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Housecalls NYC Tutors | Meet Our Expert Educators
About Our Tutors
All of our tutors are intelligent, experienced, passionate and flexible in their teaching style. They are role models and mentors, and have a special gift for communicating difficult ideas. Read on to find out more about just a small but representative sample of our many amazing tutors, then check out some of the feedback that our clients have given them. Complete resumes, track records, and performance reviews are available upon request.
Meet Our Tutors
Matthew went to Brown, where he majored in Psychology. He received a master's in fine arts from New York University for Creative Writing and helped run the Starworks Foundation, which brightens the lives of hospitalized children via therapeutic expressive poetry. Matthew is currently writing his latest novel, and works as a writing specialist and college admissions consultant for Housecalls Tutoring.
Brown University | New York University (MFA)
Matthew
Jez went to Yale where he earned his Bachelor’s in molecular biophysics and biochemistry. He then earned two Master degrees from University of Cambridge and now is in the MD/PhD program at Cornell University. He is a compassionate energetic mentor specializing in math, science and the SAT/ACT.
Yale University | Cambridge | Cornell MD/PhD Student
Jez
Koon went to Amherst College and majored in Chemistry. He went on to receive his master's degree at Columbia and is presently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Koon has taught chemistry at both Amherst and Columbia, and is a tutor for both SAT-II and AP Chemistry.
Amherst College | Columbia University PhD Student
Koon
Curran received her bachelor's degree in French and Art History, and then attended New York University for her master's in French Literature. As she works toward a Ph.D. in French at New York University, she tutors French through Housecalls Tutoring.
New York University | Master’s & PhD Student
Curran
Nancy earned degrees in English, Political Science, and Russian. While at Brown University, she earned a master's degree and Ph.D. in English and Slavic/Comparative Literature. For more than ten years, Nancy has tutored English and specializes in the verbal portion of the SAT; she is one of Housecalls Tutoring's all-star veteran tutors.
Brown University | Ph.D. & Master’s
Nancy
Joan has been educating young children for more than four decades. She has 19 years of experience at the International Preschools as both a teacher and program director. She earned a master's degree in English from Columbia University's Teacher's College and another in Special Education from Yeshiva University. She also has years of experience teaching English in New York's public and private schools. Joan recently received a meritorious citation from International Preschools for "Excellence in Early Childhood Education," for her unique talents and unlimited patience and love of young children. As a parent and grandmother who has had two children in New York City's independent schools and as a past representative to the Association for Independent Schools, Joan knows firsthand about how much is expected (perhaps unfairly) from very young children. She is skilled at boosting children's confidence while shielding them from those pressures.
Columbia University | Yeshiva University | Master’s in Special Education
Joan
Dustin went to the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in biology and English. He then earned his Masters from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. He has taught math, science and SAT and ACT for over ten years and specializes in breaking down complex principles for those with learning differences, especially as they related to standardized exams.
University of Pennsylvania | Harvard Graduate School of Education
Dustin
Michael is truly a gifted mentor who goes the extra mile for his students. He went to Stuyvesant High School, then Cornell University, then got his Masters at Columbia, and a second Masters from City College in Education and was a full time English high school teacher for years before turning to full time tutoring as he writes and directs his own productions. He has over 18 years of experience and a proven track record here at Housecalls and is loved by his families for meeting the teens where they are and breaking down difficult concepts. He specializes in English, the SAT/ACT and college applications.
Cornell University | Columbia University | Master’s in Education
Michael
Jen is a truly amazing - a fun energetic and talented math and science expert! She went to Columbia where she majored in Chemistry and then earned her Masters in teaching for science and has taught and tutored science and math at high school and at Housecalls for over 14 years with incredible results and rave reviews! She takes difficult topics, that kids usually cringe over, and breaks them down, and creates fun interactive lessons!
Columbia University | Master’s in Science Education
Jen
Emmy is the best Spanish teacher! She majored in Spanish then mastered in Spanish then earned her PhD from NYU in Spanish as well! She is a full-time Spanish teacher for high school and colleges and for Housecalls for over 14 years with amazing success and incredible results. She really connects and motivates and bonds with her teenagers and has a wonderful supportive yet structured and organized approach.
