Danny grew up in New York City and attended Hunter College High School. He graduated with departmental honors from Boston College with a dual B.A. in Film and English. Danny started tutoring on a volunteer basis in high school, assisting elementary and middle school students during the summer with upcoming math and English curricula. He has worked with students of all ages in a variety of disciplines throughout Boston and New York City. Danny takes a holistic approach to tutoring, and he emphasizes building a foundation of good habits for lifelong learning. Danny tutors for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT.

Leanne grew up in Scarsdale, NY 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.

Nathaniel Basch-Gould is a native of Newtown, Connecticut. Perfect scores on the SAT Verbal, AP US History, and AP Literature exams paved his way to Williams College, where he graduated with a BA in Theatre. During his time at Williams, he founded an independent student theatre company and received the Hubbard Hutchinson Memorial Fellowship for artistic excellence. Nathaniel has taught chess for several years and currently tutors all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT.

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, GRE, GMAT, and the SAT 2 Math Level 1 and 2 exams.

Johanna grew up in New York City and attended Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn Heights from Kindergarten until graduation.  She received her BA in Greek and Latin from Swarthmore College, a post-Baccalaureate in Classics from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MA in Classics from the University of Maryland (where she also won an award for teaching excellence).  Currently, Johanna is working on her PhD in Classics at the City University of New York.  Her dissertation looks at the representations of Helen of Troy in archaic Greek lyric and epic literature.  Johanna is an avid teacher who has taught extensively both in college and graduate school and also privately with students from elementary age through graduate school.  She tutors students in Ancient Greek, Latin, English, grammar, math, SSAT, ISEE, TOEFL, SAT, college applications, and with homework help and organization.

Joseph grew up in London, UK and earned a BSc in the natural sciences at University College London, graduating with first-class honors; he specialized in neuroscience and the history and philosophy of science. He has tutored high school physics and worked as an educational filmmaker. Currently, he is pursuing a master’s degree in the history of science at the École Normale Supérieure. At Bespoke, Joseph tutors physical sciences, life sciences, foreign languages, and essay writing.

Melissa graduated from Yale with a degree in American Studies. She taught English as a TFA Corps Member in Brooklyn, while also earning her Masters in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education. Melissa tutors all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT, and for the Subject Tests in US and World History.

Erin grew up in San Diego and graduated magna cum laude from Yale University, with degrees in English and Theater Studies. She received her M.A. in Shakespeare Studies from King's College, London, where she wrote her dissertation on gender and the law in the plays of Shakespeare and Webster. Erin is an actor and costume designer, and co-founded the Brooklyn-based Old Hat Theatre Company. She is a warm and supportive tutor with years of experience working with students in New York, Connecticut and London. She specializes in preparing students for the SAT and ACT, as well as the SAT Subject Tests in Literature, U.S. and World History.

Michelle grew up in Westchester, NY, and graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a degree in Political Science. She received her M.A. from the Laban Dance Conservatory in London. As a PhD Candidate at Brown University she focuses on the theatricality of immigration law. Michelle is an engaged and empathetic tutor with years of experience as an educator at the middle school, high school, and university levels. She specializes in preparing students for all sections of the ACT and SAT, as well as the Literature, History, and Spanish Subject Tests and APs.

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.

Paul grew up in Casablanca, Morocco but moved to the US to study Russian literature at Columbia University. As an undergraduate, he worked in the admissions office and volunteered his time to tutor Harlem high school students in math, English, and SAT skills. After graduating with honors, Paul moved to Paris, where he is currently pursuing a master’s degree in literary theory at the École Normale Supérieure. At Bespoke, he tutors the SAT, ACT, and TOEFL.

Taylor grew up in San Diego and attended the University of Nevada, Reno for both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. While working towards his BS in mathematics, Taylor played on the university's NCAA Division I golf team. Taylor remained at UNR to pursue his master's degree in applied mathematics; his work was focused on discrete mathematics with an emphasis in game theory and operations research. During that time, he also taught algebra and provided one-on-one math tutoring to university athletes; his summers were spent teaching geometry at Saint Augustine High School in San Diego. At Bespoke, Taylor tutors the SAT, SAT subject tests in math, and a wide range of math-related subjects.

