Sheirra G.

Sheirra, best known by her students & parents as Dr. Marci, is a certified and passionate educator committed to helping students reach their full potential by providing high-quality tutoring services. Dr. Marci was born & raised in Atlanta, Georgia where she still resides. In 2013, Dr. Marci completed her Associate of Arts Degree in English from Atlanta Metropolitan State College. Passionate about helping students of all ages learn, she created Dr. Marci Nspiration Group LLC.

Within her first year in business, she positively impacted the lives of 10 students and witnessed substantial improvements in their schoolwork. In 2014, Dr. Marci received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Kennesaw State University. In September 2017, Dr. Marci received her Master of Education Degree in Training & Development. Determined to obtain thorough knowledge in educating students, Dr. Marci concluded her educational journey in June 2020 by obtaining her Doctor of Education Degree in Adult Education.

Dr. Marci has worked with students of all ages starting at age 4 to 33. She finds the greatest joy in helping her students enhance their strengths and improve their opportunities on a high level that supports confidence-building. Dr. Marci uses a customized, effective, and efficient approach that supports learning and self-encouragement. She supports students by improving their writing, reading, vocabulary, math skills, and test preparation for standardized testing. Dr. Marci believes that by developing a strong relationship with her students, she can adequately meet their needs and help them reach their full potential academically. As a mentor & role model, Dr. Marci consistently implements creative strategies for working with students. These experiences are extremely rewarding.

Erika V.

Erika recently retired after 33 years in elementary education, during which time she held various roles. For 17 years, Erika was a second-grade bilingual teacher and taught primarily in Spanish with a special focus on developing English literacy. She then went on to be a Language Arts Specialist, overseeing all targeted interventions and closely monitoring progress in order to provide tailored support to the students who need it most. After three years, Erika returned to the classroom as a fourth grade teacher and held the position for eleven years. Prior to retiring, she spent the final year of her teaching career in an administrator position (Multi-tiered Systems of Support Coordinator). In addition to providing support to principals and teachers at two different schools, Erika oversaw the collection, analysis, and synthesis of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional data for the purpose of designing and coordinating targeted interventions for individual students.

Erika truly enjoyed her teaching career and took great pleasure in watching students grow and gain confidence in their learning. She believes it’s crucial that a student feel at ease and that they view reading as an enjoyable experience, not a chore. She recognizes that at the early stages, reading needs to be interactive to build confidence and comprehension. She attempts to make learning fun and look for ways to connect with the student’s interests. Since retiring, Erika has missed the kids and looks forward to having the opportunity to work with them again. Erika would love to have the opportunity to work with your family and support your child’s success in school.

Jessica H.

Jessica has been working in education for nearly 15 years in various settings. She received her B.A. in Theatre Education from Emerson College and her M.Ed. in Special Education (mild/moderate disabilities) from Lesley University. Jessica has experience teaching charter and private schools, tutoring, and supporting homeschool families. Throughout her years in education, she has supported upper elementary, middle, and high school students in all core content areas. In the past few years, Jessica has specialized in supporting reading and language development in middle school students and has received countless hours of training in Orton-Gillingham.
As a part of her educational philosophy, Jessica believes that all students can grow and succeed with the right support and encouragement. Jessica is a passionate life-long learner and works to share that passion for learning with all her students.
In her free time, Jessica enjoys being a mother, reading, math, and taking walks around San Diego. Jessica also enjoys challenging the students with puzzles, riddles, and brain teasers regularly to help encourage out-of-the-box thinking. She also welcomes being challenged by her students in kind.

Lisa H.

Lisa received a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Special Education) and has dedicated 23 years to teaching in various roles, including kindergarten, second, and third grades. She has also worked in specialized areas such as Prekindergarten, Life Skills, and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE). During several of those years, she also did specific training for neurodivergent students. Lisa is deeply committed to her students’ growth and development, bringing patience, creativity, and a nurturing spirit to her classroom. Outside of teaching, she is a loving wife and mom, balancing her family life with her passion for education. Her and her family love to travel. The beach is their favorite destination. Her extensive experience and dedication make her an invaluable educator and mentor to her students.

Chantelle Z.

