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).

Marisa Dinko: Marisa was born and raised in Canton, Ohio and is the youngest of three. She went to the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar to study computer science and global studies, with a focus on security and justice. She tutors a wide variety of subjects, and has a soft spot for math, languages, and literature. In her free time, Marisa enjoys dog sitting, painting, hosting dinner parties, and going on a run in her neighborhood.

Maya Hatley: Maya is a third-year medical student at NYU Grossman School of Medicine planning to go into ENT. She is a 2021 graduate of the University of Virginia where she majored in Biology and attended on a full merit-based scholarship. Maya tutors for the SAT, ACT and French, and has been tutoring in STEM subjects and reviewing applications for peers and high school students throughout her academic career. Outside of school, she loves *trying* to cook new dishes, running, and hanging out with friends in NYC's green spaces.

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. In his free time he enjoys surfing, scuba, boxing, photography and exploring new restaurants and art exhibits.

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.

Sarah O’Hare: Sarah graduated magna cum laude from NYU with a B.A. in Comparative Literature before completing her M.A. in English Literature at Hunter College. She also holds a Masters in Social Work at Hunter College with a specialization in school-based social work. Sarah is a passionate educator who has worked with all grade levels and learning styles. For nearly a decade, she taught English at the City University of New York. She also worked as an elementary school teacher for an elite private school in South Korea and most recently as a small-group elementary-level pod instructor. Sarah currently works at an elementary school as a school-based therapist. She tutors in all elementary school subjects, bringing compassion, humor, and warmth to the role.

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.

Jackson Schwartz: Jackson is from Needham, Massachusetts and recently graduated from Columbia University where he majored in the interdisciplinary humanities field of American Studies. During college he explored many academic passions, focusing on film, Spanish language, and the history of the US prison industrial complex. He tutors Spanish, history, and test prep for the SAT/ACT. Outside of school, you can find Jackson writing music, performing improv comedy, or trying to beat his roommate’s long-standing high score in Tetris.

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.

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.