Our Team
Paul King, Founder & CEO
Paul King is the Founder and CEO of NEP. A former private tutor with more than 15 years of experience, Paul spent much of his career working with students from New York City’s independent schools, helping many achieve outstanding results on the SAT and ACT. Through that work, he observed that students who struggled in mathematics and were often labelled as “not math people” possessed far more potential than they realized. What is frequently perceived as a lack of ability, he found, is often the result of unfinished learning and foundational skill gaps. When those gaps are identified and addressed, student growth can accelerate dramatically.
That realization led Paul to explore how the individualized support traditionally available through private tutoring could be brought into public schools and made accessible to students who might otherwise never receive it. He founded NEP with the belief that targeted intervention can unlock significant growth when students are given the opportunity to build missing foundational skills.
Today, Paul leads NEP’s work partnering with schools, community organizations, and public agencies across New York City to provide high-impact math intervention. The organization specializes in foundational skill development, algebra readiness, and supporting students who have historically not had access to individualized tutoring in mathematics. Under his leadership, NEP has expanded from a small tutoring practice into a citywide organization serving students across all five boroughs.
Rebeca Ramirez, Math Tutor
Rebeca Ramirez holds a B.A. in Mathematics from St. Joseph's University and an M.S. in Mathematics for Secondary Education from Touro University. Growing up in New York City as the child of immigrant parents, Rebeca embraced the city’s diversity and now strives to give back to the community that helped shape their journey. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Rebeca has spent five years teaching in NYC public schools, where she taught both in English and Spanish, and developed a passion for working with immigrants and English Language Learners. This work holds special meaning, as Rebeca is helping others in ways that resonate with her own family’s story. Rebeca has tutored students at all levels, from middle school to college, and has a strong commitment to helping students succeed with kindness and patience. Outside of teaching and tutoring, Rebeca enjoys drawing and painting, exploring new foods, spending time with her six siblings, and cuddling with her cat while watching movies!
Ayman Khaleq, Math & STEM Tutor
Ayman Khaleq brings a global lens to his teaching, blending his mathematical training from École Polytechnique in France with his graduate studies at Columbia University, where he earned an MS in Computational and Applied Mathematics. Ayman works with students to build both technical skills and critical thinking, drawing on his experience moving between European and American classrooms to meet each student where they are. Teaching in English, French, and Spanish, Ayman focuses on making complex concepts click through clear explanations and real-world connections. His own path through STEM education showed him how mastering these subjects can expand horizons, which drives his commitment to making math and science accessible and engaging for students from every starting point.
Jeffery (Jeff) White, Math & STEM Tutor
Jeffery (Jeff) White is an experienced researcher, writer, poet, educator, and social advocate. He holds a BA in Criminal Justice from John Jay College, an MA from Columbia University, an MS from Brooklyn College in Special Education 7-12. White began his teaching career instructing incarcerated youth at Riker's Island Correctional Facility, which inspired him to move on to public education with the intentions of dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline. Appointed by the NYC Office of Safety and Youth Development, White has been leading the charge in supporting public schools in NYC District 15 to create culturally responsive curricula grounded in racial equity and restorative practices, all with the goal of desegregating NYC schools. He is currently a part-time Adjunct Professor of Africana Studies at John Jay College and a full-time Biology Special Education Teacher at a DOE school in Brooklyn, where he pushes his students to constantly examine the ways in which slavery and segregation have led to sustained racial disparities in STEM.
