Would you like to meet some of our tutors? You can find a selection of profiles of some of our excellent tutors, here.

All MSA tutors come from top tier institutions and research facilities. They have studied and worked intensively in their fields. In addition, they have a strong interest in teaching. Some of our tutors have published in first-tier peer-reviewed journals and won multiple honorary prizes. Connecting with our tutors is connecting to a world of excellence in math and science education.

Our tutors are dedicated to providing the best in the educational services. One-on-one tutoring with our expert instructors will both increase your interest in the subject and improve your grasp of the material. Our tutors will find the right approach to resolve your issues as they guide you through every step of the educational process.

Byron Roberts - Biology

Byron is a PhD student in the Tri-Institutional Training Program in Computational Biology & Medicine at Cornell University Weill Medical College, building and using computational models of heart cells to better understand why patients develop certain types of cardiac electrical disturbances (arrhythmias). Byron obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Genetics from the University of California, Davis, graduating with Highest Honors. After graduating from UC Davis, Byron took a position as a postgraduate researcher, conducting brain cancer research for two years before starting graduate school.

Byron has served as both a teaching assistant and tutor, working with students from high school to university level.

Byron tutors the following subjects:

• Biology

E-mail Byron at byron.roberts@msatutor.com.

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Stephen Weierman - Math & Computer Science

Stephen holds a masters degree in computer science from DePaul University in Chicago. He has worked as an adjunct instructor, teaching mathematics and computer science at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, and has over 10 years of experience working as a private tutor. Stephen is well-versed in the agile development process, object-oriented software development, and Java programming. He has also worked professionally as a Java developer.

Stephen is also very interested in abstract algebra and combinatorics, and has given talks on group theory. He plans on going back to school to work on a doctorate in mathematics in the near future.

When not working, Stephen enjoys reading philosophy, board games, video games, and karaoke.

Stephen tutors the following subjects:

• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Calculus
• Abstract Algebra
• Linear Algebra

E-mail Stephen at stephen.weierman@msatutor.com.

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John Gaetano - Physiology, Anatomy & Cell Biology, Microbiology

John is a M.D. student at New York Medical College, and enjoys teaching and learning about all aspects of the natural sciences, especially physiology, anatomy & cell biology, and microbiology. John plans on entering the field of internal medicine and hopes to sub-specialize in gastroenterology. In addition, he has an interest in career counseling and guidance for those interested in pursuing a career as a physician. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder, John completed his premedical studies at Columbia.

John tutors the following subjects:

• Physiology
• Biology
• Anatomy
• Microbiology

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Maneesha Kumar - Physics and Engineering

Maneesha is currently working on her second Master's degree as a student in the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences program in Industrial Hygiene at CUNY Hunter. Maneesha obtained her first Master's degree in Ergonomics and Biomechanics from New York University and a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering with from the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to enjoying the student life, Maneesha also works as an independent ergonomic consultant in the tri-state area.

Maneesha tutors the following subjects:

• Physics
• Engineering

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Anna Kudlash - High School Math

While in High School one of Anna's math teachers taught her to see the beauty of mathematics. Since then Anna realized she wanted to become a teacher and make everybody love mathematics the way she was taught.

Anna comes from Moscow where she got her undergraduate degree in pure mathematics at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. Now she is a graduate student at Teachers College, Columbia University. Mathematics education has always been her major interest, which is why she started tutoring math when she was 18 years old. 7 years of tutoring experience has enriched Anna's teaching skills in such areas of mathematics as geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.

Anna tutors the following subjects:

• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Calculus

E-mail Anna at anna.kudlash@msatutor.com.

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Seyed M. Mottaghinejad - Statistics and Linear Algebra

Seyed holds a B.S. in Statistics, and 3 years of experience tutoring various subjects in stats, including introductory statistics, regression, ANOVA, experimental design, and nonparametric methods. Seyed is also familiar with statistical packages such as R, SPSS, SAS, Stata, and Excel. He is able to explain complex statistical concepts in plain English. He knows linear algebra really well (it is a must for statisticians) and has tutored it for two years.

Sayed tutors the following subjects:

• Statistics
• Linear Algebra

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Joshua Myrvaagnes - College Essays, Writing, and SAT I

Joshua's approach to tutoring writing and math is informed by brain research-based strategies that have demonstrated tangible, measurable results in real-life situations. Joshua Myrvaagnes uses tools of framing questions properly to support students in thinking more clearly, finding a process that works for their unique minds, becoming aware of the need to manage energy as well as facts, and write and think more clearly. They also have fun, and feel supported to be at their best more of the time.

