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Our group is filled with talented, experienced, and caring tutors of various interests and specialties. Contact us for more info or to book a tutor!

 

Anne Harris

High School English; College Prep: SAT Verbal, Essay Writing, etc.

Anne Harris, Ed. M, has over 10 years classroom experience and has also taught test prep since 1992. She received her Master's Degree in Education from Harvard University as well as a Master's in English from Midwestern. Click here for complete bio


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Sherry Sacks

Special Education: 6th - 12th Grades

Sherry is an experienced classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and Special Education teacher. She received her Master’s Degree in Special Education from George Washington University. Click here for complete bio


Michelle O'Hara, Founder

SAT Math Prep; Computer Skills

Michelle O’Hara received her Bachelor's degree from Cornell University. She is a trained and experienced SAT Math tutor. She also teaches computer classes at the Maplewood Library.
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Daniel Saunders

Business Writing; ESL; Public Speaking; Accent Reduction; International Business Communication; TOEFL & SAT test prep

Dan received a B. A. with Honors from Hofstra University and has done graduate work in disciplines such as Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition and Strategic Business Communications. He has 25 years of Fortune 500 business and consulting experience and currently works as a college professor and leader of corporate training classes. Click here for complete bio


 

Robin Gordon

All subjects: K-6th Grades & Special Education; Wilson Reading Certified

Robin has a B. S. in Elementary Education and Early Childhood. She received her certification in Special Education from Rutgers University. Robin is currently a fifth, sixth, and seventh grade Special Education teacher. Click here for complete bio


Karen Karvazy

Math: Elementary up to Pre-calculus & Spanish

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Betsy Wald

All Ages: Organization & Study Skills Coach
K – 8th Grade: All Subjects
High School: Writing Support & Research Skills
Homeschooling Families: Curriculum Development

Betsy Wald, MSW, MLIS, received her bachelor’s degree from Yale University. She is currently the branch manager of Hilton Branch Library in Maplewood. Betsy has been tutoring and helping children and adults with research, study, and organizational skills for many years. Click here for complete bio


Vivian Petrakakos

All subjects: K - 6th Grades

Vivian Petrakakos graduated from Brooklyn College with a B. A. in Education and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. She currently teaches 5th grade, and has over 20 years of classroom experience. Click here for complete bio