Our Test Prep and Academic Tutoring Team

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Test Takers is not a bureaucracy; our Site Directors are each principals within the company and are all experienced, energetic, passionate SAT test prep and academic tutoring masters, who actually teach.

Our class instructors and private tutors are professional educators with deep knowledge of the academic subjects they tutor and standardized tests they coach.

We strive to get to know each student and what he or she needs to do to improve his or her scores or grades. We honestly care—just give us a call and you can talk to one of us about test prep or academic tutoring directors personally! We’ll take the time to answer any questions you have.

Below you’ll find an introduction to each of our Site Directors and top-rate test prep and academic tutoring experts.

Brian Corridan

Site Director

"In teaching test prep, I always hope to boost my students' logic and reasoning skills in ways that will help them far beyond the test itself."

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Pat Hennes

Chief Operating Officer

"I take great pride in getting to know all of our families personally and ensuring they receive the very best guidance and support throughout their educational process."

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Stephen Minakyan

Site Director

"I aim to make complex ideas simple by breaking them down with students. They take away broader ideas and themes that they can use on future tests and beyond."

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Frank Pomilla

Founder

"I feel personally invested in each one of my students, which helps them feel invested in their progress."

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Alan Reed

Site Director

"While teaching students to master a subject is important, what I cherish most is watching their confidence grow along the way."

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Stephanie Sa

Site Director

"I help students build the problem-solving skills and resourcefulness that empower them to thrive both inside and outside the classroom."

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Nadia Shakur

Office Manager

“I believe students learn best in a friendly, happy, and supportive environment.”

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Thomas Shuman

Client Services Director, Tutor

"These tests are beatable and, with focused, targeted work, I know I can help you reach your goals!"

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Reena Varkey

Site Director

"I strive to create an environment where learners feel understood, capable, and willing to take intellectual risks."

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Krisha Advani

Academic Tutor

"I am passionate about helping students feel more independent and confident in their learning!"

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Afifa Areya

Test Prep Tutor

"I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others at every opportunity I get. My goal is to help students build strong problem-solving skills that allow them to view challenges from a new and meaningful perspective."

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Sophie Colalillo

Test Prep Tutor

"My goal is to make students confident in their knowledge and excited to learn!"

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