Meet Our Team
Esther Hersh
Program Director
Esther Hersh is a graduate of NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program where she first started teaching and building software for the NYC DOE. She is an innovator, systems thinker and education expert whose approach impacts every element of our tutoring service.
Morris Kishk
Tutoring Director
Morris is the mastermind and visionary that creates and designs the courses and programs. Every book, every strategy and every technique has been brilliantly crafted by Morris and his team after careful analysis and statistical testing. Beyond that, Morris is the coach and mentor that personally works with every student to help them create a lifestyle for themselves that is exciting and invigorating.
Sarah Kishk
Empathetic, diligent and dedicated, Sarah truly connects with her students. It only takes her a few minutes to establish a vibrant dynamic.
Kim Hamadani
Kim is one of our most energetic instructors and her energy and passion for life helps turn the learning process into a thrilling adventure.
Daniella Kohn
Daniella is a current senior at YOFHS and will be attending UPenn in the fall to study neuroscience. She scored a 1590 on her SAT and shares her proven strategies with the students she tutors.
Yosef Cohen
A brilliant mathematician and a clever and witty instructor, Yosef tutors over 15 hours a week. His experience and his passion make all of the difference.
Ricki Khezrie
A natural genius who scored a 35 on her ACT, Ricki is relatable, adventurous and fun loving. When not teaching SAT and ACT, Ricki can be found plowing through the Netflix catalog. She is also passionate about art and music.
Sammy Beyda
The whiz kid! Sammy is a student at Columbia University, and a graduate of the Revolution test-prep program. With a 1550 on his SAT, Sammy shares the ins and outs of test prep with his students.
Alan Mograby
Alan connects with his students on every level. His calm demeanor lets students feel comfortable and share their thoughts about test prep freely.
Shifra Isaacs
Shifra is studying business analytics, information technology, and music technology at the Rutgers Business School. Her teaching style can best be described as individualized and tailored to her students’ unique needs.
Lilly Polonetsky
Lily brings life to all of her lessons. Her fun personality is a treat for all of her students. She shows care and compassion in everything she does.
Rebecca Brudner
Rebecca graduated cum laude from Yale University, where she studied writing, theater history, and dramatic literature. She brings creativity and compassion to everything she does, especially to her tutoring.
Avery Sholes
Avery is a freshman at Dartmouth College studying quantitative social science and computer science. He scored a perfect 36 on his ACT and loves to help students find their “aha” moments. When he’s not studying, you can find Avery solving crossword puzzles or eating anything cookies and cream flavored.
Ben Milan-Polisar
Ben is a performer in NYC, with a passion for tutoring and teaching. He got his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, with minors in Marketing and Drama. He’s a huge foodie and you can catch him at any restaurant with a meat and cheese board. He also loves tennis, exercise, and binge-watching Schitt's Creek.
Mackenzie Condon
Mackenzie attends Harvard University where she is studying history and literature with a focus on American Studies and anthropology and human rights. She scored a 1550 on her SAT and her tutoring style is inspired by her former educators who helped her find the right balance between enjoyable learning practices and hard work. As if her studies weren’t enough, Mackenzie is also a heptathlete on Harvard’s track team!