Fabian C.

Fabian C. is a certified tutor and senior Honors Mechanical Engineering student at Louisiana State University with a strong passion for helping students build confidence and mastery in math and science. With several years of tutoring experience, Fabian supports students in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and standardized test preparation, including the ACT and SAT. He is known for breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps while teaching effective problem-solving and test-taking strategies that improve both accuracy and confidence.

Fabian customizes each lesson to match the student’s learning style and academic goals, whether strengthening core fundamentals, improving test scores, or preparing for advanced coursework. His engineering and robotics background bring a structured, analytical approach to learning, while his patient and encouraging teaching style helps students feel comfortable asking questions and reaching their full potential. Outside of tutoring and academics, Fabian enjoys mentoring, exploring innovative technologies, and finding creative ways to make learning both effective and enjoyable.

Leah L.

Leah is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education major at Louisiana State University and brings meaningful experience working with children in structured learning environments. Leah has supported students ages 6 weeks through 10 years old by planning and implementing educational activities that promote literacy, problem-solving, and positive learning habits. Through her work with students and families, Leah has developed an engaging and individualized approach to tutoring that focuses on meeting each student’s unique learning style and needs. She believes that building strong relationships with students is essential for academic success and strives to create lessons that are both effective and motivating.

Leah is CPR, AED, and Mandated Reporter certified and is committed to maintaining a safe, supportive, and professional learning environment. In her free time, Leah enjoys volunteering in her community and working with animals — and thanks to her time working at a daycare, she has mastered the art of turning learning into fun and can confidently say she is an expert at solving both math problems and crayon-related emergencies.

Meghan P.

Meghan has an MA in History and a BA (double major) in Classics and International Development from McGill University. She is in the final stages of completing her PhD in History and Classics at Yale University. Meghan has published a number of articles in academic publications and presented her research at conferences around the world. She speaks three languages fluently (English, French, and Romanian) and works in several others (Italian, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek).

Meghan is a passionate teacher who believes that every student is capable of excellence. Her approach is characterized by empathy, patience, and kindness. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Meghan is sympathetic to the pressures modern students face: difficulties in focus, wavering confidence, and the temptation of unethical AI use among others. Meghan has had particular success in motivating students who were especially shy, withdrawn, or otherwise on the margins of the classroom. Strategies for how to bring such a student back into the fold differ on an individual basis but are always couched in mutual respect and understanding. Frequently, students who may have been struggling the most at the beginning of the term—be it with meeting deadlines, quality of work, or something else—became some of Meghan’s strongest and most self-motivated students by the end of the academic year.

Areas of Expertise: Reading, Writing, and Critical Analysis (all levels); History (all levels); Latin; Ancient Greek; Biology (K-12); Homework Help (English: K-12; French: K-6).

Dr. Katina W.

Dr. Katina Walton views her enthusiasm for teaching as a calling and a responsibility that is driven by her commitment to student growth, equity, and excellence. Her desire to be a better teacher is fueled by the her personal experience of how effective instruction transforms lives and unlocks the potential in every learner.

She holds a Ph.D. in Literacy, Reading, Assessment, and Evaluation from Walden University, and has taught in a variety of classrooms from elementary schools to universities since 2001.

Outside of teaching, Dr. Walton finds joy in her faith, family, and community. She also enjoys encouraging others and engaging in activities that renew her spirit and strengthen her passion for education.

Travis McG.

Travis McGinnis has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Regis University, with endorsements in both Gifted and Talented Education and Social Studies. With 15 years of classroom experience in the Adams 12 and Jeffco School Districts, Travis is an expert at guiding students through Reading, Writing, and Math using goal-setting and arts-integrated methods.

In 2017, Travis was awarded the Talented Teacher Award by the Jeffco School District, and recognized for “100% student achievement,” as all his students met or exceeded their goals in Reading, Writing, and Math. In 2016, he also contributed to Devinney Elementary School winning the National Blue Ribbon Award.

Outside the classroom, Travis enjoys playing soccer, boardgames, baking sourdough bread, and writing fantasy and science fiction novels. When he’s not writing, gaming, or baking masterpieces in the kitchen, he enjoys quality time with his wife, four children, and their mini-goldendoodle puppy.

