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.

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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!

Lisa M.

Lisa is a certified teacher with 25 years of experience teaching 4th–8th grade across all subjects. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education, a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Leadership, and an additional 30 hours in Curriculum Development. Through her experience, she has expertise in differentiated instruction and building social-emotional skills in the classroom. Lisa believes that strong relationships, a focus on self-efficacy, and a love of learning are key to helping students reach their full potential. She meets each student where they are and creates a supportive environment that fosters both academic success and personal growth.

In her free time, Lisa enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and traveling with her husband, two daughters, and their two dogs.

Margaret M.

An experienced and results oriented professional educator of Elementary/High School children with learning disabilities, developmental disability and social/emotional disorders. Consistently achieved or exceeded management goals and objectives; excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization, with associates, students and parents; a team leader and builder with a motivational style. Technically knowledgeable and experienced in utilizing a variety of learning platforms and strategies. Creative and innovative; a problem solver; achievement and accomplishment oriented; dedicated and reliable.

Certified (K-12) Standard Special Education LBS1, LD/SED, unlimited Certified (K-9) Standard Elementary General Education. Proven ability to accurately assess learning problems; EMBRACE skilled in developing Individual Education Plans effectively monitor progress and collect data for behavior, functional analysis. Developed and implemented pre-vocational curriculum in a high school setting. Participated in Intervention training to develop diverse teaching strategies. Implement a team-oriented approach for working with teachers, psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists. Commended in Performance Evaluations for outstanding

Amanda M.

Amanda holds a professional educators license in Illinois and has her Master’s in Curriculum &
Instruction with specialized endorsements in Director of Special Education, LBS1, Reading
Specialist, and ESL. She is a certified Wilson Reading System Level 1 Practitioner and has 11
years of experience working with students in grades K-5 in diverse settings.

Born and raised in Downers Grove, Amanda grew up a lover of school and learning with an
extra passion for math. As she started her career in teaching, her passion switched to reading
and teaching reading! Amanda participated in competitive dance and cheer throughout her
collegiate years and continues to be as active as she can lifting, running, and completing her
first marathon in October 2024! Amanda loves working with students of all ages and abilities,
helping them accomplish their goals and move on to the next challenge!