About I. Foster Learning
Our Mission
Whether it is test prep, subject tutoring or admissions guidance, at I. Foster Learning, our mission is to empower students through unique, individualized plans. We believe in thoughtful teaching, delivered with clarity, honesty and compassion.
Equity & Access
We all do better when all children have access to high-level education and support. IFL is committed to leveling the playing field: every academic year, we offer comprehensive pro-bono tutoring to students in need, providing them with the same high-quality instruction as their full-paying peers. If you know someone who could benefit from pro-bono tutoring, please reach out to Isaac at isaac@ifosterlearning.com.
Our Team
I. Foster Learning tutors have decades of experience teaching and tutoring in a variety of academic settings.
Isaac Foster: Beginning as a middle school teacher in a public school in East Harlem and then as a tutor and team leader in both Paris and New York, Isaac has worked with thousands of students over his nearly two-decade career. An expert in American admissions testing as well as the college and graduate school application process, Isaac is a trusted resource and partner for all things related to the American education system. Isaac attended Williams College and holds a Master’s in Education from Brooklyn College.
Bryce Bennett: Bryce is a 2011 graduate of Williams College where he majored in English Literature and captained the football team. Bryce taught AP Literature and coached baseball and football at KIPP Generations Collegiate in Houston, TX. He has tutored for over 10 years, primarily focusing on preparing students for the ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT and writing. When not tutoring, Bryce enjoys painting the landscape (you can view his work on IG at BryceBennett.8).
Simi Klein: Simi is an expert tutor with over 12 years of experience both teaching and developing content for Standardized tests. An accomplished test taker himself, he received a perfect score on the SAT and scored in the 99th percentile on the GMAT. Simi is a native New Yorker, and graduated from NYU Summa Cum Laude with a BA in both Economics and English. Simi received his graduate degree from Columbia Business School in 2020, where he focused on Strategy and Entrepreneurship.
Lora Martinez: Lora started her career working at PaineWebber before transitioning to education. She was a fourth grade teacher and a literacy coach for the New York City Department of Education, and a staff developer for The Reading and Writing Project at Teachers College, Columbia University. Lora attended Fairfield University and earned her Master in Education from Fordham University.
Myles Parnell: Myles currently teaches AP Calculus in Houston, Texas. He has previously taught Geometry, Algebra 2, PreCalculus, and Trigonometry. Myles attended the University of Houston where he studied Mathematics with a minor in Economics before pursuing his Master's in Secondary Math Education. His tutoring superpower is making students feel at ease and helping them discover their strengths while working towards their success. In his spare time Myles enjoys learning Spanish and going to trivia with friends.
Drew Rollins: Drew is from Elkton, Maryland, and attended the University of Virginia, where he majored in English and Cognitive Science on a pre-med track. He has taught a variety of subjects including math, writing, music, and psychology. Moreover, he likes helping students prepare for the SAT, the ACT, the LSAT, and other standardized tests. Outside of academics, Drew enjoys playing pickup basketball, singing, practicing guitar, reading fiction, writing poetry, and getting very very lost whilst trying to navigate the New York City subway system.
Isabella Tillman: Isabella is a graduate of Williams College. She has worked as the International Student Counselor within the Admissions Department at Lawrence Technological University. At LTU, Isabella reviewed applications, evaluating the many aspects that make a strong student, as well as coaching international applicants through the enrollment process. She maintains a passion for helping high school students navigate the complexities of the college admissions process.
Charlotte Thornton: Charlotte studied Spanish at James Madison University. After college, she moved to Costa Rica where her passion for the language grew even stronger. She loves to help students learn Spanish and understand the endless opportunities the language brings.
“Isaac has worked with all three of my children, starting with college test prep/applications, then graduate school test prep/applications, and finally job applications. During this time, I witnessed Isaac’s ability to get to know my children, understand their learning style, and make the learning process fun. Furthermore, Isaac brings a layer of mentoring to his teaching, which helped my children navigate and flourish during particularly stressful moments of their lives. Isaac is the gift who keeps giving, and I would highly recommend him to any family seeking a best-in-class experience for their children.”