Welcome to Foundation Academy: Personalized Coaching for Academic Success Academic success is the foundation for every student’s next big step—whether it’s admission to a top-tier high school or a leading university. At Foundation Academy, we understand the unique academic needs of students navigating competitive educational environments. That’s why we’ve built a comprehensive support system that goes beyond the classroom. Academic Mentoring has long been a powerful tool in education, offering personalized guidance and targeted instruction. While students at international and boarding schools benefit from strong institutional support, Foundation Academy enhances this by providing tailored, one-on-one or small group tutoring that focuses on individual learning needs.

Bridget Cooper

Taught at Top U.S. Independent School

Dr. Bridget Cooper is an experienced educator and academic leader with over 20 years of teaching in secondary and higher education. She currently serves as English Department Chair at Kent Place School, where she oversees curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and parent engagement for grades 6–12. Previously, she taught English at Phillips Academy Andover, leading the school’s intensive writing course (English 10), advanced literature seminars, and summer writing programs. She also served as Interim CaMD Director/Dean, leading DEI efforts and staff training. Dr. Cooper has held leadership roles at Pomfret School and the University of Iowa, where she taught rhetoric and published nationally. She is passionate about inclusive, rigorous education and helping students develop their voice through writing and critical inquiry.

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago

Ph.D. : Language, Literacy, And Rhetoric
Master of Arts : Teaching of English
Bachelor of Arts : English Literature

Year of exprience

20

Subject

English

Yasmine Allen

Taught at Top U.S Independent School

Yasmine is a language educator with over 25 years of experience at Phillips Academy Andover. She holds a master’s degree in Spanish Language and Culture from Purdue University, where she also worked as a Lecturer and Teaching Assistant for 5 years. Fluent in four languages, Yasmine brings a deep intercultural perspective to her teaching. Her extensive leadership and classroom experience allow her to support students in mastering language skills while fostering a broader appreciation for global cultures

Education

M.A.-Purdue University, Spanish Language and Culture
B.A.-DePauw University, Spanish, Concentration: East Asian Studies

Year of exprience

25

Subject

Spanish

Ivy Deng

PhD, Harvard University

Ivy came to the United States for high school, completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University, and pursued her doctoral degree in Comparitive Literature at Harvard University after graduation. Throughout her academic career, Ivy has studied in Paris and Morocco and traveled extensively across Europe and South America. Her multilingual abilities and cross-cultural competencies allow her to connect with students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds effectively. As a native speaker of Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, and with additional proficiency in French, Arabic, and German, she is well-equipped to support students from a wide range of backgrounds. Having taught students English literature and writing at the high school, college, and graduate levels, Ivy is committed to fostering students' holistic growth and development, with a particular focus on enhancing their writing and critical thinking skills.

Education

High school: The Hockaday School (Top Private School in Texas, USA)
Undergraduate: Cornell University (BA. Comparative Literature)
PhD: Harvard University (Comparitive Literature)

Year of exprience

5

Subject

English

Midori Ishizuka

Taught at Top U.S Independent School

Ms.Ishizuka is an experienced educator specializing in history and the social sciences. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education at Northeastern University, building on her strong academic foundation which includes a Master of Liberal Arts in History from Harvard Extension School and a dual honors degree in History and Film Studies from Claremont McKenna College (Top 10 Liberal Arts College). A proud alumna of Phillips Academy Andover, Midori returned to teach in the History and Social Sciences Department there for four years before joining Groton School, where she has been teaching for the past three years.

