Pratap Iyer is a seasoned educator and founder of Study Abroad Mentors, with over 15 years of diverse work experience. Transitioning from a corporate career, he discovered his passion for mentoring students aspiring to study abroad. Specializing in SAT, GRE, and GMAT preparation, Pratap has guided countless students to secure admissions in prestigious universities worldwide. With a track record of mentoring over 1000 students, he has established Study Abroad Mentors as a global brand with center...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Erika Sass is an experienced educator and co-founder of a successful Kindergarten - 8th grade multi-lingual school dedicated to closing the opportunity gap. With over 24 years of experience, she has made a significant impact on students' lives. Erika is also a national facilitator for Welcoming Schools, providing training to educators on various social justice topics. Her commitment to excellence in teaching has earned her national recognition, including a Teach for America award. Passionate abo...
Feb 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Dr. Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of Prep Expert, is renowned for his exceptional journey from struggling standardized test-taker to achieving a perfect SAT score. With over 100,000 students benefited, Prep Expert, under Dr. Patel's leadership, has helped students improve their SAT and ACT scores, gain admission to top colleges, and secure scholarships worth over $100 million. Dr. Patel holds degrees from prestigious institutions including the University of Southern California, Yale University, a...
Feb 15, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Zhanara Kushueva, a 40-year-old mathematics educator from Kyrgyzstan, brings over a decade of teaching experience to her role. Having taught at esteemed institutions such as the American QSI School and Cambridge schools in Kyrgyzstan, Zhanara specializes in teaching a wide range of mathematics levels, including SAT Math and Math Olympiad preparation. Her primary objective is to assist students in attaining their highest scores in SAT Math, facilitating their admission to their desired universiti...
Feb 13, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Amy Niego brings over six years of experience as Director of Studies at Centro Norteamericano, where she has demonstrated a passion for employee training, curriculum design, and integrating current language research into teaching practices. With a recent focus on LMS, L&D program design, and eLearning, Amy has expanded her expertise in instructional design, training delivery, and performance analysis. Her successful implementation of new LMS platforms and professional development programs ha...
Feb 12, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Bobby Hood is a dedicated tutor specializing in various standardized tests including the ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT (CARS), along with assisting students with admissions applications and essays. With a personalized approach, Bobby emphasizes critical thinking skills and mindful test-taking strategies that extend beyond the exam room. He offers one-on-one online sessions, providing tailored guidance and creating personalized strategy guides for each student.
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 123
With three decades of experience in standardized test preparation, Mike Bergin is a nationally recognized leader in the field. As the founder of Chariot Learning in 2009, he is dedicated to delivering transformative, individualized education. Mike oversees national programs at Chariot Learning and trains educators across the country as an ACT Certified Educator. Additionally, he serves as the founding President of the Board of Directors of the National Test Prep Association, advocating for ethic...
Feb 05, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Aniket has been working in the international Edtech domain for 6 years. Having previously run his own Edtech startup ’EngiVista’, he has rich experience across teaching, curriculum development as well as business operations. More of a ’lets try it out!’ person, he currently leads the curriculum team at Eddy and also supports the business strategy part.
Feb 03, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Dilip Ashokkumar, an experienced mentor with over 8 years of expertise in GMAT, GRE, and SAT coaching, challenges traditional learning assumptions. Armed with an educational background from IIT-Madras, London Business School, and the University of California, Los Angeles, Dilip emphasizes a sensory-rich approach to education. His philosophy centers on dedication and strategic effort, focusing on the "how" rather than the intensity of one's endeavor.
Feb 01, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Rahul Paul, a dedicated educator specializing in SAT Math preparation, has empowered over 700 students globally to achieve their dream scores. With a highly personalized approach, Rahul addresses individual challenges, instills confidence, and provides a customized lesson plan for unparalleled SAT Math readiness. New students benefit from a diagnostic test and a free 30-minute introductory demo, setting the stage for a comprehensive and effective learning journey.
Jan 21, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Leveraging her bilingual and multicultural background, Gina Yoryet Ashfield has crafted a dynamic brand rooted in interpretation, certified translation, and authorship. Currently expanding her professional repertoire as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Gina's multifaceted skills contribute to her marketability. Specializing in teaching writing for standardized test preparation, her lifelong passion for writing shines through in her diverse professional pursuits.
Jan 02, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 118
David Lord is a UCI graduate with a BS in biology. His passion for teaching started in high school when a former teacher approached him to help his peers. In college, he continued to help fellow classmates, whether it was chemistry, physics, or mathematics. After graduating a year early, he joined a tutoring company and amassed over a decade of teaching experience in SAT, ACT, maths, up through calculus, and more. Sciences. David likes to help students learn by providing relevance to the materia...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 117
Sri Lakshmi Savitha with over 15 years of teaching experience, Savitha is a dedicated educator with expertise in high school, undergraduate, and test prep instruction. Her passion for teaching extends to content development in math and science, particularly for SAT ACT. Known for her patient and disciplined approach, she tailors her teaching style to each of her students grasp and understanding level. A self employed professional with Paramita Online Test Prep, she has garnered a strong reputati...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Prasad is a former top management thinker of Indian origin, is also a distinguished thought leader in innovation, leadership, and change management. Known for integrating business strategies with insights from brain research and spirituality, he advised 130 plus C level executives at Fortune 500 companies. Co author of From Start to Rise, he founded the Center of Leadership, Innovation, and Change at ISB and co founded TIE Silicon Valley’s Entrepreneur Institute. Post retirement, he focuses on n...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Valencia Bell is a visionary founder of schools, who pioneers a transformative approach to standardized test preparation. With a commitment to infusing character elements into K 12 and collegiate curricula, she prepares students not only for academic success, but also for life's challenges. Driven by the belief in universal access to information, Dr. Bell champions goal based learning, aiming beyond score improvement to foster positive youth outcomes and reduce dropout rates. Her work creates co...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 114
We have Barack Rosenblum. Barack is the founder of Essay Mentors, who boasts a rich background spanning over a decade in mentoring students across the greater Seattle area and nationwide. With a diverse career that began as an English teacher, S. Department of Labor and a tenure as a leadership Organization Development and Communication Consultant. His passion for making a difference in the lives of teenagers led him to establish SA Mentors, where he implemented a proven four phase process utili...
