Based in London by way of San Francisco and New York, Daniel is an expert mentor specializing in ACT/SAT prep and humanities subjects including AP U.S. History, AP European History, AP English Language and Literature, AP Human Geography, AP Spanish Language, IB History, and IB Geography. Daniel brings to the table over 10 years of mentorship experience, including three years as a peer mentor and teacher’s assistant in international high schools in New York City as well as 2000+ mentorship hours with more than 50 ESM Prep students. He graduated summa cum laude from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study and holds a Master’s degree with distinction from SOAS, University of London.

Daniel has a passion for connecting with students and helping them leverage their strongest skill areas to unlock achievements across all subjects and disciplines, a spirit that guides his work with ESM students. His approach to mentorship—informed by critical thinking pedagogy and critical pedagogy—asks each student to think beyond the task at hand and look for connections across topics, themes, or subjects to achieve their highest potential. He encourages students to take each assessment as an opportunity for skill- and knowledge-building that will benefit them not only as students but also as future professionals, thinkers, and people. Daniel believes every person has immense capability to better understand the world around them and to use this understanding to add value to their communities, and that the right mentor can help any student access and build upon their knowledge-from-experience to achieve academic and career success.

When Daniel isn’t mentoring, he also serves as ESM Prep's Director of Communications. In his free time, you’ll likely find him cooking exciting new recipes, baking chocolate chip cookies, or knitting a sweater. He loves to travel for culinary inspiration, but he is equally as happy to sit in the park with a picnic and a good book.

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Testimonials

"I just wanted to write to say a very big thank you to you for all the fantastic work that you are doing with my son. He is really enjoying APUSH and thriving in the class. Writing isn't his strongest point and the tips and help you give are so very useful and make all the difference. You are an amazing teacher. He loves the material and genuinely is enjoying the class very much." - Parent of AP U.S. History student, 2023

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"You have been such an amazing support throughout this whole summer and have been the best tutor I could’ve ever wished for. I am so so grateful for all the skills you’ve taught me and the tools you’ve given me to ace the SAT. I’ll remember to go through each question thoroughly, not panic when I don’t know how to start answering a question and repeat my affirmations. Thank you so much for everything." - SAT student, 2022

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"I received my AP scores today (4 in European History, 5 in Spanish Lit, and 5 in English Lit), meeting my offer for UCL! Thank you once more for helping me with these classes through the last two years, which have been more than just academically challenging. Without our sessions I wouldn't have been able to earn these scores." - AP student, 2021

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"Thank you Daniel. It has been a pleasure working with you. My husband who is a stickler for editing and grammar has found your reports really impressive. I am sure we will need more of your time next school year." - Parent of AP U.S. History student, 2021

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