Tutors

Radha Jawahar

SAT® tutor, Radha Jawahar, has been working full-time as a test-prep tutor, tutor representative, and admissions consultant since 2012. Mrs. Jawahar has 10 years of experience specializing in SAT, ACT, as well as college application essay editing, and college admissions consulting. Mrs. Jawahar pursued graduate studies at The Ohio State University, and has worked as a researcher in the private sector, a non-profit, as well as the US Department of State. Her proven methods and test-taking strategies have consistently helped students achieve 1500+ scores on the SAT.

• College App Counseling
• SAT English
• SAT Practice Test

What Students Say

“Mrs. Radha has been a great teacher and really helped me in my SAT. This year, her coaching allowed me to surpass my score goal and achieve a phenomenal 1560 composite score in my March 2021 SAT. In her classes, she always put in the time and effort to answer our questions, sort out our difficulties, and guide us through the best possible way to tackle the SAT. I had always had trouble with the comprehension section of the SAT, but Mrs. Radha’s coaching allowed me to overcome that obstacle. Furthermore, Mrs. Radha always pushed me to strive toward perfection. Her confidence in my abilities motivated me to perform my best and to never cut corners. Mrs. Radha also had great resources for her students to help us succeed. Our lessons and weekly full-length tests gave me many opportunities to perfect my time management skills for the test and helped me practice my approaches to difficult problems. Also, if I felt I needed more practice, I could always ask Mrs. Radha for an extra practice test to complete on my own time. Overall, Mrs. Radha’s coaching played a huge part in my success on the SAT and I do recommend her SAT prep classes.”

“Thanks a lot Ms.Radha, Darshan scored 1550! Just got the scores on the 16th. Very happy and thankful, we found you for our first son Goutham who also scored very well with your methodical and consistent repeated practices, and got placed in almost all the good UCs he applied for a Computer Science major in 2020.
Your initial detailed methodical classes on English reading and comprehension and grammar analysis classes to prep and get the kids ready for the following test weeks are very helpful. Also, the varied ranges of SAT papers with different difficulties help tune the kids robustly to handle tough tests.”

Jayasurya Venugopalan

Jayasurya Venugopalan has been tutoring and guiding students in various courses in Math and Physics for Middle and High School students in the US and Canada for the last 10 years. He has also been tutoring undergrad and graduate level students in Computer Science subjects like Computer Architecture and Computer Networking, while teaching Java and Python to students at all levels. After a Bachelor’s in Electronics from IIT Madras and a Master’s (Software Systems) from BITS, Pilani he gained years of experience in the software industry. He is also a Certified Synchronous Trainer for Online Tutoring. Jayasurya is passionate about teaching and strongly believes in bringing out the best in his students.

• Algebra 1
• Algebra 2
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Precalculus
• Geometry
• Precalculus

What Students Say

“Over the course of the years I have spent learning from Mr. Venugopalan, I have began to excel in all of my core subjects. He is a very patient teacher that not only focuses on education, but also in instilling a relationship with his students, fostering a true love for learning. I truly recommend Mr. Venugopalan for anyone seeking a tutor that is extremely knowledgeable in all subjects along with a great attitude and passion for mentoring students”

“The excellent coaching by Professor Jayasurya Venugopalan in Physics for my daughter has been showing up glittering in my daughter's grades. Her grade 10 reviews so far have consistently been above 95%. My daughter was doing well till grade 9, but since then she was struggling to cross 90%, specifically in Physics. Initially, my daughter was a bit skeptical if she could catch-up with the pace or style of a professor, being a high school student. But, her doubts about this aspect were resolved in the very first session. She started enjoying learning Physics concepts.”

Saikumar Gavvala

Saikumar has been tutoring students in grades 9-12 at various levels in Math for over 11 years. He holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Hyderabad.

• Algebra 1
• Algebra 2
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• Precalculus

What Students Say

“Mr. Gavvala joined as a Math faculty, and in the next 2 years I learned to enjoy Math more than I used to!”

“I'm happy to say that I graduated grade 10 with 97.6%, having scored 100% in 5 subjects. Mr. Gavvala was instrumental and supportive in my progress.”

Shubhayan Sengupta

Shubhayan has a Bachelor's in Computer science. For the past 8 years, he has been teaching Computer Science-related subjects up to the graduate level, and also Math and Physics to Middle school students. Shubhayan is a passionate teacher who believes in setting high levels of expectations to reach a high level of achievement. He strongly believes in motivating students and helping them achieve better results. This is shown by the positive feedback he has received from both parents and students. He is known to be a patient and knowledgeable tutor who has worked with students with different abilities since he tailors his tutoring style to each individual.

