Optimizing academic performance by connecting curious learners to premier tutors and college consultants
OUR MISSION
East End Education provides a wide range of educational services. Whether it's preparation for next year's algebra course, simply getting ahead in an intriguing humanities discipline, refining your standardized test-taking techniques, or sculpting a successful application for a top university, we are here to help. By giving our students one-on-one attention with undergraduate and graduate students who attend the most prestigious universities, we employ advanced learning techniques, efficient test-taking strategies, and exclusive information regarding college admissions in order to ensure our students' success in whatever their goals may be.
By simplifying the learning and application processes, our experienced tutors and counselors will deliver superb academic outcomes.
OUR TEAM
SEBASTIAN PEREIRA
Co-Founder, Chief Elementary Tutor
Education: Harvard College
Major: Applied Mathematics
Minors: Computer Science & Philosophy
Specialties: SAT/ACT English & Mathematics, ACT Science, SAT Math I & II, Pre Algebra-Calculus II, College Application Consulting
Originally from Austria, Sebastian took mathematics courses at the University of Innsbruck and trained as a member of the Austrian Junior National Track and Field Team for one year before attending Harvard as a member of the Track and Field team. While at Southampton High School, Sebastian captained the Varsity Track and Soccer teams while earning All-State Honors as a violist. He has experience tutoring the ACT, SAT, and all Mathematics (Pre-Algebra-Calculus.)
CHRISTIAN OAKLEY
Co-Founder, Chief Advanced Tutor
Education: University of Notre Dame
Major: B.S. in Physics in Medicine
Minor: Compassionate Care in Medicine
Specialties: SAT/ACT Mathematics, ACT Science, SAT II Physics, Chemistry, Biology E/M & Math I & II, Physics I & II, Personal & Supplemental Essays
As a physics major with a 4.00 GPA, Christian shares his passion for learning by tutoring physics and mathematics for TRiO Upward Bound and Science & Engineering Scholars. He also mentors elementary school students through Big Brothers Big Sisters at Notre Dame. As a clinical researcher at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Christian has co-authored multiple published studies. While at Southampton High School, Christian captained the Varsity Golf and Math teams, earning All-State and All-County Honors, respectively.
BENJAMIN HOERTNAGL PEREIRA
Tutor
Education: Johns Hopkins University
Majors: M.S. in Computer Science, B.S. in Computer Engineering, B.M. in Violin Performance
Specialties: Introductory Programming (Python, C++, Java, Javascript), Machine Learning
As a Software Engineer at Facebook, Ben has extensive knowledge of software development and applied machine learning. Given his technical background, he regularly mentors junior engineers and was selected as an intern manager for Summer 2020. At Johns Hopkins, he served as a Deep Learning course assistant while tutoring undergraduates in computer science, and completed research in robotics.
KYLE ENGLANDER
Tutor
Education: Harvard College
Major: Computational Economics
Minor: Government
Specialties: SAT English, Social Sciences, Crafting Application Narratives, Application Consulting
As a student at Harvard College, Kyle participates in ROTC and runs for the Harvard Cross Country team. Kyle believes that creating a personal narrative that you can authentically sell to college admissions is essential to the application process. Beyond the basics of working towards exemplary grades and test scores, Kyle knows that building a unique story is of equal importance to gaining admittance to top universities.
SOPHIE OSORIO
Tutor
Education: University of Pennsylvania
Majors: Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE), Real Estate and Urban Development
Specialties: SAT/ACT English, SAT II US & World History, Elementary-Intermediate Mathematics, Humanities (English, History)
As a student at Penn, Sophie works to improve democratic university-community engagement to bring about social change with the West Philadelphia neighborhood through the Netter Center for Community Partners. While attending the Nightingale-Bamford School, Sophie tutored Mathematics (Pre Algebra-Geometry) and English literature. She also has extensive experience in tutoring American and World history.
ALEX SLOVER
Tutor
Education: Duke University
Majors: Economics
Minors: Finance & Psychology
Specialties: SAT/ACT Math, SAT II Chemistry, Personal & Supplemental Essays
Born in Ethiopia, Alex came to the US at the age of 8 without speaking the English language. He quickly learned English and came to excel in mathematics and sciences. While attending Westhampton Beach High School, Alex tutored Algebra-Trigonometry, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry. All colleges that Alex applied to accepted him, which reflects his intimate understanding of the college application process. Currently, Alex attends Duke University as a member of the men’s soccer team.