A St. Louis native, Paul graduated from Brown University magna cum laude with degrees in Biology and Public Policy and earned an M.F.A. in Acting at the Yale School of Drama. Over the past few years, Paul has tutored students in biology, organic chemistry, and writing, and taught MCAT classes through Kaplan. Paul currently tutors students in biology, chemistry, math, and all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SAT and ACT.

Born in Argentina, Andrés holds a B.A. with dual majors in Psychology and Economics from Cornell University and an M.S. in Education (with a math specialization) from Brooklyn College.  An aspiring author, Andrés recently earned a creative writing M.F.A. from the The New School.  Through the New York City Teaching Fellows Program, Andrés taught public high school for five years and has served as an advisor for the National Honor Society.  He’s a step away from a black belt in Aikido and applies the discipline and focus he has learned to his work with students. Andres has many years of private tutoring experience in math, English, organizational and study skills, and test prep (SAT, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and NYS Math Regents).

Sally earned an A.B. at Harvard and a Master’s at Columbia, and completed Cal State’s teacher preparation program. She has taught English and writing in New York and California. Her experience as a writer/editor includes speechwriting for the University Dean for Academic Affairs and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at CUNY. Sally tutors in reading, grammar, study skills, and is one of Bespoke's college essay specialists.

Jared grew up outside of Boston and attended Phillips Exeter Academy. He graduated from Lehigh University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Aerospace Engineering. Jared began teaching in high school as a sailing coach, and continued tutoring while in college where he volunteered as a homework helper at the local Boys and Girls Club. After spending 3 years as a construction engineer working on environmental projects at power plants around the United States, he moved into his current role as a management consultant in New York City. He tutors for all sections of the SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT, Physics, and all levels of Math.

Tica graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Religious Studies and is pursuing a Master of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary. She has been tutoring in New York City for over six years, specializing in test prep, History, English, Math, essay writing support, and homework help. Tica is a singer-songwriter who has produced several albums. Tica tutors for all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT.

Sean graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English and a concentration in Theater and Performance Studies. After graduation, Sean moved to Nanjing, China to work as an education consultant, helping students gain admission to top US universities. Sean tutors a wide array of standardized tests including all sections of the SAT and ACT.

Adam graduated with honors from the University of Western Ontario in Canada, where he earned a BS in medical science and a BA in French. He also holds a master’s degree in medical molecular imaging from the University of Paris XI and the Curie Institute. Throughout his educational career, Adam has used math, physics, biology, and chemistry extensively. Since high school, he has been tutoring students in science and math. At Bespoke, Adam helps students prepare for the SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests in math, physics, chemistry, and biology.

Raised between Michigan and Texas, Andrew attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors and receiving degrees in both Physics and Astrophysics. Andrew is a doctoral candidate in Astronomy at Columbia University, where he studies the formation of galaxies using high-performance computers. He conducts his research in association with the American Museum of Natural History. Andrew tutors all levels of physics and mathematics. In his free time, Andrew writes for an Astronomy blog, Astrobites, and he enjoys rock climbing both indoors and out.

Jessica grew up in Irvington, NY, attended Irvington High School, and was 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 helps prepare students for the SAT I, SAT II, ACT and Regents exams, with specializations in math and biology.

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 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.

Jeremy holds a degree in English from Harvard University. For nearly ten years Jeremy served as Resident Teaching Artist at New Haven’s acclaimed Elm Shakespeare Company, where he designed and executed curricula for Shakespeare programs that were both academic and performance-based. Jeremy has extensive experience preparing students for the SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests in Math, Literature and Physics, and specializes in math support through calculus.

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.

Kara grew up near Seattle and graduated from Brigham Young University with a BFA in Music-Dance-Theatre and a minor in Mathematics. In high school, she earned a National Merit Scholarship and won The National Superbowl of High School Calculus. As a musical theater performer, Kara has toured and taught workshops to children of all ages in the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain region, China, Hong Kong, Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. Kara has tutored for years in all levels of mathematics, provides homework help, and prepares students for all sections of the ISEE, SHSAT, SSAT, SAT and ACT. She also works with Bespoke in curriculum development to create materials and mock tests.