• AP Comp Sci Principles
• AP Computer Science A
• Introduction to Python
• Introduction to Java

What Students Say

“You have been a good teacher and my child really enjoyed your lessons and the time he spent with you.”

“Mr. Sengupta is a good and patient teacher who explains the material until the students have understood it.”

Vaishali Jamburajan

Vaishali has experience teaching Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the highest levels in high schools. Her enthusiasm for teaching these subjects stems from a genuine love for science coupled with a desire to inspire and engage young minds. She believes that her background in Computer Science provides a unique perspective, allowing her to incorporate technology and innovative methods into her teaching approach. She aims to create an interactive learning environment where students can explore scientific concepts with curiosity and confidence.

• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Physics 1
• AP Physics 2
• AP Physics C (Mech)
• Biology (Honors)
• Chemistry (Honors)
• Physics (Honors)

What Students Say

“The classes have become more interesting since Vaishali Ma'am started teaching me. She provides a detailed explanation of each concept, even if it takes a few sessions to cover it all. However, the satisfaction of understanding the concepts makes it all worthwhile. Ma'am also encourages me to think and come up with solutions on my own, which makes the concepts even clearer. The homework she assigns extends my knowledge further.”

Nitin Keshari

Nitin Keshari is Ph.D. and Postdoc in Biotechnology. He has enjoyed being the part of many successful productive teams and institutions for international scientific programs as well as for delivering Chemistry and Biology lectures in India and abroad. He guided many students how to learn smartly by providing proper guidance with tricky tips to score good marks. He emphasizes on learning key words of the concepts, uses PPTs, visuals and many informative figures in his lectures to make the concept interesting. He is quick to analyse the student’s needs to develop the interesting strategies and innovative solutions to their problems. He works well on his own initiatives, consistently demonstrating the high levels of motivation and dedication. Besides teaching programs, he is involved in scientific research and published many international papers, filed many patents and discovered many new species of cyanobacteria to contribute Science and human welfare.

• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• Biology (Honors)
• Chemistry (Honors)

What Students Say

“I strongly recommend Dr. Nitin (Ph.D. in Biotechnology) for providing marvelous online Chemistry and Biology classes globally. His way of teaching is commendable. It includes many updated and interesting teaching style. He's a dedicated teacher with many years of teaching experience. He is well-versed in teaching Biology and Chemistry with different curriculum.”

“Dr. Nitin Have been teaching AP Chem to my son for the past few weeks. He helped my son get a deeper understanding of the topics and he was able to score well in his exam. Thanks to Dr. Nitin”

Yasodha Kamal

Yasodha Kamal graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Post-graduate degree in Applied Mathematics. She has three years research experience in Mathematics and has 4 years of teaching experience for Grades 2-11, including helping students preparing for the MATH OLYMPIAD EXAM. She loves Math and benefited from getting excellent tutor support and guidance in school. Yasodha helps students build a strong foundation of fundamental concepts in Mathematics, and is dedicated to working with students for their improvement.

• Algebra 1
• Algebra 2
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Statistics
• Geometry
• Precalculus

Bala Naik

Bala Naik has been tutoring Math to students appearing for GRE, GMAT, and several competitive exams for 15 years. He has tutored students for 8 years for SAT Math, 5 years for IIT JEE Physics, and one year for the SAT Physics subject test. He also has 3 years’ experience tutoring CBSE students in grades 9-12 for Math and Physics. After graduating with a Bachelor of Technology (Metallurgy) from IIT Madras and a Master of Engineering (Mechanical) from IISc, Bangalore, Mr. Naik worked in the foundry industry for 35 years. He has a strong passion for helping students prepare for challenging tests in Math and Physics.

• Physics (Honors)
• Geometry
• SAT Math
• SAT Practice Test

What Students Say

“In preparation for taking the Common Aptitude Test (CAT) in 2020, I was fortunate to have Mr. Naik as the teacher who taught Math. What started as in-person sessions for 3-4 months quickly turned to online sessions for 8 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Naik was so determined to help me and my fellow students whenever we reached out to him. He went the extra mile by sending us study material and practice questions with varied difficulty levels. His way of teaching is exceptionally good, and he is simply one of best teachers out there intent on helping students gain every bit of knowledge. ”

“Mr. Bala Naik has been a Quantitative Aptitude faculty at our institute since 2005. He is very knowledgeable, dedicated, and confident in his abilities to tutor students for the most competitive exams India has to offer. Over the years he has trained students for GRE, GMAT, and JEE. Students have found him to be very caring, approachable, and willing to take the extra effort to help them understand concepts. He is a very popular teacher amongst the students, and has built a formidable reputation as a very good QUANTS faculty.”

