Meet the Ivy Insiders Teaching Team
Ivy Insiders is the only major test prep company that lets you read about, select, and even contact a specific teacher or tutor before you make a decision to work with them.
Why are we so confident in our instructors? Very simply – because they’re the best. Holding Ivy League degrees and test scores in the top one percent nationwide, our teachers are better paid, better qualified, and better matched to you than those at any other test prep company on the market.
Click on an instructor below to see their test scores, subjects of expertise, and track records. You can even read test prep articles and blog posts they’ve published.
Name: Alison O'Neil - alison_oneil@ivyinsiders.com |
About: Alison is a rising junior at Cornell University where she majors in French and English, tutors students in writing, French, and chemistry, contributes to the literary magazine Ink, and plays on the varsity women's lacrosse team. Alison graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School in 2008 as the valedictorian and an AP Scholar. While in high school, she scored exceptionally in all areas of the SAT, including an 800 on the writing section. She also scored a 5 on four AP exams, was the…
Name: Alison Keiper - alison_keiper@ivyinsiders.com |
About: Alison attends Stanford University where she is majoring in Chemical Engineering and is a member of a research team studying the impact that different tutoring methods have on students. Alison graduated 2nd in her class of 382 from Jackson High School. While in high school, she received a score of 34 on the ACT, scored exceptionally well in all areas of the SAT, was an AP Scholar with Honor, and served as the Co-Captain of the Varsity Tennis team. Prior to joining Ivy Insiders, Alison…
Name: Allie Smith - allison_smith@ivyinsiders.com |
About: Allie graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2010 with a major in English Language and Literature and a minor in Spanish. She graduated as valedictorian of Washington-Lee High School Class of 2006 in Arlington, Virginia. While in high school, Allie scored exceptionally on all areas of the SAT test and was a member of the National Honor Society, Social Studies Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society. She has always had a passion for teaching and has instructed gymnastics for…
Name: Allison Lau - allison_lau@ivyinsiders.com |
About: Allison is a rising junior at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where she is triple concentrating in Operations and Information Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship with a minor in Chinese. She was the valedictorian of 850 students for Midwood High School's Class of 2008 and scored exceptionally well on the SATs and numerous SAT II and AP exams. Allison swam for Midwood's Varsity Swimming Team and was co-captain of the Midwood's "The Challenge" Quiz Bowl team.…
Name: Alyson Courtney - alyson_courtney@ivyinsiders.com |
About: Alyson is a rising junior at the University of North Carolina where she is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Environmental Studies, and holds several positions including executive board member of Scholar's Latino Initiative, Week of Welcome Coordinator, Relay for Life Team Captain, and mentor for underprivileged high school students aspiring to go to college. Earning a 4.8 GPA, Alyson graduated in the top 10 of her class of 378 from E.A Laney High School in 2008. While in high school,…
Name: Amanda Jones - amanda_jones@ivyinsiders.com |
About: Amanda went to Washington University where she majored in Political Science and minored in the French Language. There, she participated in Feed St. Louis (an organization for feeding the homeless), Green Action, and the International Leadership Program (an awareness organization for international events). She graduated in 2009, and has spent the last year teaching English in France. She attended Belleville Township High School West where she scored exceptionally on the ACT. She was a member…
Name: Amanda Chang - amanda_chang@ivyinsiders.com |
About: Amanda is a rising sophomore and Computer Science major at Yale University, where she directs plays and is the musical director of her a capella group. She graduated from Westfield High School in 2009 with a 4.0 unweighted GPA. In high school, Amanda scored a 2370 on the SAT (780 Critical Reading, 800 Math, 790 Writing) and was involved with the Student Council, Spanish Club, and Transition Project. She has experience both tutoring and mentoring younger students and leading peers her own…
Name: Amanda Jacobson - amanda_jacobson@ivyinsiders.com |
About: Amanda is a rising sophomore at Emory University, where she is double-majoring in Business and Psychology, interns for the Office of Multicultural Programs and Services, volunteers tutoring ESL for adults and practices various Latin dances. Amanda graduated fifth in her class of 476 at Venice Senior High School in 2009. While in high school, she received a 2240 on the SAT (800 Math and 770 Writing), was elected president of three clubs, was on the High Honor Roll, was an AP Scholar with…
Name: Amelia Marstaller - amelia_marstaller@ivyinsiders.com |
About: Amelia is currently pursuing a degree in economics at Columbia University, where she is on the board of the student environmental organization, works as a residential advisor, and is a member of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. She went to high school at Emma Willard School in Troy, New York, where she received awards for excellence in academics, dance, and community leadership, and did exceptionally on all areas of the SAT. Amelia has formally and informally tutored fellow students…
Name: Amelia Hassoun - amelia_hassoun@ivyinsiders.com |
About: Amelia currently attends Yale University, where she is majoring in Anthropology, plays for the Yale Club Basketball team, is an Intramural sports secretary, and tutors elementary school students. Amelia graduated Cum Laude from St. Stephen`s School. While in high school, she received SAT and ACT scores in the 99th percentile, scored a perfect 800 on the Literature SAT II, perfect 5s on English Literature, English Language, and Art History APs, taught as a Peer Tutor and a Writing Center…