAT.

Richard received his B.A. in Math and History from the University at Albany in 2004, and returned there to earn his M.A. in Math with a concentration in Mathematical Logic in 2011. With over ten years of experience as both a tutor and teacher of mathematics at the middle school, high school, and college levels, Richard is highly qualified to assist students in their study of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and AP Calculus. He also has a proven track record of successfully preparing students for the SAT Subject Tests in mathematics and the math sections of the SAT and ACT. Richard's goals as an educator are to communicate, develop understanding, and inspire. Outside of his professional life, Richard is passionate about music and maintains a blog documenting his experiences as a collector of vintage jazz records.

Meghan graduated from New York University where she studied Chemistry and minored in Mathematics. As part of a dual-degree program, she also received a degree in Chemical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. Meghan has tutored middle and high school students primarily in STEM topics with several organizations. She has also facilitated workshops for high school students in topics fundamental to careers in STEM. Meghan tutors for all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT, and all levels of math, chemistry and biology.

Ravi attended Phillips Exeter Academy where he was captain of the math team. He received a B.S. in Mathematics and Political Science at MIT, with a minor in Physics. Ravi started teaching Math Counts in high school and later taught competitive math enrichment classes and summer camps in Boston and the Bay Area. He's developed curriculum for high school physics textbooks, and tutors all levels of Math and Physics.

Steph grew up in Westchester County and graduated from Horace Mann. She holds a BA in Mathematics from Columbia University and was a teaching assistant in the Columbia Mathematics department. Steph tutors physics, Chinese, symbolic logic, homework help, organizational skills, and many standardized exams: ISEE/SSAT/SHSAT, SAT/ACT, and the Subject Tests in Math/Physics/Literature/Chinese, AP Calculus, AP Physics, and AP Music Theory. Steph has helped dozens of students and families with middle, high-school and college admissions. Steph is also an accomplished professional composer, saxophonist, and singer working in NYC.

Billy Cohen graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelors in Religion and minor in Theater. Originally from Houston, Texas, Billy was a National Merit Scholar and the recipient of the Headmaster's Award at Episcopal High School. At Princeton, Billy received the Outstanding Senior Thesis Award and tutored test prep to local high schoolers with Princeton Tutoring. With Bespoke, Billy provides academic counseling, college essay guidance, and tutoring for all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT. He also tutors the SAT Math I and Math II subject tests. Outside of tutoring, Billy is an actor, performing regularly in New York and abroad.

Caroline graduated from Vassar College with a B.A. in English. She holds an M.A. from Harvard University in Regional Studies East Asia with a focus on public policy, as well as an M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University in the teaching of literature and writing. A former Asia-based speechwriter for the United Nations, Caroline helps students to bolster and utilize their English and communications skills to their best advantage. She has worked with students across the New York City public school system as well as in a specialized school for students with diverse learning profiles. Caroline has also worked with students seeking college counseling and/or support on college application statements. A current adjunct faculty member in the English Department of the City College of New York, Caroline is committed to helping students reach their full potential and to finding fun and innovative ways of making studying, test prep, and writing a successful and engaging experience.

Tommy attended Yale University where he graduated with distinction as a Theatre Studies major. He also studied English and Russian Literature and won the Metcalfe Prize in Theater Studies for his senior essay. Tommy specializes in prep for all sections of the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, ISEE, SHSAT, TACHS, and SSAT exams. He is passionate about working with students of all ages and learning profiles, helping increase test scores, teaching good study practices, and making what can normally be a stressful process something fun, stimulating, and invigorating. Tommy has a vast amount of experience in test prep tutoring from the humanities to high level high school math. He has performed in theater productions nationwide and has a band, The Lobbyists, in which he sings and plays guitar.

Sarah grew up in New Jersey and attended the Montclair Kimberley Academy, where she was a National Merit Scholar and a National AP Scholar. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and certificates in Neuroscience and Theater from Princeton University. While at Princeton, Sarah received the Outstanding Senior Creative Thesis Award and served as the President of a major student theatrical organization. Sarah then went on to receive her M.F.A from the Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House M.F.A. Acting Program, where she served as a Graduate Fellow/Research Assistant and received the Eva L. Pancoast Memorial Fellowship. Sarah tutors all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, ACT,  SAT and GRE.