Myrvaagnes tutors students in writing through WyzAnt.com, Club Z! Tutors, the Greyston Foundation, a non-profit, and MSA. He has coached small businesspeople to attain heart-desired goals. He has a bachelor's in English from Harvard, and has taught SAT prep in Chinatown at the Florentine School, and literacy and math in East New York through BELL After School. He enjoys spiritual practices, chamber music, and farming, and aspires to live within walking distance of a farm.

Joshua tutors the following subjects:

• English
• SAT I

E-mail Joshua at Joshua.M@msatutor.com.

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Mykola Bordyuh - Applied Mathematics & Physics

Mykola is a PhD student at Princeton University, specializing in Applied Physics. He holds an MS in Applied Math from the prestigious Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT). Mykola served a teaching assistant at Stevens Institute of Technology (New Jersey) and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (Russia), teaching at undergraduate level math and science courses. Having participated and winning many math and physics competitions, there are no problems that Mykola can't help students with. Mykola is skilled in solving non-standard problems. He always enjoys working with students and helping them comprehend maths and physics. Mykola always shows his students that it is possible to solve even very difficult problems in very simple and understandable ways! Mykola is also a professional Judoist. He regularly partakes in Judo competitions. He holds private tutoring sessions in New York and Princeton, New Jersey - in person or online.

Mykola tutors the following subjects:

• Physics
• Applied Mathematics

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Kseniya Kruchok - Mathematics

Ksenya is young and energetic mathematician. She has a Masters degree in math from the State University of Belarus, Belorussia. Ksenya possesses an incredible amount of patience which allows her to explain any material until it is completely understood. Ksenya's area of specialty in math is functional analysis and optimization problems. Some of the popular math courses she teaches are General and Advanced Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Optimization Problems. Being a student herself, Ksenya understands the difficulties that students face in their courses or while preparing for exams.

In the near future, Kseniya plans to enter a Ph.D. program in Mathematics.

Kseniya tutors the following subjects:

• Calculus
• Advanced Calculus
• Linear Algebra
• Optimization Theory

E-mail Kseniya at kseniya.kruchok@msatutor.com.

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Jaroslav - Physics & Math

Jaroslav is a professional practicing physicist. He has obtained a Ph.D. in physics from the CUNY Graduate center in 2009, and is continuing in cutting-edge research in his field. Throughout his professional career, Jaroslav has been enjoying tutoring physics and math. He was an instructor at the Science Learning Center at Lehman College. He worked as a math and physics tutor for Kaplan Educational Foundation. In addition, Jaroslav has taught college-level physics at Lehman College. Jaroslav is currently postdoctoral research scientist in University of Brussels, Belgium.

With nearly 5 years of teaching experience and a full understanding of the subject matter, Jaroslav is a dedicated tutor who can help you with every high school or college math and physics course you are currently taking. He can also assist in standardized testing preparation.

Jaroslav tutors the following subjects:

• Physics
• Test Preparation

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Steve - Statistics

Steve has his Masters degree in Computational Finance from Carnegie Mellon University. He completed a summer internship in derivatives trading in 2008 at an investment bank, and is preparing for his career in the finance industry. In his previous career, he was a consulting actuary who earned his ASA in 2007. Steve began tutoring students while attending NC State University in the university tutoring center. He has also worked with students at non-profit after school programs in Washington, DC and New York City. Steve particularly enjoys tutoring students in statistics, probability, and financial mathematics.

In his spare time Steve enjoys golf, reading, and traveling.

Jaroslav tutors the following subjects:

• Statistics
• Probability
• Finance

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Matthew Rossi

Matthew Rossi is an MFA Creative Writing candidate at Columbia University, due to turn in his thesis in May. While at Columbia, he discovered his profound love of teaching, and has been in the classroom ever since. Matthew brings a high level of enjoyment to teaching both creative and academic writing to his students. He shows his students that writing is not a chore imposed upon them, but is their opportunity to express their thoughts and make their opinions heard.

When he's not teaching or working on his thesis, Matthew enjoys cooking, acting, and, of course, reading.

Jaroslav tutors the following subjects:

• Writing

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We are very particular about our tutors

Success of the MSA students arises from dedicated tutors who are immersed in their fields. Simply put, we look for accomplished professionals who enjoy teaching. Our tutors have extended experience in teaching or tutoring their respective courses. They are also continuously involved in various innovative educational projects that are developed for our students, here at MSA. Prior to becoming an MSA instructor, applicants must undergo a rigorous interview process in which they are screened for academic excellence and effective teaching skills. Transcripts, work experience, and academic coursework are carefully reviewed. The applicant must also successfully complete an MSA qualification test. In addition, our security department conducts intensive background checks on all our tutors to ensure a safe learning environment.