Brad began his tutoring career in Santiago, Chile, where he served as a mentor for COANIL, an organization that provides assistance to developmentally-challenged orphans. He graduated magna cum laude from the College of Charleston with a B.S. in Sociology and Spanish. He tutored all throughout college and for many years has been helping students of all ages who have trouble with Spanish, social studies and English. He has experience with high school students who are taking both the NYS Spanish Regents exams and the SAT II in Spanish. Brad also teaches a weekly English class to a group of Spanish-speaking restaurant workers in New York City.

David graduated from Harvard College with a degree in English Literature. David has tutored hundreds of students and trained dozens of teachers in the GMAT, SAT, and ACT. He also helps students develop and edit their college and business school application essays. As a writer, David has published two original musicals (most recently collaborating with Motown legend Lamont Dozier) and written for Nickelodeon, Cosmopolitan magazine, and the MLB Fan Cave. Born and raised in Massachusetts, David loves all Boston sports teams.

Ethan grew up in New York City and graduated with honors from Hunter College High School. He graduated Magna cum Laude from Northwestern University, where he majored in English and Creative Writing. At Northwestern, he was a recipient of the Marion Meyer Bergin and J.G. Nolan Fellowships for academic excellence. Ethan began tutoring in high school and spent several years teaching English and International Relations in Hong Kong, and currently teaches Creative Writing at Queens College. He has worked with students of all ages, and stresses the importance of setting good habits to achieve consistent progress. Ethan is one of Bespoke's US and World History AP and Subject Test experts, and tutors for all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT, ACT, and GRE.

Mehak graduated from NYU Tandon School of Engineering where she earned a BS degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. In recognition of her scholarship, Mehak received the Douglas P. Mercado Academic Persistence Award. She is a strong advocate for promoting the STEM field to young women in middle and high school and has attended panels and been nominated for awards pertaining to women in STEM. Mehak tutors students for the Chemistry and Math Subject Tests.

Nate graduated from Yale University with degrees in History and Theater Studies. He has taught SAT classes at Poly Prep in Brooklyn and SAT/ACT prep courses at Bespoke's offices. Nate focuses on demystifying the daunting process of test-preparation and helps each student achieve his or her maximum potential in an engaging environment. As a professional actor, Nate toured with the national company of The Lion King and appeared on HBO's Boardwalk Empire. Nate is one of Bespoke's most sought after tutors and prepares students for the SAT, ACT, SSAT, SHSAT, ISEE, and Math Subject Tests.

Chris grew up in Connecticut and graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont, where he majored in English and American Literature. For six years, he lived in Brooklyn, where he tutored while working on a novel. He also occasionally wrote book reviews and opinion pieces for the literary journal Electric Literature. Each year, he volunteers with the non-profit organization Builders Beyond Borders: in the spring, he travels with 20-30 high school students to a community in Latin America, where they work together to complete a construction project aimed at meeting a community need (e.g., access to running water, classrooms, latrines, and medical facilities). Now in Paris, Chris continues to write fiction and non-fiction. At Bespoke, he tutors the SAT, ACT, ISEE, English, and literature.

Rich earned a BS summa cum laude in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts, and holds an MS in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University. He's worked extensively as a technologist and business leader in digital products and services. Rich prepares students for a variety of standardized tests, including all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, the Math, Chem and Physics SAT Subject Tests, as well as all levels of math and chemistry.

Simon graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a degree in history after attending Princeton Day School in Princeton, NJ. While at Brown, Simon took a significant number of courses in math and science and tutored Rhode Island high school students in all levels of math, physics and history helping his students prepare for a wide range of AP and SAT II exams. He also worked as an instructor at Brown University's summer programs for high school students, teaching courses on environmental science and international relations. He is an experienced outdoor educator who guides rock climbing and backpacking trips, and has conducted original research in both colonial American history and biology. Simon currently tutors for the SAT/ACT, ISEE/SSAT/SHSAT, all levels of US/World History, Literature, Math and Physics, and helps students with organizational work and study skills.

