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Hi! My name is Zoë Cooper. This spring I graduated from The Bronx High School of Science, and I will be starting at Harvard University in the fall of 2021. I am interested in the STEM subjects, especially chemistry, physics, and math. I'm passionate about using science and math to have an impact in either the field of medicine or the environment - and during high school I completed research with an environmental engineer. Outside of academics, I love running (I ran track and cross country in high school), cooking, and spending time with friends.

Hey everyone, my name is Z! I am a sophomore at NYU, and I love science and math. I am thinking about double majoring in biology and psychology, while minoring in chemistry. I've been tutoring students for 5 years, and worked at a professional tutoring center for 2 of those years. My experience with tutoring is mostly with high school math and science. However, I have had students from elementary/middle school and have experience working with them as well! I love working with kids and spend my summers volunteering at a camp for kids with cancer. I know these are tough times and things aren't the way they used to be, but I hope that by working together and connecting in new ways (Zoom background discussions!) we can all make it through. Can't wait to meet everyone and do my best to help in any way that I can.

Hi! My name is Yea Won Lee, and I am a sophomore at Rice University. I plan to double major in Cognitive Science and Philosophy with a minor in Politics, Law, and Social Thought. In the past, I have tutored kids at a variety of levels (elementary school, middle school, and high school). My previous areas of instruction have been in math, biology, and history, but I have experience in many other subject areas as well! I can also help edit papers, go over homework/exams/projects, and guide you through the college and scholarship application process. I applied to several scholarships as a senior in high school and was awarded a full scholarship to Rice University through the Questbridge Match. Outside of academics, I have a passion for activism and volunteer work!

Hi! My name is Tiffany and I look forward to meeting you! I am a graduate of LaGuardia Arts High School and I am an incoming freshman at Fordham University. I am really passionate about art - especially editing and photography. I love tutoring younger kids and helping them work through their struggles in school. So feel free to ask me anything, even if it is just to talk! Some of my hobbies are playing games, shopping, editing, and reading manga. I hope we get to know each other soon!

My name is Tayahna and I am an avid lover of life, simply put. As a multi-hyphenate creative entrepreneur, I've taken a keen interest in building my artistic skillset by teaching myself music production, DJing, and several instruments. This journey began around the age of 6, and I have been consistently cultivating my talents ever since, as well as developing life skills such as leadership, discipline, authenticity, and open-mindedness. I also am deeply passionate in education and inspiring others through mediums that speak to them, as I believe knowledge is one of the most valuable things life has to offer. I am a recent graduate of LaGuardia High School and I will be attending SUNY Purchase.

Hello, I’m Taskin. I recently graduated Midwood High School, and I will be attending Hunter College to major in Adolescent Education. I started out volunteering as a Bengali tutor at a non-profit organization that aimed to teach young people how to read and write in Bengali. Later I worked for SHETU NYC helping seniors in the Kensington area of Brooklyn learn English (ESOL) and learn about the citizenship process. Currently I am a certified Health Educator for SUNY Downstate’s AEP called Teens Helping Each Other. I am passionate about teaching and look forward to helping people learn.

Hi! I'm Tansina, or Sina for short, and I recently turned 18! I graduated from The Bronx High School of Science, and will be attending Baruch College. As a full-fledged adult, I realized I'd gathered up enough caretaking experience from raising my younger siblings to write down 10 years of work on my resume. Aside from the eldest sibling duties, I decided to take on teaching kids of all ages as a challenge at my local library. It was there that I decided I want to create my own stories and invent worlds that people would want to escape to, so I started publishing my own webcomic. Drawing and writing took over my life and finally gave me a pathway that was once an uncertain future. I know what it's like to not have the same opportunities as some of my peers may have, but just one push was all I needed to start my own journey doing something I love. I hope to do the same for those that need that extra little push.

Hi, I’m Talia! I recently graduated from LaGuardia High School and am taking a gap year before attending the University of Chicago in Fall of 2021. I’m most interested in History (I am currently a paid intern at the NY Historical Society), English, and Mathematics. I am also passionate about classical music: I was a vocal major at LaGuardia and continue to study opera. As a Filling the Gap tutor, I’m comfortable working with students of all ages. I have experience tutoring at the Star Learning Center, where I worked with a seventh grader in all school subjects and a second grader on reading and writing. My older student and I focused mainly on essay writing, exam prep, and weekly homework assignments. I also worked as a CIT at a children’s summer camp, engaging with and caring for young campers. I’m so excited to work with Filling the Gap this year and hope that I can help NYC’s students succeed in these hard times!

Hi, I’m Sylvana! I am a recent graduate of Bard High School Early College Manhattan and will be attending Williams College. I was born and raised in Greenwich Village, NY. I love world history and philosophy, and have spent the last four years leading my school’s debate team and political advocacy group, YPPG. I have worked the past two summers as a mentor for my high school’s 9th grade immersion program, where I provided academic tutoring and taught Social-Emotional Learning in advisory. When I’m not registering voters or leading advisory over zoom, I love to hang out and watch Love Island with my wiener dog, Wilbur.

