GRETCHEN
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR • TUTOR
Princeton University, BA in Molecular Biology and a minor in Dance
Through her experience developing LogicPrep's curriculum and team in both New York and Brazil, Gretchen identifies as part-New-Yorker, part-carioca. She's been working for LP ever since she graduated from Princeton University, where she studied Molecular Biology and Dance, and moved to New York City to dance professionally. When, after a few years of pursuing contemporary dance, she felt like she was ready for a change, Gretchen had the opportunity to fully immerse herself in the world of international education. In the process, she fell in love with the culture and language of Brazil.
Gretchen loves teaching – particularly chemistry – and she gets especially excited to help her students reach the “Aha!” moments that occur when initially puzzling or daunting concepts finally click. As Director of Academic Operations, she's also responsible for hiring and training LogicPrep's instructors, and she loves to facilitate collaborative conversations to share best practices and expand everyone's range of approaches.
Gretchen also volunteers her time tutoring ACT/SAT lessons to underserved students through The Jesse Kolber Foundation scholar program. When she's not at LogicPrep, Gretchen can be found practicing yoga, listening to WNYC, taking dance class, or reading in Carl Schurz park with her pet bunny, Xavier (pronounce "sha-vee-air").
What LogicPrep Tutors Say About Gretchen…
THE HEART OF LP, and the most supportive human I have EVER met.
Gretchen has a perfect teacher vibe. She leaks positivity from her pores. I’d imagine it is extremely hard to have a bad attitude around her for any length of time.
She learned Portuguese and took the leap to build a life in Brazil. So… she’s bolder than you’d think.
Gretchen has so much commitment to helping others, both tutors and students (and probably everyone else)! She’s always looking to figure out how to do things better. With her background in biology and dance, she has the mind and soul both of an abstract-expressive artist and of a data-interested scientist and administrator.
She also owns an assortment of cuddly animals!
Hidden Talent Assembling IKEA furniture (it’s harder than it looks!), earning me the title of “Apartment Handywoman”
Favorite Nerd Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory
Dog Breed Alter Ego Golden Retriever
Offerings
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
ACT Writing
SAT Prep
SAT Math
SAT Writing & Language
SAT Reading
School Support
Biology (including AP Biology)
Chemistry (including AP Chemistry)
Algebra I
Algebra II/Trigonometry
Geometry
English & Language Arts
Organizational Skills
Private School Prep
ISEE Verbal Reasoning
ISEE Quantitative Reasoning
ISEE Reading Comprehension
ISEE Mathematics Achievement
ISEE Essay
SSAT Writing Sample
SSAT Quantitative
SSAT Reading
SSAT Verbal
Grad Prep
GRE Analytical Writing
GRE Verbal Reasoning
GRE Quantitative Reasoning