Nadia took a gap year to study French at the Sorbonne before attending Princeton University, where she graduated with a degree in History and minors in Gender & Sexuality Studies and Theater. Nadia has facilitated and taught in theater education programs and tutored students in project management, organizational skills, and test preparation. In addition to her passion for supporting young people in their intellectual and personal development, Nadia loves to hike, read, and act. She tutors all sections of the ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT.

Robert holds degrees in Physics and Education from The University of Rochester and San Francisco State University and has completed advanced coursework at Columbia and UC Berkeley. Robert has been a physics teacher at Scarsdale High School for many years, and has instructed all levels of physics from non-Regents to Advanced Placement. Robert tutors for all levels of physics including for the AP and Subject Test, and for algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Andrew attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors and receiving degrees in both Physics and Astrophysics. Andrew received his Doctorate in Astronomy at Columbia University, where he studied the formation of galaxies using high-performance computers. He is now a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Carnegie Observatories and Caltech. Andrew tutors all levels of physics and mathematics. In his free time, Andrew enjoys rock climbing both indoors and out.

Jessica grew up in Irvington, NY, attended Irvington High School, and graduated cum laude from Cornell University with a B.S. in Animal Science. At Cornell, she was a teaching assistant in the biological sciences. Jessica began working for Bespoke soon after graduation and has tutored now for many years with Bespoke in Westchester. She is currently the accounts and administration manager for her family business, Faust Harrison Pianos, in White Plains. Jessica specializes in math and biology, and helps prepare students for Regents exams, Subject Tests, and all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SAT and ACT.

Bobby was born and raised in Hawaii, where he attended Punahou High School. Bobby received his B.A. in Theater Studies from Yale College. During his time at Yale, Bobby tutored Yale undergraduates in microeconomics and also received two prestigious Light Fellowship awards to study abroad in Japan. As an actor, Bobby has performed in numerous films, national commercials, and world premier theatrical productions. Over the years, he has tutored students in a variety of different subjects and settings, from working with LD children in Hawaii to coaching New Haven fifth-graders in reading and math. Bobby has years of experience teaching test preparation throughout New York City. He is a passionate and patient tutor who specializes in Economics, SAT I, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and SAT II preparation.

Lizzie graduated magna cum laude from Williams College with a BA in Comparative Literature and Latin Language. Lizzie has taught Shakespeare to high school students in India, studied French at the Institut International d’Études Françaises in Strasbourg, and worked as a journalist and women’s health activist in Manila. Lizzie tutors writing, history, Latin, and all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT.

Quinn was born and raised in Hawaii, and attended Punahou School. In high school, he obtained perfect scores on both the Subject Tests and AP Exams for Chemistry and Math. While in Hawaii he was a competitive sailor, regularly racing all sizes of boats in local and national regattas. He graduated from Williams College with a BA in Theatre. At Williams, he received the Hubbard Hutchinson Memorial Fellowship for excellence in artistic pursuit. Quinn tutors for the Subject Tests in Chemistry and Math and for all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT.

Amy is a PhD Candidate in Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine. She also holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Science from the same institution. Originally from East Hampton, New York, Amy studied Vocal Performance at Barnard College through a partnership with Manhattan School of Music. She later transitioned to science and completed her Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience from SUNY Empire State College. She is a recipient of the Icahn School of Medicine Merit Scholar Award, a member of the New York Choral Society, and a certified yoga instructor. As someone who fell in love with science late in her academic career, Amy is especially skilled in conveying complex material in a manner which is accessible and engaging. She has tutored students of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience.

Robert holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in history, a Masters in Education from Columbia University Teachers College, and an Ed.D. in counseling psychology from Columbia University. Robert is a talented, long-time educator and administrator: the former head of the History Department and Director of Academic Affairs at Riverdale Country School, where he taught for over twenty years and was a member of the faculty team that created Introduction to Liberal Studies (ILS); Upper School Principal at Ranney School; Education Director of The Huntington Learning Center New York City; and, Curriculum Coordinator at Brooklyn Friends School. Robert has worked with students from a diversity of backgrounds and tutors in a wide variety of areas including writing, AP History (US, European, and World), SAT I and II (History), SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT, and ACT exams.

Hanson was a Teacher Assistant and a tutor at the University of Massachusetts, where he received a Masters degree in Physics and a Masters degree in Engineering. He later worked as a software developer and a computer programmer for several high-tech companies. Eventually, Hanson decided to pursue an old passion of his; he moved to New York City to become a writer and graduated from the New School with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Hanson is currently working on his second novel. He tutors students in Arabic, the Literature Subject Test, all levels of math and physics, and for all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT. Hanson is also a fierce chess player who practices Yoga and meditation daily.