Hi! My name is Sophia and I am currently a student at the College of Staten Island double majoring in English 7-12 Education and Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies. My dream job is to be a teacher and provide students with a comfortable space to encourage learning and growth and provide them with critical thinking skills that can be applied in all aspects of a student's life, not just in a classroom. I have interned with the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust - as a lead tour guide as well as an assistant tour guide at the Children's Museum of the Arts. I love creative forms of art! Dancing, writing, sketching, and painting are some of my chosen forms of creative expression that I am passionate about. I also am a reader, and my favourite genre of literature is young adult fiction.

Hi, I’m Skylar! I am 18 years old and I live in NYC. I went to The Anderson School for elementary and middle school and just graduated from LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts as a drama major. I am currently taking a gap year from Boston University where I plan to major in Deaf Studies and Early Childhood Education. I am passionate about teaching children and helping them thrive. Last summer, I worked at CampedUp, a day camp for kids ages 3-12 who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I enjoy working with children with special needs and am a volunteer with Shireinu Special Needs Religious Services, which helps kids celebrate holidays and traditions in a fun and accommodating environment. I have been a CIT at French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts, where I created music videos with children using American Sign Language. I have experience tutoring in Math, English, and Science and love to teach these subjects. I also have 8+ years of drama training and would be happy to work on audition preparation, as well. I know how important it is to make learning fun and I am excited to connect with parents and students to help make the learning experience enjoyable and personal during this unprecedented time.

Hi, My name is Shirly Hernandez. I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, but I have been living in the Bronx since I was 10 years old. I have always had a passion for everything STEM, and writing, so I have focused my attention to those things. I attended a STEM orientated high school in which I tutored a lot of my classmates every year. In my last year, I had the opportunity to become a TA for AP Calculus AB, so I would say that Math is my strongest suit. I graduated from Manhattan Bridges High School, and I attended SUNY Oswego with a double major in Adolescent Education, and Mathematics. I am now transferring to Hunter College to, hopefully, pursue the same thing. Apart from school, I love journaling, whether that be regular journalling or bullet journaling.

Hi, I’m Sarah and I’m currently a sophomore premed student at the University of Michigan studying neurobiology. I’m currently working on becoming an EMT and I speak Spanish and am learning Hebrew. I’m really passionate about science, health equity, research, the environment, and gender studies. As the eldest of 4 children, I’ve always worked with kids younger than me and in high school I helped teach coding to middle schoolers and was a TA for middle school math. A fun fact about me is that I’ve danced my entire life at ABT, Martha Graham, and NYU Tisch.

Hi! My name is Sam Backner and I am a senior graduating this semester from Binghamton University. I am from Brooklyn, NY, and am living at home finishing up school online now. I will be free to tutor this spring most weekday mornings and afternoons, and love working with kids. I tutored at Binghamton High School last year, working with students on all subjects they needed assistance with. I have experience as a tennis camp counselor for 5 plus years, as well as working with students at the Brooklyn Public Library. I am passionate about education and policy, and am planning to pursue a master's degree in public policy eventually. I look forward to working with students on their remote learning this semester!

Hi! I'm Sage! I am a first-year at Barnard of Columbia University. During high school, I was a peer tutor for math and the humanities, I was the co-head for my entrepreneurship team as well as the Democracy Matters club. I am passionate about politics, equity, and the justice system. During my junior year at my boarding school, I lived in a political activism house. I am planning on majoring in Information Science or Political Science and Statistics. Ultimately, I want to pursue a law degree. I love being outdoors, hiking, running, and playing various sports. I am super outgoing and love connecting with all different people. I can't wait to get started!

My name is Rochelle and I am a graduate of Wheaton College (MA) '18. I am currently applying to medical school and am looking for more ways to get involved with my community. My past experience with formal tutoring involves an internship at an after school program during sophomore year of undergraduate. I worked with students aged 8-12 with homework in subjects ranging from spelling to biology. I have also tutored students from grades 1 through 4 at Sylvan Heights Charter School in Harrisburg, PA when I worked as an office assistant. For both experiences, I helped the children with whatever homework they had at the time.Some things that I am passionate about include basketball, getting active, dancing, and anything music related. I am also passionate about getting more students excited for the seemingly overwhelming STEM subjects.

Hi! I'm Robie and I am currently attending Wesleyan University. I am not from NYC but lived in lower Manhattan over the summer. I grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts which is right outside of Boston. I am really interested in art and film and I hope to become a film director in the future. I love drawing and working with clay. This summer I have been making earrings out of clay and learning how to sew, which has been lots of fun. I also love sailing and swimming, and pretty much all water related activities. Also, throughout all middle school and high school I had a tutor, so I am an expert on the tutoring experience and working through challenging subjects. I hope to make this tutoring experience helpful, interesting, and fun!

Hi, I’m Rhea. I have tutored peers and had my own tutoring club in my school. I was an honor roll student in high school and part of the National honor Society.I have passion for learning and can assure you that I will make your child's learning experience fun. I am an expert in Maths, Science, Psychology, Government, History. Many people compliment me about my teaching when I teach other students.

