Rob didn’t attend an Ivy League college, and he didn’t have great SAT scores in high school. So why trust him and Pollak Tutors with your student’s education?
It is precisely because these tests didn’t come naturally to him that Rob is especially well suited to understand the unique challenges his students face. In the many many years since high school, Rob has worked hard to become a subject matter expert in all things SAT and ACT, and as a tutor, he’s earned perfect scores on both the SAT (1600, May 2021) and ACT (36, December 2017).
Rob attributes his unique teaching style to his experiences prior to starting Pollak Tutors. He earned a BA in Communication Studies from Hamilton College, where he fostered his love of learning and language, and a JD, cum laude, from Fordham University School of Law, where he picked up his socratic teaching style. He then practiced law in the white collar defense and investigations practice area at Skadden, Arps, which instilled in him a devotion to his clients and a tireless work ethic.
When he’s not working, Rob loves playing golf, woodworking, and, most of all, spending quality time with his wife Anne and their two sons, Owen and Will.
Locations: New Providence, Harrington Park, and Virtual
Anne has worked in education as a private tutor for over 12 years. She absolutely loves teaching and finds nothing better than the look of excitement and pride on her students’ faces when they understand a new concept, get a correct answer, or write a fantastic essay.
Anne’s students range from 2nd grade to college level, and she has experience with kids of any ability, including those with learning differences. Anne teaches all subjects, specializing in math and writing, as well as SAT and ACT prep. She has also advised numerous families with their applications for middle and high schools and college.
Students and parents love working with Anne for her patience, kindness, and professionalism, all of which build a working relationship of trust and open communication.
When she’s not working, you can find Anne visiting museums, seeing plays, or connecting with nature on the the hiking trails.
Locations: Harrington Park and Virtual
Nicole has over two decades of exceptional teaching and tutoring experience in New York, New Jersey, and online private schools. Born in England and raised in Jamaica, Nicole moved to the U.S. to attend college. She received her B.A. in Mathematics from Vassar College and her M.A. in Secondary Mathematics Education from City College of New York.
During her time in the independent school world, Nicole has worn various hats, serving as a math teacher, design teacher, head of department, associate head of school, college counselor, and more.
When she’s not working, Nicole enjoys creating designer clothing, singing, and spending time with friends and family.
Locations: New Providence and Virtual
Remy has worked as a tutor and high-school math teacher for over 10 years. He earned his honors degree in mathematics from the University of Chicago and has taught every subject from Algebra I to AP Calculus. He also specializes in SAT and ACT prep. While genuinely excited about his content, he is more excited about seeing students grow and achieve their goals.
Remy takes a holistic approach to tutoring, ensuring that in addition to acquiring the necessary skills to succeed, students also gain the confidence to persevere through stressful testing situations. By coaching students in both academic skills and mental fortitude, he helps students achieve material growth in their schoolwork and their standardized tests.
When he’s not tutoring, Remy enjoys reading, writing, and playing piano.
Locations: Virtual Only
A dual-certified special education and English teacher, Carrie has been teaching in New York City schools for more than 10 years. She has worked with all ages, from Kindergarten through high school, and has tutored all subjects, including AP history and English classes. Currently, she teaches middle school English and math. She also has extensive experience working with students to craft high school and college admissions essays. Carrie has expertise in differentiating material and methods for all learning styles, and she loves helping students hone their critical thinking skills, which she builds into her test-prep practices.
Carrie is available to tutor for the SAT, ACT, SHSAT, ISEE, HSPT, and TACHS exams, as well as math, reading, and writing. She is available for help with writing personal statements for high school and college applications, too. In her spare time she loves to read, learn French and Spanish, and hang out with her husband, son, and puppy.
Locations: NYC, and Virtual
Thomas is our resident SAT/ACT verbal expert. He grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and earned his Bachelors degree at Harvard University in History. After spending his early career in Finance, he moved to South Korea and Vietnam, where he founded and successfully exited his own test prep company. Thomas is now back in NJ with his teenage son and excited to be teaching test prep again!
Thomas brings a data-driven approach to all of his sessions and provides his students with a clear and thorough understanding of what they need to do to improve.
When he’s not teaching, Thomas enjoys playing golf, watching movies, and trading cryptocurrency.
Locations: New Providence and Virtual
Hannah is a dedicated middle school special education teacher with over six years of experience supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. She leads several extracurricular activities, including Student Council and a cooking club, and is passionate about building strong, supportive relationships with her students.
