All Bell Curves instructors have completed more than 30 hours of our teacher development and training program. Our teachers are evaluated not only on their test performance, but also on their skill in the classroom. A teacher must demonstrate intelligence, a sense of humor, empathy, professionalism, and dedication in order to work for Bell Curves.
Ajani Burrell
Current Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Northern Michigan University
Bachelor of History, University of Michigan
Experience
Ajani has been with the company since 2005, serving as a teacher, tutor, and curriculum developer. Before joining Bell Curves Ajani spent another five years immersed in the world of test prep with a number of different companies. In the past decade Ajani has taught, trained teachers, or developed prep materials for the GMAT, LSAT, GRE, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests, among others. He has also taught English Language and Composition at the undergraduate level for more than three years, and feels as comfortable in the classroom as he does on the soccer field. In his free time, Ajani fancies himself a writer. He and a writing partner recently completed a screenplay for which they are seeking representation, and he has begun work on a novel he hopes to finish by early 2011. Regardless of what his future holds, Ajani can't really imagine a world in which he wouldn't be engaged in teaching.
Ally Camhi
Current Location:
New York, NY
Education
Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor: English, Certificate: Markets & Management from Duke University
Experience
Ally is a cum laude graduate of Duke University (Go Blue Devils!). Ally has been tutoring privately since she was in eighth grade when her mom would volunteer her services to her younger sister's friends. She joined Bell Curves as a part-time teacher/tutor in 2011 and has been working here full-time since 2012 as the Director of the K-12 Department, coordinating all classes and tutoring assignments. She has experience teaching everything from standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, SATII, SSAT, SHSAT and NYS Regents to sports including swimming and soccer.
Chloe Dean
Current Location:
New York
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Studies, University of Vermont
Experience
Chloe graduated cum laude from the University of Vermont in 2020 where she studied human development and family studies. As an upper west side native, she has been part of the Bell Curves family for about 8 years now. Starting as a Bell Curves student in high-school, she stepped in as an intern in 2017, and was certified to teach in 2019. Chloe has taught both group and individual SAT/ACT/SHSAT prep, along with SSAT and ISEE. Chloe is currently studying to get her masters in school counseling from Hunter College, and strives towards providing both academic and emotional support for her students.
Christina Robinson
Current Location:
Bloomfield, NJ
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology, Lehman College, CUNY
Doctorate of Audiology, Montclair State University
Experience
Christina Robinson is currently an Audiologist in the State of New Jersey. She has been at Bell Curves since 2014 serving as an instructor, private tutor and proctor. She has helped prepare students for the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT, ACT, New York State MOSL test and the New York State U.S. History regents. She has also provided instruction in Algebra II and ELA. Christina has helped students at all levels of education, elementary school, middle school, high school and college, and takes great joy in helping students achieve their goal.
Clayton Harding
Current Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Education
Syracuse University
Experience
Clayton Harding is a nationally published test preparation expert with over 20 years of experience teaching the SAT, the LSAT, the SHSAT, and other tests. An industry innovator, Clayton has written, conceived, and developed some of the more successful strategies and techniques for raising scores, especially among lower-scoring students.
Clayton’s unique programs include “Test Creation” courses, “Skills-Building” courses, and various math mnemonic devices. After providing these services and insights for nearly 10 years with one of the largest companies in the field, Clayton left to start his own company, The ProTesters in 1999.
Now, after over 10 years of leveling the playing field for students who cannot afford high quality educational programs (while also raising scores across the socioeconomic board), Harding has joined Bell Curves as Executive Director of K-12 programming. Clayton brings his experience, expertise, and market share under the Bell Curves umbrella with the intention of creating an even more efficient vehicle with which to tackle his adversaries: standardized tests, overpriced test-prep companies, and institutional academic lethargy!
Gustavo Lopez
Current Location:
New York, NY
Education
1986-1991 : Ph.D. Physical Chemistry – Advisor: Paul E. Cade, University of Massachusetts, at Amherst.
1978-1982 : B.S. Chemistry – University of Puerto Rico, at Humacao.
Experience
chemistry at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), at Humacao, and earned a PhD degree in
Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts, at Amherst. He spent one year at the
University of Rhode Island as a postdoctoral fellow before joining the Department of Chemistry
at UPR-Mayaguez. In 2010 he moved to Lehman College and became a faculty member of the
Chemistry and Biochemistry programs in the CUNY Graduate Center. As a college professor, he
has taught a diverse range of course, spanning from the foundational principles of General and
Physical Chemistry, to advanced topics in Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Thermodynamics
Additionally, he is the principal investigator of a research laboratory working in the
development and implementation of theoretical and computational methods to study systems
in condensed phase. Current projects include supercooled and glassy water, cryopreservation
of biomolecules, description of quantum liquids and glasses using the potential energy
landscape formalism, and nano-confined liquids. He has published over 70 papers in peer-
reviewed journals and obtained external funding from the NSF, NIH, and the Cottrell Research
Corporation. In the year 2000, I received the Camille Dreyfus teacher-scholar award.
In his spare time, you can find him in the gym, training traditional Asian martials arts, and more
recently attempting yoga postures that make him questions the laws of physics.
Hany ElDiwany
Current Location:
New York, NY
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Clarkson University
Experience
Hany has spent substantial time working as an engineer on projects around the world. He is also devoted to the study of yoga and indian music. Upon moving to New York City in 2008, Hany began teaching with Bell Curves in the GMAT and eventually cross trained in teaching the SAT, ACT, GRE, and various regents and AP level high school topics. He is very fond of teaching - an endeavor for which he uses skills from across his diverse background.His blend of problem solving and creative skills, combined with his love for helping students grasp challenging concepts make him an effective teacher for students of a multitude of learning styles. In addition to teaching, he has also contributed to the development of Bell Curves' teaching materials and online resources.
