Our Team

Kyle Ambrose

Client Manager & Math/Science Tutor

Kyle has his master’s degree in secondary math education from the University of Connecticut. Kyle started his career in education as a math teacher at a private high school in DC and has spent over 6 years in the ACT/SAT field, specifically. He has tutored all sections of the SAT and ACT and has experience developing math content for the digital SAT. In addition to tutoring ACT/SAT math and ACT science for Prep1on1, Kyle is one of our client managers, meeting with families to create Personal Tutoring Plans and ensuring your child is succeeding throughout their tutoring. He is an avid golfer and loves traveling to national parks with his wife and daughter.

Allyson Bergman

Client Manager & Testing Coordinator

Allyson earned her B.A from Brandeis University. She has been with Prep1on1 for over a decade – starting as our office manager before assuming more responsibility as our testing coordinator (diagnostic and mock testing). Additionally, Allyson is one of our client managers, meeting with families and creating Personal Tutoring Plans – ensuring each student’s success.

Before joining our Prep1on1, Allyson worked at Fannie Mae for 20 years on various tasks, including customer-directed initiatives, customer development and retention, and creating strong business partnerships with community banks and trade associations. Her strengths are organizational efficiencies through process redesign and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Allyson enjoys spending time with her three children and her dog and loves the beach!

Stacey Albert

Stacey earned her B.A. with honors in European History from the University of Pennsylvania and received a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center. Her career then led her to telecommunications law at a large law firm, government affairs for global technology companies, and the United States Senate. While she remains a news junkie to this day, she also works professionally as a freelance business writer – putting her grammar skills to daily use. Stacey focuses on the verbal sections of the ACT and SAT. Stacey loves to cook and bakes her own bread, courtesy of her sourdough starter named Morgan. She enjoys engaging with the students and helping them to find their strengths that will enable them to succeed.

Mario Fattouche

Mario earned his B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UMBC. After graduation, Mario conducted research at Joslin’s Diabetes Department at Doctors Community Hospital and worked as a surgical and sanitary technician at Maryland Oral Surgery Associates. Mario is passionate about tutoring – he has worked one-on-one with students for the past seven years, beginning as a peer tutor in high school. At Prep1on1, Mario tutors SAT and ACT math and science plus school math (up to Precalculus), biology and chemistry. Mario believes developing rapport with his students is critical to a successful tutoring experience – education cannot be truly administered unless the student and teacher push each other toward success. Mario consumes all types of media in his free time – he is an avid reader, cinephile, and video game connoisseur and writes campaigns for D&D.

Scott Ginsburg

Scott earned a B.A. with High Distinction in Economics from The University of Michigan. After graduating, Scott moved to New York City to begin a career in finance. Scott moved with his family to Maryland in 2015 and, shortly thereafter, began tutoring in Montgomery County. He works with students on the math sections of the SAT and ACT, and the science section of the ACT. Scott has a passion for helping others achieve their goals. It is the desire to prepare students and to help them improve their exam scores that motivates Scott to develop unique strategies that address the needs of each individual student.

Alyssa Girod

Alyssa holds a Masters of Arts in Teaching and Mathematics from New York University and a B.S. in Mathematics and Physics and a minor in French and English from Jacksonville University. Alyssa is a full time high school Mathematics teacher for Trigonometry and Calculus. She tutors students for the Math and Science sections of the ACT and SAT. Alyssa is also a coach for basketball and flag football. When Alyssa is not working with students, she enjoys working out, biking, and hikes through Rock Creek Park.

Lew Gleich

Lew has taught English at the high school and college levels for more than 15 years. Before joining Prep1on1, he was a lecturer at the University of Maryland, College Park, and the University of Tübingen in Germany. Lew enjoys teaching English because he believes that how we talk to each other about ourselves and about the world matters. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Maryland and a B.A. in English from Hamilton College. He has also studied at Oxford University, Middlebury College, and Tufts University. At Prep1on1, he teaches the Verbal sections of the SAT and ACT. Lew believes that the key to scoring well on standardized tests is learning to understand and anticipate the questions. Lew enjoys swinging imaginary baseball bats and golf clubs in his spare time.

