Tutor

Michael Paroly

Originally focused on a career in academia, Mike’s path to becoming a teacher and tutor now seems all but inevitable. After finishing in Bachelors of Arts in History from Stonybrook University, Mike went on to complete a Master of Science in Adolescent Education and began teaching students part-time, quickly finding his true vocation. Mike is a natural educator with a commanding presence in the classroom whose enthusiasm engages students at all levels. With over fifteen years of experience as a tutor, Mike’s deep knowledge and energetic personality keep him in high demand, as he strives to inspire students to believe in their own potential for success. Outside of teaching, Mike spends most of his time these days enjoying the new adventures of fatherhood.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in History, Stony Brook University
Master of Science in Adolescent Education, Stony Brook University

Specializations:
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
SAT Reading
SAT Writing & Language
SAT Math
English
Writing
History

Tutor

Sujoy Datta

Sujoy graduated with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology at Kharagpur, where he was awarded the prestigious DAAD Scholarship. He began working in education, primarily focused on test preparation for the SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE. Sujoy has mentored students across the globe, from the USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, South Korea, Nigeria, Ukraine, Malaysia, Dubai, Riyadh, and India. In addition, he has done a great deal of content development for various standardized and cognitive assessment tests. Sujoy loves to teach his students using personalized, simple, innovative, and effective methods. He focuses on the “why” and “how” of concepts, going beyond rote memorization and enabling students to comprehend more deeply.

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Doreen Rose

Doreen Rose is a New York State Certified Secondary Spanish and Italian teacher with additional certifications in elementary foreign language and English as a Second Language. She graduated magna cum laude from Arizona State University with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Journalism and Spanish and a minor in Portuguese. She received her Master of Science in Secondary Education from Dowling College and most recently completed a post master’s advanced certificate in TESOL at Queens College. She has worked as a Spanish teacher at Locust Valley High School, preparing students for the Spanish Checkpoint B and International Baccalaureate examinations. Having traveled extensively throughout her life, Doreen shares her unique and broad perspective with her students. Outside of work, she owns her own small farm and regularly competes in dressage competitions throughout the United States with her horses.

Specializations:

• ACT English
• ACT Reading
• SAT Reading
• SAT Writing & Language
• English
• Writing
• Spanish
• Italian

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Spanish, Arizona State University | Master of Science in Secondary Education, Dowling College

Tutor

Iffat Naveed

Iffat has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Adelphi University. Before joining us, Iffat had amassed several years of tutoring for students at the elementary and secondary school levels. Her dream job growing up was to be a teacher, so she is thrilled to help HelloCollege Students. Iffat understands the challenges presented by standardized tests and the struggles many students face and does her best to provide an individualized approach that best suits each student. Outside of tutoring and developing her personal and professional skills, Iffat can be found painting, reading, and studying several foreign languages.

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Adelphi University

Specializations:
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
SAT Reading
SAT Writing & Language
SAT Math
English
Writing

Tutor

Nickki Figurski

An avid fan of language, Nickki received her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Allegheny College. Never quite able to settle upon only one subject, she also excelled in Math and History, and was the recipient of the Albert and Bessie Seidel Scholarship for Academic Achievement. Facing and overcoming challenges (academic and otherwise) is one of her strongest personality traits. Nickki finds deep joy in educating, and has been teaching and tutoring students in many different subjects for several years. Able to adjust to students’ individual needs, Nickki can help students at all levels with various learning styles and understanding.

Nickki is currently a full-time Spanish teacher at Christ the King High School, while she pursues a Master of Science in Teaching at Wilkes University. Whenever she ever gets a spare moment, Nickki loves drawing, playing her drums, singing, writing, and performing other creative feats. Her talents are only surpassed by her love of learning as she wishes to impart wisdom upon as many young minds as possible!

• ACT English
• ACT Math
• ACT Reading
• ACT Science
• SAT Reading
• SAT Writing & Language
• SAT Math
• English Language Arts
• Spanish

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish | Allegheny College

Tutor

Milan Mistry

Milan completed his Bachelor of Science and Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Florida. He graduated with honors and began working in Silicon Valley in the growing technology sector before returning to graduate school. He has over nine years of tutoring experience and specializes in SAT and ACT Test prep, math, science, and AP Subjects as well as graduate exams such as the GRE and the MCAT. Outside of work, he enjoys spending his free time golfing, traveling and listening to podcasts.

Education:

Bachelor of Science and PhD, Biomedical Sciences – University of South Florida

Specializations:

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Yashwant Mirajkar

Yash graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Psychology, as well as a minor in Chemistry. He currently serves as a Research Assistant at the Medical College of Virginia studying seizure activity and will be attending University of Central Florida School of Medicine next year. As a tutor, Yash utilizes his background in Learning and Cognition Psychology to supplement his teaching methods and create a personalized tutoring plan for his students. By relating concepts to real world applications, he hopes to not only educate, but also create a more engaged learning environment. With multiple years experience tutoring online for standardized tests and Basic and Advanced level science courses, Yash is always expanding his opportunities to connect with and help a wide variety of students.

Tutor

Fabiha Khalid

Fabiha graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and a minor in Biochemistry. Originally planning to go on to medical school, she began to develop a keen interest in engineering and is currently attending the New York Institute of Technology to obtain her Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Fabiha has been with Method Learning for over three years and has particularly enjoyed working on math and science with students at multiple grade levels. She likes to encourage students to learn to trust in their own ability and surpass the limits they have set for themselves. When Fabiha is not tutoring or studying herself, you can find her baking chocolate chip cookies, watching her favorite shows on Netflix, or spending time with her family and younger siblings.

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Denis O’Byrne

Denis is a graduate of Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Physics. He recently completed his Master of Science degree in Statistics along with an Advanced Graduate Degree in Quantitative Finance at Stony Brook University. As an undergraduate, Denis was selected by the Chairs of both the math and physics departments to be a Teaching Assistant, the only freshman to ever be offered this role for his outstanding work assisting in upper level classes and excellent recommendations by his professors and students.

With Method Learning, Denis has taught numerous SAT and ACT classes and tutors students in SAT and ACT, math, physics and statistics (Algebra I/II, Geometry, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Physics). He helps students by sharing his knowledge and experience to break down complex topics and providing key insights and practical applications of concepts. Using different methods and approaches, he seeks to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each student. He looks forward to helping students improve their understanding, confidence and scores to get them one step closer to their dream college or career.

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Elizabeth Goodman

Elizabeth is a graduate of Ohio Northern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction in Creative Writing and Spanish. She worked professionally as a translator and interpreter in the legal field, facilitating communications between immigration attorneys and their clients. Her first teaching experience, as an English instructor for Spanish-speaking immigrants, inspired a career as an international tutor. Today she works with children and adults worldwide, in a variety of subjects, and brings several years of online-teaching experience to the virtual classroom.