Hi my name is Renee and I will be attending the College of Staten Island. I have been the recipient of the International Math and Science Olympiad for 2 consecutive years. I was also chosen among a pool of 3000 applicants from all over the US for the prestigious Artificial Intelligence program at Columbia university. My passions include scuba diving, parasailing and playing mixed doubles with my twin in Ping Pong tournaments. I also love teaching and sharing my knowledge with young, brilliant minds.

Hi, my name is Renata Finamore. I was a technical theater major at LaGuardia High School and I am an incoming freshman at the University of Southern California majoring in sound design. Working in theater since 7th grade has taught me how to manage my time and balance the arts and academics. With these skills I was able to maintain a 4.0 GPA throughout high school. Aside from theater, I love math, especially calculus. I am excited to be a part of the Filling the Gap team and look forward to working with you!

Hi! My name is Paige Levy, and I am a recent graduate of the LaGuardia High School Vocal department. This year, I am taking a gap year and reapplying to conservatories where I intend to study acting! I have a great passion for teaching and helping others, so I am excited to meet some new students and be able to work with them this year! I have worked in the past tutoring and mentoring kids from ages 6-15, as well as peer tutoring in school. Besides tutoring academics, I am also a vocal and acting coach. My favorite subjects (to both study and tutor!) are English, US History, Government and Politics, and Psychology. I was recently awarded with the Scholastic Silver Key award for poetry and the Philip Carrano Memorial Writing award. I am very passionate about volunteer and activism work, and am devoting a lot of my time to working and interning with various organizations around the city! When not working, I love to spend time taking ballet classes, writing, or watching period dramas.

Hey! My name is Owen Potter and I recently graduated from Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan. I'll be attending Oberlin College next fall, and I'm hoping to major in politics, which is definitely my biggest academic passion. Outside of politics, I enjoy computer science, history, and Spanish. Outside of school, sports are definitely my preferred way to spend my free time. I played baseball and football in high school, and will continue playing baseball at Oberlin. It was actually through baseball that I did my first tutoring, working with younger members of my team who were having a hard time in school. Hope to (virtually) see you soon!

Hi! My name is Onuva Yusuf and I am currently 19 and a college student at Franklin and Marshall College. I have done private tutoring in the past to help study for the NY state tests and have also worked under an organization to tutor kids over the summer in preparation for the school year. I am excited to be able to tutor again, and hope to help my students reach their goals. Besides tutoring, I love to read (I am a huge Harry Potter and Percy Jackson fan) and have a passion for theater.

Hi! I'm Nina Osso, and I'm a rising musical theatre freshman at the Boston Conservatory. Outside of musical theatre performance and writing, I'm passionate about music theory, traveling, history, reading, fashion and spending time with animals. From tutoring a 5th grader in my town in math to coaching my younger peers' monologues for acting class, I love to help people learn where I'm qualified to do so. As my school's choir board president, leader and arranger of our a cappella group and resident music director for our student run theatre organization, I've developed the ability to lead by connecting with others, finding a balance between work and play when there's a task to be accomplished. Additionally, having produced 2 musicals in festivals and independent venues, I've become good at working under pressure and making the most of whatever resources are made available. I look forward to meeting and sharing what I know with the students taking advantage of Filling the Gap's wonderful program!!

Hi! I’m Nina, a recent graduate from Stuyvesant High School taking a gap year before heading to Georgetown University. I’m a prospective International Politics major with a minor in Mathematics. I’ve tutored extensively throughout high school for honor society and volunteering purposes, and am so excited to join Filling the Gap this year and work with more students. I’m from Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan, and have lived up here my whole life. I love soup dumplings, crossword puzzles, going to concerts (pre-COVID of course), and watching reality TV (namely Summer House, the Real Housewives, and the Bachelor). I spend most of my free time running, reading, or hanging out with friends. For my gap year, I am tutoring with Filling the Gap, interning for my district’s representative in the House, and backpacking with my sister (pending travel restrictions!). I can’t wait to get started with Filling the Gap and help students reach their academic and personal goals!

My name is Nabiha Qureshi and I am a current sophomore at Cornell University. I'm planning to study Labor Relations, Economics, and Inequality studies. I have experience tutoring a wide variety of subjects including AP Language and Composition, AP U.S History, AP World History and English. I love writing and can help give comprehensive support for students currently going through the college application process, whether that be through essays, testing advice or creating a gameplan for how to apply. I've tutored students throughout high school and want to continue helping students achieve their learning potential. I hope to connect with you soon!

My name is Milo Reyes. I am 18 and currently a film major at the Fashion Institute of Technology. I have always been interested in the arts, specifically the role that an artist plays in building a more equitable society. I was lucky enough to go to the Academy for Careers in Television and Film for high school, which equipped me with a fairly extensive knowledge of many technical aspects of filmmaking such as editing, camera operation, grip/electric, and sound recording. I have also made several independent projects and now have access to the means/equipment to make a movie. I also work a lot with animation, and am relatively skilled at both visual art and acting.

Hi! My name is Miguel Vivar. I am a first generation low income student and I will be attending Yale University in the fall, majoring in Mathematics and Ethnicity, Race, & Migration Studies. I am a 3rd degree taekwondo instructor and a 7th grade Catholic Confirmation teacher. I am also a mentor for the Y Tu Tambien program, which works to provide resources and assistance to low income students in their college applications. I am very excited to work with new students and guide them in a successful school year.