Vineet Shibe

Dr. Vineet has been tutoring Physics and Math to students at a variety of levels in the United States, Canada, India and Dubai for more than 20 years. He has taught over 500 students through online and offline mode. After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s in CAD/CAM & Robotics, he completed his Ph.D. in Surface Engineering. He helps students in improving their knowledge by solidifying their basic concepts with the aid of practical real-life examples.

• Algebra 1
• Algebra 2
• AP Physics 1
• AP Physics 2
• AP Physics C (Mech)
• AP Statistics
• Physics (Honors)
• Geometry

Sahil Hegde

Sahil has several years of experience teaching Math, Physics, and SAT subjects to students at a variety of levels in the US. He secured perfect scores in the SAT Math Test and the SAT Math Subject Test, and has trained nearly 40 students for SAT Math. He has a Bachelor's degree in Physics and Mathematics from Columbia University in New York, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics at UCLA.

• Algebra 1
• Algebra 2
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Physics 1
• AP Physics 2
• AP Physics C (Mech)
• Physics (Honors)
• Geometry
• Precalculus
• SAT Math

What Students Say

“I thought this TA was awesome and extremely informative. He was capable of answering any difficult questions he was presented with and always had a game plan for the discussion. The problem sets he wrote were very creative and insightful, I could tell he knows a lot and is capable of being a great instructor who is good at communicating and working with their students.”

“Sahil was really good. He gave great presentations at the beginning of each lab that were helpful in finishing the assignment. He asked the students throughout the quarter if there was anything that he could improve upon. During labs, he would walk around and ask the students if they needed help with any questions. It seemed like he cared whether the students were learning during labs and seemed to genuinely like the material. He was exactly what you would want from a TA.”

Beena Deepak

Dr. Beena brings 15 years of teaching, mentoring, and test prep experience to her role as a certified tutor. Beena received her Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Master’s in Computer Applications at the University of Kerala. She has worked as a system analyst in the IT industry, before taking up teaching in 2012. Beena also earned her doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Math education from Rhodes University (South Africa). Over the years, she has tutored Math in the middle and high school curricula, and coached students studying for the Coding Olympiad, Math Olympiad, and SAT.

• Algebra 1
• Algebra 2
• Geometry
• SAT Math

What Students Say

“I express my gratitude for teaching my younger sister, particularly Mathematics, where she faced difficulty scoring. Under the expertise of the tutor, Dr. Beena, she found the rhythm of ease, scored above 90% in examinations, and became the class topper. Really thanks for the guidance, and my sister followed the methods that were taught, and results are amazing.”

“My son has attended online tutoring sessions for Algebra with Beena ma’am. Definitely, those classes helped tremendously in growing his knowledge and technique to improve his Math skills. Beena ma’am always gives time to get problems solved by the children themselves. She made my child smart and confident in Math. Beena ma’am has an ardent passion to the teaching profession and her vast experience in teaching surely helps students fulfil their goals”

Hazel Dsouza

Hazel has been teaching K-12 students for over 6 years. She is a faculty member at Don Bosco College, Mumbai and an invigilator at other colleges. She loves helping students in building their knowledge with clear and interesting concepts. Hazel has a Bachelor’s in Electronics from Mumbai University.

• Algebra 1
• Algebra 2
• AP Biology
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Chemistry
• AP Physics 1
• AP Physics 2
• AP Physics C (Mech)
• AP Statistics
• College Chemistry
• Physics (Honors)
• Geometry
• Biology (Honors)
• Chemistry (Honors)
• Precalculus

What Students Say

“It was an amazing experience with your teaching Ma'am .We are very lucky to have a Tutor like you. Your teaching method and connecting Biology with compelling stories not only creates interest but also becomes very easy for us to remember the topic.”

“She never fails to make lessons engaging and useful for all her students. She takes great effort to go through each student and gives appropriate and constructive feedback for them to improve.”

Pooja Kamble

Pooja has been a tutor for 4.5 years and teaches Computer Science to students in school and up to the undergraduate level. Her experience includes teaching international students and helping them prepare for a variety of tests and examinations. She loves tutoring and has been able to make a difference to students learning coding at various levels. This is shown by the positive feedback she has received from both parents and students. She is known to be a patient and knowledgeable tutor who has worked with students with different abilities, since she tailors her tutoring style to each individual. Pooja has a Master’s degree in Information Technology.

• Introduction to Python
• Programming with MIT Scratch
• Super Secret Spy System

What Students Say

“Ms. Pooja demonstrates a clear understanding with learners. She takes great pride in teaching, and has the ability to convey information while motivating students. In my opinion she is the best teacher ever and it is an honor for me to be her student.”

