Nora Mantell, M.Ed., Director English, social studies, study skills, ESL, HTML, JAVA & computer skills Lexington Tutoring, LLC builds self-confidence and fosters academic success by patient, expert, individualized homework coaching, remedial tutoring and enrichment in almost all academic subjects, including support for students whose academic difficulties are associated with learning disabilities. Nora, the owner, creator and director of Lexington Tutoring, LLC, is a Massachusetts-certified Language Arts teacher with 34+ years of experience teaching high school and business college English, social studies, science, psychology, SAT prep, computer skills, telecommunication and English as a second language. Nora has a knack for narrowing in on problem areas, presenting the material in a relaxed, understandable manner and helping our tutors to prepare their students to become more confident in their abilities, eventually eliminating the need for future tutoring. Under Nora's guidance, Lexington Tutoring, LLC has served students from almost all of the public and private K-12 schools in Metro West and many of the schools in Metro North and the Greater Boston area. Nora is currently telecommuting to our virtual office in Lexington, Massachusetts (our website) from Ascot, a small town near Windsor Castle in the London suburbs, where her husband, a sleep scientist and devilishly adept Scrabble player, is engaged in an innovative drug-discovery project. Nora can be reached directly at 781-652-9649.
Members of the Lexington Tutoring, LLC Team
	Will Keim, M. Ed. Pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, physics (including solid state physics), advanced physics in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, high-school & college-level chemistry, biology, SAT I Math, SAT II Math 1 & 2, SAT II--Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer programming (Java, C++, SQL, HTML, Matlab & others), American/European history & writing coaching Will Keim graduated from Cornell University's Applied and Engineering Physics department as the Cuykendall scholar of academic excellence for 2004. Having grown up in southern California, Will returned after college to the San Francisco Bay Area as a corps members in the elite Teach For America program and the chair of the science department at Oakland Technical High School, where he also taught physics. He spent summers teaching SAT courses for a test prep firm in San Francisco and received his M.Ed in teaching from Alliant International University. After teaching, Will returned to the Boston area. He currently works as a Systems Engineer and lead hardware engineer for Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems and tutors with us part time.  Will's passion for excellence and his ability to break problem-solving down into logical and comprehensible steps makes him an excellent coach for math and science students. As an Ivy League graduate where a significant study of the humanities is always required, Will also engaged in a diverse curriculum at Cornell and received exemplary marks in history, writing, musical composition, and philosophy. He is an accomplished piano player and former student-director of his high school concert and marching bands. Will has taught a broad range of subjects with a broad range of high-school and college students and is an ideal coach for anyone looking for either remedial or advanced/enrichment coaching. Will's personal attention to the level of each student and his ability to always push them further can, along with hard-work, produce excellent results.
	Sara Lewis, B.A., M.A. Literature, ESL, SAT, ACT, GRE & Sat II prep., American, world & ancient history, philosophy, algebra 1 & 2, geometry, biology, chemistry, general science, psychology, college application support, organizational & study skills, time management, essay & research paper writing & computer skills Sara Lewis has her M.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and her B.A in English from Nazareth College, Rochester, NY. In addition to her work with us, Sara Lewis is the Assistant Director of Education at the Department of Youth Services in Boston. Sara has taught at Pine Manor College, Chestnut Hill, the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Westfield State College and Smith College. Sara's own SAT scores were over 1300. She was designated a Master SAT tutor by the Princeton Review. In addition, Sara has served as a college advisor, and is adept at assisting students as they navigate both high school and college course selection. Sara's graduate work was interdisciplinary--much of it with the history department. She scored a 5 (the highest possible level) on the AP history exam when she took AP history herself, and makes a great coach for students taking honors and AP history. She is passionate about working with students one-on-one. Her goal is always to spark intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm in the students with whom she works. She has considerable experience devising learning strategies for students with learning disabilities, first generation college students and students who have English as their second language. She is skilled at determining what students need and crafting customized individual learning and study strategies to help them meet and exceed their goals. Funny and approachable, Sara establishes a rapport with the students with whom she works and with their families as well, thereby creating a strong network of support for every student. Sara is intimately familiar with Massachusetts educational law and frameworks as well as special education law and services and is available to assist parents who may be navigating the often daunting world of educational services.
	Nevin Katz, Ed. M. Biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, meteorology, world history, American history, ancient history, English, algebra 1 & 2, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, SAT prep & Adobe Flash Cs3 Nevin Katz is an online curriculum specialist at the Education Development Center in Newton and an ace homework coach and science/math/humanities tutor. He graduated from Swarthmore College, where he majored in Biology and did additional work in Chemistry. After earning his Ed. M. in Teaching and Curriculum at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, he taught at the secondary level for eight years. This enabled him to develop a range of creative strategies for conveying complex information in science, while also helping students to improve their expository writing and test-taking skills. He has also taught algebra and geometry. Developing appropriate coursework (and accompanying assessments) is among Nevin's specialties. While teaching, he wrote and illustrated the Dr. Birdley Teaches Science series, a nationally published set of teacher resource books for secondary school classrooms. In his current role at EDC, Nevin is writing an online course about the role of political campaign ads in American history, as well as a course on meteorology. He is also co-developing a physics CD for schools in India and recently designed an interactive timeline of Ancient China. Nevin's experience makes him ideally suited for homework coaching in the sciences, humanities, mathematics, and test preparation. He has taught pupils with a broad range of learning styles and has an eye for what each student needs to meet his or her goals. In each case, he develops a customized learning plan that takes into account an individual's strengths and challenges.