Dec 16, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 113
We have Janish Shah. Janish is an expert in tutoring for GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT for students from all over the world and also for Indian MBA and BBA entrance tests.
Dec 13, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Meet Nathaniel Haynesworth, a co-founder and Senior Director at Esoteric Academic Solutions, where he orchestrates research, business, and leadership functions. With a keen eye for growth opportunities, Nathaniel leads the successful launch of new K-12 programs and services both in the U.S. and overseas. His expertise lies in data collection and analysis, focusing on academic achievement, program performance, and college readiness across multiple schools per district. Nathaniel also crafts marke...
Dec 09, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 111
We have Mike McGibbon. Mike graduated from, Berkeley in 2002, and has been a tutor in the greater NYC area ever since his students have attended all of the nation's top universities in every elite school in the Northeast. Thanks in part to their test scores over half have scored 32 on the A CT or 89th percentile on ISE or SSAT. In his free time, he builds forts with his kids, improvises on the trumpet, and wishes he liked teams that were better than the Oakland Raiders and Sacramento Kings....
Dec 06, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Today we have Amir Mousavi, Amir is coach driven by curiosity and the passion for helping others live full filling lives. After a decade in a well paid corporate job Amir realised lack of excitement, sunday scaries and boredom signs he need a change, enrolling in a coaching program he experienced a transformative journey that reignited his passions and removed barriers to authentic living. Now Amir coaches both experienced professionals & high school students preparing for ACT and SAT guidin...
Dec 01, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 109
With a remarkable three-decade-long career in the realm of education, Jeff Eisenberg stands as an accomplished test preparation professional and an expert in the art of crafting compelling admissions essays. With a specialized focus on guiding students through the intricacies of SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT exams, he has consistently played a pivotal role in their academic success. Furthermore, Jeff's extensive background as a Social Studies teacher brings forth a wealth of knowledge and experience i...
Nov 28, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Inspired by the popular American TV show "A Different World" and a particular episode featuring the character Dwayne Wayne, Courtney Muse discovered his passion for teaching at an early age, specifically in the realm of mathematics. This transformative moment, in which Dwayne Wayne wanted to drop out of calculus, later becoming the very teacher of that same class, had a profound influence on Courtney's career aspirations. In this episode, Courtney Muse shares the story of his journey towards bec...
Nov 20, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Elizabeth is an award winning teacher and writer who earned her Ph.D. in English literature from Vanderbilt University. She grew up in New Jersey and attended Rutgers University, where she double-majored in English and history. In 2011, she left classroom teaching to open a private tutoring business. Elizabeth began publishing in graduate school and wrote book reviews and features for ForeWord, a prominent book review publication, for about ten years. She decided to write History According to SA...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Brian Eufinger is a co-founder of Edison Prep, an organization dedicated to guiding students to achieve their standardized testing and college admission goals while enhancing their ability to manage college expenses. Edison Prep offers a range of services, including SAT/ACT/SSAT preparation, AP Exam and SAT Subject Test preparation, college application advising, and high school selection advising.
Nov 04, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 105
With over 15 years of experience, Rajiv Ganjoo has immersed himself in various facets of higher education study abroad. His journey began with study abroad career guidance, followed by leading India operations for Veritas Prep. Rajiv garnered substantial recognition as an admissions consultant for top global programs and subsequently co-founded two education startups. His latest venture, LilacBuds, is driven by a vision to enhance the delivery of services in higher education study abroad and pla...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Julia Buonagurio is an experienced educator with a strong background in primary/secondary education and SAT/ACT preparation. She brings expertise in science education and curriculum development to her teaching roles. Julia also serves as the director of all student experiential programming at the high school level, overseeing various activities such as holiday programming, yearbook, clubs, volunteer trips, and weekend retreats throughout the school year. With a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T....
Nov 02, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Michael Ermann, AIA is a licensed architect and tenured full professor in Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture + Design, where he’s taught design studio, environmental building systems, materials & methods of construction, and architectural acoustics since 2001. He has also created “The Olive Book” which is a course on SAT and ACT for visual learners.
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 102
With over a decade of experience, Rajat Dixit is a dedicated educator on a mission to cultivate a motivating, engaging, and inspiring learning environment. His commitment to teaching has impacted more than 1500 students, and he continues to bring his knowledge and passion for education to the classroom. Rajat has also cofounded The College Cruise whose focus is on providing students with top-tier resources and unwavering support to ensure their academic success, offering a wide range of courses ...
Oct 31, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Ram Tawa, the visionary founder of ExcelR. Ram has established a prominent presence in the realm of training and consulting since the company's inception in 2014. With a commitment to addressing industry needs amid dynamic technological advancements, Ram leads a passionate team of professionals dedicated to delivering top notch world class classroom and online training. Under his leadership, ExcelR has evolved into a leading giant serving students and professionals globally and fulfilling divers...
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Shirley Erwee is a mother of 6, who has been home educating her own children plus two others for over 20 years, since 1997. She is also a curriculum provider, author of homeschooling books, home education activist and advisor and now provides an online course for the GED® in South Africa
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 99