“Ms. Pooja is a good and patient teacher who explains the material until the students have understood it. In addition, she gives tests and homework assignments to help students increase their knowledge.”

Saruchi Sethi

Saruchi has been tutoring students in the United States, UK, and Australia for over 4 years. She loves to spend time with students and explain concepts in a way that makes it easy for them to understand. Her approach centers on explaining the material by using several examples and ensuring they are easy for students to comprehend. Her tutoring sessions are very interactive and she bonds with the student, since she believes that is how a student should relate to a teacher. Saruchi welcomes and expects her students to ask questions, even ones they have asked before, and responds to every question patiently.

• Algebra 1
• Algebra 2
• Geometry

What Students Say

“Miss Saruchi is one of my favorite teachers. I enjoy her sessions a lot as she makes the session fun and interesting. She always says Math is Easy and the topic we are going to study is the easiest even though it's the hardest topic. She helped me in enhancing my performance a lot. Thank you from the heart.”

“The classes are really interactive. She made the concepts so much easier to understand. I used to have lots of problems with my basics of Math but she is the one who cleared even the minor topics and helped me to do better in the class.”

Annabelle Liu

Annabelle has been tutoring and teaching students in various STEM subjects in grades K-12 for 8 years now. She has taught over 700+ students over these past few years through leading large class sections, mentoring, and private tutoring. She is involved with several STEM related activities such as STEMgirls, Science Olympiad, STEMpower, Kode With Klossy, and more. So far, she has scored a 5 on all her STEM-related AP exams and is in the top 9% of her graduating class. She is also a 2023 regional and state finalist for Science Olympiad in the state of California for three different STEM subjects. She hopes to share her knowledge and mentor students to help them pursue their individual and unique academic endeavors. Currently, she is a freshman pursuing a degree in Civil engineering at UC Berkeley as a Regents and Chancellor's Honors Scholar. Her proven devotion and strong passion for empowering future leaders in STEM, has impacted many students and has helped her win several STEM-related and leadership scholarships towards her degree.

• Algebra 1
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Chemistry
• Chemistry (Honors)

What Students Say

“I am incredibly grateful for the tutoring and teaching services that Annabelle provided. My child was struggling with mathematics, and thanks to Annabelle's expertise and patience, his understanding and grades improved significantly. She has a remarkable ability to break down complex concepts into understandable parts, making learning enjoyable and effective. She made a positive learning environment that boosted his confidence and pushed him to excel in multiple subjects.”

“Annabelle has been a very kind, reliable, and inspiring mentor/teacher in the STEMpower program. Her knowledge in these various STEM subjects and her ability to connect with students, has helped my son discover a passion for physics and mathematics. She went above and beyond to provide additional resources for them and tailored her teaching to suit students' learning styles. I cannot thank her enough for the encouragement and enthusiasm that she brought to this program.”

Kinjal Kulshrestha

Kinjal is a Ph.D. in the area of Biotechnology and is associated with teaching for the last few years. She believes that interactive platforms initiate curiosity in the mind and boost the thinking process of the students. According to her, diagrams play an important role in the subjects like Biology. She uses technology as a tool to impart knowledge. Along with tutoring, she is active in research writing and publications. She has published her research papers in peer-reviewed journals. Kinjal suggests reading and exploration are the gears for enhancing the understanding of the subject.

• AP Biology
• Biology (Honors)

Priyanka Gowda

Priyanka has a Masters in Computer science and engineering. For the past 10 years she has been teaching Computer Science-related subjects up to the graduate level, and also Math and Physics to Middle and High school students. She is very passionate about teaching and spends most of her time with students motivating them to do better. She strongly believes in motivating students and helping them achieve better results. For her teaching abilities she was awarded the Best Faculty Award by Cognizant.

• AP Comp Sci Principles
• AP Computer Science A
• Introduction to Python
• Introduction to Java

Deepak Mavani

Dr. Deepak brings 12 years of teaching, mentoring, and test prep experience to his role as a tutor. Deepak earned his Master’s from the University of Kerala and his doctoral degree Ph.D. (math education) from Rhodes University (South Africa). Over the years, he has tutored Math in the middle and high school curricula, and coached students studying for the Math Olympiad, SAT, and ACT. Deepak formerly served as Department Head for an NGO school aimed at preparing previously disadvantaged high school students for a successful college career through an engaging and comprehensive course in Math.

• Algebra 1
• Algebra 2
• AP Calculus AB
• Geometry
• Precalculus
• SAT Math

What Students Say

“I am super impressed by the depth of knowledge and method of explanation that Deepak has. His style is very unique yet lucid.”

“I loved the way you handled my son and he suddenly became interested immediately after the first regular session”