Kyra is originally from Michigan, where she attended the first IB high school in the state. She received her BA in Romance Languages and Arts & Ideas, along with minors in Translation and International Studies, from the University of Michigan. Her next stop was Paris VII, where she obtained a master's degree in Specialized Translation. Kyra now works as a freelance translator specializing in finance and is also the Paris Artistic Director of Danse Theatre Surreality, a binational dance and theater collective. She has tutored French and Spanish for the University of Michigan Athletic Department and has given private English lessons to students in Paris. At Bespoke, Kyra tutors the ACT, SAT, SAT subject tests, and IB.

Tom grew up in New York and attended Fieldston from kindergarten through twelfth grade. He received his B.A. in English from Pomona College with a minor in Media Studies. Tom received his MFA from Brooklyn College where he is currently teaching writing as an adjunct professor. He has written several books for children and adults, and his published writing can be found in print and online. He specializes in tutoring the ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, the World, US History, and Literature Subject Tests, as well as high school and college writing.

Brad began his tutoring career in Santiago, Chile in 2000, where he served as a mentor for COANIL, an organization that provides support to intellectually and developmentally delayed orphans. He graduated magna cum laude from the College of Charleston with a B.S. in Sociology and Spanish and recently earned his Master of Social Work from NYU. He has been helping students of all ages with Spanish, English Language Arts, ESL, and social sciences. He has over 10 years of experience with high school students who are taking both the NYS Spanish Regents exams and the SAT 2 Spanish Subject test. Brad also works as an academic advisor at Columbia University and recently taught a course on career and personal development at The New School called Designing Your Life. Over the past two years, he has developed and facilitated mindfulness and improvisation-based workshops aimed at enhancing self-awareness, confidence and authentic self-expression for New York City agencies, universities, and private clientele.

Tiffany graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University, where she was awarded the Sigma Xi Book Award for Outstanding Thesis Research and the George Khoury Senior Prize for Academic Excellence. Her experience in tutoring includes positions as an undergraduate preceptor for organic chemistry, a volunteer tutor for incarcerated students, and a private tutor for biology. Tiffany conducted research at Weill Cornell Medicine and is currently a student at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She tutors all levels of chemistry and biology.

Jay graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia with degrees in English and Latin. He obtained his Creative Writing MFA at George Mason University, where he received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Fiction. He has taught K-12 summer classes ranging from SAT prep to Lego robotics; led math tutorials in public high schools; taught college-level literature courses; and tutored both undergraduate and graduate students in writing. Currently, Jay directs content marketing strategy for a technology corporation, and is working on his second novel. His specialty is energizing students to develop the critical-thinking skills they need to succeed. He tutors all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT.

Akaash grew up in Westchester where he attended Hackley School. He earned his B.S. in Industrial Engineering and M.S. in Operations Research from Columbia University, having previously undertook coursework at Harvard University and Pomona College. During his time at Columbia, Akaash worked as a teaching assistant for graduate courses in engineering. He has considerable experience teaching a dozen AP exams (e.g. Statistics, Calculus BC, English Lang & Lit, Physics C, and Chemistry) and earned the National AP Scholar Award himself. He also teaches the SAT and its subject tests in Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Literature as well as the ACT, GRE, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and Hunter College Test. In his free time, Akaash is an avid skier and fencer; he also enjoys painting and sailing.

Katie received her B.A. in Biology from Brown University, where she graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. While at Brown, she conducted research for her undergraduate thesis on molecular markers in photoreceptors in mice and worked as a teaching assistant for the Biology department. Katie joined the Teach for America Corps in 2015 and served as a high school secondary science educator on the South Side of Chicago. She earned her Masters in Teaching from Dominican University during her time in the Corps. Katie currently teaches Intensive Biology and Human Physiology at Fieldston, and tutors all levels of Biology.

Mitchel attended Yale University where he received a B.A. in Theater Studies with distinction. While at Yale he sang with the world-famous Whiffenpoofs and performed throughout the United States and on all seven continents. He then studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He enjoys using test prep to not only help students raise their scores but also improve their study skills and gain confidence in their schoolwork. Mitchel provides academic support for writing and prepares students for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, and SSAT. He coordinates Bespoke's remote tutor training, preparing other tutors to work with students via video chat when in-person sessions are not possible.