Joseph Gumbert

Joseph finished high school in Singapore with top 1% standardized test scores world-wide. He then went on to the University of Virginia where he was a Boren Scholar and Critical Language Scholar. For the past 7 years Joseph has worked with over 1000 students on the SAT and ACT, helping many gain admissions and scholarships to our nation’s top universities (including foreign students and students with learning differences). He focuses on identifying a student’s weaknesses, breaking these struggle areas down into their most basic parts until students have them mastered, and motivating his students by finding and showing them a clear and achievable path towards their goals. In this process, he has seen many students gain an inner strength and self-confidence that they didn’t know was possible. Outside of work, Joseph is often found venerating icons, training in calisthenics, and cracking bad jokes.

Amy Hunt

Amy holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a M.A. in Education from Johns Hopkins University. She has been a high school math teacher in the Montgomery County Public School System since 2005. Amy is well versed in all sections of Geometry, Algebra, and Pre-Calculus in addition to helping students prepare for all math sections of the SAT and ACT tests. She has worked to create and refine math teaching materials in both the school system and at Prep1on1.

Haylie Iseman

Haylie graduated from Cornell University and received her Juris Doctorate degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Yeshiva University) with admissions to the Bars of Maryland, New York and the District of Columbia. For over a decade, she practiced law at Michael J. Eig and Associates, representing students with disabilities in cases under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, to secure their access to free and appropriate education. Over the years, she has also taught in a variety of educational settings in the US and abroad. Haylie now helps students hone their verbal skills as they prepare for the ACT and SAT.

Karina Kainth

Karina holds a B.S. in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University and an M.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. After spending several years working in international relations and cross-cultural diplomacy abroad and at the U.S. Department of State, Karina found a passion for working in the college admissions space and academia as a program manager for college preparation company CollegeVine and an academic advisor for the Master of Public Policy program at American University.  At Prep1on1, Karina is a verbal ACT/SAT tutor. She likes to help students find intrinsic motivation and build self-confidence as they realize their educational goals. Karina is currently also a yoga and embodiment teacher, working with clients through a process she created called the Mind-Body Manifesting method. Karina enjoys hiking, is an avid dancer, and likes creating new healthy recipes.

Alex Lohr

Alex earned his B.A. in Political Science from Colgate University, with a minor in Economics. A former Prep1on1 student himself, Alex has 5 years of experience tutoring for ACT/SAT and AP tests. He has extensive experience teaching both private and group lessons and is adept at helping students find their learning rhythm. At Prep1on1, Alex tutors all sections of the ACT and SAT . He believes that fostering a safe and encouraging environment, where students feel comfortable communicating openly, is crucial to their success. In his free time, Alex enjoys playing chess and Catan, writing poetry, playing basketball, and weightlifting. You might even find him playing chess in DuPont Circle on a warm day.

Lennie Magida

Lennie holds a B.A. in sociology magna cum laude from Brandeis University and a J.D. from New York University School of Law. She is passionate about words, reading, communication skills, and helping students at all levels succeed on the verbal sections of the ACT and SAT. Lennie spent years working as a journalist in the mainland U.S., Hawaii, and Asia, and she has done writing and editing for the Special Olympics, the United Way and many other organizations. A former personal trainer, Lennie is devoted to running, yoga, and other fitness activities. She also loves being involved with community theater as an actor, producer, and director.

Nancy Merrill

Nancy has devoted her career to supporting students and helping them excel academically for 20+ years and has 18+ years working for Montgomery County Public Schools. She serves as the Head Verbal Tutor at Prep1on1. In this role, Nancy creates and maintains the verbal team’s curriculum and works with industry organizations, peer educators, and local school districts to help ensure the Prep1on1 verbal education program is consistent and evolving with prevailing academic standards. She also individually trains all verbal tutors and works directly with students. Additionally, Nancy is head of MyCollegeWise, provides comprehensive college planning services, and has guided hundreds of students through the college search and application process. Nancy attended East Carolina and George Washington Universities

Eva Quittman

Eva graduated from Yale University with a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Spanish. In addition to three years as a peer tutor in the math department during their time at Yale, Eva has 5+ years of teaching experience, working with students from kindergarten through college age in subjects including math, science, writing, and music theory. With a strong background in competition math and inquiry-based learning, Eva emphasizes problem-solving skills and critical thinking to help students meet their content knowledge and test-taking goals. Eva enjoys a wide array of academic interests, including sociology, linguistics, and art history, but at Prep1on1 she focuses on her earliest passions, working with students on SAT/ACT math and science. In their free time, Eva can be found hiking, taking nature photos, crocheting, and playing jazz piano.

