Carissa Y.

Carissa is a dedicated and passionate certified teacher with over 23 years of experience in elementary education. She earned her Master’s Degree in Reading from California State University, Fullerton, where she deepened her expertise in literacy instruction.

Throughout her teaching career, Carissa creates a classroom environment where learning is both fun and meaningful. She brings lessons to life with creative, hands-on activities that spark curiosity and make academic concepts accessible to all learners. Her commitment to building strong relationships with students and their families is at the heart of her teaching philosophy, helping foster trust, confidence, and a love for learning in every child she teaches.

Outside the classroom, Carissa enjoys spending time with her family camping, cheering on their favorite sports teams, and relaxing at the lake.

Amy W.

Amy Weniger has an extensive background in education, and a deep desire to help every student fall in love with learning. She is a certified teacher with 15 years of elementary classroom experience. She has also been the Lead Administrator (Principal/Superintendent) for a local charter school, Village Leadership Academy, where she encouraged a culture of leadership and learning for educators, students, and their families. Not only has she been an elementary teacher and administrator, she has trained educators across the state through a local non-profit called Lee Pesky Learning Center. Through her position as a training specialist, she provided professional development and coaching to support teachers in providing evidence-based learning for their students. Amy earned both her bachelors and masters degree in educational leadership from Boise State University. Through their extended educational program, she also traveled to Belize on a service trip serving schools and students in areas of poverty. She is thrilled to be a part of Prep Academy Tutors of Boise and looks forward to fostering the love of learning and making a difference in every young student she has the privilege of tutoring.

Colleen R.

Hi! I’m Colleen, a Sarasota native, proud mom of three, and happily married for eight years. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the State College of Florida and will complete my master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Reading in December 2025 from Florida Gulf Coast University.

This is my third year teaching in Sarasota County, and I bring over 10 years of experience in early childhood education including time as the director of my own program. I’m certified to teach PreK–3rd grade, hold both a Reading and ESOL endorsement, and have worked in classrooms across all elementary grade levels.

I’m passionate about helping children develop a lifelong love for reading and writing. I specialize in building strong foundational literacy skills and preparing scholars for structured writing tasks such as opinion and expository writing. Outside the classroom, I enjoy boating, crafting, and curling up with a good book. My goal is always to nurture confident, curious learners through engaging and supportive instruction.

Angelica W.

Imagine a compassionate and engaged individual guiding you through coursework to better grades. Meet Angelica: Angelica’s career has centered around Education and English. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and excels in communication. Her specialty is writing and grammar. She has worked for her local school district and has tutored elementary and high school students. Although she has worked from pre-k to university peer level, elementary has been a mainstay in her career. Her success has entailed creative writing awards and being recognized for her journalism. Angelica has eight years of experience teaching and tutoring students in the public and charter school districts of Philadelphia. She is currently working in special education. She enjoys reading about cats making yarn fortresses.

Avery L.

Avery Lewis currently works as a supply teacher in the elementary school grades in Waterloo, Ontario. With a background in English, Avery teaches reading, writing and language development across K-8 grade levels. She has nearly nearly ten years of experience teaching and instructing youth programs.

In addition Avery has pervious experience in childcare as a nanny and managing and organizing youth summer programs and activities.

Meagan H.

Meagan holds bachelor’s degrees in both English and secondary education from LSU. While attending LSU, she was a lead teacher at Sylvan Learning Center. During her tenure, she developed skills working with all age groups and fostering a love for reading and writing. She spent four years teaching middle school in the public school system, where her students connected with her real-world lessons and crafted their writing styles. Meagan also spent a year teaching fourth through sixth grade in all core areas, so she feels comfortable teaching other subjects in addition to her ELA specialty.

Meagan specializes in breaking down not only complex concepts, but also complex emotions related to learning. She strives to make education enjoyable, especially for children who may struggle with anxiety towards learning. In her spare time, Meagan loves to play disc golf with her family, read, and manage her small business.

Torrey S.

Torrey is a certified educator with experience teaching in public and private schools across early childhood and elementary grades. She holds a Master’s Degree in Childhood Education from Hunter College and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Penn State. Torrey has taught at top-tier Manhattan schools, including Hunter College Elementary School and The Heschel School.

Torrey’s passion lies in tutoring because it allows her to personalize instruction, build connections, and tap into each child’s unique interests. She specializes in supporting early learners in areas such as reading, writing, math, and academic readiness. Torrey values positive reinforcement and creating a space where children are made to feel motivated and proud of their progress. Outside of teaching, Torrey enjoys yoga, planning her upcoming wedding, and visiting her family in LA and Florida.

Lauryn O.

Lauryn is a certified elementary and special education teacher and reading specialist with over 14 years of classroom and tutoring experience. She is passionate about helping her students build confidence and thrive academically.

With an interest in teaching since a young age, Lauryn pursued her career upon graduating from Saint Joseph’s University with a B.S. in Elementary & Special Education and an M.S. as a Reading Specialist. She has taught students in kindergarten through 6th grade one-on-one, in small groups, and in the whole class setting. Lauryn has specialist knowledge in reading and math with Wilson reading program training, an Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy Certification, a Mathematics Coaching Endorsement, and extensive experience teaching students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia.

Lauryn enjoys making learning fun while tailoring lessons to challenge students and meet individual needs. When she’s not teaching, you might find Lauryn reading, taking dance classes, or exploring Philadelphia’s parks with her husband and one-year-old daughter.

Jamie S.

Jamie Shabez is a certified teacher. She grew up in River Grove, Illinois, and received her Associate of Arts degree from Triton College. She then went on to study at Palm Beach Atlantic University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education along with her ESL certification (English as a Second Language). Since graduation, Jamie has taught kindergarten for 3 years, first grade for 2 years, and is currently teaching fifth grade. She has had an interest in teaching ever since she was young, and that love for helping children grow and reach their full potential has continued to develop each year. One of her favorite things about education is knowing she can have a positive influence on kids and help them foster a love for learning. Seeing that “lightbulb” go on when they grasp a new concept and it clicks is a transformative moment that inspires Jamie to continue to strive to be the best teacher and support system she can be for children. In her spare time, she loves to explore new hiking trails and go camping, weightlift, try new recipes in the kitchen, read a good book, or work on puzzles.

Lacey S.

Lacey Schedler graduated from The University of Tampa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She is currently finishing her Master’s Degree online at Wayne State College in order to become certified as a Reading Specialist. Ms. Schedler also has endorsements in Reading and English Language Learners. She has taught for seven years and has experience teaching Kindergarten- Second Grade. Lacey is passionate and dedicated to helping students learn and grow, especially those who struggle. She can relate to the frustrations your student might be feeling, as she struggled when she was a child. Due to her hard work and perseverance, she has gotten to where she is today and has successfully helped students go from below grade level to on grade level within one school year. Ms. Schedler is confident that she will have a positive impact on your child’s learning and success. She is looking forward to working with your child this summer!