Yosef was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota summa cum laude with a degree in Psychology. He was a special education tutor and mental health counselor during and after college. As a counselor in a residential facility, he applied his creativity and scientific knowledge to creating educational modules on neuroscience and psychology and applying behavioral therapy on the units. Yosef completed his master’s degree on his way to finishing a doctorate in clinical psychology at St. John’s University. In addition to being a researcher, he is a child psychotherapist and has extensive training in psychological and academic assessments. He applies his personable character, problem-solving skills, and a knack for monitoring goals to his work as a tutor. Yosef tutors students in a variety of subjects including all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, ACT and SAT.

Stephen received a B.A. with honors from Wesleyan University’s elite College of Letters program, where he specialized in history and literature. At Wesleyan, he was twice the recipient of the Herbert Lee Connelly Prize in non-fiction writing. After college, Stephen founded The Assembly, an award-winning theater company based in Brooklyn for which he serves as Co-Artistic Director. Stephen also holds an MFA from Brooklyn College, where he was awarded two Himan Brown Prizes for Fiction Writing and the Ross Feld Writing Award.  He is currently an adjunct professor of English at Brooklyn College. Stephen tutors students in Latin, for the History, Literature and Latin SAT2 exams, and for all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT and ACT.

Maya graduated summa cum laude from the University of Iowa with BAs in Music and Theatre Arts and a Spanish minor. Maya grew up in Chicago and Iowa City, Iowa, and was a National Merit Scholar and valedictorian at Iowa City West High. Maya specializes in standardized test prep for the ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT and many SAT subject tests. Additionally, she provides essay writing guidance and academic tutoring in English, Spanish, biology, and math through calculus.

Born and raised in Morocco, Yasmine attended Columbia University. There, she majored in film studies and pursued a minor in mathematics. She recently moved to Paris to pursue her love of film-making and earned a master's degree in political arts (SPEAP) from Sciences Po. Her interests lie at the intersection of the arts, natural sciences, political sciences, and social sciences. Over the course of her educational career, she has acquired extensive tutoring experience. At Bespoke, Yasmine tutors the SAT, SAT subject tests in math, and math-related coursework.

Adrienne graduated with departmental honors from Northwestern University, and went on to pursue a Masters degree in American literature at Yale University. Former assistant to the deputy editor at The New Yorker magazine, Adrienne is a freelance journalist and editor. She regularly publishes content for the BBC, Smithsonian and the Atlantic, and her work has also appeared in The Wall Street Journal, the New Criterion, Departures Magazine, Popular Mechanics and the Boston Review. Adrienne completed a one-year fellowship at Oxford, and also holds a second Masters degree in Education from Columbia University Teachers College. She specializes in college essay prep, grammar, writing mechanics, algebra, French, English literature and academic support. In her free time, Adrienne can be found in the ballet studio.

Jessica grew up in California and earned her BS in biological psychology at the University of California, Davis. She then worked full time for two years doing research with infants and young children with developmental disorders. Jessica received her MA and PhD in Psychology at the University of California, Davis where her main research focus was on investigating early predictors of anxiety through the lens of cognitive developmental neuroscience. During graduate school, Jessica taught courses at UC Davis, and tutored undergraduate students in both one-on-one and group settings. She is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Rutgers University, where she researches both typical and atypical brain and cognitive development with the aim of identifying risk factors for future anxiety in young infants growing up in poverty. Within this framework, her work specifically investigates how the brain attends to and processes negative emotions. Jessica has a decade of experience working with children of all ages, and extensive knowledge of both typical and atypical patterns of cognitive development. She tutors the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and all levels of Biology.

Zachery received his BA from Davidson College (Phi Beta Kappa, Terry Scholar, Theatre Fellowship) and MFA from the University of Georgia (Teaching Assistant Award), primarily focusing on Shakespeare. Zachery tutors all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT and HSPT, as well as Algebra I and II, English literature, history, and writing. He has worked as a tutor since 2006 and has helped students facing a myriad of learning challenges.

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.

Erica graduated with High Honors from Princeton University with a major in Classics. She has tutored students of all age groups in a one-on-one setting, taught English classes in Beijing, and led financial literacy lessons in emergency shelters for survivors of domestic abuse. She now works as a Development Associate at Association to Benefit Children, and tutors all sections of the ISEE, SHSAT, and SSAT.