Education

Northeastern University–starting July 2025 Doctor of Education program
Harvard Extension School–Master of Liberal Arts in History
Claremont McKenna College–History & Film Studies Dual Major

Year of exprience

7

Subject

History

Damian Turner

Professor at Williams, PhD in Biomedical

Dr. Damian Turner is a dedicated immunologist, educator, and mentor with nearly a decade of teaching experience at Williams College, where he taught Introductory Biology, Immunology, and Biological Research. Originally from Jamaica, Damian came to the U.S. on a scholarship and earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences (Immunology) from the University of Connecticut Health Center, followed by postdoctoral training at Columbia University's Center for Translational Immunology. He has authored 13 academic publications and presented his research at numerous conferences. In addition to his extensive teaching and research background, Damian has over nine years of tutoring experience, helping students master complex scientific concepts and develop strong research skills

Education

Postdoctoral Fellow, Columbia University Medical Center
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences (Immunology) – University of Connecticut Health Center
B.S. in Biology – Morgan State University

Year of exprience

9

Subject

Chemistry, Biology

David Hill

Graduated from Harvard University

David graduated from Harvard University where he studied applied mathematics and physics. David values education and has completed over 6000 hours of tutoring in the past 5 years. Despite growing up in a small and rural part of Georgia, David achieved his dream of becoming the first student in his high school’s history to be accepted into Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. David's achievement was in large part due to the fact that David received a perfect score on the math section of the SAT, scored in the 99th percentile on the reading section, and passed 13 AP exams. David truly enjoys helping students attend their dream universities. He understands how much potential students have but many students lack the knowledge and experience to be successful in the college application process.

Education

B.S. degree in Applied Mathematics at Harvard University

Year of exprience

5

Subject

Mathematics

Farrah Yhee

PhD in Mathematics

Farrah graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy and received her B.A. in Mathematics with honors from Wellesley College in 2014. As an undergraduate, she won the national Barry Goldwater Scholarship, considered “the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering in America.” Farrah Yhee received her Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan in 2021, where she was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow (NSF-GRFP) from 2016 to 2021. After graduating with her Ph.D., she was a Golomb Visiting Assistant Professor at Purdue University. Farrah has over fifteen years of mathematical teaching experience in a wide range of settings including one-on-one tutoring, middle and high school summer programs (Center for Talented Youth (CTY), Michigan Math and Science Scholars (MMSS)) to over five years (eleven semesters) of teaching official courses at the university level.

Education

Phillips Exeter Academy
B.A. in Mathematics with honors from Wellesley College
Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan

Year of exprience

15

Subject

Mathematics

Chi-sun Chui

MIT Alum

Chi-Sun placed 2nd in the 1989 Colorado Math Olympiad and graduated from high school at age 15. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Economics from MIT, graduating at age 19. Following MIT, Chi-Sun worked as a software developer for four years before earning an MBA in Finance from Indiana University Bloomington, where he graduated at the top of his class. He then spent 15 years as an equity derivatives trader at major investment banks, including Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, and HSBC. After retiring from trading, Chi-Sun taught SAT Math and English at The Edge Learning Center in Hong Kong for two summers. He currently lives in San Diego and has been tutoring privately and in small groups for the past 11 years. His students range from elementary school through college, and he specializes in all levels of mathematics, with a particular focus on competition math (AMC 8/10/12, AIME). He also tutors computer science, finance, and economics.

Education

BS & MA Computer Science at MIT (Graduated at 19 years old)
MBA at Indiana University
Master of Applied math and finance at City University of Hong Kong

Year of exprience

12

Subject

Mathematics

Caite Lynch

Columbia University Graduate

Caite is a multidisciplinary educator, researcher, and mentor with over a decade of experience teaching and tutoring. A graduate of Columbia University with honors in Anthropology, she has designed and delivered personalized learning plans for students aged 8 to 20+ in subjects including English, Spanish, French, social studies, history, biology, ethics, math through algebra and geometry, and test preparation. Her neuroscience research has been published in top scientific journals, and her professional background spans academia, creative writing, and industry copywriting, reflecting her versatility of both scientific and expressive forms of communication.

Education

B.A in Anthropology, Columbia University

Year of exprience

10

Subject

English, French, Biology, History

Molly Fitzgerald

Taught at Top U.S. Private Schools

Molly is a dedicated educator with nearly a decade of experience inspiring students in physics and mathematics. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics with a concentration in Secondary Education and a Master’s degree in Education. Currently teaching Physics at a public high school just outside of Boston, she also serves as a Math and Physics instructor for the Summer Advantage Program and e-Summer Session at Phillips Academy Andover, where she designed and led an intensive accelerated math course.

