Nicole D.

Nicole Drousé is a credentialed K-12 educator with 13 years of classroom teaching experience. She currently teaches 2nd grade and has previously taught 1st and 3rd grade. Nicole holds a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a Master’s degree in Education. She is trained in Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) and the LETRS program, with a particular specialization in phonics instruction.

Nicole is highly skilled in building strong student relationships, fostering a positive classroom community. She has worked extensively with students of diverse cognitive, physical, and academic abilities, including those with disabilities. In addition to her core classroom roles, she has provided reading intervention for 4th and 5th graders and has experience working with middle school students through yearbook club and coaching.

Outside of the classroom, Nicole is passionate about sports. She has coached middle school volleyball as well as her children’s recreational teams. Nicole grew up playing soccer, softball, and volleyball, and continues to enjoy watching and participating in sports. As a mother of three, her favorite family activities include spending quality time together, being creative, going to the beach/swimming, and traveling.

Connor B.

Connor is a Middle School English Educator and has worked for the School District of Philadelphia since 2023. Connor is passionate about the reading and writing skills of all students and combining student need with interest. They believe in building a solid rapport with students, as it is foundational to create supportive learning environments that challenge and hold students accountable for their learning. Above all, they are dedicated to creating and adapting lessons that will push students out of their comfort zones, resulting in the growth of the whole student.

Jamari G.

Jamari is a dedicated educator and certified instructional coach with diverse backgrounds in special education, elementary instruction, academic tutoring, educational research, and scholarship application review. In the past, he was an ABA and worked closely with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is currently an instructional coach, where he supports new teachers in developing effective classroom practices; alongside this role, he is a classroom teacher. Jamari has taught a range of subjects, including special education, elementary core academics, middle school, and high school Algebra I, US History, and English. He has even earned recognition as a Teacher of the Year nominee for his impact on student growth in math and ELA.

Since 2018, Jamari has worked as a private tutor for students in grades 3–11, helping many improve by two grade levels or more and achieve top scores on state assessments. He holds a Master’s in Forensic Psychology from the University of Louisiana–Monroe and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. It is during this time he made the conscious effort to study insects—mosquitoes in particular; these mosquitoes were reared in a controlled environment within a science lab. He’s clearly a lifelong learner and was called to teach. In his calling as an educator, he possesses a Level 3 teaching certification with a Special Education endorsement.
He is currently working toward receiving an add-on certification as an Educational Diagnostician. He possesses certifications in elementary computer science education through LSU and supports learning with technology. With a strong foundation in data-driven instruction and individualized learning, Jamari empowers students to reach their full potential.

Keya T.

FR : Keya est actuellement dans la dernière année de son baccalauréat en sciences cognitives à l’Université McGill, avec une concentration en informatique et une mineure en études sud-asiatiques.
Ayant commencé en tant que tutrice par les pairs au secondaire, elle donne maintenant du tutorat dans des entreprises privées et des centres d’apprentissage depuis plus de trois ans et possède une expérience auprès d’élèves du primaire au cégep, tant en cours individuels qu’en petits groupes. Elle prend beaucoup de plaisir à aider les élèves à s’épanouir et à atteindre leur plein potentiel. Son approche du tutorat est adaptée au style d’apprentissage de chaque élève et privilégie l’établissement d’une relation solide entre l’élève et le tuteur.
Dans ses temps libres, vous la trouverez probablement en train de peindre, de faire de la randonnée ou de rattraper son retard de lecture !

EN: Keya is currently in the last year of her Bachelors in Honours Cognitive Science at McGill University, with a concentration in Computer Science and a minor in South Asian Studies.
Having started out as a peer tutor in high school, she has now been tutoring at private companies and learning centres for over 3 years and has experience working with students from elementary to CEGEP level, both one-on-one and using small-group instruction. She finds a lot of joy in helping students grow and reach their full potential. Her tutoring approach is adapted to each student’s learning style and prioritizes building a strong student-tutor relationship.
In her spare time, you will likely find her painting, hiking, or catching up on her reading list!

Demiana F.

Demiana is a 23-year-old educator with a strong academic background in science and education. She studied Biology for four years and completed a two-year teacher education program at Teachers College in York University. During her training, she completed placements at Woodbine Middle School, Ellesmere Statton School and Willowdale Middle School, where she taught Grades 5 through 8 in the fields of Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts.

