Meet Our Tutors

All of our tutors graduated from the public school system and are enrolled in accredited 4 year universities. Each tutor scored in the 90th to 99th percentile on their standardized test (ACT/SAT). Read below to find out more!

Maya

Bio: Prior to co-founding Smart Cookie, Maya was a freelance tutor for over 7 years. Maya has experience tutoring kids from levels K to 12. With her students, Maya chases that “Eureka” Moment-- when a concept finally clicks. She is currently studying Finance and Computer Science at the NYU Stern School of Business.

Favorite Subjects: Spanish, Science, and Writing

High School Extracurriculars: Treasurer of Teach To Learn, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Co-President of Future Business Leaders of America, Research Intern at Biophysics Department of New Jersey Institute of Technology

Wallis

Bio: As one of the co-founders of Smart Cookie, Wallis has always had a passion for tutoring. She has over three years of experience tutoring students grades 5-12. She enjoys building meaningful connections with her students - helping them learn, and learning from them, too. She is a student at Stevens Institute of Technology studying Quantitative Finance with a minor in Computer Science.

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Favorite Subjects: Math, Biology, and History

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High School Extracurriculars: Secretary of National Honors Society, Treasurer of Politics Club, Varsity Volleyball, Waksman Student Scholar (published scientific research), started a community garden

Rob

Bio: Rob is a Biomedical Engineering major at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He tutors high school students, taking a holistic approach. In his free time, Rob can be found at the research lab or fencing.

Favorite Subjects: Biology, Physics, AP Environmental Science

High School Extracurriculars: Fencing Team, Robotics Club, National Latin Honor Society

Cindy

Bio: Cindy is currently a student at the University of Southern California studying Political Science. Cindy has been tutoring students in Grades 4 through 6 for the past 5 years. Cindy enjoys playing the piano and reading Jane Austen novels.

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Favorite Subjects: English, History, Chemistry

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High School Extracurriculars: President of National Art Society, Treasurer of Animal Rights Club, Mathematics League