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🎓Contributor to BATS Scholars, the community service program of the Bay Area Tutoring Summit.
🔎Participant in BATS' ongoing peer review program.
📒Member of the BATS Executive Committee
🔎Participant in BATS' ongoing peer review program.
📒Member of the BATS Executive Committee
Nancy Adams 🎓 A San Francisco native, Nancy joined the Department of Child Support Services after graduating from UC Hastings College of the Law, focusing on community outreach and mediation. She now enjoys volunteering with organizations that uplift the community through education. Nancy brings meaningful insight into independent high school education, and has been instrumental as a leader of the BATS Scholars Program and as a DEI consultant to BATS. Email Nancy. |
Paige Barrows Paige coaches 6th – 12th grade students to math mastery in private one-to-one sessions. Her expertise spans academic math tutoring from pre-algebra though precalculus; she provides prep for the SSAT, SAT and ACT and inspires math confidence in her students. Happy parents have said “Paige brings the magic.” Please visit paigebarrows.com for more information about Paige’s current programs. |
Sukhee Basetti In elementary school, Sukhee provided fellow bus-riders with concise instructions for upcoming math quizzes in exchange for Hostess mini-donuts. Now, her repertoire includes nearly every standardized test high schoolers can take, as well as academic tutoring and support for 6th-12th graders. Her personal journey with undiagnosed ADHD yielded unexpected returns: a lifetime of teaching herself to solve problems in unconventional ways had prepared her to tutor and support students for whom conventional approaches have been ineffective. Email Sukhee. |
Rheanna Bates 🎓📒 Since graduating from Harvard in 2002, Rheanna has coached hundreds of students in standardized test-taking, writing, and the humanities. Rheanna specializes in tailoring instruction to each student’s strengths, knowledge, and learning style, and works with students of all ability levels. Based in SF and Marin, Rheanna assists with SAT/ACT/SSAT prep, admissions essays, essay writing, and academic support. Learn more at Luminous Minds Tutoring. |
Wes Carroll 🔎📒 MIT grad Wes and his team help bright students master math and their own best practices, through:
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Matt Cohn 📒 Based in San Francisco, Matt has provided SAT/ACT prep, college admissions assistance, and academic coaching since 2004, utilizing his academic background in psychology to design programs based on the fundamental principles of learning and motivation. A versatile tutor, Matt also provides instruction for the SSAT and HSPT, SAT Subject Tests, GRE, and AP Psychology. Matt is the current president of BATS. Visit baytutoring.com. |
Scott Cowan 🎓🔎📒 Scott draws on over 3 decades of experience to help students from around the world Gain Admission to their best-fit top Colleges, Graduate Programs, or HS and to raise GPA and Test Scores: SAT, ACT, GRE, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, GMAT, TOEFL, AP exams. To see what Scott’s students say about the ways he teaches, motivates, guides, and mentors, visit SFLearns.com and his Yelp page. |
Megan DeVries 🎓📒 Megan tutors students around the world of all ages and ability levels in beginning reading to college calculus. She helps students happily reach their full potential through an academically-based and holistic approach to learning. She specialized in the core subjects of reading, writing, math, and general homework support. As CEO and Master Tutor of Bodsat Prep, Megan helps serious students with SAT and ACT prep. Megan is the current Professional Development Director and Vice President of BATS. |
Ted Dorsey Ted Dorsey founded Tutor Ted, Inc., a group of tutors that specializes in SAT, ACT, and ISEE test prep. Though the company is based in Los Angeles, Tutor Ted works with students around the globe via the web. Ted has published five test prep books to help students get ready for their admissions test in the most insightful, non-boring way possible. On the web at tutorted.com. |
Vali Govier Vali, the owner of Math-4-Girls, sometimes called the”Math Whisperer,” motivates young girls to find the joys of math. She offers private enrichment K-8 and runs special groups for 3-6 grade girls too. Visit www.math-4-girls.com for details and see Vali’s Yelp pages for reviews by former clients. |
Latara Harris 🎓 Latara works at UC Berkeley, where she has been instrumental in developing focus groups assessing areas of improvement around DEI. Latara founded Parent Networks for Black and Latinx families at Lick-Wilmerding High School. She is on the BATS Scholars Admissions committee and is the BATS Scholars Director of Alumni Relations. Latara also has years of experience counseling community members to prepare in-need students for high school, college, and beyond. |