ISABEL HUTCHINS
Tutor
Education: Duke University
Major: B.A in Global Cultural Studies
Minor: Computer Science
Specialties: SAT/ACT English, Elementary-High School English, Literature & Mathematics, Personal and Supplemental Essays, College Application Consulting
Bella just recently graduated cum laude from Duke, where she studied literature, journalism, and computer science. While at Duke, Bella was the sole writer and content creator of a digital newsletter and worked as a reporter for a local newspaper. While attending Deerfield Academy, Bella tutored English literature and grammar
CAROLINE YUN
Tutor
Education: Harvard College
Major: Economics
Specialties: SAT/ACT Mathematics, Elementary-High School Mathematics & English, AP Macro- and Microeconomics
As a student at Harvard, Caroline shares her passion for government and public policy through writing for the Harvard Political Review and assisting at a think tank located in Boston, The Pioneer Institute, that specializes in affordable housing research. While at Phillips Academy- Andover, she captained the squash team and graduated Cum Laude. Caroline has experience tutoring students in SAT/ACT and high school mathematics.
MEGAN TALKE
Tutor
Education: University of Notre Dame
Major: Accounting
Minor: Theology
Specialties: SAT/ACT/ISEE Mathematics, Elementary-Advanced Mathematics, AP Statistics
As a student at Notre Dame, Megan integrates her passions for math and theology through her extracurricular activities as a research apprentice in the theology department, an assistant to the director of finance for ND's Student Union Board, and a service and South Bend outreach commissioner for her dorm Ryan Hall. She has years of experience tutoring ACT/SAT Mathematics and English, and currently tutors advanced mathematics for TriO Upward Bound at Notre Dame. Megan is dedicated to helping her students thrive as well as foster their intellectual curiosities.
MICHAEL MEZZACAPPA
Tutor
Education: University of Notre Dame
Major: Finance
Minors: Chinese & Italian
Specialties: Chinese (elementary-advanced), AP Micro- & Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, Microsoft Excel
As a student at Notre Dame, Michael shares his passion for finance and language by serving as the campus ambassador for the Morning Brew, a business-related daily email newsletter, and by previously interning for Barnum Financial Group, a wealth management firm. Michael’s Chinese language course of study began at 11 years of age, and he has utilized his expertise to tutor beginner and intermediate Chinese and Italian language since his high school years when he attended the Hackley School.
ELLA BURCH
Tutor
Education: Harvard
Major: Government
Minor: Gender Studies
Specialties: SAT/ACT English, Elementary-High School English, Humanities, College Application Consulting & Essay Writing
As a sophomore at Harvard College who recorded a perfect score on the ACT, Ella has worked as an Editor-in-Chief for a national political publication, held leadership positions on multiple political campaigns, and reached the highest award and administrative status in Girl Scouts USA. Ella has extensive experience tutoring for the SAT/ACT, teaching humanities subjects, and advising college applicants on essay writing. Ella plans to pursue a Juris Doctor and eventually work as an international human rights lawyer.
ZACHARY ZIENIEWICZ
Tutor
Education: SUNY Cortland, LIU POST
Major: B.A in Adolescent Education, M.A. in Education Technology
Specialties: SAT/ACT Mathematics & Sciences, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Physics I & II, SAT II Physics
For more than 5 years, Zachary has tutored intermediate and high school students in Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, and Physics. Currently, Zach teaches physics at Mattituck Jr/Sr High School. Outside of academics, Zach is a black belt in American Kenpo Karate and enjoys spending time fishing, hiking, and gardening.
KYLE STÜRMANN
Tutor
Education: New York University
Major: History
Minor: Spanish, Politics, TEFL certified
Specialties: Intermediate-Advanced English & Humanities, Spanish, SAT II Spanish & English, ACT & SAT English & Reading
As a Sag Harbor native and graduate of Pierson High School, Kyle graduated magna cum laude from NYU. For three years, he taught 8th Grade English, 10th Grade History, and IB Global Politics at an international bilingual school in Costa Rica. Kyle also developed his Spanish fluency while living for six months in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His teaching and tutoring experiences have taught him the value that differentiated learning, personal connections, and humor bring to effective tutoring. Outside of teaching, he is a surfer, lifeguard, and a founding member of the Dawgpatch Bandits, a local nonprofit.
