Our Tutors
Ed Antoine
Founder & Owner
While a sophomore studying Aeronautical Engineering at Princeton University, Ed started teaching SAT prep classes as an escape from low paid work study jobs. But what started as a practical convenience, developed into an enduring love of test prep and the joy of working with students.
Philosophy
Ed see his main roles as helping students see what they are capable of. He assumes, and 30 years later still believes, that every student is bright, logical and capable of understanding middle and high school level academic work and standarized tests.
If something has them stumped or confused, it's just a misunderstanding that needs to be identified and corrected; and he invites students to join him in the inquiry as to what that might be. What's most exciting is when they find it, and the student realizes that there was never much wrong and now nothing standing in their way!
Danielle Twiss
Senior Instructor
Danielle graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics in 2021. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Economics at the New School. She is an experienced tutor with a great love for teaching and the excitement that comes from working with students. Danielle has taught SHSAT, SAT and AP Calculus for us since January of 2023.
Jonah Dratfield
Senior Instructor
Jonah is an educator, writer, and musician from Western Massachusetts. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in English and is currently completing a master's degree in psychological research at Brooklyn College. Jonah has worked as a tutor for the past 6 years, and taught SHSAT prep at AE since February 2023. His educational philosophy emphasizes curiosity, depth of understanding, and the practical application of academic skills. When not teaching, he can be found writing articles, composing music, and playing jazz and folk guitar.
Joshua Anyasi
Instructor
Josh graduated from Colgate University with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biology and Political Science. He continued his education at Pace University, where he completed a Master’s degree in Public Administration. For the past 2 years Josh has taught middle school math in NYC public schools.
Edwin Cruz-Garcia
Instructor
Edwin received his BA in Neuroscience from Amherst College. He has taught Middle School-High School STEM subjects NYC for the past 3 years. Edwin has a strong focus on the process of learning. His primary goal as an educator is helping students think about the most effective learning strategies that they can make their own. When not working with students, Edwin is part of a men's chorus based in Manhattan, enjoys board games and loves to get out of the city to hike.
Elliot Macrae-Sadek
Instructor
Elliot earned undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Physics from Oberlin college, and a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University. He started tutoring - chemistry, biology, math and physics - while completing his graduate degree. In his free time, Elliot enjoys watching baseball, cooking, and getting out to prospect park.