The EdisonOS Podcast

Bobby Hood is a dedicated tutor specializing in various standardized tests including the ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT (CARS), along with assisting students with admissions applications and essays. With a personalized approach, Bobby emphasizes critical thinking skills and mindful test-taking strategies that extend beyond the exam room. He offers one-on-one online sessions, providing tailored guidance and creating personalized strategy guides for each student.

With three decades of experience in standardized test preparation, Mike Bergin is a nationally recognized leader in the field. As the founder of Chariot Learning in 2009, he is dedicated to delivering transformative, individualized education. Mike oversees national programs at Chariot Learning and trains educators across the country as an ACT Certified Educator. Additionally, he serves as the founding President of the Board of Directors of the National Test Prep Association, advocating for ethical standards and best practices in the industry. Mike is also a creator, co-host, and author in the test prep community, contributing significantly to its advancement.

Aniket has been working in the international Edtech domain for 6 years. Having previously run his own Edtech startup ’EngiVista’, he has rich experience across teaching, curriculum development as well as business operations. More of a ’lets try it out!’ person, he currently leads the curriculum team at Eddy and also supports the business strategy part.

Dilip Ashokkumar, an experienced mentor with over 8 years of expertise in GMAT, GRE, and SAT coaching, challenges traditional learning assumptions. Armed with an educational background from IIT-Madras, London Business School, and the University of California, Los Angeles, Dilip emphasizes a sensory-rich approach to education. His philosophy centers on dedication and strategic effort, focusing on the "how" rather than the intensity of one's endeavor.

Rahul Paul, a dedicated educator specializing in SAT Math preparation, has empowered over 700 students globally to achieve their dream scores. With a highly personalized approach, Rahul addresses individual challenges, instills confidence, and provides a customized lesson plan for unparalleled SAT Math readiness. New students benefit from a diagnostic test and a free 30-minute introductory demo, setting the stage for a comprehensive and effective learning journey.

Leveraging her bilingual and multicultural background, Gina Yoryet Ashfield has crafted a dynamic brand rooted in interpretation, certified translation, and authorship. Currently expanding her professional repertoire as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Gina's multifaceted skills contribute to her marketability. Specializing in teaching writing for standardized test preparation, her lifelong passion for writing shines through in her diverse professional pursuits.

David Lord is a UCI graduate with a BS in biology. His passion for teaching started in high school when a former teacher approached him to help his peers. In college, he continued to help fellow classmates, whether it was chemistry, physics, or mathematics.

After graduating a year early, he joined a tutoring company and amassed over a decade of teaching experience in SAT, ACT, maths, up through calculus, and more. Sciences. David likes to help students learn by providing relevance to the material instead of just rote memorization of facts. In his free time, he enjoys working out, learning how to code, and house projects.

Sri Lakshmi Savitha with over 15 years of teaching experience, Savitha is a dedicated educator with expertise in high school, undergraduate, and test prep instruction. Her passion for teaching extends to content development in math and science, particularly for SAT ACT.

Known for her patient and disciplined approach, she tailors her teaching style to each of her students grasp and understanding level. A self employed professional with Paramita Online Test Prep, she has garnered a strong reputation attracting students globally and earning praise for her impactful teaching methods.

Prasad is a former top management thinker of Indian origin, is also a distinguished thought leader in innovation, leadership, and change management. Known for integrating business strategies with insights from brain research and spirituality, he advised 130 plus C level executives at Fortune 500 companies.

Co author of From Start to Rise, he founded the Center of Leadership, Innovation, and Change at ISB and co founded  TIE Silicon Valley’s Entrepreneur Institute. Post retirement, he focuses on non profits, education, and youth, drawing from Indian spiritual wisdom for inner transformation. With a PhD in physics from IIT Madras, Prasad has made significant contributions as an educator, consultant, and author.

Valencia Bell is a visionary founder of schools, who pioneers a transformative approach to standardized test preparation. With a commitment to infusing character elements into K 12 and collegiate curricula, she prepares students not only for academic success, but also for life's challenges.

Driven by the belief in universal access to information, Dr. Bell champions goal based learning, aiming beyond score improvement to foster positive youth outcomes and reduce dropout rates. Her work creates confident leaders who view college attendance not as an if, but as a when and where.