Ryan Robeson

Ryan graduated from the University of Scranton in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Mathematics. After graduating, Ryan worked as a Field Engineer before changing career paths and becoming a Career Firefighter. Ryan understands the importance of educating our youth – in addition to knowing how to solve problems, students also need to think critically, comprehend the ideas that drive the equations, and articulate their points systematically and coherently. This passion led Ryan to co-found Chesterton Academy of the Annunciation, a Catholic high school in Emmitsburg, MD, where he is both on the board and has taught math and science. Ryan is an active member of his church and, along with his wife, enjoys homeschooling his four young children, eating healthy, and working on the farm with their cows, goats, sheep, rabbits, and poultry.

Max Rohde

Max graduated from Carleton College with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Geology. He currently works as a data scientist for the FDA Office of New Drugs and has authored scientific papers on seismology and gravitational wave physics. In addition to ACT and SAT test preparation, Max has extensive experience teaching high school math and science, including AP Calculus, AP Physics, and AP Statistics. In his free time, Max enjoys playing guitar in a DC funk band, swimming, and hiking.

Bernie Shapiro

Bernie received a B.S. in Education at the University of Maryland, College Park. He went on to get a Masters of Education (in Curriculum and Instruction) at Frostburg State College. He holds a dual teaching certificate for elementary education and secondary mathematics. While now retired, his teaching career centered in Frederick County. Bernie has been tutoring students in Montgomery County for more than two decades. In his free time, Bernie enjoys hiking, biking, and playing both soccer and the harmonica. Bernie and his wife, Marjie, plan to hike the Maryland portion of the Appalachian Trail soon.

Wendy Siegel

Wendy Siegel has a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Florida and a Masters Degree in Mathematics Education from the University of South Florida. Before tutoring full time, Wendy worked as a high school mathematics teacher and at PBS.org Teacherline to create professional development for mathematics educators. Wendy takes pride in her ability to build students’ confidence in mathematics. Through increased confidence, use of technology, and specific strategies to avoid careless errors, students see a big difference in their scores. Wendy tutors students for all SAT and ACT math, ACT Science, AP Calculus AB and BC, SSAT Math, GRE Math, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, Algebra 1&2 as well as other middle school and high school math courses. When she’s not tutoring or momming, there’s nothing she loves more than playing or listening to live music.

Vickie Strange-Moscoso

Vickie received her B.S. and M.S in speech/language pathology from Towson University. She has over 30 years of experience as a speech/language pathologist and administrator providing educational services to students of all ages in a variety of settings in Montgomery County Public Schools. Vickie is adept at identifying the individual strengths and needs of students in order to determine the best strategies for success. She is an avid student of reading, language, and writing and enjoys sharing her knowledge and appreciation of these subjects with her students. Vickie provides tutoring for the verbal sections of both the ACT and SAT. When Vickie isn’t working with students, she enjoys traveling, cooking, playing tennis, and taking care of her grandchildren.

Lisa Tillman

Lisa has a B.F.A. from New York University’s Dramatic Writing Program. A published author, and former writer and producer of TV news and documentaries, her credits include Court TV and The History Channel. Lisa tutors students for the verbal sections of the ACT and SAT. Lisa is an avid tennis player and rabid baseball fan.

Benjamin Yeung

Benjamin is a graduate of a dual-degree program at Rutgers University, earning a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a B.A. in Music. He began providing professional in-home tutoring when he was a middle school student, and is a former high school math teacher for Montgomery County Public Schools. His knowledge of different subjects and extensive tutoring experience help him students connect difficult concepts to analogies they can understand. Benjamin prepares students for SAT Subject and AP tests for math and science as well as providing high school class support. Ben is an avid curler and can often be found on the fields playing ultimate frisbee!