Hi! I’m Maya, I just graduated from the High School of American Studies at Lehman College and I will be attending George Washington University after a gap semester. I will be studying sociology, political science, and Spanish in college. I love English and US History (I even took 4 years of US History in high school). I have lots of experience working with younger children and children with developmental disabilities as both a babysitter and summer camp counselor. I have always loved to read and learn, and love helping kids do so as well!

My name is Maya Holtham. I recently graduated from Brooklyn Friends School and I am a college student at NYU currently working toward a double degree in Cello Performance and Mathematics. My area of expertise is cello, which I have been playing for ten years and teaching for four. I have also provided math and reading tutoring along with child care over the past three years. I was trained by former cello teachers to individualize lessons to the student's interests and abilities as well as their areas of growth. When starting with a new student, I try to learn more about their hobbies, learning style and interests to make a tutoring plan best suited to them as well as an agenda that we would work toward throughout the year. As a performing arts student who has recently completed the high school and college application and audition process, I am passionate about helping other young performers navigate the daunting processes they may encounter in seeking higher education in the performing arts. By charting the students' growth and making their learning experience enjoyable, I hope that I can provide some of the help that parents and families need during these uncertain times.

Hi, my name is Margot Krauss! I am 18 years old, based in NYC. I recently graduated from LaGuardia High School as a drama major, and am currently taking a gap year before attending NYU Tisch next Fall! I am passionate about theater and the performing arts, and am looking forward to the opportunity to share this love with younger students. I grew up in a family of musicians and performers, so the arts have had an integral role in shaping who I am. I have extensive experience teaching singing and acting both in-person and over Zoom. I have also played classic piano my entire life, and have experience working as a practice-helper and piano teacher. Additionally, I would be happy to work with students on subjects including Math, English, History, and French. I am so excited to start connecting with students, and help foster an environment of creativity during these unprecedented circumstances.

Hi! My name is Malik Figaro. I recently graduated from Friends Seminary, and I am embarking on a gap year before starting college at Yale. Throughout high school, I've worked both as a babysitter and a tutor (private as well as volunteer). Some of my interests include painting, writing articles for a small journalism team, and advocating for prison reform. My hope as a tutor is to truly connect with students, and guide them academically through these difficult times.

Hi! My name is Maia Eskenazi, I’m 18 years old, and I’m from Brooklyn, New York. I just graduated from Fiorello H LaGuardia High School, where I studied visual arts for four years. I’m passionate about art, creative writing, music, fashion, and film. In my free time I am probably drawing, reading, or dancing in my room. I’m planning on studying at the University of Vermont but decided to take a gap semester to take some time to think about what I really want to study. This semester I’ll be working on two farms on the east coast and, of course, tutoring when I’m not away doing that! I’ve never been a tutor before and I’m really excited to teach and learn.

Hi, I’m Mabel L’Ecuyer! I’m 18 years old and a 2019 LaGuardia High School graduate. I’m currently taking some time off before going to school to work on my acting career. I’ve been working with children as a babysitter and camp counselor since I was 12 years old and love it! I would love to start helping kids (or anyone) who want to start acting find the same passion I have for it. In addition to that I can tutor in math, English, or history!

Hi, I’m Lydia. I love reading and writing, and I enjoy inspiring others to do so as well. My favorite genre to read is True Crime! I also have a passion for environmental science and biology. I just graduated Millennium High School in June of 2020 and I will be attending Goucher College this fall. I plan to either major in communications or psychology. I also want to learn embroidery while at school as I am interested in art (even though I’m not very artistically inclined). I love working with kids and have a lot of experience in childcare. Lastly, a fun fact about me is that I own a bearded dragon named Mr.Peaches who is like my baby. (So be prepared to hear updates on him).

Hi! My name is Lucia and I am a graduate of the Fine Arts program at Edward R. Murrow high school in Midwood, Brooklyn. I enjoy painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and sculpture when working on my art. I also spend my free time participating in theater-related clubs and activities. During my summers, I work at a farm camp in upstate New York, so I love the outdoors and working with plants and animals. In the fall, I will be majoring in Fine Arts at Parsons School of Design.

Hi! I am a recent graduate of Beacon High School and I’ll be attending the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter after my gap year! I love STEM, art, animals, and anything DIY. In high school I spent most of my time after school as the head of hair and makeup for our theater department, performing in a choir, and going to art club! Now I spend my time selling handmade jewelry, taking care of my pets, and brushing up on chemistry! I have previously taken pre-college courses in psychology, neurology, metalworking, coding, and film. In college, I plan to pursue neuroscience and psychology!

Hi! My name is Lizelle, and I graduated from LaGuardia HS as an art major. I'm currently studying to become a nurse as an incoming freshman at LIU Brooklyn! I'm passionate about art, academics, and helping others.

