Tutors
Jordanna Brodsky

Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Harvard University. A.B. in History and Literature. John Harvard Scholarship for Academic Achievement of Highest Distinction. Managed a non-profit theatre organization dedicated to African-American/Jewish cooperation and assisted legendary Broadway director Harold Prince. Tutor of SAT and SAT Subject Tests in Math, U.S. History, and Literature.
John Brugal

Graduate of Harvard University. A.B. in Economics. National Hispanic Merit Scholar. Harvard varsity lacrosse player. Founding board member of Harvardwood, an organization that connects Harvard undergraduates to alumni in the entertainment business. Performs stand-up comedy around New York. Tutor of SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests in Math.
Andrew Brunswick
Graduate of Harvard University. A.B. with Honors in Government. Dean's List. John Harvard Scholarship for Academic Achievement of Highest Distinction. Harvard College Scholarship for Academic Achievement. Certificate in Premedical Studies from Columbia University's Post-baccalaureate Premedical Program. Graduate of The Collegiate School. Sports Editor for The Harvard Crimson. Centerfielder for Harvard Varsity Baseball Team. Played professional baseball in Europe. Previously worked for Major League Baseball International and The New York Mets. Triathlete, classical pianist, and Francophile. Tutor of SAT Subject Tests in Biology and Chemistry.
Keith Burkum
Ph.D. in Philosophy, Vanderbilt University. M.A. in Philosophy, Vanderbilt University. Cum Laude graduate of Calvin College. B.A. in Philosophy. Former Chairman, Department of Philosophy, Felician College. Illinois State Scholar. National Merit Scholar. Awarded research fellowship to develop computer-based course in Critical Thinking. Published numerous articles. Member of the American Philosophical Society. Member of the Society for Practical and Professional Ethics. Tutor of SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests in Math and Literature, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, SSAT, ISEE, and MCAT Verbal Reasoning
Victoria Cain
Ph.D. with Distinction in History, Columbia University. Magna Cum Laude graduate of Harvard University. A.B. in History and Literature. Recipient of Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Visual History, Richard Hofstadter, and Jay Fellowships at Columbia University. Recipient of Barrett Wendell Prize for Outstanding Achievement in American Studies at Harvard University. Former teacher of history and art history at the University of Southern California, Manhattan School of Music, Columbia University, and Horace Mann School. Tutor of SAT Critical Reading and Writing, SAT Subject Test in U.S. History, and AP Test in U.S. History.
Sam Cartmell
Graduate of Phillips Academy and Yale University. B.A. in Cognitive Science. Former Lab Manager of the Yale Visual Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory. National Merit Finalist and AP Scholar with Honor. EMT. Tutor of the SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests in Math, U.S. History, Chemistry, Physics, and Literature, AP English, Chemistry, U.S. History, Statistics, and Calculus, SSAT, ISEE, and MCAT Physical Sciences.
Romy Cassack
Graduate of Drake University. M.A. in Journalism, B.A. in English with a minor in Psychology. AOS in Culinary Arts. Texas Certified teacher in Language Arts 6-12 with 9 years private school experience. Subjects taught include Reading, Computer Literacy, Journalism, and Creative Writing. Tutor of SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, ISEE, SSAT, LSAT, GRE and academic subjects.
Sadelle Chain
M.A., Columbia University, Teachers College. Graduate of Brown University. B.A. in Educational Studies. Howard Swearer Public Service Award recipient. Former teacher at Teach for America (New York City), The Island School, and School of the Future. Certified yoga instructor. Tutor of SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, ISEE, and SSAT.
Shelley Chang
Graduate of California Institute of Technology. B.S. in Chemistry. Studied abroad at University College London. Taught biology and physics courses at Stanford University's Educational Programs for Gifted Youth. National Merit Finalist and Presidential Scholar Semifinalist. Former materials technician. Violinist. Competitive Rubik's Cube solver. Tutor of SAT Subject Tests in Biology and Chemistry, AP Biology and Chemistry, and academic Biology and Chemistry.
Sarah Chapple
M.A. in Literature and Writing, Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College. Cum Laude graduate of Princeton University. A.B. in English. Associate Director of Advantage Testing and tutor of SAT Critical Reading and Writing, SAT Subject Test in Literature, SSAT, ISEE, LSAT Reading Comprehension, GMAT Verbal and Analytical Writing, GRE Verbal Reasoning and Analytical Writing, and MCAT Verbal Reasoning. Writing Instructor.
Heather Chase

