Meet our Most amazing dedicated loving awesome qualified talented
tutors!

As a graduate of Stuyvesant High School with a Master's in Economics, Ms. Aleena knows firsthand how the demands of challenging programs can overshadow the joy of learning. At Tip-Top Brain, she is committed to rekindling that enthusiasm by creating an engaging, supportive environment tailored to each child's unique learning style. Her goal is to foster a genuine love for education that lasts a lifetime, helping your child grow into a confident and successful individual.

Meet Ms. Sarah—our lead K–8 ELA/Math/HW Help instructor whose diverse background and passion for teaching make her a perfect mentor for your child. A proud Yale graduate with fluency in multiple languages, she tailors each lesson to spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster a genuine love for learning. With an unwavering dedication to creating trust and positive connections, Ms. Sarah ensures every student at Tip-Top Brain feels empowered to reach new heights—both academically and beyond.

Meet Mr. Austin, our Lead High School Science and Math Instructor and a PhD candidate in Physics at the City College of New York. He excels at making complex subjects click by revealing the "why" behind the math and connecting challenging concepts to real-world applications. As a dedicated mentor, Mr. Austin empowers students to build confidence, overcome the fear of failure, and achieve their highest academic potential.

Mr. Matthew is a Lead Instructor at Tip-Top Brain with a dual master's degree in Special Education. Drawing on a decade of experience with the NYC Department of Education, he specializes in data-driven instruction and has a proven record of helping students with complex learning needs transition back to their community schools.

Ms. Gracie is a passionate K-8 ELA and Math instructor at Tip-Top Brain with a background in bilingual education, having earned teaching accolades during her six years in dual language classrooms. She focuses on personalized instruction, fostering student success, and also works as a reading interventionist while enjoying soccer, running, reading, and traveling.

Meet Mr. Tyler, an Oberlin College English graduate and Teaching Assistant whose greatest joy is helping students feel confident in their own voice. Viewing tutoring as a collaboration, he skillfully guides learners through the entire writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to revision. Mr. Tyler’s practice is built on respect, teaching the standards students need to succeed while empowering them to become confident, independent thinkers.

Ms. Mabel, a Lead K-2 Instructor at Tip-Top Brain, graduated from CUNY Queens College in 2019 in Early Elementary Childhood Education. Specializing in primary grades and reading, she uses “Science-of-Reading” practices to create engaging, inclusive lessons. Outside the classroom, she enjoys painting, museums, and tropical travel.

The feeling of achievement became routine, and nothing would stop me from doing otherwise. As I grew older, I had a self-realization of the importance of education in the world we live in and had this hunger to spread it to others. Graduating high school class salutatorian and receiving top honors in all subjects, I attained a full-scholarship to New York University (NYU).

An accomplished educator passionate about mathematics, she was valedictorian at Queens High School of Teaching and is now a senior at Stony Brook University, majoring in math. Originally interested in finance, college experiences led her to education. She aims to pursue a master's in mathematics education, dedicated to making math engaging and valuable for students at Tip-Top Brain.

With a Master's degree in Special Education and over five years in the classroom, Ms. Katherine has helped students achieve remarkable 50-60% growth on their MAP assessments in a single school year. She combines a data-driven approach with a simple, powerful goal: to see her students smile with the confidence that comes from genuine understanding and success.