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.

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.

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.

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.

Brian grew up in Los Angeles and attended Columbia University, where he earned a B.A. in English and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. In addition to tutoring privately in a wide array of subjects, he has taught composition at Columbia and currently teaches English at Brooklyn Friends School. Brian tutors writing and for all sections of the SAT and ACT.

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, 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.

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.

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.

Jon graduated cum laude and with distinction in History from Yale University. He helped establish Yspaniola, an education non-profit in the Dominican Republic that provides university scholarships and literacy classes to Dominicans at risk of statelessness because of their Haitian ancestry. Jon is fluent in Spanish and Haitian Creole, and tutors all sections of the SAT, ACT, LSAT, ISEE, and SSAT, along with Spanish, US History, and writing. He also enjoys working with students to build strong organizational work and study skills.

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.

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.

Ariel Finch Bernstein is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Barnard College, as well as a PhD Candidate of Organizational Psychology at Columbia University. Upon the completion of his bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley, Ariel earned a master's degree in Counseling for Mental Health & Wellness from New York University. He has over 7 years of experience supporting students with all aspects of studying, including test taking anxiety, time management, exam day confidence, and application essays. Ariel tutors all sections of the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE.

Jossie grew up outside of Boston and attended Newton South High School. She graduated cum laude with distinction from the University of Rochester with a BS in Applied Mathematics and a minor in Psychology. She recently finished a Masters in Secondary Mathematics Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Jossie is now a high school Math teacher in Manhattan, teaching 11th grade Algebra 2 and a Math elective for seniors. Jossie tutors all levels of math and physics.

Abe grew up in Washington, DC, where he attended the Sidwell Friends School. He went on to the University of Chicago, where he graduated with honors from the English department, won the Margaret C. Annan Award for creative writing, and worked as a tutor with local middle school students. After graduating, he taught high school English, history, and creative writing as a New York City Teaching Fellow, while simultaneously earning a Master's degree in the Science of Teaching and Education from Pace University. Recently, Abe has spent time traveling in Africa, teaching English and math to primary school students in Tanzania and working on a novel. Abe tutors students of all ages in English language, literature, history, and math, and for the SAT, ACT, GRE, ISEE, SSAT, and SHSAT exams.

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.

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.

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

Rey was born and raised in New York City and attended Bronx High School of Science. After graduating with a B.S in Environmental Science from Antioch College, Rey received an M. Ed. in Secondary Science Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Rey has taught high school chemistry for over fifteen years, including at LaGuardia High School for the last ten. Rey was awarded a Master Teacher fellowship with the first cohort of science teachers by Math for America. Rey tutors all levels of chemistry.

Eskor received his BA in English and American Literature from Harvard University and an MFA in Fiction from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. His teaching experience extends nearly ten years, including time spent as a tutor, a middle school English and Social Studies teacher, and a professor of Creative Writing at the University of Iowa. He has worked with students ranging from fifth graders to college seniors, in such subjects as English, history, essay writing, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, as well as ACT and SAT preparation. As an educator, Eskor seeks to create a friendly yet rigorous atmosphere based on communication, curiosity and a genuine love of learning.

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.

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.

Michelle graduated Magna Cum Laude from Yale University with a BA in Film Studies. She received her MSc in Conservation Science with a focus on cetacean conservation from Imperial College London. Michelle scored in the 99% on the SAT, and was a National Merit Finalist in high school. She tutors for all sections of the SAT and ACT.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and SSAT.

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.

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 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.

Jennifer received her B.S. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. She completed Postdoctoral training in Biomedical Engineering at Yale University. Jennifer was an exploratory medicinal chemist at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals (Pfizer), and a research scientist at the start-up company iFyber. Jennifer is a faculty member in the Chemistry and Physical Sciences Department at Pace University. She tutors for all levels of Biology and Chemistry.