Education

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Concentration in Secondary Education
Fitchburg State University
Masters in Education

Year of exprience

10

Subject

Physics

Daviana Perez

Graduated from Brown University

Daviana is a passionate educator and mentor who graduated with honors from Brown University in 2022, earning degrees in Comparative Literature and International and Public Affairs with a perfect GPA. She began tutoring in 2018 and has served as a university Teaching Assistant and Writing Fellow. After graduation, Daviana completed a Fulbright grant in Guatemala, where she taught English, and she now works as an admission officer at a private university—bringing valuable insider insight into the college admissions process. A former boarding school student herself, she understands the unique academic and social dynamics of that environment.

Education

Brown University, Comparative Literature & International and Public Affairs

Year of exprience

8

Subject

English

Drew Gatewood

Graduated from Williams College

Drew is an experienced educator with over 15 years of tutoring and teaching students from China. He is passionate about supporting young people as they prepare for academic and personal success abroad. Living in China, studying at Beijing Normal University on a Chinese Government Scholarship, and achieving HSK6 proficiency in Mandarin have given him a deep cross-cultural understanding and lasting friendships. A Williams College graduate, Drew was one of only two seniors selected for a highly competitive scholarship to pursue advanced Chinese language study. While he has tutored a wide range of subjects—from science and fitness to finance—his greatest strength lies in helping students build strong, personally meaningful English language skills.

Education

Advanced Chinese Language program at Beijing Normal University
Williams College–Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chinese and Economics

Year of exprience

17

Subject

English

Jeff Perry

AP & IB Exam Grader for History

Mr.Perry holds a Ph.D. in History from Purdue University, where he was a Ross Fellow and lecturer. Since 2012, he has taught U.S. and World History at colleges and universities across the United States, helping students strengthen both their historical knowledge and academic writing. His research has been supported by institutions such as the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Society for Legal History. His book, Law in American Meetinghouses, was published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2022.

Education

Ph.D-Purdue University

Year of exprience

5

Subject

History

Nikki Vivion

Graduated from UCLA

Nikki is a lifelong learner and expert K–12 science educator with over two decades of classroom experience, including more than seven years of tutoring. She holds a B.S. in Biology and Anthropology and an M.P.H. in Community Health Sciences from UCLA. Nicole currently teaches biology, public health, and sustainability at an independent school in New York City, where she also serves on the senior leadership team. While she specializes in biology at all levels (including AP), she is also highly effective in tutoring chemistry, environmental science, and math through pre-calculus. A published author of educational books and study materials, Nicole is deeply committed to promoting scientific literacy, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning in her students

Education

University of California, Los Angeles
MPH Major: Community Health Sciences
University of California, Los Angeles
Major: Biology Major: Anthropology Minor: Women’s Studies

Year of exprience

20

Subject

Chemistry, Biology

Agnes Villeneuve-Newies

Certified Examiner for French

Anges is a native French speaker and qualified language teacher in England with extensive experience teaching learners of all ages. She has taught GCSE and A-Level French using the AQA curriculum and serves as an Edexcel Associate Examiner, as well as a certified examiner for the DELF, DALF, and TCF exams. Anges tailors her lessons to each student’s level and goals—whether it's building basic communication skills, preparing for exams, or advancing professional fluency. Her engaging and flexible teaching style helps students develop confidence, cultural understanding, and a strong command of the language.

Education

PGCE – University of Newcastle, Secondary French and German
Sciences du langage spécialité Français Langue Etrangère, Université Stendhal-Grenoble 3
Licence Français Langue Etrangère (= Degree “Teach French as a foreign language”-passed with Merit) – Université Stendhal-Grenoble 3
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (European Business Linguist), South Bank University, London
Master Degree in Modern Languages (English, German), France
Baccalauréat (A’Level, Merit Award), France

Year of exprience

10

Subject

French