Head Coach Pérez
Coach Perez is the architect and head coach at TAC. A North Carolina native and the son of Cuban immigrants, he’s always had a passion for teaching, especially when it comes to K-12 education. He received a BA in Spanish Literature and Political Science from UNC-Chapel Hill before relocating to Washington, DC to pursue a legal career. After receiving his JD with honors from George Washington University Law School, he spent the next six years as an associate at the law firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP specializing in white collar criminal defense and immigration. Eventually, he left behind his successes in the courtroom to pursue teaching on a more permanent basis and moved back to the Triangle area, where he taught in the public school system and began coaching students preparing for various pre-college and post-college standardized tests, including the ACT, SAT, SSAT, ISEE, ERB, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. During his spare time, Coach Perez enjoys golfing and exploring the outdoors with his bilingual puppy Bella.
Coaching Team
 Coach Greg (Senior) |  Coach Chris (Senior) |
| Greg is one of TAC’s most experienced ACT/SAT coaches, having helped more than 200 students achieve their target test scores! Greg is a recent graduate of the School of Counseling at NC State. Greg received his BA in Psychology and Biology from UNC Greensboro in 2013 and before college spent four years active duty as a US Marine. He thrives on helping our high school students manage the demands of challenging schedules and standardized testing by sharing his passion for all subjects, especially Biology, Chemistry, Pre-calculus, and Statistics with eager and motivated students. When not focused on work or school, Greg enjoys traveling abroad to experience new cultures, cuisines, and lifestyles. | Chris is as passionate as you will find when it comes to his academic coaching and student success. He is a graduate of the Master of Arts in Teaching program at NC State and received his BA in philosophy cum laude from Davidson College, before joining the TAC coaching team more than 5 years ago. To date, Chris has helped hundreds of K-12 and college students thrive in the classroom and on standardized tests, especially the ACT/SAT, ISEE/SSAT, & LSAT. Chris is also highly skilled when it comes to special needs coaching, as his enthusiasm and expertise allow him to see students overcome obstacles and achieve their academic goals in all circumstances. When Chris is not coaching, you’ll find him exploring Raleigh with his recent bride or teaching himself how to code. Students and parents also laud his flexibility, as Chris meets with his students every day of the week, including weekends! |
 Coach Kayla (Senior) |
| Kayla is a college application prep savant when it comes to guiding her students to target ACT/SAT scores and creating the most persuasive and authentic college essays. Kayla has helped more than 100 local high school seniors with their successful applications to UNC, Duke, NC State, Wake Forest, NYU, Georgetown, and USC, among many other prestigious colleges nationwide. She is a graduate of UNC-Wilmington, where she received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Creative Writing cum laude with a minor in English. Before joining TAC, Kayla had tutored her peers and classmates informally for several years in subjects ranging from AP classes to ACT/SAT prep. During her time in Wilmington, she was featured in several publications, including Atlantis Creative Magazine and Wilmington Living Magazine. Her favorite part about her job at TAC is applying the writing strategies she has developed to coaching and mentoring students pursuing excellence in their writing assignments, especially on college admission essays. She plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Young Adult Fiction Writing down the road and is currently working on her first YA fiction novel. When she is not coaching or writing, Kayla spends her time reading young adult novels, and playing with Brady, her Labradoodle/Husky mix. |
 Coach Izzy |  Coach Kevin |
| Izzy is a Triangle native and recently graduated from UNC-Wilmington with a B.S. in Public Health and a B.A. in International Studies. Throughout her college experience Izzy worked as a peer educator, helping classmates master their challenging math, science and humanities courses. She has a passion for test prep and credits test-taking strategies for helping her score a 34 on the ACT as a high schooler. Izzy is also a Broughton IB graduate and looks forward to sharing her expertise with our IB/AP academic coaching students. When she isn’t meeting with students, Izzy loves to travel and spend time with her dog, Tilly. | Kevin is a recent graduate of NC State, graduating with a B.S. in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Human Biology. Throughout his academic journey, Kevin has displayed a passion for tutoring his fellow classmates in all STEM subjects. From organic chemistry to advanced calculus, Kevin enjoys helping students understand and simplify complex material. Kevin is also an ACT/SAT expert and loves teaching test taking tips and strategies to TAC students. During his free time, you can find Kevin hiking, watching sports, or studying for the MCAT! |
 Coach Brittany |  Coach Henry |
| Brittany is an experienced academic coach specializing in mathematics, physics, and computer science. She is an alumnus of California State University, where she obtained a B.S. in Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science, then a Master of Arts in Mathematics. Throughout her college career, Brittany was employed with the Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program, an accredited academic support program for college students, where she supported students in a wide range of math and computer science subjects, including Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Statistics, Applied Math, and C++/Python. In addition to her work with the SI Program, Brittany worked with families in her community over the years, tutoring in math and science subjects from elementary school through college. Brittany is committed to helping her students build confidence and develop mathematical skills that ensure long-term success in the subject. She is passionate about education and encourages students to pursue degrees in STEM. As a member of the Association of Women in Mathematics, she is also a strong advocate for young women interested in the mathematics and computer science fields. During her free time, Brittany enjoys cooking, reading, and gaming on her Switch. | Henry is a STEM enthusiast! He joins TAC off the heels of completing a Masters of Science in Organic Chemistry at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Henry also graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Chemistry from College of the Holy Cross. He brings valuable experience in advanced math and science disciplines to the TAC coaching team, including teaching as a TA in grad school and serving as a 1-on-1 student tutor. As a TAC coach, he looks forward to sharing his passion for learning, especially when it comes to AP/IB Math and Science, with TAC students. |
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