Our Team
Mike Diamond
Co-Founder & Director of Curriculum Development
Mike Diamond is Apex’s Head of Instruction and Director of Curriculum Development. Mike comes to the GMAT from the diverse locales of the campaign trail, Wall Street, and the classroom. At Apex, he develops instruction that is designed to be customized to the cognitive profiles of each of our clients, while recognizing and addressing the psychological and emotional components of the GMAT as well. Mike has a strong grounding in advanced mathematical modeling specializing in non-linear mathematics, stochastic calculus and statistical analysis. With over 20 years’ experience in test preparation, Mike has personally mentored hundreds of clients to 700+ GMAT scores.
James Armstrong
Apex GMAT Senior Instructor
James loves teaching. He derives great satisfaction from helping students overcome the academic and emotional hurdles that stand between them and their goals. To that end he draws upon his years teaching mathematics at Harvard University’s Extension School, his experience as a writing coach and English tutor in Europe, and his personal involvement advising numerous students along their paths.
Rowan Hand
Apex GMAT Instructor
Since 2005, Rowan has worked internationally as a GMAT tutor, teaching one-to-one and group courses in London, Paris, Dublin, and Warsaw among many other places. He’s helped clients boost their careers with admits ranging from INSEAD to HBS to Wharton to MIT Sloan to IESE and more. As a professional writer and editor of GMAT materials, he knows how GMAT questions function at the deepest level and he aims to pass this knowledge on to our clients.
Christopher Wilson
Apex GMAT & Executive Assessment Instructor
Christopher joins the Apex Team with over 10 years of experience in education and project management. His clients have ranged from Fortune 50 corporations to undergraduate students. With vast experience in the test preparation industry, Christopher has a deep understanding of the GMAT and prides himself on delivering custom experiences and successful outcomes for his clients. Over the years, Christopher has found that he prefers to specialize instruction for those to whom it has the highest impact and is keen to guide our clients to GMAT successes.
Jaymes Kine
Apex GMAT Instructor
Jaymes Kine is Apex’s international man of mystery. In his 10 years of teaching, he has taught a variety of subjects in locations all around the globe, from marine science in Alaska, to English and math in Spain, to test prep in Israel. At Apex, Jaymes indulges his passion for helping students reach that “ah ha” moment, and his diverse teaching experience helps him connect to people of all skill levels from all backgrounds. He believes that a personal connection between student and teacher is imperative to successful preparation, and strives to make that connection with each of his students, whether in private lessons or a seminar setting.
Richard Major, PhD
Admissions Consultant
Richard comes to Apex a committed, approachable teacher in subjects as diverse as literature, theology, political science and chemistry. His own background is academic – he studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar – but love of traveling, literary work, and marriage to a diplomat, have taken him all over the world. He’s tutored for many years in many countries, from Hungary to India to South Africa, and has made a specialty of preparing his students to win admission to top universities, including Cambridge, Oxford and Harvard. An energetic and adaptable tutor, Richard works to spark students’ intellectual excitement, and to help students cultivate their own voice in their mastery of a subject.
Iva Todorova
Lead Admissions Consultant & Apex Economics Instructor
Iva comes to Apex with a strong background in the banking industry, focusing on credit risk and investment banking. With previous experience putting together teams from the hiring to project completion phase she has vast experience when it comes to helping clients frame the best possible narrative for the role that they desire. Iva is a passionate mentor and coach, committed to developing the next generation of leaders. She focuses on advising students with career planning and development, personal branding, interview preparation, resume & cover letter assistance and LinkedIn profile framing. Before working with us Iva spent over 5 years working for Morgan Stanley where she established and trained a team responsible for a combined portfolio of $38 Billion, and directly oversaw the production of over 250 credit reviews per annum.
Alexis Weisinger, PhD
Performance & Test Anxiety Coach
Dr. Alexis Weisinger is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than two decades of clinical experience, providing individual psychotherapies and psychological testing. She attended Pennsylvania State University, where she obtained two Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Psychology and Spanish, procured a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, and a second Master’s Degree and Doctorate from Adelphi University. Alexis has been an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University, Adelphi University, and the City University of New York, and also spent eight years as a member of the Psychology Directors of New York State (PSYDNYS).
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Staff
Fatma Xhafa
Director of Operations
Fatma has completed degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration. Her experience includes working in several customer service roles. She brings with her leadership skills, leading teams of 10 and 40 people. She joined the Apex team as an intern in March 2020 where she was responsible for multiple marketing and IT related duties. After that, she joined the engagement team as Engagement Manager. As Director of Operations at Apex, she oversees day to day operations across different departments.
Anna Martirosyan
Engagement & Marketing Associate
Anna joined the Apex team as an Engagement and Marketing Associate, having initially come on board in September 2022 as a Marketing and Communications intern. With a BA in Business from the American University of Armenia, she brings a solid background in customer relationship management and marketing. In her current role, Anna manages client relationships, assists marketing initiatives, and ensures seamless communication between teams with the goal of driving engagement and business growth.
Cynthia Addoumieh
Marketing Associate
Cynthia began her marketing career as an intern at Apex GMAT in December 2021 and has transitioned into her current role as a Marketing Associate. She is a recent graduate of Journalism and Mass Communications. Cynthia is responsible for SEO and paid advertising here at Apex GMAT. In her free time, Cynthia enjoys hiking and spending time with friends and family.
How can I connect with a specific member of your team for personalized support?
If you would like to connect with a specific member of our team for personalized support, simply email us at engagement@apexgmat.com. Our team will be happy to connect you with the right person for you. We are always happy to discuss your unique situation and goals to determine how we can best support you. Whether you are looking for test preparation, admissions consulting, or other educational services, we are here to help.
Do I choose an instructor or does the Apex team assign an instructor to me?
At Apex, we carefully match our students with an instructor who is best suited to their individual needs and learning style. When making this match, we take into account factors such as the student’s learning preferences, goals, and availability.
Can I change the instructor if I’m not satisfied with them?
Although it almost never happens, if for any reason you are not satisfied with your instructor, we are happy to work with you to find a new instructor who better meets your needs.
What is the minimum score required for me to become a GMAT, GRE, EA or LSAT tutor at Apex?
At Apex, we require our tutors to have scored in the top 1% on the exam they are tutoring for. This ensures that our tutors have a deep understanding of the test and can provide our clients with expert guidance and support. However, having the required score does not guarantee that they will be hired. We carefully screen and select our tutors to ensure that they meet our high standards for excellence and professionalism.