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Lisa holds a B.A. from Smith College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from the University of Pennsylvania. Since 2002, Lisa has helped hundreds of students navigate the college admissions process and write application essays that get results. She strives to alleviate the pressure that high school students and parents face as students apply to colleges. As a Certified Educational Planner and a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, Lisa regularly attends conferences and seminars to learn about the latest education and college admissions trends. Here's a list of colleges Lisa has visited recently. Her clients have been accepted to these colleges.

Corey –  English, History, SAT, ACT, SSAT & ISEE

Corey holds a B.A. in Corporate Communications Studies from Bridgewater State University and an M.A. in Education with a focus on Special Education. She brings several years of experience teaching English, special education, and business at local high schools. Corey became a valued member of the Apt Tutoring team in 2017. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her pets, reading, and traveling.

Ian –  Math, Science, English, Economics, SAT, ACT & SSAT

Ian graduated from Wesleyan University with a BA in economics. During his time at Wesleyan, he excelled both academically and athletically. As a member of the baseball team, he not only served as a pitcher but also had the honor of being the team captain. His dedication and leadership skills earned him the NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Honors and NESCAC All-Academic Honors during his senior year. Ian is pursuing his MS degree in business analytics at Babson College. He enjoys various outdoor activities such as soccer, hiking, skiing, and spending time at the beach.

Abi –  SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE & Admissions Essays

Abi holds a B.S. in Human Development from Brigham Young University, where she served as a teaching assistant. After graduation, she gained extensive teaching experience, working with over 150 students as an English student teacher. She furthered her education by earning an M.A. in Education and is now a dedicated high school English teacher. Beyond the classroom, Abi is a passionate "foodie" who recently embarked on a self-guided culinary tour of South Korea. Her diverse interests include painting, writing music, reading, rock climbing, hiking, gardening, and spending time at the lake. She is also obsessed with flowers!

Denise – Middle School & High School Subjects, ISEE, SSAT, SAT & ACT

Currently a high school teacher, Denise has also taught several different subjects. She received a B.A. in Chemistry and Secondary Education at Roger Williams University and an M.A. in Education in Curriculum and Instruction at Southern New Hampshire University. Before her current teaching position, Denise taught for eight years at a boarding school for students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. When she's not spending time with her two young children and husband - going to the zoo is one of their favorite pastimes - she enjoys working out at the gym and running.

CJ – Middle School & High School Math, SAT & ACT Prep

CJ graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. in naval architecture and marine engineering. He holds an M.S. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. When this busy father of two has free time, he enjoys restoring antique vehicles, woodworking, traveling, the outdoors, wrestling, and tennis.

Karli – Study Skills, Math, English, Spanish, SAT, SSAT &ISEE

A summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Karli received a B.A. in philosophy with minors in English, gender and women’s studies, and flute performance. Karli helped guide students with one-on-one instruction as a Teaching Assistant and currently works as an instructional aid at a local high school. Having started playing flute in 5th grade, Karli was part of the wind ensemble in college, and it remains one of her passions.

Erin –  SAT, SSAT, ISEE & HSPT

We are glad to welcome Erin back to our team for her seventh year! She has over 15 years of experience teaching high school environmental science, math, and biology, including AP Biology. She currently teaches these subjects at a local independent school. Erin received her M.A. in education from Boston College. A mother of three, in her free time, she coaches softball, runs half marathons and marathons, and enjoys hiking.

Kelley – Middle School & High School Math & Science

Kelley graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University with a B.S. in chemical engineering, B.M. in music, and a minor in computer science minor. Kelley has experience and enjoys working with students one-on-one in several capacities as an academic tutor and music teacher. She holds an M.A. in music at the New England Conservatory and dreams of someday playing in a big city orchestra. She is a self-proclaimed foodie who also enjoys the aquarium in her free time.

Peter – Middle School & High School Math, SAT & ACT

Peter has nearly a decade of teaching experience in South Shore middle and high schools. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a B.S. in mathematics and received his M.A. degree from Harvard University. He is currently the math department chair at a local high school, overseeing the development of the math curriculum, observing teachers, and designing placement tests for incoming freshmen in addition to his teaching duties. He is heavily involved with the school, especially during basketball season when he coaches the boys’ freshman basketball team. In his spare time, he enjoys watching basketball and reading non-fiction.

Alana – High School & College Math, Statistics, SAT & ACT

While earning a B.S. in mathematics from Boston University, Alana tutored student-athletes one-on-one throughout her four years there. It is rare for Boston University to grant this position to an incoming freshman, but because Alana was armed with a solid foundation in math and the maturity and personality to handle the job, it made an exception. Alana also served as a resident assistant overseeing 400 students. She joined our team in 2016. Her hobbies include fantasy football, reading, and volunteering.

Jennie – College, Graduate, & Professional School Admissions Essays

Jennie holds a B.A. in classical studies from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Italian from Middlebury College, and an M.A. and a Ph.D. in art history from Bryn Mawr College. She has held postdoctoral research fellowships at Columbia and Princeton and began her teaching career teaching at Oberlin before joining the faculty at her current institution, where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate students. A prolific writer, Jennie has authored and edited multiple books and scholarly articles. Ever since first studying classics in Rome, Jennie has remained very connected to Italy, returning regularly for summer research and even living there on a Fulbright grant. Enamored of the city's art, architecture, and history, she broadened her interests to include interwar and post-war Italian art, architecture, and cinema. A National Endowment for the Humanities summer seminar on fascism at the American Academy in Rome further fostered her interest in the relationship between art and politics. Fluent in Italian, she continues to travel regularly to Venice for summer research and teaching. Jennie initially joined our team more than ten years ago, and we're thrilled she has rejoined us after taking a few years off. Jennie's expertise helps high school and college students successfully apply to college, graduate, and professional schools..