Josiah earned his B.A. in Philosophy from Brown University before pursuing a Master of Divinity at Yale, with a focus in philosophy and ethics. Over the course of his time at Command Education, Josiah has coached students to publish their research, grow their passion projects on an international scale, and earn multiple Ivy acceptances. As the Vice President of Mentorship Strategy, Josiah oversees the quality and strategic direction of all mentorship at Command Education. He provides the highest level of strategic decision-making and works closely with our Senior Mentors and Directors of Mentoring to ensure that every student receives personalized guidance aligned with their long-term academic and admissions goals. His oversight ensures that our mentorship maintains the highest standards and that each student’s roadmap remains both ambitious and realistic as the admissions landscape continues to evolve.

Jane graduated from Princeton University with a joint degree in English, Creative Writing, and Film Studies. She went on to earn her Masters in Fine Arts in Fiction at NYU, where she also taught an undergraduate writing seminar. During her time at Princeton, she was a two-time Lewis Center Grant Recipient, a Mellon Grant Winner, and a Runner Up for Ward Mathis Prize for Best Short Story. After completing her graduate studies, she worked as a tutor and college consultant for students in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she equipped international students to apply to elite U.S. colleges. With a decade of experience in higher education admissions, Jane has worked with countless students to help them shape compelling narratives and earn admission to the most prestigious schools in the country, including all of the Ivy League schools as well as MIT, Stanford, Caltech, UChicago, and more.

Jesse earned a B.A. in Psychology with a Neuroscience certificate from Princeton University before pursuing an M.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion with a concentration in Sport Psychology at PennWest California. Having played collegiate soccer at Princeton, she went on to play professional soccer in France for Havre Athletic Club for three years after graduation. In addition to her athletic career, Jesse has prior experience in both coaching and teaching. She led individual and group training sessions for middle and high school athletes as a youth strength and conditioning coach. She also taught one-on-one online ESL classes for children ages 5–12, tailoring lessons to each student’s needs and interests to develop their English reading, writing, and speaking skills. As a Senior Mentor, Jesse is passionate about equipping students with lifelong skills; in addition to earning admission to top schools, her students have won prestigious awards such as the Congressional Award Gold Medal and published their original research in scholarly journals.

Ethan graduated from Yale with a B.A. in Ethics, Politics, and Economics and a concentration in Criminal Legal Theory. While at Yale, he served as a peer mentor, helping students navigate university resources, extracurriculars, pre-professional planning, and health and wellbeing. He also served as a mentor for system-impacted students in Connecticut, identifying aid for housing, finances, and other needs, and strategizing postsecondary and/or professional plans. In addition to earning admission to top colleges, students who have worked with Ethan have earned prestigious awards such as the Rotary Youth Leadership Award, National Student Diversity Leadership Conference, John Locke Essay Competition Finalists, Scholastic Writing Competition (Gold/Silver Keys), Congressional Award, and the President’s Volunteer Service Award, and they have made tangible impacts in their communities through far-reaching passion projects.

Ibrahim graduated from Harvard University with a major in History and a minor in Economics. Ibrahim founded and serves as the editor of the journal South Caucasus Review, which publishes scholarly work on the Caucasus by high school and university students. He has also served as an admissions officer and Azerbaijan Selection Chair for United World Colleges. Ibrahim brings this wealth of experience to his holistic and emotionally intelligent mentorship at Command Education, along with years of pro-bono college consulting and his work founding and operating a summer camp for at-risk youth and refugees. He speaks four languages (Azerbaijani, English, Russian, and Turkish) and enjoys rowing and reading Russian literature.

Ian is a graduate of Harvard University, where he earned a B.A. in History. At Harvard, he was active in the Institute of Politics and The Harvard Crimson editorial board, and participated in the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. Ian brings nearly a decade of college consulting experience to his work with students, and he is adept at coaching students to take charge of their own learning, craft standout application narratives, and ultimately earn admission to their dream schools.

Jen graduated from Princeton University, where she majored in Economics and minored in Spanish. She played Division 1 Soccer at Princeton before playing professional soccer in the USA and Australia for seven years. Before joining the Command Education team, she founded a business mentoring middle and high school students to maximize their confidence and potential on the athletic field, in the classroom, and in their social lives. As a Senior Mentor, she helped students of all ages improve their academic skillsets, develop executive functioning skills, earn admission to competitive summer programs, craft standout passion projects, and ultimately get admitted to their dream schools. In her current role as the Director of Training and Performance, Jen leverages her leadership experience to equip Senior Mentors with the most effective and informed strategies in their work with students.