Jack Sperry
Current Location:
New York, NY
Education
Experience
Jacquie Bonnet
Current Location:
New York, NY
Education
Experience
Jamie Larson
Current Location:
New York, NY
Education
New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, B.F.A in Drama. Focused in Scenic and Costume Design
Experience
Jamie Larson is an artist, educator, and activist. Jamie has been teaching and private tutoring with Bell Curves since 2013, but her work with youth and teens goes back much further. She has been creating and facilitating programming to help youth develop leadership skills and foster community since high school. Jamie graduated from New York University in 2010, with a focus on theater, design, and fine art. She strives to bring this creativity to the classroom and to integrate it into her private lessons. By making strong connections and meeting students at their own unique levels, Jamie seeks to build confidence and empower her students as she teaches. With a broad base of knowledge, she teaches elementary schools students all the way up to high school students taking college entry exams. This includes Common Core, ELA, SHSAT, SSAT, ISEE, Regents Exams, SAT, and ACT, in addition to homework help and general tutoring.
Jason Chan
Current Location:
Beijing, China
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science, Rochester Institute of Technology
Experience
Jason comes to Bell Curves after working for the past four years with the United Chinese Association Day Camp Program. Jason served as Program Director, in which capacity he designed the UCA Day Camp Program curriculum and coordinated the teaching staff. Jason has extensive experience as a tutor in nearly every academic subject: English, Math, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Social Studies, and English as a Second Language. Jason is the lead developer and teacher for Bell Curves K-8 programs, and is involved with nearly every curriculum development project at Bell Curves from SAT workbooks to GMAT flash cards.
Josephine Sloyan
Current Location:
New York, NY
Education
Grinnell College 2018, English and French
Hunter College MFA Fiction candidate, expected graduation 2023
Experience
Kato Griffiths
Current Location:
New York, NY
Education
Experience
Kenneth Ray
Current Location:
New York
Education
Bachelors in African-American Studies The City University of New York-Lehman College Campus
Experience
Maia Zhang
Current Location:
New York
Education
Cornell University 2021, Mathematics and French
Experience
Hello! My name is Maia Zhang. I studied applied mathematics and French literature at Cornell University. I’ve always had an interest in teaching and being in the classroom. Before joining Bell Curves I had experience tutoring and counseling high schoolers and developing curriculum for K-12. I’m qualified to teach the SAT and SHSAT with Bell Curves. In my spare time I love to walk my dog, Kyle, and skateboard. I also love my bike!
Matthew Williams
Current Location:
New York, NY
Education
Experience
Matthew Williams has been with Bell Curves since Fall 2015, serving as an instructor, tutor, and proctor. During his time with the company, he has prepared students for both the SAT and SHSAT. Currently, Matthew teaches Robotics and Science at East Harlem Tutorial Program. He also qualified to teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Math. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys cracking jokes, playing video games, spending quality time with friends and family, and reading.
Michael Haley
Current Location:
New York, NY
Education
Experience
Russell Gerhard
Current Location:
New York, NY
Education
Haverford College - Bachelors of Science in Computer Science
Experience
Hi! My name is Russell and I graduated from Haverford College in 2020. The following fall, I moved to Spain to teach English with my girlfriend for eight months! Needless to say-- I like Spanish, but I’m also interested in tech, fitness, the Sacramento Kings, and am starting to get into disc golf. I’m qualified to teach the SAT with Bell Curves.
Shuyinthia Farley-Hembry
Current Location:
Washington, DC
Education
George Washington University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Experience
Shuy has a passion for teaching and assisting youth with tapping into their true potential. She's served as a private academic tutor since 2001, having worked with three prominent tutoring and SAT prep companies before joining the Bell Curves team in 2010 as an SAT Prep instructor and has loved the partnership ever since. Shuy is also an entrepreneur who runs an educational tutoring company. She strongly believes that once children are introduced to their true abilities, encouraged to feel confident in learning new methods, they have the opportunity to soar. She attended George Washington University, where she studied psychology and music. She is currently learning jazz violin as an addendum to her classical training. She aspires to learn and grow in the field of education and create a non-profit to teach youth financial literacy and the importance of philanthropy, in the near future. She loves to volunteer with local community groups, perform in her church's chamber orchestra. In addition to her love of education and music she also enjoys calligraphy.
Taylor Beyer
Current Location:
New York, NY
Education
Sam Houston State University - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre with an emphasis in Music and Dance.
Experience
Taylor grew up in Texas and graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston State University. She discovered her love of teaching at the age of 12 when she started assisting classes at her local dance studio. After joining her high school theatre troupe, she began tutoring her fellow actors in math and essay writing - a trend she continued through her college years. She joined the Bell Curves team in 2016 and currently works in the office as K-12 Program Coordinator. She teaches and tutors a variety of exams including the SAT, ACT, SHSAT, SSAT, ISEE, and New York State tests. In her spare time, she enjoys writing poetry, solving puzzles, and performing in local cabarets.
Zoe Aarts
Current Location:
New York
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies from Rider University, 2019.
Experience
Zoe graduated from summa cum laude from Rider University in 2019 with a triple major in Musical Theatre, English, and American Studies. She began tutoring in her university's Academic Success Center, where she worked in the writing lab. She joined Bell Curves in 2019, and currently teaches the SHSAT and SAT!