Nate graduated from Yale University with degrees in History and Theater Studies. As one of Bespoke's most sought-after tutors, Nate focuses on demystifying the daunting process of test-preparation and helps each student achieve his or her maximum potential in an engaging environment. He prepares students for all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and the Math and History Subject Tests.

Michael's love of science began at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, where he worked in biomarker development, clinical trials, and quality-of-life studies in the treatment of prostate cancer. He studied biological sciences at Columbia University before heading off to medical school. As a student researcher, he was recognized for his study of chronic myelogenous leukemia. For over 13 years, Michael has tutored the biology, chemistry, and math subject tests, as well as all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT.

Emma was raised in a French- and English-speaking household in Los Angeles, California. She received her B.Sc. in Behavioral Biology from the University of St Andrews in Scotland where she graduated with a 4.0 equivalent. Her dissertation investigated the mechanisms by which cholinergic receptor-blocking neonicotinoid insecticides disrupt sex allocation in parasitic wasps. She now works as a research assistant in the Center for Neural Science at NYU where she is investigating brain-to-brain synchrony and the implications it may have as a metric of learning in a classroom environment. In addition to her traditional research work, she is involved in the design and implementation of BrainWaves, a lab-based neuroscience curriculum, where high school students learn to design and carry out original experiments using research-grade EEG equipment. Emma tutors biology, math, writing, French, and all sections of the ISEE, SAT, and ACT, as well as the Biology SAT Subject test.

Sarah grew up in Massachusetts, where she attended Noble and Greenough School. She graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in Psychology and received her M.P.H. from UNC-Chapel Hill. Sarah began tutoring in college and has served as a health educator in various NYC schools, and as a graduate teaching assistant for several Master’s level courses. Sarah helped develop a mental health education curriculum for teens on stress reduction and management, healthy decision-making and communication skills. Sarah is currently pursuing a doctorate in Public Health at NYU. She tutors for all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT, as well as organization and study skills, math, statistics, and writing.

Joey graduated from Brown University, where she studied Health and Human Biology and Theatre and Performance Studies. Joey has served as an Admission Associate at Jenna Shulman College Consulting and the Director of Drama at the Academy of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, NJ. She tutors all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT, and all levels of biology and chemistry.

Chris attended The Lawrenceville School where he was an AP scholar and President of Honor and Discipline. He holds a BA in English and a certificate in Theater from Princeton. Chris was awarded the Peter B. Lewis grant to study abroad at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and tutors all sections of the ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT. Outside of tutoring, Chris works as an actor, comedian, and part time staff writer for New York Magazine.

Eden grew up in sunny Southern California and graduated from Yale University with a dual degree in English with a Writing Concentration and Theater Studies. She taught Literature and Drama at Breakthrough New York's Manhattan site and has worked as a content generator for Zinkerz, an education technology company focused on standardized test prep. Eden tutors all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, several SAT Subject Tests and AP exams, and she specializes in college admissions essay prep.

Katie attended The Taft School, where she first began tutoring high school Physics. Katie then earned her BA in Psychology with Honors from Vanderbilt University. She graduated from the post-baccalaureate premedical program at Columbia University with a merit-based scholarship, and earned a student service award for co-creating a learning community in which she led bi-weekly study groups in Biology and Chemistry. Following graduation from Columbia, Katie was employed by the University as a student coach, and facilitated group discussions relating to time management and study strategies. Katie tutors high school math, all levels of Biology and Chemistry, and for all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, GRE, ACT and SAT.

Simon grew up in Westchester and graduated from Yale College with a BA in English Literature. Prior to joining Bespoke, he wrote SAT and ACT practice material for the education company Zinkerz. He has experience tutoring students in a number of academic subjects and for a variety of standardized tests including all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT. Simon especially enjoys working with students on their writing.

Penka received her MS degree in Physics from Boston College. While at Boston College, Penka worked as a teaching assistant for undergraduate and graduate courses in Physics, a Research Assistant and a Physics tutor. Currently, Penka teaches in a private high school in Connecticut and is adjunct professor in the Physical Sciences Department at Westchester Community College. Penka tutors all levels of Physics.

Cameron grew up in Santa Barbara, where she attended Laguna Blanca School. She holds an A.B. in English and a certificate in Theater from Princeton University, where she graduated as the valedictorian of her year. While at Princeton, Cameron worked on many theater productions as an actor and in various production roles, and she served as the president of the largest student-run musical theater company on campus. Cameron went on to study at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, earning master's degrees in English and in United States History. She tutors all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT.