BELLA TARANTINO
Tutor
Education: Harvard University
Major: Physics
Minor: Astrophysics
Specialties: Mathematics (Elementary-College), SAT/ACT Math & English, College Application Consulting, AP Computer Science, College Writing
As a sophomore at Harvard, Bella tutors students from ages 8 to 18 in mathematics, computer science, physics, and SAT/ACT preparation. During her free time, Bella is pursuing machine shop certifications and research with CERN in Europe. Last summer, Bella worked interned at Google and will be working at the Large Hadron Collider this summer in Geneva. In her free time, Bella loves to whittle or do yoga.
KELLY CROWLEY
Tutor
Education: University of Scranton
Major: B.A. in Health Sciences, M.S. in Occupational Therapy
Specialties: AP & SAT II in Biology, Intermediate-Advanced English, ACT and SAT English, Intermediate Mathematics.
Kelly is a practicing occupational therapist (OT) on the East End of Long Island serving students with learning needs. In addition to Kelly's interests in her OT field, Kelly specifically loves to work with students in English, Biology, and Mathematics. Kelly several years of experience, and enjoys helping students refine their study strategies and visuospatial reasoning skills. Kelly's everyday work experiences have imparted her with effective teaching strategies through scaffolding, top-down executive functioning approaches, and a unique teaching lens that comes from her OT perspective through activity analysis.
JAYDEN PEPITONE
Tutor
Education: Baruch College
Major: Accounting & Finance
Specialties: SAT/ACT Mathematics, AP Physics, Elementary-Advanced Mathematics
A recent transfer from SUNY Cortland’s Adolescent Physics Education program, Jayden is very passionate about empowering students to reach their academic goals. His enthusiasm for teaching and helping others inspired him to become a resident assistant and general chemistry tutor at Cortland. Jayden strives to cultivate confidence and growth mindsets in students, which he finds fundamental to achieving success within the classroom or via Zoom. Outside of academics, Jayden enjoys surfing, learning new things, and reading about Finance.
KEVIN NGUYEN
Tutor
Education: Tufts University
Major: Computer Science
Concentration: Economics
Specialties: Introductory C++ programming, Elementary-High School Mathematics & Sciences, AP Calculus AB
As a first-generation student at Tufts University, Kevin tutored his peers in computer science and calculus. In prior years, Kevin spent four summers working with children as a summer camp counselor and also headed the development and programmed a successful Roblox game, which he eventually sold. During his time at high school, Kevin was President of Robotics Club and Outing Club and was Principal cellist of the school orchestra.
ELIZABETH PECK
Tutor
Education: Stony Brook University
Majors: Education, Spanish Language & Literature
Specialties: Basic-Advanced Spanish
Born and raised in Nicaragua. Elizabeth immigrated to the United States at age 16, and decided to pursue teaching Spanish in honor of her passion and interest in Latin American cultural studies together with the Spanish Language. Elizabeth has extensive experience working with children aged 6-13, as she has tutored Spanish for multiple years.. As a fluent bilingual, Elizabeth is a teaching assistant at Stony Brook University and has tutored Spanish Grammar at the university-level.
ELLARY MISCHEL
Tutor
Education: Hofstra University (Undergraduate), Stony Brook University (Graduate)
Major: B.A. in Psychology, Spanish, M. A. in Spanish
Specialties: Basic-Advanced Spanish, Basic Russian
As an aspiring Spanish teacher, Ellary is currently pursuing a Master of Arts of Teaching-Foreign Languages in Spanish Language at Stony Brook University. Ellary studied both Spanish and Russian during her life, and decided to pursue teaching after witnessing the plethora of advantages that speaking foreign languages brings to life. She has tutored Spanish extensively at the university level. Her tutoring style emphasizes comfortability making mistakes, bringing the language outside the classroom, and relating the language back to the learner’s native language. Her goal is to show the joys and benefits of foreign languages.
MARCUS SCHUBERT
Tutor
Education: University of Michigan
Major: Computer Science
Specialties: Python programming, SSAT/SAT/ACT English & Mathematics, Elementary-High School Mathematics & English, AP Calculus AB
Having earned a 1600 on the SAT, Marcus has an excellent grasp of how to do well on the exam. In prior summers, he directed an “Introduction to Machine Learning” course for Codefy. Using his programming skills, he has conducted biomedical research utilizing machine-learning and created a simulation to study the solar nebula theory, submitting his results to the Regeneron Science Talent Search. At Regis High School, Marcus was concertmaster of the school orchestra, a varsity debater, and played on the basketball team.
