Our Team

Paul King, Founder & Director

Paul King is the visionary founder and Executive Director of Neighborhood Educational Partners, an organization dedicated to empowering students through personalized, high-impact educational support. With over a decade of experience in tutoring, program management, and educational innovation, Paul has built a reputation for delivering measurable results in academic achievement, particularly for underserved and at-risk youth.

Holding a B.A. in Chemistry, Paul combines his analytical expertise with a passion for equity and excellence in education. His leadership has driven the success of programs like the NeON Scholars initiative, where students consistently achieved higher attendance rates and significant improvements in Regents exam performance. As the driving force behind Neighborhood Educational Partners, Paul continues to champion innovative, research-backed approaches that open doors for students to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

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.

Elizabeth (Liz) Keselman, Math Tutor

Elizabeth Keselman holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Binghamton University and an M.A. in Secondary Math Education from Relay GSE. Growing up in Brooklyn, attending Brooklyn Technical High School, and being a product of the NYC school system, Liz takes her experiences as a student and educator to connect to students at a one-to-one level and continue to motivate student success. Liz has been teaching high school mathematics and coding for the DOE for the past four years. Over the past eight years, Liz has taught and tutored students of varying ages, from middle school learners working with fraction arithmetic and rates, to high school and college students taking Algebra through Calculus. In addition, Liz has tutored and prepared students for the SAT, ACT, TACHS, and SHSAT exams. Outside of teaching, Liz loves to explore new cities, bike, salsa dance, and read suspense novels.