Hi! I've just graduated from Bard Manhattan. I'm matriculating to the University of Virginia, and I love to write and teach poetry. I come from a family of educators (my mom, grandma, and great-grandma), and I've always loved teaching and working with younger peers or kids. I have experience tutoring and mentoring elementary, middle, and high school kids. My strongest skills are writing and composition, but I can teach a wide variety of subjects.

Hi, I'm Lila! I'm from the Upper West Side, and I'm super excited to become a tutor. I just graduated from Packer Collegiate in Brooklyn and am going to start at the University of Michigan next fall. My favorite subjects in school were English and Math and I have experience tutoring kids in both, helping them become more confident writers and mathematicians. Outside of class I love acting and journalism, and in high school I loved being a part of the school plays and being the editor-in-chief of my school paper!

Hello! My name is Lexi and I am excited to be working with FTG. I am an avid reader, a lover of the visual arts, and an acrobat. I have had experience working in schools and tutoring ever since I was in high school. My strengths are in the humanities- english, history, art, and spanish are my favorite subjects. I am excited to work with you!

Greetings! I am a nineteen year old, aspiring astronomer and computer scientist from Brooklyn, born and raised in East Flatbush. I'm passionate about advocating for the involvement of young black women and girls in STEM and academia, although literature and reading has been a passion of mine for many years. It's my favorite pastime and even with my hectic college student schedule, I try to read everyday. I'm also interested in streetwear, avant garde makeup, and abstract art, I'm excited to get to know you not only as a tutor, but as a guide.

Hi! My name is Keelin, and I'm from Washington State, but living in New York for college! I am a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence, and I have roughly 3 years of experience both in tutoring and childcare, mostly for elementary school students. I really enjoy helping kiddos with reading and math, and try to keep things fun by working the child's interests into our work! I've worked with kids on all ends of the learning spectrum, both advanced, and with children with both learning and attention issues. Both my parents are teachers, so working with and teaching children is in my blood! I'm studying social science in school, and I love to read, go on hikes, and am somewhat of an amateur photographer.

Hi, my name is Katarina! I recently graduated from the Bronx High School of Science, and I will be attending the University of Michigan next fall. In high school, I ran Cross Country and Track and Field, I was a graphic designer for the yearbook, and I spent summers as a camp counselor and tutor. I currently volunteer for a political campaign and the New York City Youth Civics Initiative. In college, I plan to study environmental engineering, but I am also interested in other subjects, such as political science, art, writing, physics, and French.

Hi! My name is Jolly Zhao. I am currently majoring in Advertising and Marketing Communications at the Fashion Institute of Technology. I have been working with students, ages 5-14, for the past three years in various subjects—from academics to the arts. I joined Ming Yuan Chinese School in 2017 as an intern, and at the end of my time there, I was an assistant Chinese teacher. I continue my interest in learning by interning at educational institutions such as the New Museum of Contemporary Art. I am passionate about teaching others, as well as learning from my students as well! Outside of work, I enjoy reading, watching Netflix, and making art.

Hi! My name is Jeysa Martinez, and I'm a rising sophomore at Pomona College. Before moving to Southern California for school, I lived in The Bronx where I was born and raised. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Gender and Women's Studies and hope to eventually become a professor/academic/researcher/mentor/writer all in one. I'm passionate about social activism and organizing, I love to read and create, and spend a lot of my time thinking about and planning what I can do to make this world a little bit more bearable. I am absolutely looking forward to being the best possible tutor I can be!

Hello, my name is Jesus and I am a rising senior at Hunter College who is following the premed track. I enjoy playing most sports, but don’t particularly like watching them. I enjoy partaking in hands-on experiences, which is why I decided to work as an EMT during my sophomore and junior years of college. At Hunter College I choose to major in biology after enjoying the introductory classes. I like learning about all the mechanisms that are involved in biological systems. In my spare time I like to work out and learn to cook new recipes.

Hello! I am a recent graduate of Bronx Science and am attending Princeton University in the fall of 2021. While at Bronx Science, I was captain of the Basketball team and participated in Model UN as well as the Spanish Club. I am a History buff and a passionate writer; I have published numerous creative writing pieces and historical fiction stories. I am also a leading youth activist. I started my own advocacy organization, The New York City Youth Civics Initiative, dedicated to connecting students to sustained opportunities for civic engagement with youth-led organizations across the city. I am also the state leader for the Young Progressives for Biden and have interned with two state senators. I am passionate about civic education, having served on a youth board at DemocracyReady NY at Teachers College.

My name is Janey, I'm a senior at Sarah Lawrence College, and I am passionate about helping each child I instruct achieve their goals and sharpen their strengths! I have over 7 years of combined camp and tutoring experience, from traditional day camp, to academic coaching, to summer school. Though my degree focus has pivoted to Planning and Community Development, I initially began my undergrad in Child Development. I follow a child first approach: centering their needs, strengths, and desires in all aspects of instruction. Regardless of ability, class, or educational experience, my goal is to help each child grasp difficult concepts, reinforce their strong suits, and most importantly, have fun! Especially with my younger students, play is a central aspect of my philosophy. When a student is struggling with a homework assignment, play can be used to reinforce topics and bring abstract ideas into the real world. I am open to working as a homework assistant to supplement a child's school experience, tutoring in particular need based areas, or instructing small groups in a pod environment.