M.F.A. in Writing, Columbia University. Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Harvard University. A.B. in English. John Harvard Scholarship for Academic Achievement of Highest Distinction. Elizabeth Cary Agassiz Scholar Award for Academic Achievement of Highest Distinction. Faculty-Awarded Merit Scholarship for Writing at Columbia. Valedictorian of Phillips Exeter Academy. Former analyst in the Global Finance Department at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Tutor of SAT and SAT Subject Test in Literature. Writing Instructor. Director of Advantage Testing Paris.
Michelle Chasin
M.P.A., School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University. Graduate of Barnard College. A.B. in Religion. Graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy. Co-director of Bombay Eunuch, an award-winning documentary film. Prepared hundreds of students for a variety of college entrance exams. Associate Director of Advantage Testing and tutor of SAT, ACT Reading, Writing, and Math, SAT Subject Tests in Math and Literature, GRE Quantitative Reasoning, and GMAT Quantitative Reasoning.
Laura Chen
M.F.A. in Acting, Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. Graduate of Brown University. A.B. with Honors in Comparative Literature. Recipient of the Weston Acting Award. Actress who has performed roles in numerous television shows and Off-Broadway productions. Volunteer for Young Storytellers Foundation. Enjoys cooking and practicing yoga. Tutor of SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests in Literature and Math, SSAT, and ISEE. Writing Instructor.
Robert Colvin
Graduate of Harvard University. A.B. in Earth and Planetary Science. M.A. in Education, Saint Peter’s College. Valedictorian, Maple Hill High School. National Merit Scholar. Classroom instructor of Advanced Placement Chemistry, Advanced Placement Physics, and International Baccalaureate Physics. Tutor of SAT Subject Tests in Chemistry and Physics, and AP Tests in Chemistry and Physics.
Patrick Connolly
M.B.A. in progress, Harvard Business School. PhD fellow in Music, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Kappa Lambda graduate of Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music. B.A. in Mathematics with a concentration in Pure Mathematics and B.M. in Piano Performance. Former concert pianist and music theorist. Current member of the Board of Directors of The Golandsky Institute, an international arts-service non-profit based in New York. Tutor of SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, GRE, GMAT, AP Calculus, and academic Math.
Barney Cruz
Ph.D. in Chemical Physics in progress, Stanford University. Graduate of Rice University. B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Discussion Leader and Teaching Assistant in Physical Chemistry and Accelerated Freshman Chemistry at Stanford University. Graduate Researcher on the Stanford Bio-X NeuroVentures Initiative. Was Lovett Academic Fellow and Peer Tutor in Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry at Rice University. National Merit Finalist and Scholar. 4th Place Medalist in UIL Mathematics, Texas. Tutor of the SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests in Math, Chemistry, and Physics, SSAT, ISEE, AP Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics, GRE, and academic Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Psychology.
Matthew Demmer
Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Georgetown University. B.A. in English with a concentration in Literature and Literary History and a minor in Philosophy. Studied at King's College London. Graduate of The Collegiate School. Novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. Tutor of SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests in Math and Literature, SSAT, ISEE, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE. Writing Instructor.
Dylan Diehl
Graduate of Columbia University. B.A. in American Studies and Creative Writing. Dean’s List. Served as head of CTV, Columbia’s television station and co-chaired the Academic Awards Committee. Graduate of Westridge School for Girls and recipient of the departmental prizes in English, History, and Drama. National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar with Honors, and member of the Spanish Honor Society. Studied at the Neighborhood Play House in New York. Actress who has appeared in numerous Off-Broadway productions, independent films, and television shows. Studied Art History in Rome, Italy. Tutor of SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests in Literature, Spanish, and US History, SSAT, ISEE, and academic Spanish, Italian, and Art History. Writing Instructor.
David Dobbs
Graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. B.A. in Philosophy. Interests include cognitive psychology and philosophy of mind. Tutor of SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, and academic subjects.
Chris Dolin

M.S.W., Hunter College School of Social Work. Cum Laude graduate of Harvard University. A.B. in Government and Economics. Co-founder and former Executive Director of Creative Arts Workshops for Kids, a program dedicated to serving homeless and at-risk children and their families. Contributor to sports video, CD, and print projects. Co-author of "Basketball Stars", profiling the NBA's 50 greatest players. Adjunct Lecturer and Faculty Advisor, Hunter College School of Social Work. Tutor of SAT, SAT Subject Tests in Math, Literature, and U.S. History, SSAT, and ISEE.