Connor grew up in Virginia, attended high school in Baltimore, and graduated from Yale University with a dual degree in Political Science and Theater. After 4 years suffering through New England winters, Connor relocated to sunny Los Angeles, where he wrote humor and lifestyle pieces. He has been a highly sought-after SAT/ACT tutor in both Beverly Hills and now, in New York. He has also worked with students all over the country on their college admissions essays to elite institutions. Connor teaches the SAT, ACT, SSAT, and ISEE, and he specializes in college admissions essay prep.

Lina was born in Belarus and raised near Princeton, New Jersey. She graduated cum laude from Cornell University with a B.A. in English, and she earned an M.A. in Journalism from U.C. Berkeley. She received an M.S. in English Education through the NYC Teaching Fellows, and she has over ten years of experience as an English and history teacher at the middle and high school levels. In 2014, Lina presented at the National Council of Teachers of English Conference on tailoring instruction for students with diverse academic needs. She specializes in preparing students for the ACT, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests, as well as academic tutoring in all levels of English and history.

David earned a BA in History from Harvard College, a Masters in History from the University of Heidelberg, and a PhD in European History from Harvard University. He has taught European and World History at Harvard College, the Colorado School of Mines, and Dowling College. At Harvard he was also a residential and academic adviser to first-year students for nearly a decade. David encourages students to understand the big patterns, themes, and turning points of history. David tutors for all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT, and is one of Bespoke’s US and World History AP and Subject Test experts.

Sarah graduated from Smith College with degrees in Comparative Literature and Spanish. She also holds a Masters from Columbia University Teachers College. Sarah is the Dean of the 12th grade at Saint Ann's School and just celebrated her 10th year in the classroom. Sarah is an enthusiastic tutor in English and Spanish, and for all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT exams.

Maureen holds a BS in Chemistry from the College of New Jersey. After graduation, she joined Teach For America and taught middle school and high school general science, earth science, and chemistry and served as her school’s science department chair. While teaching, she received her Masters of Arts in Teaching at American University. Maureen earned her Master of Science in Genetic Counseling at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and now works as a research genetic counselor at Columbia University Medical Center. She tutors all levels of chemistry and biology, and for all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT.

Claire Neumann graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern with a Major in Communications and a Minor in Psychology. Claire is currently pursuing an advanced degree in Social Work at NYU. She launched an arts residency program for fifth graders in a Bronx public school and established a debate program using theater games and creative drama techniques for an elementary school in Park Slope. Claire tutors essay writing and language arts, and for the Biology Subject Test.

Alexandra attended Wellesley College, where she obtained a B.A. in Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences. Her independent research has focused on bilingualism, language acquisition and language learning methodology. Alexandra tutors algebra, geometry, creative writing, Spanish and all levels of the SSAT, ISEE and SHSAT.

Rachel graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State University’s Honors College with a BA in Women’s Studies/African Studies. After working as an editor, writer, and media justice organizer in Detroit, she went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Math Education from Brooklyn College, and an MFA in creative non-fiction writing at Sarah Lawrence College. She has over eight years of experience as a math classroom teacher in New York City, as well as leading after-school programs in radio journalism and production. She was awarded two teaching fellowships through Math for America (MfA), a selective and dynamic organization that aims to innovate math education nationwide. Rachel brings skill, creativity, and enthusiasm to her work. She tutors students in math and writing, as well as test prep for the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT, ACT and SAT Math Subject Tests.

Jessica grew up in the Central Valley of California and has a PhD in biology from the University of Utah. She worked as a research associate at the CNRS in Montpellier, France and the CSIC in Seville, Spain before leaving academia to start her own scientific editing and translation business. Throughout her scientific career, she worked extensively with high school and undergraduate students, teaching lecture, laboratory, and field courses. At Bespoke, Jessica tutors the SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests in biology and math, IB Biology, AP Biology, and AP Statistics.