New York University | Ph.D. in Spanish
Emmy
Jan is an experienced learning specialist with a vast and growing background in dyslexia, literacy, and an expertise in how to navigate standardized exams (ISEE/SSAT/ACT/SAT) given these learning obstacles. She earned her BA from Yale, and then finished her Masters from Brown University and has over 20 years experience teaching English and creating individualized learning plans for those with dyslexia. She is an Orton Gillingham Practitioner, but also utilizes other tools and methods in her energetic and organized approach.
Brown University | New York University (MFA)
Jan
Bethany attended Barnard College and majored in English. Upon graduation, she began tutoring and worked with the NYC Teaching Fellows, teaching 7th and 8th grades, while obtaining her master's in Childhood Education. Bethany is now working toward her doctorate in theatre, and continues to tutor elementary and middle school children.
Barnard College | Master’s in Childhood Education
Bethany
Matt is a graduate of Cornell University, where he triple-majored in Art History, Physics, and Math. He brings a worldly view to the SATs and has tutored through Housecalls Tutoring for many years while pursuing actuarial goals.
Cornell University | Triple-Major Graduate
Matt
Jerry attended MIT, where he majored in Biology. He has worked with children in all spheres, from hospitals to camps to the Science Olympiads. He is now at Cornell Medical School and lends his expertise in all levels of math and sciences.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | Cornell Medical School
Jerry
Summer has been a learning specialist in New York City since 2005. She received her B.A in Sociology from the University of Mary Washington, and was accepted into the New York City Teaching Fellows a year after graduating. She attended graduate school at Brooklyn College and holds an M.S. in Education for the Teaching of Students with Disabilities as well as an M.S. in School Leadership, which was earned in conjunction with the Federal Education Leaders Fellowship program. She currently works as a Special Education Coordinator at a small high school in Manhattan where she oversees all services and personnel relating to students with special needs. She coordinates and provides academic support both on an individual and group basis, as well as guidance and professional development to other teachers and learning specialists. She specializes in reading, organization, as well as developing spatial awareness and reasoning skills.
Brooklyn College | Master’s in Special Education & School Leadership
Summer
Ruben graduated summa cum laude from Cooper Union, with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He then received his master's and Ph.D. in Chemistry from Yale. He is now a professor back at Cooper Union and has been a Housecalls tutor for all levels of math and science for more than five years.
Cooper Union | Yale University (Ph.D.)
Ruben
Igor received his bachelor's degree in Physics, graduating with honors from the California Institute of Technology. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Physics at Columbia University and tutors all levels of math and physics.
California Institute of Technology | Columbia University PhD Student
Igor
Daniel majored in English, and went on to earn his MFA in creative writing from NYU. He is a full time English professor at NYU, but feels very passionate about one on one teaching, and is one of our true stars. He has a special way of connecting with his students, and has worked extensively with children with learning issues. He has helped homeschool children, leads writing workshops and is an SAT specialist. He has worked with Housecalls Tutoring for years and has received impressive results and amazing reviews.
New York University | MFA in Creative Writing
Daniel
Miriam is simply incredible! She is such an effective communicator and really connects with her students despite being the ultimate accomplished intellectual! She graduated top of her class at Columbia where she was a TA for chemistry and calculus. She is now working towards her PhD at Harvard. She is kind and compassionate and goes above and beyond for our families. She helps our students with all levels of math and science.
Columbia University | Harvard University PhD Student
Miriam
Dr. Subhanik is a wonderful experienced math and science expert! He graduated Magna Cum Laude at Brown, then finished his medical school training at Cornell, and is now a full doctor helping his patients, but he continues to carve out some time for his passion of teaching young minds here at Housecalls!
Brown University | Cornell Medical School
Dr. Subhanik
Grace is a true superstar! She is the most kind, empathetic, and experienced teacher. She went to Willamette University and was a Fulbright scholar recipient. She earned her Masters from Teachers College at Columbia in education. She is Orton-Gillingham trained and ran the literacy program for years at the Boys and Girls club and has been a lead elementary and middle school English/ELA teacher for over ten years. She also is amazing at math, organizational skills, and has a ton of experience with kids who learn differently. She specializes in test prep, English and math, and is one of our best elementary age tutors, connecting and motivating our young minds!
Willamette University | Columbia University (Teachers College)
Grace
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