I'm Jade! I'm a creative writer and climate organizer in the city. I am currently on a gap year before attending Harvard College next fall. I have tutored rising eighth-graders for both the ELA and Math sections of the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) on a one-on-one basis. But my most rewarding experience is leading my high school's entirely student-run Local Outreach Tutoring program for disadvantaged seventh- and eighth-graders to prepare for the SHSAT. In addition to helping plan the trajectory of the program, I taught ELA to large classes and small groups of students, starting as enrichment before turning to rigorous test preparation. I dedicated two years of my high school career to this program, in which time it expanded to 50 students from a dozen local middle schools.

My name is Jade Batista. I am very passionate in helping students with dance or singing or any academic problems that they might have. I have worked with students at a family club, kids choir, and a daycare. I have helped these students from ages 6-14 with their English, math, and Spanish homework. I have helped students with dance and singing from ages 6-15. If students need help with college applications, I am willing to help as well!

Hi! I’m Isabella and I’m really passionate about theater and education. I’m from Brooklyn, and I would love to get the opportunity to help with anything drama related, or not! I recently graduated from LaGuardia High School, and will be pursuing a BFA in theatre at Emerson College (with a minor in Communication Disorders) next year. Some of my other passions include playing the guitar and algebra. I can’t wait to connect with you!

Hello! My name is Gertie Zwick-Schachter, and I am currently taking a gap year before I begin studying at The University of Chicago next Fall. I am the founder and co-executive director of Filling the Gap NYC. I recently graduated from LaGuardia High School in the drama department. I also studied dance and photography extracurricularly throughout high school. Additionally, I am an alumn of the American Museum of Natural History’s Brown Scholar Program where I studied computer science, worked as a research intern, and helped teach courses focused on the intersections of coding and science. I have extensive experience in education and childcare, and I am excited and passionate about forging connections with students and helping support their education during this difficult time!

Hey! My name is Gabriella and I’m a freshman at GW University studying theater, political science, and environmental science! I’m super passionate about the ocean and love advocating for climate change related issues, pulling on my experience as a scuba-diver. I’ve had many years of experience in Model UN and student theater organizations, while also tutoring younger students in topics ranging from STEM to the humanities. I love to run, and you can often find me exploring jogging paths in Central Park!

Hello! My name is Gabriela Veciana and I am a current Freshman at Princeton University (remotely) majoring in Economics and Theater. Born and raised in midtown Manhattan, I recently graduated LaGuardia High School in the drama department as salutatorian where I took part in student government and various performances and leadership roles. Additionally, I am an alum of the Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program and a big proponent of the importance of exposing young women to resources in STEM. I come from a Salvadoran and Puerto Rican family, and am incredibly passionate about service work and hurricane relief in Puerto Rico. I am excited and passionate about forging connections through teaching and learning during this time of great disconnect.

Hi! My name is Fiona Benson and I am a rising Junior at Yale University majoring in American Studies. I am passionate about women's rights and criminal justice reform, deep conversations and political dialogues. At Yale, I am the Assistant Musical Director of an a cappella group, The New Blue of Yale, President of Taps at Yale, and an Editor of The Yale Historical Review. I also love French language, culture, and conversation, and I have studied abroad in France two times. I have taught at the Yale Young Global Scholars Program for the past two summers, and I look forward to teaching young scholars from the greater NYC area this fall. A native Upper West Sider, I love to pop in for a coffee at Bagel Talk or grab a cookie at Levain!

Hi! My name is Emma Neuman (she/they) and I graduated LaGuardia in 2019. At LaG I was a technical theatre major and I mostly worked in stage management but I really liked making props as well. I am a student at Oberlin College in Ohio but I have decided to take this year off because of covid concerns. Now that I'm home with tons of free time I have learned how to knit and I've been watching lots of tv and making jewelry with my sister. I am a history and American studies major at college and I'm excited to get to know you better!

Hi! My name is Emma Burns and I'm from Brooklyn. I recently graduated from the Professional Performing Arts School where I majored in Drama and I'm now a freshman at the University of Vermont. My favorite and best school subjects have always been English, History, and the Social Sciences. I want to work professionally in the film industry as an actor, director, producer, and maybe even as a writer. I love to spend my free time reading, listening to music, watching movies/TV, making collages, and since COVID-19, going on really long walks.

Hi! My name is Ellie Feighery and I grew up on the Upper West Side of New York City. I have been dancing since I was three years old and have spent time at many different studios in the city. After attending PS 199 and MS 245 The Computer School, I began my first year of high school at LaGuardia as a dance major. I was then accepted into the Pre-Professional Division at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. I moved to Pittsburgh and, for the remainder of my high school years, I lived in a dorm house and transferred into an online high school program. I love any chance to choreograph regardless of age group or technical level. In addition to dancing, I have also supplemented most of my dance career with teaching younger students. Online education made my dance career possible. I graduated with honors from Connections Academy in 2020. This gave me lots of experience with remote learning, and fed my passion for science and English.