Travis’s experience as an educator, his enthusiasm for learning, and zest for life make him an ideal “smart friend” for elementary and middle-school students who could use a little inspiration to overcome challenges and master the learning process.

Lucas O.

Lucas is a licensed educator and Reading Intervention teacher who holds two graduate degrees in Early Childhood Education, endorsements in ESL, LBS1, and ECE, and is pursuing Wilson Reading System Level I certification. He is also a recipient of the Erikson Institute Educator Impact Award in recognition of his committed service to students and families. Lucas has experience working with students from early childhood through eighth grade, specializing in literacy intervention and ESL instruction. He has extensive experience teaching ELA and math across grades K–8 through both targeted intervention services and classroom teaching, with a strong emphasis on growth mindset, problem-solving, and skill-building strategies that empower students to become confident, independent learners. He emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking, helping students transfer strategies and skills across subjects to support overall academic success. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he is especially attuned to the needs of diverse learners and uses visual, kinesthetic, linguistic, and interest-based approaches to make learning engaging and accessible. He intentionally draws on students’ strengths and personal interests to guide instruction. Outside the classroom, he enjoys reading, cooking, and playing soccer.

Linda M.

For the past almost-five years, Linda Monacelli has been a certified teacher of middle school Spanish at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy. Prior to teaching Spanish, she taught high school ESL/ELL for four years and high school English Language Arts (ELA) for two years. Linda was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to New Orleans to begin her teaching journey in May of 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Northeastern Illinois University and will be completing her Master’s degree in Spanish Language Teaching this summer in Guanajuato, Mexico. Linda has been working on this degree for the past two years through Southern Oregon University’s Summer Language Institute, and she has loved every minute of it, especially being able to study and speak Spanish in Mexico! She has also taken classes in Cadiz, Spain. Spanish is Linda’s third language, with Italian being her second, and English her first. Linda comes from a big Italian family who initially immigrated to the United States from the forested and mountainous regions of Abruzzo and Molise. When she is not teaching or working on her Master’s thesis, Linda loves to travel and immerse herself in other cultures, including language, food, music, dance, traditions, art, site-seeing, and making new friends. She also enjoys reading, spending quality time with her family, cooking, and playing PC games.

Gilbert C.

Gilbert is a future I/S (mathematics and general science) educator and currently completing BEd at York University’s Education program. His training emphasizes curriculum development, assessment, and inclusive instructional practices aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations.

Through his academic coursework and classroom experiences, Gilbert has developed a strong interest in student-centred learning, problem-based instruction, and building positive classroom communities. He values clear communication, thoughtful lesson design, and helping students develop confidence in their mathematical thinking. His approach to teaching is grounded in accessibility, curiosity, and real-world application.

Gilbert also brings experience with STEM-related projects like robotics mentorship, which inform his teaching practice and allow him to connect abstract concepts to practical contexts. Outside of teaching, Gilbert is often collecting pokemon cards and exploring Toronto.

GREG M.

Greg has a Masters Degree in Secondary Math Education from Mercy College. He taught High School Math for 5 years in Yonkers, followed by 5 years of teaching Middle School Math in Mount Vernon. But before all of this, Greg started off tutoring at establishments like Sylvan Learning, and Mathnasium back in 2011. Fast forward to today, and Greg is returning to personalized math tutoring with over 10 years experience of being a lead teacher. Coupled with patience, compassion, and a love for music, Greg’s passion for teaching math is led by the drive to relate math to everyday life as well thinking critically in general.

Hang V.

Hang V. is a senior studying biochemistry at LSU and an accepted medical student. She grew up in Slidell, Louisiana, and attended Slidell High School, where she discovered her interest in tutoring her peers. Through college, she has continued this passion through mentorship programs for incoming college freshmen science majors and students seeking research opportunities.

She is currently an advisor at a public health nonprofit guiding college students on health policy research. During her summers, Hang is a counselor at a youth summer camp facilitating STEAM experiments and teamwork through outdoor activities. In her free time, Hang enjoys baking bread and playing classical piano.