Trace attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received a B.A. in English. He then studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art where he received a M.A. in Classical Acting. He has several years of tutoring and small-group teaching experience with students of all ages. Trace views tutoring as an opportunity to honor the educators who have made an impact on his own life and learning. Trace tutors for all sections of the ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT, and for the SAT Subject Tests in Literature and Math.

Neil graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Delaware, where he studied Anthropology and minored in Theatre Performance. At UD, he worked as a Teaching Assistant for the Anthropology Department. Originally from San Antonio, he has taught at the PREP program in Texas, a science and math summer camp which teaches middle and high school students topics fundamental to careers in engineering and math. As an actor, he has performed in regional theaters in the Berkshires, Delaware, and San Antonio. Neil tutors for all sections of the SAT and ACT, and all levels of math.

Jessica is a Florida native and holds a BA, magna cum laude, in Child Developmental Psychology from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. During her years in college, she spent her free time tutoring local students of all ages in math and reading. After college, Jessica applied for Foreign Expert Certification and moved to Xi’an, China to be an English professor. Upon returning to the US, she has continued to tutor, using her experience in a globally-inclusive educational environment to help students of all backgrounds to excel academically. Jessica is an experienced SAT, ACT, TACHS, ISEE, SHSAT, and SSAT tutor, and she also teaches English, organizational and study skills, mathematics, and multiple foreign languages including German, Russian, Chinese, and Latin.

Ken grew up in New York City, attending the Ramaz School, and holds a BA in economics from Columbia University and an MD degree from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. He has many years of experience tutoring students for the SAT I, ACT, MCAT, SAT II, ISEE/SSAT, SHSAT and Hunter HS exams. Ken has also worked with students to craft personal statements and admissions essays. He is a nationally ranked scrabble player and expert test taker who has achieved top scores on numerous standardized tests, including 99th percentile on the SAT, GRE and GMAT. Ken tutors in all levels of math and science and for nearly every standardized test offered.

Graham holds a B.A. Honors in Physics from Harvard College, an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics, and is currently working on his PhD in English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. He is a New York native and attended Stuyvesant High School. Graham has worked as a management consultant for both American Express and Morgan Stanley and as a professional actor on Broadway. He scored in the 99th percentile on the GMAT and GRE exams and tutors physics, economics, statistics, and mathematics to any level in addition to the GMAT, GRE, SAT I, ACT, and SAT II exams.

Begonia grew up in Madrid and received a combined degree in law and business from the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas. She earned an M.B.A. from Fordham University and worked in international finance in New York for 10 years. Begonia has received teacher training at NYU Steinhardt, Instituto Cervantes, and Alliance Française. She has tutored French and Spanish to students of all ages and has taught French and Spanish at an Upper East Side independent school. Begonia tutors all levels of French and Spanish as well as for the SAT Subject Tests and AP tests. Begonia enjoys foreign movies, French contemporary literature, and skiing in the winter.

Dave was raised in Somers, New York and Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. He graduated from McGill University with a degree in Philosophy. Dave is currently in the Ph.D. program at Fordham University, where he is a Teaching Associate in Philosophy. Dave tutors all sections of the SAT and ACT, as well as Literature, History, French, Writing, and application essays for college and graduate school.

Peter has been an educator in New York City for over twenty years, having taught high school English and social studies in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Raised in New Mexico, Peter attended Albuquerque Academy. He graduated from Princeton University with a degree in History. Peter also holds a Master of English degree with a concentration in creative writing from the University of New Mexico. The past four years, he has concentrated on preparing students at Brooklyn Technical High School for the A.P. U.S. Government and Politics exam. Fluent in Spanish and passionate about language and history, Peter has been involved in theater, documentary films, and many literary pursuits. Peter prepares students for the U.S. History Subject Test as well as the ACT.

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.