Hi! My name is Daisy Melanie Villalva. I'm a rising junior at Binghamton University. I'm majoring in Sociology with a minor in Immigration Studies. My experience with children goes far back starting at the age of 15 working in camps and volunteering during after school clubs. Aside from my experience with children of all ages in my community. I first experienced teaching a year ago in Honduras teaching English to 9th graders. That was my first experience being in the front of the class, lesson planning, and learning new communication skills. Education is something I value a lot and the importance of it, but not everyone is able to have a “good education” experience either abroad or even locally. Growing up in a low-income household, attending low funded schools I have seen first hand how many students attending these schools miss out on some of the best opportunities. They are not exceeding at high rates which aren't based on knowledge but the lack of resources and support they receive. As a sociology major learning about how society functions and those in it, education is an important factor and it starts with supporting those who are the next generation.

Hi! My name is Cleo Juster and I just graduated from Occidental College with a major in Politics and a minor in Urban and Environmental Policy. I grew up in Manhattan, and attended the Dalton School from K-12. I also worked as a sleepaway camp counselor for five summers. In my free time I like to surf, ski, and play rugby.

Hi, I’m Clara! Ever since I was born, I grew up under parents who are musicians. I soon picked up the cello at the age of 5, but, at the time, it was difficult to find any cello teachers nearby. At the age of 7, I started playing the violin and I took lessons from then until now. After attending LaGuardia, I have found a passion in music education, and I began teaching students from ages 5-12 for about three years. Soon, I will be attending Boston University as a music education and violin performance major, and I am so excited to be able to have some more teaching experience!

Hi! My name is Clara Burger. I graduated from Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn where I attended K-12. Now I'm a sophomore at Wesleyan University where I'm studying Anthropology, Sociology, and potentially Film. In high school, I played a lot of sports and also played club soccer at the Downtown United Soccer Club. I like creative projects and took many art classes in high school and acted in the school plays. I'm super excited to become a tutor!

Hello, I'm Celine! I am currently a Sophomore at Wesleyan University, and I am studying Sociology and Race and Ethnicity studies. I am very passionate about the arts and work with an art publication on campus for students of color. I have a lot of experience working with kids as I have been a sleep away camp counselor for the past three years, leading the arts clinics. As well as my experience as a counselor, I have been babysitting since my freshman year of high school. I have experience helping kids with their homework, and talking them through time management. I am very passionate about what I am learning in school, and hope to use my knowledge of race and cultural studies to work in social justice work. As my school moved online at the beginning of the pandemic, I experienced first hand how virtual learning can be extremely difficult to navigate. I am here to assist students in working through this unprecedented educational time!

Hi! My name is Celine Peña and I am a junior at Hunter College. My major is English Language Arts because of my passion in reading and writing. Having a good book to read has always been important to me. In the future I am planning to pursue a masters in education to get my teaching certification. I am passionate about education policy and creating a more equal and fair school environment for all students. I have been a tutor for a few years now mainly focused around the humanities subjects. I have worked with almost every age group and have helped my students reach new learning goals.

Hi! My name is Callie Skopelitis (she/her) and I am a junior at the University of Southern California studying theater with a cinematic arts minor. I entered USC studying BFA acting, but due to current COVID conditions and virtual learning, I've decided to alter my academic trajectory and explore other theatrical mediums. I am very passionate about acting and the performing arts. I went to LaGuardia High School where I also studied drama and received the 2018 Drama Conservatory Award. I love storytelling and am excited to embrace Zoom/virtual studies and work to create art via this platform. In my free time, I love to dance, write poetry/music, play the bass guitar, and watch tons of TV and movies.

Hi, my name is Bailey Bass and I live in Brooklyn, New York. I have always loved school and learning. I’ve definitely had my struggles and am excited to share my knowledge with someone else, and help them navigate a subject. I am a working actress which is a huge success for me. It has always been my dream and I am very grateful for the opportunities I have. Along with acting, I love singing and dogs. I am an extreme dog lover. Other than that, I am someone who really really loves New York City. Before social distancing I would take the train to Manhattan and ride a bike around. This city really helps me stay inspired.

Hello! My name is Avery Cohen, I am a rising junior at Tufts University majoring in Child Study and Human Development. I have lived in NYC my whole life! I attended PS 87, MS 54, and LaGuardia Highschool. At LaGuardia, I was a drama major. I worked as an intern for a summer musical theater workshop for kids aged 3-13 for four years and worked at the JCC for one summer as an assistant counselor. I tutored my fellow classmates and underclassmen in high school in both math and science. I absolutely love acting, singing, playing the guitar, playing the piano, and writing my own music!

Hello! My name is Anthony and I recently graduated from Bronx Science High School and I am an incoming freshman at Georgetown University. I have experience in many advanced high school and middle school courses that I hope can help all ages to reach their full potential. I have great passions for politics, history, biology and research.

Hey there! I’m Annalisa D’Aguilar I’m an 18 year old actor from Brooklyn, New York. I just graduated from LaGuardia High School where I studied as a Drama major. I’m working on my BFA in Acting/Music Theater at Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. I’ve been acting and training since I was 10 years old and have been involved in the arts since I was 6 years old. In my summers I have studied film production, musical theater, and acting concentrations at Summer Arts Institute, New York Summer School for The Arts and New York Film Academy. I’ve studied opera voice with the National Children’s Chorus and have worked with countless theater groups in the city. I am currently working with New Victory Theater as an Usher and activities assistant for workshops and family engagements at the New 42 Studios where shows like Hamilton, Frozen, and over 800 Broadway shows have started their journey. I was homeschooled from 4-8th grade and in that time that is where I gained the most training and versatility in my craft. I worked in YouTube, Filmmaking, Dance (tap, ballet, hip hop, jazz) to even puppetry and SFX Makeup and costume and prop design. I have worked in child care for many years. I’ve been a babysitter, acting coach, child wrangler and production assistant at TADA! Youth Theater, and Teaching Assistant at Children’s Museum of Art. I have co-produced a benefit show for the organization Guns Down, Life Up called “LaGuardia Says Enough”. I have worked with Patrick Page, Jordan Peele, Chita Rivera, Ben Vereen, Jason Robert Brown, and Stephen Shwartz. Within these past 10 years I have had many invaluable experiences and will be able to help you gain the skills you need when first starting out, or taking those first steps in an audition room. I am here to help this process as an actor be a lot easier and a little less daunting. I am here to advocate for BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, and disabled individuals who are underrepresented in the industry and allowing them to create space where they do not feel welcome. To help them figure out how to pave a way for themselves in an industry where they may not feel wanted or accepted, you need to the tools to succeed.

Hi! My name is Andrea, and I recently graduated from Long Island City high school. I am super excited to start college at the City University of New York - Queens College this upcoming Fall. I plan on majoring in Political Science and minoring in History. After graduation, I envision myself applying to law school. I am really passionate about helping the less fortunate and giving back to my community. Anything I can do to lend a helping hand to others in need, I'm there!

Hi! I’m Amal, I’m 18 years old, and I just graduated from Bard High School Early College in Manhattan. I’ll be taking a gap year before continuing on to Yale University in the fall of 2021, where I hope to pursue studies in journalism, literature, and music. I’ve played the violin for 13 years and am passionate about seeking unexpected intersections of music and academics. After spending my last two years of high school tutoring in our peer Writing Center, and my summer teaching socially-distanced violin lessons, I knew I wanted to spend my gap year working with students and engaging in collaborative, creative learning. In my spare time, I’ve been baking copious amounts of pies, watercoloring, and teaching my dog to swim.

Hi! My name is Allie Von Spreckelsen. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. I recently graduated from the IB program at Brooklyn Prospect Charter school, and will be attending American University. I've worked with kids much of my teenage years whether it be tutoring at my school, or babysitting. I'm passionate about social justice and may (I haven't decided yet) go to law school! Although times are pretty uncertain, I look forward to meeting students who are as eager to learn as I am to educate!

Hi! My name is Alexis Hernandez and I'm a recent Bronx Science graduate who will be attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute remotely this fall. My passions include computer science and art/illustration and I will be majoring in Computer Science with an integrated humanities path in Electronic Arts. I previously worked as a summer instructor for the RoboMindTech robotics school teaching Lego robotics and I am currently serving as a mentor for Y Tu También helping NYC high school students navigate the college application process and critique their writing. I’m excited to be working with Filling The Gap and can’t wait to meet you all soon!

Hello! I’m Lexie, a writer, classical violinist, and pianist based in NYC. I recently graduated from Hunter College High School and the Manhattan School of Music Precollege, and will be attending Princeton University next fall. I love to teach and tutor: last year I was a TA for a high school Latin class where I received formal training in pedagogy, and I was selected as a Writing Mentor, where I workshopped formal and personal writing, including college essays, with students in grades 7-12. I additionally have peer- and privately tutored math, Latin, ACT, and college advice one-on-one. I was also very involved with STEM throughout high school, conducting research at a biochem lab and representing Hunter at outreach events. In music, I was the principal violinist of the MSM Symphony Orchestra and performed and competed extensively on both piano and violin throughout the Tristate Area at venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the UN. I have experience coaching chamber groups, leading orchestral sectionals, and teaching/tutoring. In my free time, I love to write, play lacrosse, and learn foreign languages!

My name is Aditi and I am a recent high school graduate living in Dubai. I will be attending UC San Diego next fall where I hope to study engineering next fall and I am passionate about STEM, youth empowerment and outreach, science communication, literature, and sustainability!

My name is Abby Dillingham and I just graduated from Laguardia High School as a vocal major. I live in Forest Hills and will be attending Occidental College in Los Angeles next fall. I have a lot of experience in writing and I'd love to help kids work on college essays, english papers, SAT prep, AP prep, or anything else in that territory! I received a score of 5 on the AP Language and Composition Exam as well as a 760 on the SAT English. On top of that, I've danced at the Joffrey Ballet School for 10 years, attended numerous programs for theater, and have worked alongside talented students since middle school. I am passionate about making sure each kid has a chance to succeed in school this year and am fortunate to be able to assist students in reaching their goals. I have experience working as a camp counselor in training at YMCA Camp Coniston and volunteered as an assistant teacher for elementary school in Fiji last summer. I look forward to sharing my passion for education with the students I work with.