Chantelle graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Elementary Education in 2020. She is a certified teacher and has over 12 years of experience working with children in various capacities. She has taught Kindergarten to Grade 6 both as a classroom teacher and a teacher on call. Prior to this, she had experience in child care, camp counselling, daycare and tutoring. Chantelle has always enjoyed working with children and has a passion for learning that she wants to pass onto her students to help foster within them a lifelong love for learning. She enjoys finding new and creative ways to engage her students in learning whether it’s phonics and reading or science and math. She also recognizes that each individual learns differently and wants to help set her students up for success by meeting them where they are at. Chantelle personally loves teaching literacy as it was an area of interest and strength for her growing up. She believes that building positive relationships with her students is crucial to creating a safe and fun learning environment for everyone involved. In her free time, Chantelle loves spending time with friends and family or in nature, experimenting with art, listening to music and podcasts, playing soccer, and tending to her tropical plant collection. It also couldn’t go without mentioning that she is always excited to participate in any activity involving animals, especially dogs!

Robin S.

Robin holds a BA in Elementary Education and an MA in Special Education, with over 10 years of experience. She is passionate about personalizing instruction to meet learners where they are, boosting confidence and academic skills in tandem. Robin incorporates multisensory techniques and her students’ unique interests to make learning engaging, impactful, and fun. With a collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills, Robin is dedicated to supporting her students’ progress both at home and at school. She is well versed in the Science of Reading, and enjoys breaking academic topics down into their simplest parts to deepen her students’ understanding and connect the dots in their learning to create lightbulb moments. In addition to her experience as a classroom teacher, Robin also has expertise in educational technology and children’s media, and has spent several years working in this space. In her free time, Robin enjoys playing guitar, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Mikayla W.

Hi! My name is Mikayla and I am currently at Ontario Tech University finishing up my Bachelor’s of Education, which will qualify me to teach kindergarten through grade 6. Prior to teachers college, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Trent University, deepening my understanding of how children grow and learn.

Over the years, I’ve gained valuable experience working in diverse educational settings, from daycares to elementary schools. This background has given me insight into the unique learning styles and needs of each child. I also have experience facilitating the UFLI structured literacy program to further support your child’s language development.

I am passionate about creating a nurturing and supportive environment where your child feels comfortable and empowered to succeed. I believe that every achievement, no matter how small, should be celebrated, as it fosters confidence and a love for learning. My approach is rooted in kindness, patience, and compassion, ensuring that your child feels valued and understood. Together, we can unlock their potential and make learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Outside of tutoring I love to go on walks, spend time with friends and family, and baking!

Katherine M-O.

Katherine (Kat) graduated from Alliant International University (online study) in 2021 with a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She spent a few years working in higher education in financial aid and, later, in a registrar’s office.  Since 2019 she has also worked as an online tutor for Russian students, ages ranging from 4 to 45.  In the past students have received training for interview skills, spoken English practice, preparing for international exams, grammar, and much more!  Her passion is to inspire students and engage them in the subject matter they are studying.

In her spare time, Kat enjoys taking photos of and spending time in nature, journaling, reading and has recently taken up drawing and painting.

CHERYL M.

Hello! My name is Cheryl. I have a Bachelor of Education, a Bachelor of Arts. two Post-Baccalaureate Certificates, a Reading Recovery Certificate, an English as an Additional Language Certificate and an Orton Gillingham Multisensory Certificate.
I have taught for 41 years as a classroom teacher, Reading Recovery teacher, resource teacher and a literacy support teacher. My grade level focus has been kindergarten to grade 6.
I enjoy finding a way to help every student achieve their academic and language goals.

Jen S.

For 15 years Jen has taught 1st and 3rd grade at various suburban and urban school districts in the Chicagoland area. She loves being a teacher and tutor and has a passion for education; especially when working with students in a tutoring setting! While at the University of Chicago she graduated with her degree in English Literature while also being a student-athlete and captain of the softball team. She went on to complete her Masters of Elementary Education with her LBS1 endorsement. During her career she has hosted 9 student teachers in her classroom and has loved to coach them and watch them grow as educators. In her spare time she coaches her daughters in softball, basketball, and golf as well as fosters dogs for a local dog rescue.