Sam graduated from the University of Chicago, where he studied Film and Neuroscience. During his college career, he was the captain of the Varsity Track & Field team and the guitarist for the University’s Jazz Combo. He also worked as the website designer for a Pulitzer-winning journalist and as a producer for the Big Brains podcast. Before joining the Command Education team, he served as both a tutor for the Chicago Public Schools system and a mentor to Pittsburgh high schoolers applying to the University of Chicago. Sam has been providing mentorship to individuals of all ages for over eight years, and he brings his diverse educational background to his work with students at Command Education.

Charlotte graduated from Princeton University, where she majored in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and minored in Music Theatre. At Princeton, she performed in numerous musicals and managed a national tour for her collegiate theatre troupe. She has deep passions for immunology and healthcare, which culminated in a thesis focusing on vaccination development for infectious diseases in koalas. In her years as a Senior Mentor, Charlotte has helped students craft dynamic STEM-based passion projects and earn admission to T25 schools around the country.

Dagan graduated from Columbia University with a degree in English and Psychology before earning a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with a concentration in Poetry from Johns Hopkins University. A published author, Dagan’s work has appeared in publications such as The Poetry Project journal, Hopkins Review, and The Brooklyn Rail. While pursuing his MFA, Dagan served as an adjunct faculty member teaching undergraduate poetry courses and helping students apply to graduate school. It was through his teaching experience that Dagan discovered his passion for mentoring students. As a Command Education Senior Mentor, Dagan has helped students earn admission into top schools like Columbia, Georgetown, Northwestern, and Brown, receive Scholastic Art and Writing awards, and gain acceptance to John Locke Institute courses and the Wharton Global Youth Program.

Ellen earned a B.S. in Human Biology, Health & Society from Cornell University before pursuing an M.A. In Curriculum & Instruction from Wake Forest University, where she graduated with distinction. Before joining Command, she spent five years teaching science in Brooklyn and Nashville, while also working as a tutor, helping students significantly improve their writing and standardized test scores. She has further experience working as a medical scribe and EMT. Throughout her career, she has been deeply passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential and helping them explore their academic and personal interests.

Josh graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in Human Biology and a Notation in Science Communication. After graduating, he explored the intersections of writing and bioscience research, writing a science blog and working as a bioengineering graduate research assistant at Rice University. Josh was a Silver Medalist at 2022 iGEM Grand Jamboree, a Notation in Science Communication Panel Speaker at Stanford TEACH Symposium, and a Dean’s Fellow at Rice University. He brings prior experience in mentorship and tutoring to his work at Command Education, with a proven track record of success in helping students improve their standardized test scores and GPAs and develop confidence in their capabilities in and outside of the classroom.

Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Yale University, where her research and coursework explored the intersection of language, culture, and thought. After graduation, she became a Yale-China Fellow and taught undergraduate courses in English and U.S. History at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. While teaching in Hong Kong, she discovered her passion for mentoring and empowering students personally, academically, and professionally. As a Command Education Senior Mentor, Kelly is adept at helping students develop cohesive narratives through their extracurricular profiles and written materials.

Lauren graduated from Dartmouth College, where she studied English and Government and completed a thesis in creative writing. As an undergraduate, she worked as an editor for Dartmouth’s weekly news magazine. She is passionate about creativity, writing, and media, and is a produced screenwriter on platforms such as HBO and Snap. Prior to joining the Command Education team, Lauren worked for more than five years as an independent tutor and college consultant. As a Command Education Senior Mentor, Lauren brings an enthusiastic approach to supporting students as they grow and achieve their personal and academic goals.

Matt earned his B.A. in Philosophy from Columbia University and an M.A. in Bioethics at NYU. During college, was inducted into the Honor Society, won the Arrow Memorial Scholarship, published in “Gadfly” undergrad philosophy magazine, and had his poems displayed at the Columbia Arts and Research Collective. In the years since graduating, he has continued to publish original works, including a poem in the first issue of Edge City. He brings years of educational experience to his role at Command Education, including expertise teaching ESOL classes, coaching on executive functioning skills, and guiding students through standardized test preparation. All of Matt’s former students have earned admission into one of their top schools and improved their standardized test scores by over 5 composite points.