Nastasya was raised in a Russian- and English-speaking household in Los Angeles. She graduated cum laude from Northwestern University, where she studied Film, Literary Nonfiction, and Russian Literature. She was awarded a place on the Dean’s List at Northwestern for 9 consecutive quarters. At Northwestern, her work received an Undergraduate Research Grant, the Krevoy Screenwriting Prize, a Studio 22 Spring Production Grant, and numerous English department awards for both Fiction and Nonfiction. She earned a Gilman Scholarship to fund the study of Screenwriting abroad at FAMU in Prague. Her most recent documentary won an Audience Award for Directing at the Oscar-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival, and went on to screen at the Montclair and Florida Film Festivals, as well as in the Cannes Short Film Corner. Nastasya tutors writing, literature, history, and all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT.

Joshua comes from New Jersey by way of Los Angeles and holds a BA in French (with a minor in chemistry) from New York University. He also has an MA and PhD in French, and a graduate certificate in gender and sexuality studies, from Princeton University. Joshua completed his doctoral dissertation while serving as a visiting researcher at the École Normale Supérieure and Sciences Po Paris. His research has been published in Nottingham French Studies and Mosaic: An Interdisciplinary Critical Journal. At Bespoke, he tutors the SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests in French and Literature.

Ida graduated from Wellesley College magna cum laude with a dual degree in English and Sociology, and received both her M.A. (English and American Literature) and Ph.D. (American Literature) from Boston University. She has delivered papers at scholarly conferences both nationally and internationally, and has had critical work published by Oxford University Press and Leviathan. In addition to her ten years of experience teaching writing and English courses in a university setting, Ida has worked for six years as the Writing Elective Director and college counselor for high school students with the Great Books Summer Program at Amherst College and Stanford University. Since moving to New York in 2011, Ida has worked as a college essay specialist, test prep counselor, and academic tutor for middle and high school students. Ida’s specialties and interests include academic tutoring in literature, English, writing, and history, as well as preparing students for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and Literature and History APs and Subject Tests.

Jeremy first majored in Environmental Engineering at Penn State University and went on to graduate magna cum laude from Muhlenberg College with a B.A. in Theatre and a minor in Business Administration. While an undergrad, he worked as a tutor in Financial Accounting. Jeremy teaches regular Bespoke classes, and he tutors Chemistry and all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, ACT and SAT.

Aysegul spent her childhood and adolescence in London, Copenhagen, and Istanbul. She successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and went on to received a BA in anthropology from Middlebury College. Aysegul was awarded highest honors for her senior thesis based on her fieldwork with Kurdish immigrant women in Istanbul. As an undergraduate, she also studied abroad in Russia and France. Aysegul went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts in writing from the University of San Francisco. Today, she lives in Paris, where she is working on a novel and essays. Aysegul has taught creative writing workshops for college students, designed a creative writing class for inner-city children in Istanbul, and continues to give literature classes to master's students. At Bespoke, Aysegul tutors the reading and writing sections of the SAT. She also helps students with English courses as well as with college and grad school application essays.

Jonathan grew up in New York City, attended the Dalton School, and received a BA with Honors from Yale University. After pursuing graduate music studies at the Juilliard School, he came to France as a Fulbright Scholar to study music composition. An accomplished conductor, Jonathan has worked with over fifty orchestras and opera houses throughout Europe. Jonathan is also a published author and one of the hosts of “Spoken Word,” Paris’s preeminent Anglophone open-mic. Jonathan has over a decade of experience teaching ISEE, SSAT, and SAT prep, SAT subject tests, creative writing, music theory, and music composition. He also tutors the ACT.

Originally from New York City and Paris, Sultana attended Boston College, where she studied Political Science and Communications. While at university, she took part in Jumpstart, an AmeriCorps program, and worked with children in South Boston. After graduating, she moved to Israel to complete a teaching fellowship. In Paris, Sultana works as a language instructor at ESCP Europe in parallel with her work for Bespoke, where she tutors the SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests.

Greg graduated from Yale University with degrees in Music and Theater Studies, and he won the Alfred Bildner Prize for Achievement in Spanish. While at Yale, he served as musical director for the singing group Shades, producing its acclaimed studio album Sankofa. He subsequently moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he worked in arts and entertainment for four years. Greg has years of experience as a teacher, tutor, vocal coach, and youth mentor and has worked with a broad range of learning styles and students of all ages, from elementary school children to adults. He tutors for all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT, and in English, Writing, and Spanish.