	Michael Bace, J.D. Chemistry, algebra & 2, geometry, English, history, government, computer skills, LSAT, SAT & GED prep, law school & college application support, essay writing & organizational/study strategies Mike is a licensed and practicing attorney, has his J.D. from New England School of Law in Boston. He opened his own firm upon entry to the Massachusetts bar focusing primarily on criminal defense, civil litigation, and estate planning. Mike has his B.A. in both history and political science. While his new law practice is gaining momentum, we are very fortunate to have Mike working with us. Mike handles a wide variety of academic subjects, including chemistry and geometry. He is extraordinarily patient, personable and creative at developing strategies to help students conquer their personal obstacles, including students with ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome. His students love his wonderful, quiet sense of humor, and encouraging style. Best of all, he has and models extremely high standards of integrity, academic and personal honesty, reliability and cooperation. Mike is also an ace at LSAT prep. His score of 161 on the LSAT afforded him a full scholarship to New England School of Law. Michael believes strongly in hard work and approaching difficult challenges with a positive attitude. He strives to encourage and convince all students that they are capable of creating the success they desire, and that they can formulate strategies to conquer their personal obstacles. Mike is so accomplished and his skill set so diverse that his school-year calendar is always tightly booked. If you would like to work with him, we suggest that you book your session schedule as far in advance as possible.
	Aaron Lemmon, B.A. Writing, literature, ESL, Spanish, SAT Reasoning & Subject Test prep, ACT & SSAT prep, U.S./world history, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus AB, chemistry, general biology, general physics, interview prep, college application support, study techniques/time management Aaron Lemmon is an administrative assistant at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton and a former news writer for New England Cable News. He is a cum laude graduate of Boston College with B.A.s in Communication and Theology and more than $22,000 in external scholarships and grants. We value Aaron's empathetic teaching style, impressively diverse skill set and creative approaches to addressing learning difficulties and consider ourselves fortunate to be working with him. Aaron’s dedication to encouraging maturity and independence in his students makes him a highly effective undergraduate admissions advisor. One of his most frequently requested offerings is an in-depth assessment of prospective schools with high school juniors/seniors and their families in order to target specific colleges and universities based on a student’s personalized list of educational preferences. Aaron also provides comprehensive standardized test preparation including the SAT Reasoning Test, multiple SAT Subject Tests, the ACT and the SSAT. Aaron has found that academic enrichment across a broad portion of the high school curriculum improves students’ scholastic standing and hones critical thinking skills essential for a successful university experience. He is proud to have helped students earn acceptances to competitive schools nationwide, including George Washington University, Northwestern University, Villanova University, Drexel University, Siena College and the University of Miami. Aaron inherited a love of learning from his family--he's the son and grandson of teachers. His strong interdisciplinary background, patience and talent for critical thinking have garnered excellent results for quite a few of our high school and college students.
	Stephanie Tornberg, B.S. Biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, genetics, pre-algebra, algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, Spanish, writing, English, history, college application support, SAT prep Stephanie graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in animal science and a minor in microbiology from the University of New Hampshire in 2008. During her time at UNH, Stephanie was active in the community as a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society and the Phi Sigma Biological Honor Society. Stephanie considered veterinary medicine as a career after being accepted to multiple veterinary schools, but instead is headed for a masters degree in microbiology. Preparing for both pathways has given Stephanie much experience in writing college applications, taking standardized tests, and undergoing a formal interviewing process. Stephanie's diverse background has included work with veterinarians, a position in a state microbiology laboratory and a weekend position at Gillette Stadium. Stephanie believes in fostering extracurricular interests and creating a balanced environment of academics along with a student’s other activities. Growing up in a bilingual, bicultural home has given Stephanie the opportunity to travel and to experience cultures on a first hand basis. Stephanie has spent much time traveling to her mother’s home country of Costa Rica, reinforcing her Spanish skills. These skills have enabled Stephanie to work with the Spanish community and give her the ability to tutor both native English and native Spanish speakers in a wide variety of subjects.
	Michael Cappillino, B.S. General biology, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics (w/ & w/o calculus), algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, SAT prep, composition, literature, American history, HTML, CSS, Photoshop, Quicken, Flash MX, Windows & OSX Michael Cappillino received his B.S. in Biology from the University of Massachusetts Boston, graduating summa cum laude. In addition to his work with us, Mike is a researcher in the Developmental Immunology laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital, on an eventual path to his doctoral degree in Molecular Biology. His previous professional experience as a web developer, technical writer, and SAT teacher offers Michael the opportunity to use a unique skill set to illuminate a wide range of subjects to students. Mike's sessions are designed to be interactive and fun and are tailored to the needs of each student. Drawing on extensive tutoring experience over the past decade, Mike creates a positive learning environment, engaging each student with questions designed to illuminate key points and working to ensure that each student leaves each session with a strong sense of accomplishment and progress. Mike believes that a strong foundation of organization, time management, and critical thinking is necessary for success in any subject, and incorporates development of these skills in sessions, in order to help his students succeed in any and all future academic or professional endeavors.
	Matthew Ghofrani, M.A. Pre-algebra, Algebra I & II, calculus, advanced calculus, discrete mathematics, applied mathematics, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, advanced probability & statistics, chemistry, physics, SAT prep, computer skills (all levels), UNIX, LINUX, WINDOWS, MAC APPLE Matthew Ghofrani has his Masters in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and his BA in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He has a strong academic background in mathematics and will soon begin teaching one or more of the following courses in Boston University's math department: Computers and Their Applications, Introduction to Discrete Mathematics and/or Applied Mathematics for Telecommunication. Matthew has held a senior position at Beth Israel Hospital’s IT department for the past 13 years. As such his computer skills include server administration for HP-UX UNIX and IBM LINUX, but he is also proficient in the MAC OS, Microsoft Windows, MS Office and other Windows applications. Matthew handles all tutoring of computer skills and mathematics with ease.