Undergrad: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Graduate School: University of Southern California
Students Alex has tutored have been accepted to top programs at Yale, Stanford, Duke, Brown, and UCLA.
When Alex isn’t tutoring, you can find him playing with his kids, practicing his Spanish and French skills, learning piano, going to concerts, and watching football.
Alex has a Bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a JD/MBA from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. He is passionate about helping students achieve their graduate school goals and reach their fullest potential throughout the process. He understands the pivotal role the GRE plays in this journey and finds working alongside determined students incredibly rewarding.
As a GRE tutor, Alex is a phenomenal teacher, a perceptive coach, and an exuberant cheerleader. Having taught most of his life, he excels at taking complex subjects, stratifying them into different layers of understanding, and developing a strategy to allow students to understand each layer at a sensible pace. He gives students the tools they need to progress through each level while adapting to their individual needs along the way.
Alex genuinely cares for each student's success and provides support throughout the process, empathizing with them during challenging moments and celebrating their achievements. For Alex, it's exceptionally gratifying to witness hours of hard work transform into tangible improvement.
Undergrad: Kean University
Graduate School: University of Southern California
For over 20 years, Amanda has worked in various professional settings, including teaching middle school health education, creating and facilitating professional development workshops and PLCs for fellow educators, and giving many workshops on health and wellness.
Amanda loves to travel. She has been to over 12 countries and counting.
Amanda began her academic career at Kean University before matriculating to the University of Southern California, where she earned her doctoral degree and maintained a stellar 4.0 GPA. For over 20 years, Amanda has worked in various professional settings, including teaching middle school health education, creating and facilitating professional development workshops and PLCs for fellow educators, and giving many workshops on health and wellness.
She has also built university undergraduate programs, presented professional development at local and state-level conferences, and mentored fellow educators in best practices and technology tools. Notably, she spearheaded the development of test resources in both content and study strategy methodologies for 250+ pre-service teachers working towards passing their state licensing exams.
Amanda’s specialties lie in advancing students' reading and writing testing abilities, as well as providing motivational techniques for test-taking students to feel confident and prepared for exams, including the GRE. Her approach to tutoring is centered on building positive relationships with every student, fostering engagement and excitement for content and learning, and creating a culture of open dialogue and encouragement.
Amanda loves leadership and building up resources for test prep, while promoting ways for students to be successful in their studies and in the fields they are preparing to enter. Her expertise in reading and writing prep positions her as an excellent mentor for students seeking to improve their GRE skills. In addition to testing prep, she also has done extensive work with individuals with career coaching and goal setting that supports students/clients when making decisions on their next steps in education and career.
Throughout her career, Amanda has demonstrated a commitment to leadership, building resources for test prep, and promoting ways for students to be successful in their studies and future careers. Her teaching methodology is focused on providing ongoing scaffolding to build student self-efficacy and motivation, ensuring that students feel confident when faced with challenging exams, projects, and research.
Undergrad: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Grad School: Indiana University Bloomington
William has more than 20 years of tutoring and teaching experience and has specialized in GRE, GMAT, SAT, and ACT for nearly 10 years.
When he is not tutoring or writing, William enjoys immersing himself in music as a podcast host interviewing musicians and creative figures.
William's passion is fueled by his diverse academic background, having taught various subjects from high school science (physics and chemistry) to writing and philosophy. For almost a decade, he has honed his expertise in standardized test preparation, and his adeptness in these areas makes him a valuable asset to students striving to excel.
His teaching philosophy is centered around understanding and adapting to students’ needs, using his extensive educational background and teaching experience to tailor his approach for each student. As an accomplished writer, William has published two books on recent musical history, showcasing an ability to communicate complex ideas in an engaging and accessible way. This skill is particularly beneficial in his tutoring, as he can elucidate challenging concepts with clarity and precision.
In addition to his tutoring work, William hosts a podcast where he interviews musicians and other creative figures on topics related to his music writing. His diverse interests and approachable personality make him a relatable tutor who can connect with students on multiple levels, thereby creating a more effective and enjoyable learning environment.
Jonathan Dworak has been tutoring for The Princeton Review for 17 years. He finds that being able to work one-on-one with students is the best situation to which an educator can aspire—and further, that having a personal connection to so many interesting and engaged students makes the process of working together to master a subject a fulfilling one. Jonathan tutors students of all ages, and his expertise allows him to serve as a “master trainer” of tutors aspiring to teach.
As a tutor with The Princeton Review, Kenneth Brenner most enjoys figuring out what makes each student tick—and then creating a study environment that’s instantly conducive to learning. A passionate educator, Kenneth has taught across the age spectrum, from sixth-graders to grad-level students. His students have been accepted to Ivy League colleges and other prestigious universities and programs.
A tutor for over 15 years, Dr. Robert Fong’s greatest educational fulfillment lies in emphasizing conceptual learning over rote memorization: He has perfected this approach to bring speedy and efficient improvement to all his students. Robert is a master tutor in all MCAT sciences and has contributed to work on The Princeton Review’s research and development team. With an undergraduate degree from New York University, Robert completed his PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology at The University of Chicago, where he serves on the faculty in the department of anesthesia and critical care. He is a board-certified anesthesiologist.
Toronto-based tutor Aaron Lindh finds inspiration the moment a student “gets it”—when all the hard work pays off and a concept that was formerly impossible becomes easy. He approaches each tutorial by identifying the strengths, abilities, and learning style of each student, and works to develop confidence accordingly. He’s responsible for training and certifying new teachers and tutors, developing new teaching programs, and training new Princeton Review trainers in North America—and abroad.
Jonathan Dworak has been tutoring for The Princeton Review for 17 years. He finds that being able to work one-on-one with students is the best situation to which an educator can aspire—and further, that having a personal connection to so many interesting and engaged students makes the process of working together to master a subject a fulfilling one. Jonathan tutors students of all ages, and his expertise allows him to serve as a “master trainer” of tutors aspiring to teach.
As a tutor with The Princeton Review, Kenneth Brenner most enjoys figuring out what makes each student tick—and then creating a study environment that’s instantly conducive to learning. A passionate educator, Kenneth has taught across the age spectrum, from sixth-graders to grad-level students. His students have been accepted to Ivy League colleges and other prestigious universities and programs.
A tutor for over 15 years, Dr. Robert Fong’s greatest educational fulfillment lies in emphasizing conceptual learning over rote memorization: He has perfected this approach to bring speedy and efficient improvement to all his students. Robert is a master tutor in all MCAT sciences and has contributed to work on The Princeton Review’s research and development team. With an undergraduate degree from New York University, Robert completed his PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology at The University of Chicago, where he serves on the faculty in the department of anesthesia and critical care. He is a board-certified anesthesiologist.
Toronto-based tutor Aaron Lindh finds inspiration the moment a student “gets it”—when all the hard work pays off and a concept that was formerly impossible becomes easy. He approaches each tutorial by identifying the strengths, abilities, and learning style of each student, and works to develop confidence accordingly. He’s responsible for training and certifying new teachers and tutors, developing new teaching programs, and training new Princeton Review trainers in North America—and abroad.
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