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About Podium Tutoring - Our Story & Mission
Our Story

More Than Just
Academic Support

At Podium Tutoring, we believe that education isn't just about passing tests—it's about building the confidence to conquer any challenge. We are a team of passionate educators dedicated to transforming the K-12 learning experience in New York.

Our Mission

To provide accessible, high-quality academic support that goes beyond the classroom. We strive to bridge the gap between student potential and academic achievement through personalized instruction, structured curriculum support, and active collaboration with school teachers.

Our Vision

We envision a community where every student, regardless of their starting point, has the tools and confidence to succeed. We aim to be the standard-bearer for holistic education, where tutoring is integrated seamlessly with a student's daily academic life.

The Minds Behind Podium

Abir Banik

Abir Banik

Co-Founder

With a passion for educational structure and operational excellence, Abir ensures that Podium's curriculum is rigorous and results-driven. He specializes in creating learning environments that foster discipline and collaboration.

Rahat Khandokar

Rahat Khandokar

Co-Founder

Rahat focuses on the psychology of learning. Dedicated to personalized instruction strategies, he ensures that every student's unique learning pace is respected, adapting teaching methods to unlock their specific potential.

Parent & Student Love

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"Podium Tutoring has gone above and beyond to ensure the success of my brother. Rahat especially utilizes innovative and personalized strategies that have helped by brother increase his scores by more than 25%. They are extremely cooperative and have been more effective than any other resource for SHSAT prep."

Rayan Mamoon

SHSAT Student

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"The tutoring service was very flexible with scheduling, which made things super convenient. They’re clearly passionate and enthusiastic about teaching. Their energy made me more excited to learn."

Tausif Zaman

High School Student

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"Podium Tutoring truly helps students build confidence and skills. Highly recommend for anyone looking for personalized academic support!"

Zeeshan Gondal

Student

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide comprehensive academic support for all students from Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
Yes! We specialize in NYS State Exam Preparation (Grades 3–8) for Math and ELA, as well as Regents Exams (Algebra I & Living Environment) and SHSAT.
We offer Monday–Friday online homework support where students can ask questions outside of their scheduled sessions.
Absolutely. We handle direct communication with school teachers to save parents time and ensure we are aligned with the school curriculum.
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