Christine grew up in Athens, Georgia and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Yale University with a degree in Theater Studies. She taught gifted 7th and 8th graders with the Duke TIP Summer Academy and taught in the middle school drama department at Athens Academy. While working in Chicago as an actor, playwright, and culinary instructor for teens, Christine tutored students of all ages in academic subjects and standardized tests. She tutors all sections of the SAT (with particular love of the new SAT math), the ACT, several SAT subject area tests, as well as a variety of high school and middle school subjects.

Claire received a B.A. with honors in Theater Studies from Yale University and a graduate degree in Acting from The Juilliard School. Claire is passionate about helping her students feel like vital collaborators in their school environments. She tutors French, all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT, with particular focus on homework help and analytical writing.

Kierstyn graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Human Biology with a concentration in Global Women's Health. She recently completed her Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certification at Columbia University, and plans to attend medical school in the fall of 2020. Kierstyn tutors the AP English exams, the Literature Subject Test, all sections of the SAT and ACT, as well as all levels of math, biology and chemistry.

Daniel grew up in the city and attended Grace Church and Friends Seminary. He graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in Economics. While at Yale, Daniel was awarded the Richard U. Light Fellowship for his studies in Mandarin Chinese. He also served as a Teaching Assistant and Peer Tutor in the Department of Computer Science. Daniel tutors a wide array of subjects including Spanish, French, and math through calculus. He has worked with students of all ages and levels, and tutors all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT.

Nick graduated from both Eton College and Oxford University. He has tutored for over 13 years in a wide selection of subjects including math, literature, essay-writing, Latin, French and all varieties of test prep. He is a specialist in logic and arithmetic development and has written books about both topics; he has also written a regular column about math for the Guardian newspaper and placed second in the UK's first ever National Sudoku Championship. Nick is one-half of a married couple sketch comedy team We Are Thomasse. Nick tutors for all sections of the SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, SSAT, ISEE and SHSAT.

Liba graduated with distinction from Yale with degrees in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and International Studies. She received her MFA from Columbia University. She has worked with Kaplan & Flagship before joining the Bespoke team and has years of experience working with students in various private and public schools and universities in New York, with a focus on the sciences, history and writing. She is a passionate tutor devoted to building confidence in her students in and outside the classroom. Liba tutors for many SAT Subject Tests, and all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT.

JJ graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University, where he was a RA and freelance tutor. He works with students on all sections of the ACT and SAT, several SAT Subject Tests, general academic help in history, English, math, writing, and executive function coaching. JJ brings enthusiasm and empathy to every lesson and has extensive experience tutoring students remotely.

Rachel graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Oberlin College, where she earned a B.A. in Psychology and minored in English Literature and Studio Art. She holds an M.F.A. in Sculpture from San Francisco Art Institute and is currently a practicing artist. With over 8 years of experience teaching and tutoring students with a wide array of learning styles, Rachel is one of Bespoke's most sought-after tutors. Rachel has written curricula for Bespoke's textbooks and has designed and implemented syllabi for high school and undergraduate students. She tutors for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and for several SAT Subject Tests and AP exams, including French, math, and literature. Rachel is passionate about teaching expository writing and has helped many students craft compelling college essays.

Brad grew up in Montgomery, New Jersey and attended Princeton Day School. A Cum Laude graduate from Princeton University, Brad studied English and Theater and received the Alan S. Downer Thesis Prize from the Department of English. He then received his M.F.A. in Acting from Brown University, where he taught music and linguistics, served as a teaching assistant in the graduate school and won the David Wickham Memorial Playwriting Prize. Brad has tutored all sections of the SAT, ACT, SSAT, and ISEE, as well as the AP exams in English and U.S. Government.

Evelyn graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton University with a degree in Molecular Biology and a minor in Global Health and Health Policy. She currently works at Reach Out and Read of Greater New York, an early childhood literacy organization. Evelyn has tutored elementary, high school and college students, and tutors all levels of biology and chemistry.

Stevie graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Molecular Biology and a minor in Global Health studies. She has years of experience mentoring students from elementary school to college in cultural and public service programs. Stevie has also held several leadership positions in volunteer advocacy groups. She currently works at Weill Cornell Medicine in clinical research and tutors all levels of biology.