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Valeria earned a Bachelor’s degree from Emory University, where she served for three years as a Writing Center Tutor. She has also served as a Certified English Language Learner tutor and Matriculate College Advising Fellow. Additionally, she has worked as an Executive Assistant and College Prep Coordinator at Freedom University for two years, an organization dedicated to providing college prep classes, college and scholarship application assistance, and leadership development for undocumented students in Georgia.

As a first-generation student, Valeria intimately understands individuals' challenges when navigating higher education with limited support. Her passion for coaching is deeply rooted in her experiences and further fueled by her diverse admissions counseling roles. Working with students from varied backgrounds, she is inspired by their unwavering determination to pursue education despite facing adversity. 

Valeria’s teaching style is kind but firm, allowing students to have grace with themselves while encouraging them to take steps to achieve their goals—a responsibility that is ultimately up to them. She ensures each student's wants and dreams are centered in every conversation. For example, a student may want to be a doctor; ensuring they know each step to take in the college admissions journey is one step closer to achieving their dream. Valeria is open-minded and willing to talk through every decision, big or small. She is excellent at recasting ideas back to the applicant in a clear, concise manner, and she is a thoughtful listener and deep thinker who takes time to absorb and understand how to strengthen a candidate’s ideas.

When she isn’t coaching, Valeria enjoys writing, jogging, journaling (physically + digitally), playing Animal Crossing, and board games.

Moussa is currently completing his bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Long Island University on a full-ride scholarship. He boasts 4 years and over 500 hours of tutoring experience. He began tutoring early in his high school career, driven by an unwavering belief that education is a universal right. In fact, Moussa aspires to establish his own non-profit tutoring initiative, specifically designed to support underprivileged students.

Moussa's enthusiasm for tutoring is fueled by the joy of witnessing students make progress and celebrating their accomplishments. Unsurprisingly, given his natural affinity for mathematics, he specializes in math tutoring and SAT preparation.

Moussa’s tutoring approach is marked by a blend of patience, encouragement, and friendliness. He adeptly tailors his guidance to the individual pace of each student, fostering an environment where open communication thrives. He excels at motivating students to push through challenges and shares in their eagerness for success. For Moussa, tutoring transcends being a mere job; it's a hobby that he wholeheartedly and genuinely enjoys.

One of Moussa's strengths is adapting to students' unique needs. He skillfully evaluates student progress using continuous reports and feedback. He also has a knack for refining and approaching topics from fresh perspectives when students hit learning blocks.  

When not immersed in his studies or tutoring, Moussa enjoys reading, playing sports, and creating animations.

Alyssa graduated with honors from Fordham University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Neuroscience. Currently, she is pursuing her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. With a wealth of tutoring experience, including serving as a teaching assistant at the graduate level, she has successfully guided more than 250 students toward achieving their academic aspirations.

Recognizing the profound influence of the teacher's role, Alyssa is driven by the "ah-ha" moments she sparks in students. Witnessing them grasp concepts they once found challenging brings her immense joy. She specializes in ACT and SAT tutoring. 

Alyssa is a friendly, dedicated, and easy-going tutor known for her expertise. While academics often demand seriousness, she incorporates fun into her sessions whenever possible. Alyssa advocates for active learning, emphasizing the importance of practice in mastering standardized exams. With over 10 standardized exams under her belt, she believes in the power of repetition to familiarize students with the various ways concepts can be tested, ensuring they feel confident and prepared on exam day.  

Alyssa excels in providing students with innovative resources to overcome learning hurdles. She begins by understanding their interests, which enables her to create metaphors or pneumonics tailored to resonate with them. By incorporating elements of their passions into tutoring sessions, she effectively recaptures their focus. If one metaphor or example doesn't click, she readily comes up with another. In fact, she finds that the whackier the metaphor, the easier it is to remember. If metaphors don’t work, she switches gears to explore alternative methods of problem-solving or conceptualization. She firmly believes in the value of offering diverse approaches to tackle different topics. 

In her free time, Alyssa enjoys training in the gym, doing yoga, karaoke, and playing video games!