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Sustained Conceptual Mastery

At Loop, we pair ambitious high school scholars with previous students to transform complex coursework into lasting intellectual confidence.

Our Foundation

Engineered Beyond Cramming

Loop was established by students who observed a persistent gap: high-achieving students scoring high marks through memorization while lacking mechanical intuition for university problem solving.

We replaced transactional homework help with structured 1-on-1 mentorship, establishing rigorous diagnostic roadmaps that build deep mechanical fluency in various subjects.

We train scholars to analyze underlying mechanics rather than memorize superficial test routines.

When a student understands why an equation functions, test performance and problem-solving confidence follow naturally.

Sabrina Manea

Sabrina is an experienced tutor with an affinity for learning new things. She is fluent in Romanian, Spanish, and French. She has spent two years living in Barcelona and studied Spanish for six years in school, which furthered her interest in studying languages. Moreover, she earned a 1530 (750 English & 780 Math) on the SAT and has a strong background in both English and math, giving her the tools to support students across multiple subjects. Above all, she aims to make learning approachable, engaging, and rewarding.

Founder, Spanish and SAT Tutor

Caroline Loop

English Tutor

Caroline is an English tutor with a Master of Arts in English from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Baylor University. She writes on twentieth-century American literature and is interested in how aesthetics affects character psychology. She scored a 5 on the AP Language and Composition exam, the AP Literature and Composition exam, and a perfect score on the English section of the ACT and the SAT II.

Mihir Shankar

Statistics and Computer Science Tutor

Mihir is an incoming senior at Lynbrook High School with a 4.0 GPA and a 1600 SAT score. He completed AP Calculus BC with a 5 on the exam and earned an A in AP Statistics. Mihir has extensive experience teaching and mentoring younger students through his roles as a taekwondo instructor and as a leader in a Boy Scout troop of over 100 members. Through these experiences, he has developed strong communication, leadership, and instructional skills. He aims to help students build confidence and mastery in mathematics and statistics through personalized, engaging instruction.

Subject Matter Specialists

Every Loop mentor is dedicated to precise single-student instruction.

Mathematics

Language

Computer Science

Calculus & Linear Algebra

Vocabulary & Grammatical Concepts

Javascript, C++, and Python

Specialists guiding scholars through proof-based mathematics, multivariable calculus, and competitive exam preparation.

Mentors break down sentence structure, introduce new vocabulary, and explain native practices.

Tutors teach code-writing and advanced themes within the language.

Schedule a Diagnostic Consultation

Speak with our academic director to review your scholar's current trajectory and design a tailored mentorship roadmap.