Milan Kidd Milan is a tutor and engineer in one! A graduate of the University of Chicago, he also has a masters in Mechanical Engineering, 15+ years of tutoring experience in math and science (IB, AP, SAT...), and is an expert in Fusion 360, the versatile engineering and design software package. Is your child interested in learning 3D modeling skills and using them to create something incredible? Email Milan at milan@kiddlearning.com. |
Sy Kim 🎓📒 Sy has been helping students achieve their goals through test prep, admissions coaching, and academic support for over a decade. Having worn many hats in the industry— classroom teacher, curriculum developer, admissions interviewer, Program Director, nonprofit ED, and more— Sy draws on a unique collection of experiences to bring the best out in her students. She thrives in relationship building and embraces her role beyond an educator as a mentor. Visit lvlprep.com. |
Dan Lichterman As a writing coach and admission essay specialist, Dan has been empowering students to find their voice since 2004. He has helped clients of all ages learn how to effectively stand out on paper, eliminating the unnecessary so the necessary may speak. Drawing upon his own storytelling background, Dan guides admission applicants in constructing authentic essays that leap off the page. Visit danlichterman.com. |
Andrew Lovett 🎓📒 Andrew makes use of the time-honored insights of the humanities to help students in the following areas: academic support, admissions strategy, and test prep. He is a past president of BATS and the Chair of the BATS Scholars Committee. Visit liminus.com. |
Robin Marks Robin has a spirited love of science and a passion for making its sometimes-murky depths more transparent. She mentors students to become thinkers, engaging them in real-life examples, hands-on (often edible) models, and the science behind their individual interests. Robin tutors biosciences, chemistry, earth and environmental science, and physics. Visit Discovery Street Science. |
Kathryn McCarthy Kathryn has been tutoring in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2001. With a degree in physics, she specializes in one-on-one tutoring for math, science, standardized test prep, and executive functioning. In addition to teaching content, Kathryn focuses on helping her students improve their learning skills in ways that reduce stress and improve performance. Her goal is to help students become independent, successful life-long learners. Visit kmccarthytutoring.com |
Sydney Montgomery Sydney Montgomery, Founder of Barrier Breakers®, advocates for higher education access for BIPOC and marginalized students. Her nonprofit has supported over 7,000 students. Holding a B.A. from Princeton and a J.D. from Harvard, Sydney also has certifications in educational consulting and anti-racism. She's an MDiv/MACEF candidate at Princeton Theological Seminary, a speaker on educational equity, and has been featured in Inc., Forbes, and CNBC. |
Michael Nugent Michael is a liberal arts student at heart and loves sharing his passion for knowledge with students. He has worked with over three hundred students on the SAT, ACT, AP tests, math, essay writing, College Admissions, and executive functioning skills. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Michael views tutoring as an opportunity to mentor students and build their self-worth. Visit AllThingsTutoring.com. |
Edith Reiner 🎓 Edith is a playful geek with a passion for helping middle and high school students connect with Math, Science (including Chemistry, Physics and Biology), and Statistics. Her approach promotes growth mindset, genuine love of learning, and creative and flexible habits of mind. Visit Edith's website. |
Justin Sigars 🔎📒 Justin Sigars was co-founder of (and master instructor at) Bodsat Prep, the only Bay Area test prep program designed exclusively for high-achieving students. Justin now works with students at all levels on a variety of high-leverage tests and on literature and writing. Visit justinsigars.com |
Ali Smookler Ali Smookler is an academic tutor and coach who is passionate about making mathematics accessible to all. She strives to tailor her instruction to each student's learning style, helping him or her build confidence as well as skills. Ali works with struggling and honors students of all ages, specializing in high-school math among several other topics. Visit Ali's website. |
Patti Weiss Dr. Weiss specializes in neuropsychological assessments for middle and high school students as well as young adults. Her speciality is helping families to obtain appropriate accommodations both at their school and on standardized testing. She prides herself on being warm and caring, creating a positive relationship with each client, and tailoring her assessments in every case. Contact Patti at 415-816-6185 or Pattiweissphd@gmail.com. |
Agi Wojciechowska Agi has been helping high school students in science for over a decade. She specializes in guiding students with Learning Differences as well as High Achievers get top grades in Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Agi supports students beyond their simple needs in a particular course to become more effective and engaged learners. Email Agi. |