Eli Barraza is an astronomy enthusiast, working as a science communicator at the Griffith Observatory. She graduated early from Emerson College with a Bachelor of Arts in Film. Prior to that, she successfully completed the full International Baccalaureate program alongside AP classes in high school. She has worked with youth for over a decade in a variety of programs ​including mentoring student writers​, performing science demonstrations​, and even providing archery instruction! From academia to art to science, Eli has honed her skills ​to find the best way to connect to learners and deepen their understanding of material. Eli believes ​s​taying curious can help students move confidently in life! She is available for HSPT prep, homework support, reading comprehension​, and writing support​ via ​Zoom or in​-person.

Dayna is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, graphic designer of Accepted: The Ultimate Guide to Success on the HSPT, a passionate educator, and once the Head Counselor at her childhood summer camp. When she’s not tutoring, Dayna enjoys her work as a graphic facilitator, drawing and writing out meeting notes for all types of presentations and collaborations. Dayna brings her visual thinking skills to her work with students by incorporating visual elements into her lessons while encouraging creativity in her students. Dayna brings 10+ years of tutoring experience to her work with Archimedes Academics, specializing in the HSPT, ISEE, SAT, Elementary Math, PreAlgebra, Algebra, Geometry, Creative Writing, College Application Writing, Writing Mechanics and Idea Generation, Persuasive Speech and Essay Writing, Speech Presentation and Performance, Research Paper Support, Religious and Philosophical Studies, Visual Art, General Homework Support, Time Management and Organizational Skills. Fun Fact: Dayna was a high school Speech and Debate National Champion. She is available in-person and via Zoom.

Atlantis is a math and science tutor specializing in chemistry. ​She also tutors Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, homework support, and college applications. She has a Master’s degree in physical chemistry and taught various chemistry laboratory courses at University of Texas Austin for 5 years. She has almost 20 years of experience tutoring students of all ages and levels, specifically high school to university. Atlantis is committed to providing students with a positive and supportive learning environment. With the right support and encouragement​, she believes that all students can succeed in math and science​. She works with each student to identify their strengths and weaknesses ​in order to develop a personalized tutoring plan to help them reach their goals.​ She is available via Zoom.

Christina is a passionate, learner-centered tutor with extensive experience coaching elementary and middle school speech & debate, mathematics (pre-algebra, Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II, and pre-calculus), reading comprehension, and essay writing. After attending Arcadia High School for one year, she skipped 10th-12th grade and matriculated into university early, graduating summa cum laude from UCLA at age 19 with a B.A. in psychology. Her unique academic journey has fueled her approach and goal in teaching young scholars: to empower students to create their own academic and personal journeys that are not limited by conventional boundaries. Her approach to both English, mathematics, and earth science is to break down large concepts—like essay prompts, equations, or word problems—into understandable units, and then begin to synthesize units together to create cohesive idea—whether it’s in the form of a multi-page personal statement, mathematical proof, or persuasive argument. She loves working with driven, creative, and curious students of all ages. In her free time, she loves to draw portraits on Procreate, explore new TV shows, read neuroscience and psychology journals, and walk her adorable Shepherd-Husky mix Qiqi. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Minnesota, and is available via Zoom.

Josephine has several years of experience tutoring K-12 students through her work with the Los Angeles School District and specializes in HSPT tutoring as well as all levels of middle school and high school language arts and math. Rather than apply a one-size-fits-all lesson plan to every student, she tailors an approach specific to each individual and their specific learning style. Additionally, Josephine is an experienced personal coach and mentor who can help your student overcome the personal issues that keep your student from their highest level of achievement. Test anxiety and perfectionism are as much of a challenge to a student’s education as academic aptitude, and Josephine is here to help your student believe in the true depth of talent that exists within themself. A former highschool valedictorian, Josephine graduated from Montana State University – Bozeman with a BA in film and photography. When she isn’t tutoring, Josephine is playing board games, hiking, and trying to avoid sharks on her ocean kayak. She is available in-person and remotely via Zoom.

Zelda is an educator with 10+ collective years of experience as a tutor, private high school teacher, college advisor, and sports coach. Born and raised in New York City, her family moved to sunny Los Angeles the fall before her 7th grade year. After attending Harvard-Westlake, she matriculated to Princeton University, where she received a bachelor’s in English, along with an ethnic studies certificate. Shortly after, Zelda attained her high school teaching credential and Masters in Education from UCLA before teaching at New Roads School in Santa Monica. Zelda tutors the HSPT and the ISEE, in addition to academic support for middle, high school, and college students. Some areas of expertise include English literature, middle school science and math, study skills, essay writing, and organizational support. Zelda’s teaching style is one of empowerment – she strives to catalyze newfound confidence in her students as they learn. Her approach is to demystify and illuminate, breaking down challenging concepts into bite-sized chunks, and highlighting effective strategies to build proficiency. In her free time, she composes sax, flute, and trumpet parts for neo soul music. Outside of that, she’s just a friendly neighborhood sci-fi nerd, and can often be found chatting endlessly about her love of works like Star Trek, the MCU, and pretty much any film with time travel. Zelda is available in-person and remotely via Zoom.

