Stuart Servetar has been tutoring privately for more than two decades and founded ibidPREP in 2006. He received a B.A. from Wesleyan University in '83 and majored in English Literature and Philosophy. Over the years, Stuart has helped hundreds of students from the finest private and public schools in New York City gain entrance to the best middle schools and high schools in NYC and the best colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to his work as a private tutor, Stuart Servetar has worked as an arts and culture journalist [e.g. Art in America, Esquire, Time Out New York] and exhibited his paintings in galleries in New York City and throughout Europe. He lives with his wife and two sons in Manhattan.

Dante Belletti is a true pro and ibidPREP's most experienced tutor. A New York transplant, Dante grew up in Orange County and moved to the Bay Area to attend Stanford University where he received his BA in Political Science and Theater. After college, Dante taught test prep for two years in the Bay Area and grew to love helping students achieve their academic goals. An actor, Dante moved to New York to train with SITI Company and pursue a career in theater. When not acting or teaching, Dante enjoys playing the guitar and seeing as much live theater as possible. Dante is one of our most experienced, dedicated and gifted instructors.

Syed is a New York native and graduate of Bronx Science and New York University with a BA in Chemistry and a minor in Math. During his time at NYU, he worked as a private tutor to enhance the academic skills of his students. He has over 5 years of experience teaching subjects such as chemistry, physics, and mathematics. He has also helped students master their SHSAT and SAT/ACT exams. Outside the realm of academia, Syed likes to play basketball and listen to music.

Max is a native New Yorker and a graduate with Honors in Philosophy from the University of Chicago. Max began tutoring students while attending the High School of American Studies. Since then, he has gained years of experience teaching math and history and has spent the past year teaching English in Prague. Max plans to attend law school and pursue his passion for criminal justice reform. When he’s not tutoring, Max plays basketball, reads, writes poetry and travels the world.

Simon is a born-and-raised New Yorker and a recent graduate of The University of Vermont with a BA in Pure Mathematics and a Minor in Philosophy. Throughout his academic career, Simon has tutored in a variety of subjects including Math, Physics, English, and Living Environment. He believes that all topics can be made simple, and he heavily employs analogies in his teaching in order to achieve that goal. When he isn't teaching, you can find Simon running, playing chess, or working on his Spanish.

Joseph Gil is originally from Long Island, New York. He is an author, graphic designer and golfer. Joe lends his graphic design and organizational talents to ibidPREP in many ways. He helps us further refine our Remain Clam! series, punch up our social media campaigns and smoothly run our remote testing. Joe currently resides in upstate New York.

Kayl is currently a student at the University of Vermont where he studies Mathematics, English, and Philosophy. He has a wide background in competition math and public debate. A lover of puzzles and tests, Kayl is always ready to help students tackle new problems. He is a passionate tutor with a strong desire to help others reach their goals. In his spare time, Kayl enjoys reading, rock climbing, and playing the guitar.

Justin Joseph is originally from New Jersey and graduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa with the highest honors from Emory University, where he earned degrees in Economics and Human Health. He has previously taught 4th and 5th grade in Atlanta as well as served as the Head Chemistry Teaching Assistant at Emory's Department of Chemistry. Justin has extensive experience in tutoring standardized tests with a proven track record of success. Justin is currently a cancer researcher at Mount Sinai and aspiring physician. Outside of his professional life, Justin enjoys exploring new restaurants, playing tennis, and unwinding with Netflix.

Since studying at Hunter High School and Oberlin College, Leo has worked as an assistant teacher at the Hunter Elementary School after school program and as a private tutor to children aged 5-17 in reading, writing, math, and standardized test preparation. A former chess champion, Leo also teaches chess. Lastly, Leo is also a serious musician and songwriter; he spends most of his free time gigging and recording with his band, and includes guitar and music theory lessons in his teaching arsenal.

Sara Levin is a native New Yorker, a Bronx Science graduate, a former ibidPREP student and a current undergrad at Columbia University, where she is pursuing a BA in Computer Science and Mathematics. Sara has several years experience tutoring SHSAT prep and math in one-on-one lessons for students from elementary school to college level. Aside from studying and teaching, Sara loves to bake (especially bagels), run, and do crossword puzzles. She enjoys learning new languages and has formal education in Russian and Spanish.

Originally from Westchester county, Annabel studied Comparative Religion and Arabic at Tufts University. After graduating, Annabel followed her passion for Arabic & teaching and taught high school English for three years in the Middle East. Upon returning to the US, Annabel worked at an education technology company for over four years. Annabel has since returned to her true passion, teaching, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Education at Hunter College. When not working with students, Annabel enjoys walking her dog, baking and reading.

Ashana Makhija, originally from New Jersey, is a recent graduate of UC Berkeley with a B.S. in bioengineering and minor in public policy. Ashana began tutoring when she was in high school. Since then, she’s accumulated five years of experience teaching math and computer science to students of all ages. Now a Software Engineer working on AI-driven biotechnology initiatives, Ashana is passionate about empowering students to excel in standardized testing and achieve their academic goals. Beyond work and academics, she enjoys playing guitar, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and reading.

Frankie, originally from the Upper West Side, attended Stuyvesant High School before heading to Boston to study Economics and International Relations at Tufts University. After graduation, she returned to New York and worked in economic consulting for two years. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in public administration at Columbia University, Frankie is passionate about helping students build confidence as they prepare for standardized tests. Outside of her academic life, she enjoys singing in choir, playing the guitar, and reading.

After growing up in South Africa, Korea, Holland, and Hong Kong, Sonia graduated from Amherst College with a degree in Political Science. Subsequently, she wrote proposals for foreign aid agencies in Washington, DC, before settling in New York. She loves working closely with middle and high school students to help them exercise their imagination, build confidence expressing themselves, and master standardized tests. Outside of class, Sonia is a violinist and singer-songwriter.