Michael attended Phillips Andover and graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor’s in Chemistry.  Michael then earned a Master’s in the History of Science at Johns Hopkins, and, fulfilling a lifelong dream, attended Berklee College of Music, where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s in songwriting and guitar. He has been a teacher and tutor for over twenty years working with elementary through high school students across the curriculum. Michael excels at making the complex understandable and enjoys tailoring lessons to the specific learning styles and needs of each of his students. Michael tutors all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT, ACT and GRE.

Lauren grew up in New York City, where she graduated from The Spence School. After receiving her B.A. in English from Wesleyan University, Lauren went on to Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, where she received her M.F.A. in Acting. Lauren works as a speech and dialect coach for film and theater, and as an actor has developed new work with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Lauren specializes in prep for the ISEE, SSAT, SAT, and ACT, as well as study/organizational skills and academic tutoring in English and math.

Benny grew up outside of Cleveland and studied biotechnology at Kent State University, where he graduated cum laude. As an undergraduate, he worked for the Department of Energy researching fuel cells at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. Benny earned a Master of Engineering degree at Washington University in St. Louis, where he researched algal biofuel and took courses focused on energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and business. After working in the pharmaceutical industry, he has decided to focus on tutoring and teaching. Benny is currently an adjunct professor of chemistry at F.I.T. and tutors geometry, algebra, all levels of Biology and Chemistry, and for all sections of the SHSAT, ISEE, and SSAT.

Nick grew up in New York City, where he attended Hunter College High School. He graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering. Nick worked at Citibank for several years in their Capital Markets/Foreign Exchange before pursuing his own ventures. Nick tutors the SAT, ACT, ISEE/SSAT/SHSAT, GMAT, Spanish Subject Test, and all levels of math. Nick also enjoys playing tennis, golf, squash, and basketball.

Taylor graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in English and Philosophy. He received his Master’s in General Psychology from the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, where he is currently a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology with a Child and Family concentration. He has authored and published numerous works and presented extensively on the psychology of early childhood development and early childhood education. Taylor has years of experience teaching and tutoring students of all ages, from early childhood through undergraduate studies. He has worked with children therapeutically as an Applied Behavior Analysis therapist, supervising therapist, and trainer for over five years and as a psychoeducational evaluator for three years. In addition to assisting Dr. Reina with psychoeducational evaluations, he tutors a variety of academic subjects and standardized tests, including the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, and SAT Math and Literature Subject Tests.

Lian Walden graduated with honors in Political Science and Theater Studies from Yale University. While at Yale, Lian organized an arts mentorship program in Accra, Ghana, and founded an after-school program at Amistad Academy, a charter high school in New Haven. Upon graduating, Lian won a fellowship to run a community theater in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she remained for several years teaching English and directing plays. Lian is a 2013 Drama League Directing Fellow and was a resident director at the Hangar Theatre, where she taught improvisation and text analysis to a company of young actors. Lian is one of Bespoke's resident US History experts and tutors for all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT. She enjoys discovering how different people learn and coming up with creative lesson plans to suit each student's individual needs. She also loves languages and is fluent in Spanish.

Ellen Weiser holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the CUNY Graduate Center and a B.S. in Chemistry from City College of New York. Ellen also is a high school graduate of The Bronx High School of Science and is currently the Science Department Chair at Pace University in Westchester. With many years of college teaching and tutoring high school and college students, Ellen knows how to help students approach and master challenging subjects in chemistry, biology, and mathematics. In addition to Regents and AP exams in chemistry, biology, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, Ellen works with students to help them achieve success on SAT Math and also the Chemistry Subject Test.

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.

Jordan grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and attended Brown University where he was a volunteer tutor in the Providence schools. After graduating from Brown with a B.A. in Anthropology, Jordan taught and designed curriculum for SAT test prep classes at Kaplan in locations as varied as Seoul, South Korea, Bangkok, Thailand, and White Plains, New York. He tutors for all SAT2 and AP history exams, ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ACT, GMAT, LSAT and GRE exams; he has taught ESL, TOEIC, TOEFL, and math enrichment courses in South Korea as well. Jordan is a member of the New York state bar and a practicing attorney who enjoys balancing his law practice with his tutoring activities.