Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA is the Founder & CEO of Prep Expert, winner of a Shark Tank investment deal with billionaire Mark Cuban, a bestselling author, received his MD/MBA from Yale and USC, and a board-certified dermatologist physician. Dr. Patel raised his own SAT score 640 points from average to perfect when he was in high school. He has now developed SAT & ACT prep curriculum and courses that have helped over 100,000 students improve their own scores, get into top universities, and win over $100 million in college scholarships!

Miguel Chavira attended UT Austin, where he earned a BS in Computer Science and a BA English as well as a TEFL Certificate. Miguel has accumulated five years of tutoring experience across a number of organizations, giving him insight into a wide variety of strategies and advice. He can tutor any of the following subjects: ACT, SAT, PSAT, (undergraduate & AP) Computer Science, (AP) Biology, AP Calculus (A, B, C), (AP) Macro & Micro Economics, (AP) English (Language & Literature), ESL, any high school math, (AP) Physics, Spanish 1 & 2, AP Statistics, and essay writing & composition. As for teaching style, Miguel encourages honest self-reflection and provides realistic feedback and goals, advising students towards more optimal methods but coaxing them toward taking charge of their learning and progress. Flexibility is also used in tutoring programs, via a willingness to share and look into multiple strategies and perspectives to match individual students' needs. Miguel loves to show students that he also makes mistakes and emphasizes the idea that we are all students in the learning process, allowing us the opportunity to be a little better each new week or even day. Outside of tutoring, Miguel's hobbies include video games, music production/appreciation, learning about neuroscience and psychology, hiking, and traveling abroad.

Ethan Moy graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. He scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT and ACT tests, with perfect AP scores in Chemistry, Human Geography, and others. He also holds an IB Diploma with a final score of 40/45, including a perfect score in IBSL Math and IBHL Economics. Ethan has worked as a tutor for 2 years and has taught English abroad, developing a passion for teaching and an open communication style tailored to each student that encourages deeper thinking and questioning. In his free time, he loves trying new foods, going to baseball games, and travel blogging. Ethan is generally available weekday nights and Saturday afternoons and is located in Pacific Time.

Jameson Fajfer is an Engineering teacher at a college prep school located in Tampa, Florida. Since he was young, Jameson has consistently scored in the 99th percentile on tests. He even ranked among the top 20 students in his home state of Illinois on a math test that was designed to challenge students' math abilities in 7th grade. Jameson's exceptional academic performance continued when he scored in the 99th percentile on the ACT and earned a 5 on both AP Physics C and AP Calculus BC, which gave him an edge in engineering school. However, he decided to study Theology at Ave Maria University, where he obtained his Bachelor's degree. Jameson enjoys musical performance, theater, and education. His teaching style is focused on pattern recognition and understanding the underlying concepts of the subject matter so that students can comprehend the problem in front of them and solve it with confidence. Jameson's desire to see his students succeed is what drives him, and he intends to teach for the rest of his life.

[p]Hello! My name is Dr. Kevin Parrish, and I'm excited to be your Prep Expert instructor! I graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2025 with my PhD in Physics. During my time there, my focus of study was on computational material science, specifically on amorphous glass. I also branched out and did some climate science work on machine learning models applied to streamflow in the Colorado River. Throughout it all though, I never stopped teaching at Prep Expert![/p] [p]I've been an instructor here for 8 years now, beginning when I was just a freshman in college. Over that time, I've come to love our students and our courses, which is why I chose to continue teaching here after my doctoral program. I scored a 1570 on my SAT and a 35 on my ACT. On top of that, I also passed more AP tests than any other male student in the state of Nevada by my high school graduation in 2016, a total of 15, earning myself the prestigious State AP Scholar award for that year![/p] [p]My passions outside of Prep Expert include practicing on my piano and playing pickleball, but, most of the time, I find myself just cultivating my curiosities and learning about whatever new things pique my interest![/p]

Tatyana Makhnina is attending New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, studying biology. She scored in the 99th percentile on the ACT, with perfect scores in English and reading. Tatyana is passionate about helping students unlock their potential and increase their academic abilities. She takes a personalized tutoring approach to fit each student's needs. This involves finding and addressing content gaps in English, reading, and math, as well as providing mindset guidance and giving students plenty of opportunities to practice their skills. In her free time, she enjoys learning ballet and spending time outdoors. Tatyana is generally available on weeknights and weekends and is located in Central Time.

Shefali Sanwal is attending the University of Wisconsin - Madison, majoring in Computer Science and Data Science. She scored in the top 1% on both the SAT and the ACT and achieved National Merit Finalist status. With extensive experience tutoring and teaching, Shefali has a proven track record of helping students excel academically. Her personalized teaching methods ensure that each student reaches their full potential, making complex concepts understandable and enjoyable. She is located in the Central time zone, and is available during most mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Ilia is a top 1% SAT scorer; he graduated Magna Cum Laude and has taught university- level subjects for English and Linguistics majors, as well as SAT and ACT prep classes for high- school students. He has a PhD in Linguistics. Working part-time in a non-profit for a number of years, he has supervised research projects and worked on content creation. His passion is to see students master the subject they study and experience their “aha” moments.

Sofia Jacik is a second-year chemical engineering student at the University of California, Berkeley. Originally from Virginia, she has passed 14 AP exams from 8th grade to senior year across a wide variety of subjects. She scored in the 99th percentile on both the ACT and PSAT tests and has received related awards. Sofia has tutored both online and in-person for almost ten years. Outside of her major, she has developed passions for Latin, philosophy, piano, computers, and film. Sofia is generally available on weeknights and weekend mornings, and is currently located in PST.