Meet The Team!
Who We Are
Daniel Hale
Co-Founder & Lead Tutor
I have been teaching and tutoring all levels of mathematics for the past 16 years. I started out tutoring high school and middle school students in a 3 to 1 setting at a learning center in Edison. After that I spent a couple of years tutoring and mentoring students at Rutgers University in Precalculus and Calculus. I then earned my Masters Degree in Teaching and taught in Newark for 5 years and Piscataway for 2 years. During this time I tutored students both privately and at a learning center in North Brunswick. I then started YFMT in November of 2017 as an in home tutoring business. I am now the lead tutor at our Math Learning Center. Through these years of experience I have learned that each student has his or her own unique personality with his or her own specific needs. I like to get to know my students on a personal level and believe that this gives me an avenue to relate to them and use this to teach them mathematics.
908-230-7359
Katie Hale
Co-Founder & Center Director
I believe that in life we should all find something we are passionate about. I am passionate about the happiness of my family and friends, so when my husband decided he wanted to expand his tutoring practice, I knew I wanted to be involved! I graduated from Rutgers University in 2004 with a degree in Psychology and worked as a Surgical Coordinator for a gastroenterology practice for over 12 years. I love hiking, baking, watching movies, singing, and dancing. And I am learning that focusing on attitude and gratitude will get you to places in life you never thought possible. I am here to help with any questions and concerns you might have!
908-230-7359
Rohan Bhatt
Math, Science, and SAT Tutor
Hi, my name is Rohan and I tutor math and science. I'm an engineer by training with internships held in flavors and fragrances, plasma technology, and petrochemicals, but I've done more teaching than engineering. I've tutored students while in high school and college in both one-on-one and classroom settings. One of the many joys of tutoring is the ability to make learning personal. Learning isn't something that can be mass produced, but the attempt to do so by classrooms and large tutoring companies frustrates students and makes these topics unapproachable. Personal, one-on-one learning lets you approach topics deeply and appreciate the beauty within math and science. As a tutor, I want to inspire a love of learning and curiosity in the world. Outside tutoring, you can find me cooking, listening to podcasts about the universe, and fiddling with my 3D printer.
908-230-7359
Dr. Claudio Ortiz
Math and Science Tutor
As a retired scientist with a passion for teaching, I believe every student can succeed with the right support. My approach is personalized and patient: I identify each student’s unique challenges and strengthen their understanding step by step. I explain concepts in multiple ways to ensure true comprehension, confidence, and the ability to apply skills independently. Above all, I motivate students to do their best and help them reach their academic goals with clarity, encouragement, and consistency.
My expertise includes K-8 Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Trigonometry, SAT/ACT Math and Chemistry, Science and all levels of Spanish.
908-230-7359
Jaaji Kuruvella
Math and Science Tutor
Hello! I’m Jaaji, a senior at Rutgers studying computer science and data science. I’m looking to pursue a future in Data Science developing data driven solutions to real life problems. Outside of school and work, I enjoy practicing Taekwondo and play the piano in my free time.
908-230-7359