Sam, Founder of Honors Prep
Our Mission
At Honors Prep, our mission as educators is to create an environment where students feel simultaneously challenged and empowered to learn.
Whereas an ordinary classroom setting can feel stressful and competitive, quality private-tutoring is an opportunity to foster a safe space for each student to grow and develop healthy study habits that they carry into the future.
Meet the Team!
Our tutors are vetted not merely for their academic credentials but for their ability to communicate and empathize with their students.
We consider our work with each client a partnership in the truest sense of the word: our goals are your goals and vice versa.
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Sam M.
FOUNDER
Born and raised in New York City, Sam attended Stuyvesant High School before graduating cum laude from Middlebury College with departmental honors in English. As a native New Yorker with years of tutoring experience, Sam has applied the lessons he learned both as a student and as a tutor to create Honors Prep.
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Charlie M.
TUTOR
Charlie is a PhD candidate in Computer Science at Stanford University. Before his PhD, Charlie graduated magna cum laude from Haverford College, double majoring with highest honors in both Computer Science and Mathematics. He brings with him six years of experience tutoring at the high school, college, and post-graduate level.
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Liz K.
TUTOR
Liz holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Binghamton University and an M.A. in Secondary Math Education from Relay GSE. An alumna of Brooklyn Technical High School, Liz currently teaches high school math and coding for the DOE. She has 8+ years of experience tutoring math from the elementary school level up through college level calculus, as well as the SAT, ACT, and SHSAT exams.
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William S.
TUTOR
William is a playwright in Brooklyn. He graduated from Columbia University with a BA in English and a concentration in physics. He specializes in teaching math, physics, the SAT, and the SHSAT.
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Stephanie T.
TUTOR
Stephanie has a BA from Boston University and is currently working towards her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. As a therapist-in-training, she emphasizes her work in child and adolescent development.
With 5+ years of tutoring experience, Stephanie works with a range of students to highlight their existing strengths. Together, they set achievable goals to build academic confidence and knowledge, while reaching those desired scores.
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Jonah N.
TUTOR
Jonah holds a BFA in Theatre and a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from NYU. With experience in childcare, special education, and life coaching, he specializes in offering instructional and behavioral support to students. Jonah is also adept in test prep strategies.
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Elianna K.
TUTOR
Elianna holds a BA in Literary Studies from Middlebury College and an MA in Literature from the Bread Loaf School of English. She has taught creative writing and literary translation at Middlebury College and Columbia University, where she also serves as an MFA thesis advisor. Elianna offers writing coaching, intensive reading seminars, and Spanish tutoring.
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Arthur D.
TUTOR
Arthur holds a BA from University of Rochester, and has more than a decade of tutoring experience specializing in SAT, ACT, PSAT, SSAT, and ISEE prep. He adopts a tailored approach for each student, ranging from content review to addressing complex problems, and focuses on transforming them into confident learners.
What People Are Saying
“My daughter had a lot of tutors and she thinks Sam is one of the best. His follow-up emails post tutoring sessions and weekly homework assignments make it easier to see the progress. Highly recommended!”
— Brenda H.
“I had such a wonderful experience tutoring with Sam! I could not ask for a better tutor. With about 4 months of tutoring I managed to exceed my goal of 1300 on the first try and receive a 1400. Thank you!”
— Joanna B.
“Sam is an engaging and flexible teacher. He explains new concepts very clearly, checks to make sure understanding is really locked in before moving on, and makes learning fun. My daughter loves him!”
— Ana B.
“Sam is an amazing tutor, takes the time to explain everything properly and makes sure you're prepared before test day. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their scores!”
— Nico M.