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.

Stephen grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut and 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.

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.

Lana graduated from The Honors College at the University at Albany with both a Bachelor’s in Biology and a Master’s in Secondary Education. Lana has taught high school Living Environment and currently teaches middle school science in a public school in Brooklyn. She takes pride in creating lessons that inspire student interest and incorporating activities for all learning styles. She tutors all levels of Biology, and for all sections of the ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT.

Originally from New York State's Capital Region, 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.

Steph grew up in Westchester County and graduated from Horace Mann. She attended Columbia University and holds a BA in Mathematics. She was a teaching assistant in the Columbia Mathematics department and has tutored all levels of middle and high school math. Steph's teaching methods focus on helping students "learn how to learn" and can be applied to any area of life. In addition to math, Steph tutors physics, Chinese, symbolic logic, homework help, organizational skills, application essay writing, and many standardized exams: ISEE/SSAT/SHSAT, PSAT, SAT/ACT, NYS Regents in math and physics, AP Calculus, and AP Physics. She also teaches saxophone, piano, and general musicianship. A saxophone player and singer, she frequently relates playing music to learning math. She performs regularly around New York with her band - which plays Chinese-inspired jazz/world music - and has written pieces for Susan Jaffe and China Institute in America, among others.

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.

Kim attended Detroit Country Day School on an academic scholarship, and, as a National Merit Finalist, won the full-tuition Paschal Carter scholarship to attend Denison University. At Denison, Kim completed her BA in cinema and theater in three years while receiving several creative writing awards and theater scholarships. She went on to receive her MFA in playwriting from Brooklyn College, where she won the prestigious Himan Brown Award. Before coming to Bespoke, Kim worked with test-prep students throughout New York City, served as a consultant on admissions essays, and taught English at Brooklyn College. She specializes in SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT preparation, along with math, history and literature Subject Tests and APs.

Ryan is a native New Yorker who went to Fieldston for middle and high school. He holds a B.A in English from Dartmouth College. In addition to tutoring privately in a wide array of subjects, he has taught test prep courses, led college counseling seminars, and held mentorship positions in New York public and charter schools. When he is not tutoring, Ryan works in the music industry as a songwriter, performer and producer. His particular tutoring specialties and interests include the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT/ACT (all areas), and Math and Literature Subject Tests, as well as English, algebra I & II, trigonometry and geometry.

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.

Ben attended Fieldston for middle and high school, and graduated magna cum laude from Middlebury College with Highest Honors in Literary Studies. Ben has taught students of all different ages, learning styles and abilities, and specializes in English, history, math, and all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, ACT, and SAT. Ben also works as a writer and translator, and his first book, The Dreams of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, was published by Oxford University Press.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 French, essay writing and language arts, and for the Biology Subject Test.

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, several SAT Subject Tests and AP exams, and she specializes in college admissions essay prep.

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.

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.

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.

Conrad grew up in Louisiana and attended a public boarding school, The Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, where he was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame for excellence in academics, extracurriculars, and service. Conrad earned his BA in Drama at Vassar College and was awarded the Molly Thacher Kazan Memorial Prize for distinction in the theater arts. He holds an MFA in Classical Acting from the George Washington University, where he dove happily into piles and piles of Elizabethan text. Conrad previously taught for Kaplan Test Prep and specializes in the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT.

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 the ACT, SAT, 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.

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 all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT, with particular focus on homework help and analytical writing.

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.

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.