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 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, as well as a mentor in the Girls Write Now program based in New York City, Caroline is committed to helping students to reach their full potential through dynamic lessons and academic support.

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, GMAT 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.

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.

Sonya graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with a degree in Music and a minor in Theater, and earned a Master’s in Playwriting with Distinction at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Her previous tutoring experience includes working with students on writing assignments and college applications at all stages of the writing process, and coaching ESL students in writing and English. She is passionate about helping students to learn and grow academically and personally and to gain confidence in their abilities. Sonya tutors all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, ACT and SAT.

John has an undergraduate degree in philosophy from University of Chicago and a PhD in molecular genetics from University of Paris XI, Faculté de Médecine. He is an adjunct professor of environmental science and economics, and he conducts research in evolutionary biology. John has been tutoring the GMAT, GRE, and SAT for over 12 years.

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.

Emily received a M.S. Ed. from Bank Street College of Education and a B.A. in Government. She has held a variety of positions in schools including most recently at Whitby School in Greenwich, Connecticut as an English teacher and Learning Specialist. She was the literacy coach and grant coordinator at P.S.188 in lower Manhattan, an elementary school teacher at P.S. 124 in Brooklyn, and a 3rd grade teacher at City & Country School. She fosters the cognitive and social-emotional growth of children through meaningful instruction that emphasizes both collaboration and exploration. Drawing upon her vast experience as a classroom teacher, school based literacy coach, and an instructional consultant, she deeply engages students by developing dynamic curriculum that is tailored to fit individual learning profiles, growth trajectories and interests.

Krystyna graduated with honors from the University of Miami with a Bachelor’s in Physics and a Master’s in Education and Social Change. She began teaching through Teach for America and spent five years teaching high school chemistry and physics, as well as training and coaching other science teachers. Krystyna tutors all levels of chemistry and physics.

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.

Carroll was educated at St. Bernard’s School in New York City, Portsmouth Priory in Rhode Island, and Harvard College. He earned his Ph.D. in Classics at Yale University. Carroll has taught at Yale, Princeton, and Duke. He has been a freelance writer and editor in educational publishing for over three decades and is the author of numerous books and articles. Carroll tutors in English, French, Latin, and history, as well as for the SAT, ACT, many SAT 2s, and all sections of the ISEE, SHSAT and SSAT exams.

Dorothy graduated from Rutgers University's pre-med track with a degree in American Studies and a minor in Music. She has tutored students of all ages, learning styles, and abilities, and she specializes in helping students with executive functioning and study skills. Dorothy provides STEM enrichment tutoring and tutors a wide array of standardized tests, including the Biology, Physics, and Math 2 Subject Tests, as well as all sections of the ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT. Dorothy is also a comedian and writer, who performs improv and sketches with several comedy groups.

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.

As a French-American bilingual having attended the French-American School of NY, Mamaroneck High School, the University of Pennsylvania, and ESCP Europe, Juliet brings diverse skills to the table. Juliet taught English in northern Thailand to native Thai students of all ages and has worked as a teacher at Mercy College's Bronx Campus. A History and Spanish major at UPenn, Juliet is well-versed in many subjects in addition to being a professional writer and translator. Most recently, she helped a high school student with full-time home schooling including navigating online education across different subjects. She has a loyal following of students of all ages and abilities seeking academic support.

Laura grew up in Bronxville, graduated from Bronxville High School, and then attended Roanoke College in Virginia, where she graduated with a BA in Language. Laura spent the next 10 years working for Merrill Lynch in Boston, Princeton, and New York. Over the years she has served on many boards, including six years on the Bronxville School Foundation, which helps strengthen the school's curriculum by serving as a catalyst for the development and promotion of innovative programs. Additionally, Laura is a substitute teacher at a local nursery school where play activities are used to facilitate children’s social, physical and emotional progression. She has lived in Bronxville most of her life raising her 4 children with her husband Jeff.

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.

Madeleine Schwartz has spent her life between New York and Paris. She studied History and Classics at Harvard, where she was elected Phi Beta Kappa. She then earned a master's degree in Classical Languages at Oxford as a Henry Fellowship recipient. Since college, Madeleine has tutored English, History, Latin, and standardized test preparation to a wide variety of students. She has also worked as a high-school equivalency tutor and librarian in the penal system in both Boston and New York. In addition to being a tutor, she is a journalist and literary critic. She has won a highly prestigious European Press Award for her work.

