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
	Maya Reddy, M.A. English, ESL, homework coaching, Spanish, Hindi, U.S. history, U.S. government, psychology, economics, statistics, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus & SAT & GRE prep Maya Reddy is a researcher in the Business, Government and International Economics department of Harvard Business School, where she provides statistical analysis for various projects, and does homework coaching, math/science tutoring, and ESL tutoring with us part time. Originally from Houston, Texas, Maya Reddy has her M.A. in International Relations from John’s Hopkins University and expects to complete her Master of Science at the School of Social Work at Simmons College in May, 2011. Maya has her B.A. with honors in South Asian Studies and International Affairs from the University of Chicago. Maya’s students value her diverse skill set, her ability to create strong rapport and exercise patience and empathy and her considerable teaching and tutoring experience. Her previous experience includes SAT prep and statistics tutoring with students of diverse backgrounds including some who were challenged by learning disabilities such as dyslexia and other disorders of reading and written expression, teaching math (algebra through calculus) at the University of Chicago Lab School, doing TOEFL prep for professionals in Bangalore, India, teaching ESL and government in Chicago and Washington, D.C. and and teaching Spanish at Emerson Preparatory School in Washington, D.C.
	Joshua Sanford, M.A. Pre-algebra, algebra I, world history, ancient history, American history, English and language arts, writing & homework coaching, MCAS & SAT prep, organizational  & learning disabilities support Joshua Sanford is a certified special education teacher who has taught English, math, history and ELA/MCAS math preparation at a private special education high school in Weston for the last 6 years and works with us after school. He has his M.Ed. from Lesley University and his B.A. from Bates College, where he majored in Classical and Medieval Studies. Josh currently teaches U.S. and world history and does homework coaching with our middle school, high school and college students part time. He also has taught English and algebra at the high school level. Josh has worked in special education for 10 years. He has considerable experience with a variety of disabilities including ADD, ADHD, Executive Function Disorder, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Autism Spectrum Disorder including Asperger’s Syndrome, Mood Disorders, and other learning disabilities characterized by slow processing speed. His demanding liberal arts undergraduate education has given him a strong base in United States history, pre-algebra, algebra, American literature, life skills and emotional/social coping skills. Josh is adept at developing strong communication skills, fostering and promoting student strengths, and focusing on problem solving to internalize academic skills. His warm, friendly-but-firm manner and his use of humor and engaging questions to build rapport are very conducive to productive and efficient homework coaching and organizational support.
	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 homework coach, ESL tutor, science, math and humanities specialist and 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.
	Ron L. Gordon, Ph.D. Algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus (including AP AB/BC), physics (including AP B/C), classical mechanics, electricity & magnetism, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, optics [geometrical, physical, instrumental], electronics, chemistry, GRE prep, creative & science writing, American & European history, including AP, Spanish, MTEL prep  & software training in C, C++, FORTRAN, Matlab & Mathematica Ron Gordon, who is a licensed patent agent for a large Metro West IP law firm with a Ph.D. in Optics, does homework coaching, math/science tutoring, software coaching and GRE/MTEL prep with us part time. Ron obtained his Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Rochester in 1998 and graduated from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) with a double degree: B.S. Physics summa cum laude; B.S. Mathematics cum laude. Ron, a veteran of mathematics competitions such as the American Regional Mathematics Leagues, won First Prize at the University-wide Mathematics Competition at UMass in 1990 and placed in the Top 500 in the Putnam Exam. He has had 10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and optical simulation software at IBM and Motorola. Ron has also excelled in non-technical pursuits with some prize-winning creative writing and a score of “5” on his own Advanced Placement American History exam. As an undergraduate, Ron took formal tutoring courses and spent time coaching calculus to freshman and sophomore business and engineering students. Ron spent three years as an undergraduate teaching assistant in the Mathematics Department at UMass, running discussion sections and office hours for students taking Linear Algebra, Probability, and Calculus. At the University of Rochester, he spent three semesters as a teaching assistant in Geometrical Optics, Physical Optics, and Mathematical Methods. As the father of two children in public school, Ron is used to being patient and creative in reinforcing concepts learned in school through homework coaching. He recently passed the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure in Mathematics and Reading and Writing; teaching certifications pending.
	Michael Bace, J.D. Chemistry, algebra 1 & 2, geometry, English, history, government, computer skills, LSAT, SAT, SSAT, ACT & GED prep, law & school & college application support, essay writing & organizational/study strategies Mike, who 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. Mike 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.
	David Turnbloom, M.T.S. (Master of Theological Studies) Writing, literature, theology, philosophy, psychology, U.S. history, European history, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, general biology, physiology, anatomy, general chemistry, general physics, French, Spanish, Latin & test prep David Turnbloom is a graduate student at Boston College currently working toward a Ph.D. in systematic theology. He holds an M.A. in systematic theology from Weston Jesuit School of Theology and a B.A. from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he studied biology and chemistry and worked as a neurobiology researcher. Above all David is passionate, skilled teacher and writing and homework coach across a wide range of disciplines. As a former full-time athlete and swim coach, David knows the pressures of balancing the academic and extracurricular aspects of an education and recognizes the importance of both. His ability to recognize and cater to the needs and varying learning styles of individual students makes him a very effective homework coach for a wide range of teenage and adult students. David excels at identifying his students’ optimal paths to learning and guiding them in that direction.
	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's homework coaching and SAT prep coaching are much in demand. 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. Mike 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. Mike deploys his professional experience as a molecular biologist, web developer, technical writer, and SAT teacher 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, who has held a senior position at Beth Israel Hospital’s IT department for the past 14 years, 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 computer science. Matthew's computer skills include server administration for HP-UX UNIX and IBM LINUX. He is proficient in the MAC OS, Microsoft Windows, MS Office and other Windows applications. Matthew handles all tutoring of computer skills and mathematics with ease and is an adept homework coach for college students across a broad array of math, science and business subjects.
	Nevin Katz, M. Ed. Biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, meteorology, world history, American history, ancient history, English, algebra 1 & 2, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, SSAT, ACT & GED prep, writing coaching, Photoshop, Dreamweaver & Flash 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. Nevin deploys an impressive range of creative strategies for conveying complex information in science and math and also specializes in helping his students to develop their expository writing and test-taking skills. 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 conducts online professional development for educators and develops content, graphics, and multimedia for online courses in a range of disciplines, including history, math, and science.   Nevin is also working with the city of New Bedford on designing online Math and English Language Arts courses for their students, and is co-developing a physics CD for schools in India. Nevin's experience makes him ideally suited for homework coaching in the sciences, humanities, mathematics, and test preparation and coaching Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver. 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.