Michael is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with more than five years of experience guiding students through the college admissions process. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in English and brings a keen eye for building compelling student applicant narratives while helping students develop their unique interests. In the past two cycles alone, he helped twenty-one seniors gain admission to Ivy League+ schools. He is also very passionate about music (he even penned a nationally syndicated Starbucks holiday song!), and his New Year’s resolution is to read 100 books.

Min received his BA in Psychology from Yale University with a concentration in Neuroscience and remains insatiably curious about how the human mind works. After graduating, he worked as a Marketing Analyst at PepsiCo, where he assessed consumer behavior to launch, manage, and grow billion-dollar beverage brands. He continued his work at Moet Hennessy, where he partnered with the winemaker to grow the presence of Moet & Chandon champagne in the U.S. market. He received his Masters of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, advising high-growth startups on their commercial strategy. He currently lives in Brooklyn, NY and is trying to improve his run (pace and distance) and learning to cook more complex Korean foods.

Vincent graduated from Princeton University, where he studied English, Theatre, and Humanistic Studies. During his time at Princeton, he was the recipient of the Alan S. Downer Prize, an honor awarded to a senior in the theater and performance track of the Department of English who has completed a thesis of exceptional merit. He has a deep passion for storytelling, which—combined with years of mentoring experience—equips him to guide students in crafting applications that are compelling, unique, and authentic.

Aaron is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where he earned a B.A. History with a minor in French. He also holds an M.A. in the History of Art and Architecture from Boston University. With over 15 years of experience, Aaron has guided students through every facet of academic support and standardized testing. He has extensive expertise in preparing students for the ACT, SAT, SSAT, ISEE, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT, as well as tutoring across core academic subjects including History (all levels and AP), Mathematics, English, and college-level writing. As the Director of Tutoring, Aaron oversees Command Education’s team of Senior Tutors, ensuring that every student receives personalized academic and test prep support that empowers them to reach their full potential.

Fatima is a graduate of Yale University with a B.A. in Psychology. As a Senior Tutor at Command Education, she has not only helped countless students achieve their goal scores and learn content, but she has also helped them develop their confidence and testing stamina, and master study skills they can use throughout the rest of their education. Prior to joining the tutoring team at Command Education, she served as a teacher in the Miami-Dade County Public School system, teaching all core subjects across different age levels and tutoring students in supplementary courses aimed at increasing their standardized test scores and preparation. Outside of her work with students, she enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, writing, and playing instruments.

Arthur is a graduate of Columbia University, where he earned a B.S. in Applied Math with a concentration in Physics. He is pursuing an M.Ed in Learning Design and Technology at the University of Southern California. Arthur brings almost a decade of experience tutoring students for the SAT and ACT, including a year and a half of teaching experience at Fusion Academy to his work with students. As a Command Education Senior Tutor, Arthur specializes in math support, helping students identify their unique struggles and find personalized ways to make math intelligible—and even exciting—for students, regardless of their skill level.

Jin graduated from Rice University with an honors degree in psychology, economics, and art history. With over five years of experience tutoring the SAT and ACT, Jin provides personalized tutoring to help each student build their confidence and sharpen their skills. Whether your student needs assistance with math, reading comprehension, grammar, or test-taking strategies, Jin will tailor each session to their strengths and weaknesses. When she’s not working with students, Jin can be found reading fantasy novels, listening to K-pop, or watching the latest K-drama.

Kyle graduated from University of California, Los Angeles as a Regents Scholar and with majors in Molecular Biology and Neuroscience. In high school, he scored a 2380 SAT, 800s on Math II, Chemistry, and Physics SAT Subject Tests (and 790 in Biology–oh no!), as well as 5's on all his AP exams. Kyle's teaching philosophy emphasizes learning through mistakes, building strong academic foundations, and ultimately guiding students to become more perceptive and analytical thinkers.

Giovanni has been helping learners of all backgrounds and skill levels tackle the SAT and ACT for over four years. He graduated from Harvard University as a John Harvard Scholar in 2023 with a degree in Government on the Data Science track, which has equipped him with a strategic and analytical approach to test prep. His tutoring methodology emphasizes patience, support, and targeted practice, helping students feel confident as they push past their weak spots. Every student is different, so he tailors his teaching to fit their specific needs and goals. When he’s not tutoring, you can find him gaming, checking out new cafes, or spending time with friends and family.