Sam grew up in New York City, where she attended Hunter College High School. She graduated from Williams College with a BA in Philosophy and English. She has tutored students in middle school, high school, and college in essay-writing, academic French, Italian, Latin, math, and physics. Sam tutors for the Subject Tests and AP exams in Math, Literature and French and for all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT. In her spare time, she reviews books and competes in Brazilian jiu jitsu.

Matt attended Allegheny College, attaining a Bachelor of the Arts in both Music and Spanish and graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He studied in Seville performing research for his undergraduate thesis on the history and lyricism of flamenco. Matt holds a Masters in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in Foreign Language Education. Matt has held a wide variety of roles in education, including behavioral support therapist for students with ASD, high school and elementary school teacher, online school instructor, and test prep and academic support tutor. He tutors all sections of the ACT, SAT, GRE, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and all levels of Spanish.

Jamie graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Bucknell University, where she studied both Latin and Ancient Greek as a Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies major. At Bucknell, she tutored privately and ran study groups in Latin for the Teaching and Learning Center. She received President's Awards for the highest achievement in both Greek and Latin language and literature. Jamie teaches study and organizational skills and tutors Latin, Ancient Greek, the Latin Subject Test and for all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT.

Lauren grew up in New York City, attended The Spence School, and received her B.A. in English from Wesleyan University. Lauren has tutored for more than a decade and has worn many hats for Bespoke, including early education consultant and administrator. She specializes in prep for the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT, and ACT, as well as study/organizational skills and academic tutoring in English and math. Lauren is a cheerleader for her students, balancing a sense of humor with skills honed from years of teaching experience. In addition to being a seasoned tutor, Lauren is an accomplished actor and dialect coach. She holds an M.F.A in Acting from Rutgers University.

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 an adjunct professor of chemistry at F.I.T. and genetics at Touro College, and tutors geometry, algebra, all levels of Biology and Chemistry, and for all sections of the SHSAT, ISEE, and SSAT.

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.

Jordan grew up in New Jersey and was a National Merit scholar. He graduated from Brown University with degrees in Computer Science and Economics. Jordan tutors math, economics, computer science, all sections of the SAT and ACT, writing and college essays. Jordan is also a world champion in Ultimate Frisbee.

Laura holds an MSc in Business from HEC, Paris and an MFA in Acting from Columbia University. She ran the directed studies for homework help at the French-American School of New York. Laura tutors math, French Literature, philosophy, economics, history, and all sections of the SAT and ACT.

Nick grew up in Minneapolis and studied math, science and music at the University of Minnesota. He completed his B.M. at New England Conservatory in Boston, graduating with distinction. Nick has been teaching and tutoring for over ten years and has taught SAT and ACT prep classes for a variety of test prep companies in New York area high schools. He is also a jazz saxophonist and performs regularly in New York. Nick tutors all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT and SAT Math Subject Tests. He also tutors math and music and has experience working with home-schooled students in middle and high school.

Matt grew up in Naperville, Illinois, and is a magna cum laude graduate from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Rutgers University-Newark where he taught writing composition to undergraduates. For years Matt has taught language arts, creative writing, and math skills to elementary and high school students across New York and New England with Story Pirates, an arts education and media organization. Matt is a versatile elementary, middle school, and high school tutor who works with students in reading, writing, math, organizational skills, and SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT test prep.

April grew up in New York City and attended Hunter College High School. In 2017, she received a B.A in Film and Media Studies, with Distinction in the Major, from Yale. Since graduation, April has been a Teaching Artist Fellow at the Center for Urban Pedagogy, and directed multiple short films in New York City and Valle de Bravo, Mexico. April loves working with students of all ages and learning styles, and draws from her experience teaching an international public at the Tenement Museum and Socrates Sculpture Park. April tutors all sections of the ISEE and SSAT, as well as organizational skills and essay writing.

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.

Ben majored in International Relations at Pomona College. After graduating, he worked in Shanghai as a college admissions consultant and academic tutor. He was awarded funding by the Department of State and Rotary International for the study of Mandarin. Ben has worked in tutoring and test prep since his return to New York City in 2013. He tutors all sections of the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT.