Dave Lemmon
Dave is a licensed English teacher with over seventeen years of teaching and tutoring experience. His initial educational experience came from his nine years teaching sixth, seventh, and eighth grade language arts at Lawton C. While at the middle school, Dave taught district workshops in classroom management and cooperative learning to both new and experienced teachers. Dave was also a
seventh grade team leader during his final two years at LCJSMS. After leaving the middle school, Dave began his own private tutoring business in 2006 and has remained a full-time tutor since then. Dave has over nine years experience teaching private SAT/ACT Test prep courses and has created verbal test prep materials currently being used by numerous instructors and tutors. Dave specializes in college essay and college application assistance. His students have been accepted by nearly every top school in the country including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, and Stanford. Dave's combination of content-area knowledge and a relaxed, amiable demeanor allows him to connect with students personally and help them find success. Expertise In
SAT/ACT/SSAT/ISEE Test Prep
College Essay and Application Assistance/Editing
Elementary Language Arts
Middle School Language Arts
High School English (including Honors and AP)
Individual Writing Assessment and Development
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary Improvement
Study Skills Improvement
Brian Miller
Brian is a licensed mathematics teacher with 23 years experience teaching high school mathematics. Currently, Brian is conducting his dissertation for a doctorate in mathematics education; adjuncting at Montclair State University; and teaching AP Calculus, Computer Science, and Statistics at Bloomfield High School. Expertise In
Calculus AB/BC (AP* Test and College Level)
Multivariable Calculus
Statistics (AP* Test and Introductory College)
Computer Science (AP* Test and College Level)
Economics
Pre-Calculus
SAT and ACT Test Prep
Matt Sercus
Matthew has a love of both mathematics and teaching. He attended Purdue University from 2007-2010 while studying Mathematics and Education, and he has always been someone to whom his peers turned for help. As a result, Matthew has many years of tutoring experience already. Expertise In
College Level Math (Any Level)
Calculus
Pre-Calculus
SAT Test / ACT Test Prep
Geometry
Middle School Mathematics
Alex Saville
Alex is an adjunct professor of English at New Jersey City University, where he teaches composition, creative writing, and literature courses. Alex holds an MFA in writing from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Journalism from Rutgers. Prior to his teaching career, Alex worked as a journalist, newspaper editor, and magazine copy editor. Expertise in:
High School English (Including Honors and AP)
Individual Writing Assessment and Development
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary Improvement
SAT/ACT Prep
Creative Writing
Elementary Language Arts
Middle School Language Arts
History/Social Studies
Elementary Mathematics
Middle School Mathematics
Study Skills
Homework Coaching
Francesca Pizzigoni
Francesca is currently a math teacher at the Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown, NJ. She holds a teaching certificate in Math Secondary Education and a master’s degree in Pure and Applied Math. After tutoring throughout college, Francesca began working as a Director of Operations at a Sylvan Learning Center and continued there as an advanced math and SAT tutor. Through Montclair State, Francesca participated in a GK-12 Fellowship, funded by the National Science Foundation. The fellowship brought integrated math and science lessons to sixth grade students in Kearny, NJ. With over 8 years of tutoring experience, Francesca strives to create independent learners and shed new light on mathematics for her students. Expertise In:
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I & 2
Geometry
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
SAT/ACT Test Prep
ISEE Prep
SSAT Prep
Garrett Nieddu
Garrett is a PhD student studying Environmental Management at Montclair State University where he works with faculty researchers in stochastic population dynamics and mathematical epidemiology. Garrett earned a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State in Mathematics and Physics, as well as a master’s degree in Mathematics. Garrett has a love for math and science, and enjoys sharing his enthusiasm. Tutoring has been a part of his education since he was an undergrad, first as a peer tutor, and then as a tutor in the MSU Mathematics Learning Center. Garrett spends his summers as the Physics lab instructor at MSU, as well as an Algebra instructor and math tutor. Expertise In
Middle School Mathematics
Pre-Algebra
Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Physics
AP Physics
Heather Yaros-Ramos
Heather is an adjunct professor at Montclair State University and William Paterson University, where she teaches General Chemistry and Experimental Organic Chemistry. She has taught non-major, introductory and graduate level courses in chemistry and chemical engineering at various institutions, including Skyline College, Santa Clara University, San José State University and University of California, Berkeley. Prior to teaching, Heather worked as an environmental engineer specializing in Integrated Water Resources. Heather holds a bachelor’s degree and PhD in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and the University of California, Berkeley, respectively. Expertise in:
Physics
Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Chemistry Subject Test
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Patty Brownett
Patty has a diverse background having come from the biotech industry before teaching high school for the past 15 years. She has taught biology at various academic levels: from basic and college prep through Advanced Placement. Patty is well versed with the new AP Biology curriculum and her students have achieved success with her guidance and instruction. Her love for the subject matter and passion for teaching helps make learning fun for her students by breaking down complex concepts into enjoyable and understandable lessons. Beyond Patty’s experience in the classroom, she is the mother of three recent college graduates, which has given her a comprehensive understanding of what is expected of students at all academic levels. These experiences have helped her develop a teaching method that has prepared many students to meet the demands of their high school while keeping in mind the goal of gaining them acceptance into the college programs of their choosing. Expertise in:
Biology
AP Biology