Dr. Margaret Montgomery currently serves as an AP United States History and American Studies teacher in Atlanta, GA. Since 2014, Dr. Montgomery has also taught college courses such as Western Civilization and American Studies for both four year and two year higher institutions. She has five years of experience tutoring undergraduates in writing skills and six years of working with highschool students before that. While living in Atlanta she has also served as an individual tutor for AP United States History for three years. She has successfully coached students to earn above average scores on the national exam in both her own class as well as with her individual tutoring. She has been recognized for teaching excellence in history and has helped highschool, undergraduate, and graduate students compose personal statements for admissions applications, fellowship applications, graduate programs, and law schools. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in enthusiasm and compassion. She loves working one-on-one with students because of the opportunity to customize her approach to a student’s needs and become an academic cheerleader. When she’s not in the classroom, Margaret can be found taking her dog Keno on adventures around the city, enjoying makers’ markets in town, or cooking Cajun comfort foods like jambalaya and gumbo. She is available remotely via Zoom.

Charlie is an honors graduate of Middlebury College and works as an English teacher at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, a private school in the LA area. Before becoming a teacher, he enjoyed a long and exhilarating career as a TV sitcom writer and advertising executive. He brings all of this experience to bear at Archimedes, where he helps students with their reading and writing skills, coaches high school juniors as they prepare for the ACT and SAT, and advises seniors with their college admissions essays. Outside of the classroom, Charlie spends time with his family hiking, biking, playing tennis and making music. Fun fact: Charlie was once the “12 Years and Under” winner of the National Accordion Player Championships. He is available remotely via Zoom.

Athena tutors the HSPT, ISEE, SAT, and ACT. She specializes in math and sciences as well as middle school/high school subject support, reading fluency, building vocabulary, and standard English conventions. She has a bachelors in physics from the University of Chicago and a masters in secondary education-(physics and math) from DePaul University. Athena has taught at the high school and college level for four years and has tutored for over a decade. She follows a holistic approach, helping students not only gain the knowledge necessary to succeed with their short term goals but also the tools to succeed at all academic tasks. She is available in-person and remotely via Zoom.

Raised in New York and Connecticut, Jordan has been a private tutor since 2010. After graduating from Columbia University with a degree in literature and a concentration in 20th-century American history, Jordan moved to Los Angeles, where he has worked with middle school and high school students on everything from HSPT, ISEE, SAT, ACT, GRE, and LSAT test prep to history, English, economics, essay writing and navigating the many steps of the college application process. Jordan believes that nothing inhibits learning quite like anxiety and stress. His ability to tailor lessons to individualized learning styles and paces helps to create an encouraging learning environment for his students that facilitates curious engagement with even the densest material. When Jordan isn’t tutoring, he spends his time podcasting about the NBA, screenwriting for an eclectic array of TV shows on networks like Starz, CrunchyRoll, and ABC, and taking long hikes in the Altadena foothills with his dog. He is available in-person and remotely via Zoom.

David Rosenberg is an experienced tutor who has worked with students of all grade levels. While his favorite subject is history (especially AP Euro!), he is excited to work with students on anything from 1st grade math to high school English and French. David graduated cum laude from Tufts University, where he majored in International Relations. When he’s not tutoring, he’s busy doing stand-up comedy, playing softball, or reading history books. (Seriously.) He looks forward to helping all students excel! He is available in-person and remotely via Zoom.

Originally from San Francisco, Stuart has been a private tutor since 2008. He began as a senior in high school in the Bay Area, working with younger students, and continued as a tutor while attending the University of California Berkeley. He went on to graduate early in the fall of 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics. Since moving to Los Angeles, Stuart has continued to work with children and young adults for HSPT, ISEE, SAT, ACT, math, Spanish, chemistry, and general science. Stuart’s passion for education is infectious. He truly enjoys guiding students down the road to academic discovery, and his ability to relate the importance of the subject matter, combined with his relaxed demeanor, provide an encouraging learning environment for his students. When Stuart isn’t tutoring, he spends his time performing stand-up comedy, playing soccer, and cycling all over Los Angeles. He is available in-person and remotely via Zoom.