Hannah holds a dual undergraduate degree in Elementary and Special Education from King’s College in Pennsylvania, as well as a Master’s degree in Reading from the same institution. She is currently in the process of pursuing a doctoral degree in Special Education.
Beyond the classroom, Hannah has been tutoring students for more than eight years, working with students from grade 2 through college across a variety of subjects. She is also a newlywed, shares life with her husband and their energetic three-year-old Australian Shepherd, Otis, and is in the early stages of launching a business with her husband. In her free time, she enjoys baking, cooking, arts and crafts, playing soccer, and spending quality time with her family.
Locations: New Providence & Virtual
Scott Rebholz has over fifteen years of experience working with students in public education, as both a teacher and a school administrator. He has an undergraduate degree in Elementary and Special Education from Seton Hall University, and a masters degree in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University. His passion for learning and student success is evident through the creativity, individualization, and enthusiasm that he brings to each lesson.
Scott has experience teaching and tutoring students that range from elementary school through college, creating the foundational skills necessary for success both in and out of the classroom. His personalized approach ensures students learn to plan and organize, while breaking down their academic coursework in a creative way that connects to their personal learning style. He believes in a comprehensive and collaborative approach that empowers students to love learning and reach their full potential. Scott forms a strong working relationship with each student and their families, and becomes an advocate on behalf of their success.
When he’s not working, Scott is soaking up quality time with his wife and four sons, coaching sports, reading, and running.
Locations: New Providence and Virtual
Nicole has 20+ years of experience in the test prep/tutoring business, starting in the last semester before she graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a B.E. in Civil Engineering. After discovering her true passion for teaching, she studied Education at the Post-Baccalaureate level at Kean University and was most recently a full-time tutor for a national test preparation company, earning recognition as their national Teacher of the Month in June 2023
Nicole takes pride in her wide range of subject knowledge, helping her students in Math from Pre-Algebra through AP Calculus and AP Statistics; in English with grammar, reading skills, and essay writing; and in several sciences including Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics. She is an expert in SAT and ACT preparation as well as high school admissions tests like the ISEE. Her teaching philosophy centers around understanding, not memorization, and students benefit from her ability to approach problems and explanations from multiple angles. Most importantly, Nicole takes her role as a mentor very seriously and provides a safe and warm environment to foster learning and encourage personal growth.
Nicole has two kids of her own at home in Middle and High School, and when she's not busy being a mom or a tutor, Nicole enjoys singing with her community choir and playing Pokémon Go (yes, that's still a thing!).
Eric is a highly experienced teacher and scientist with a Bachelor's degree in molecular biology from SUNY New Paltz and a doctorate in biomedical neuroscience from Rutgers. He has spent the last 6 years teaching, tutoring and mentoring students from 4th to 12th grade as well as undergraduate students. He has taught all areas of science but primarily focuses on biology, chemistry, and physics. Prior to teaching, Eric spent 8 years in translational biomedical scientific research and has published his scientific findings on multiple occasions. In addition, Eric also has an associates degree in political science and is a multi-talented musician, who has spent most of his adult life playing in bands and producing and performing music.
Locations: New Providence and Virtual
Daniel Vollrath, Ed.D. is a special education teacher and education consultant who works with educators and students to incorporate strategies for building productivity within the classroom. He writes extensively and shares his expertise in executive functioning techniques, developing dispositional thinking, and post-pandemic instructional procedures for increasing and building back student habits.
As a public high school teacher in New Jersey, Daniel incorporates and models the importance of productive behaviors in all aspects of the classroom. Daniel’s focus on leading students toward success in and outside of school inspired the writing of his first book: The Purpose-Driven Classroom: Seven Productive Behaviors for Student Success. This book invites readers to learn more about the importance of productivity and provides applicable strategies, takeaways, and reproducibles.
More of Daniel’s work can be found on Edutopia and at The Institute for Habits of Mind.
Daniel enjoys spending time with family, coaching many sports, working out, traveling, and cooking in his free time
Locations: New Providence and Virtual
Allie Osores has over a decade of experience in education as a dedicated special education teacher. She holds a BA in Biology and an MA in Education from Hunter College, as well as an MS in School Building Leadership from Wagner College. Passionate about empowering students, she focuses on equipping them with essential tools for learning and success.
With a deep commitment to individualized instruction, Allie helps students develop strategies that build confidence and independence. She believes that every student has unique strengths and works to create a supportive, engaging environment where they can thrive.
When she’s not teaching, Allie enjoys kayaking, reading at the beach, and spending time with her husband, kids, and dogs.
Locations: New Providence and Virtual