Her interest in teaching was sparked in Grade 8 by a teacher who recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue a path she hadn’t seen in herself. That early inspiration continues to shape her passion for supporting students both academically and personally.

Demiana has worked with students with a wide range of learning needs, providing personalized accommodations to help each student thrive. She values inclusion and strives to make her classroom a space where every learner feels seen, supported, and challenged.

She also gained experience in early childhood education while working at a Montessori school with children from JK/SK to Grade 3. There, she incorporated hands-on activities, nature-based learning, and sensory play to foster curiosity and foundational skills.

Demiana is committed to helping students reach their full potential. She believes in nurturing a love of learning, never gives up on her students, and is dedicated to helping your child achieve their best academic success and meet their individual learning goals.

Josh R.

Josh is a certified educator with a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a literature emphasis, who has helped students not only boost their academic skills but also gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their educational journey. With experience teaching college-level writing for Boise State University and guiding high school students through English, digital literacy, and post-secondary planning—including college enrollment, career exploration, and financial aid—he brings both expertise and empathy to his sessions. Josh coaches students across multiple content areas and has supported learners with scholarship essays, senior capstones, job applications, and executive function strategies. He builds trust quickly through open communication and leads with a teaching philosophy rooted in empathy and critical thinking. He has developed onboarding materials and coached peers in service strategy, and he has also led training sessions for hospital staff, honing his skill for translating complex ideas into accessible, meaningful instruction. Students appreciate his calm presence and clear guidance. Some even say he makes grammar feel like solving a puzzle. When not teaching, Josh enjoys walking the Boise Greenbelt with his family, watching baseball, or helping friends build computers.

Kristine K.

Kristine is a Certified Teacher with more than 30 years’ experience both in the classroom and as a tutor. She graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Math Education. Kristine spent most of the 30 years in Jefferson Parish Public School System high schools teaching everything from remedial through honors math classes and taught 5th grade for 3 years. She loves one-on-one work, as it allows the time for her to verify the student’s strengths and weaknesses to focus on areas where improvement is needed. She uses topics that interest each student for a more personal and engaging learning experience. As a tutor, Kristine is very dedicated to using methods that each student can learn from. She also believes in frequent communication with parents as part of the learning team. She believes that laughter is an essential part of learning and considers all questions to be important.

LeKesha R.

LeKesha is a dedicated and passionate educator with over eighteen years of experience working with youth. A native of Houma, Louisiana, she graduated in the top 20% of her class from Ellender Memorial High School. Driven by a love for history and civic engagement, she pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of New Orleans, earning a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in Political Science in 2002. LeKesha’s journey into education was not a traditional one. After facing life-changing personal experiences, including the tragic loss of her brother, she found a deeper calling in working with young people. In 2008, she began substitute teaching at the high school level. Her natural connection with students quickly led her to a full- time teaching role, where she discovered a profound passion for education and mentorship. Over the years, LeKesha has worn many hat —teacher, cheerleading sponsor, student council advisor, girls’ flag football coach, after-school mentor, and tutor. She believes that building strong, trusting relationships with students is the key to unlocking their full potential. Her holistic approach to education focuses on meeting students where they are and guiding them to where they can go. In addition to her classroom work, LeKesha holds a Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction from Walden University. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every day is a gift: “Do what you love today because tomorrow is not promised.” LeKesha continues to be a powerful advocate for youth, inspiring her students not only to learn but to lead, grow, and thrive.

OLIVIA I.

Olivia is a third-year student at the University of Regina working towards her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with lots of children over her schooling years and has recently finished pre-internship! Olivia enjoys reading, writing fiction, watching films and teaching! She is well-versed in English/Literacy and the Arts. She is bubbly and kind and will be able to provide a comfortable and open space to help your learners become more confident and stronger in their schooling!

EMMANUEL E.

I have a bachelors in Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering with experience in thermal modelling of indoor farms, greenhouses, and plant factories for controlled environment agriculture. I am currently continuing with a master’s degree program in Biological Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. I have over 3 years experience teaching high school students Mathematics, Physics, English studies and basic science subjects in Nigeria. I have also started remote one-to-one tutoring with high school students in United states and Canada.