Douglas P.

Douglas is a certified teacher, university faculty member, former museum curator, and all-around renaissance man. Few have a professional background like him: Archaeology, Astronomy, History, Paleontology, and Religious Studies are just a few of the subjects Douglas has worked and taught in. After completing a degree in History he went to work for museums in Los Angeles, including the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and Griffith Observatory. During that time he acquired a Master of Arts in Teaching, taught in several school districts, and all while continuing to work in museums. Since moving to Idaho, he has worked in community based mental health, the state prison system, and currently he is at Boise State teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology Labs, (he prefers labs over lectures – they’re more fun!). Douglas’s style is very unique, interactive, and is about inspiring and not just rote knowledge acquisition. From lecturing about Dwarf Planet Pluto at the most visited public observatory in the world, to teaching inmates about fossilization and quantum mechanics, Douglas is available to help you, or your student, find new appreciation for their natural and cultural worlds, create a tomorrow that is better than today, and learn a little along the way!

Some examples of how he works:
Does your student need to work on basic reading and writing? Let’s use dinosaurs to develop those skills!
Does your student need to work on writing proper essays, developing ideas, and forming arguments? Let’s dig up something archaeological and either support or refute it!
Maybe your student needs someone to talk with while learning about the wonders of the past, the mysteries of the cosmos, and other big ideas. Let’s dive in and see where we end up!
From kindergarten to college, Douglas will endeavor to help your student achieve academically – and have fun while doing it!

Dr. Andrea D.

Dr. Andrea D. graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Psychology and Biology, and earned her PhD from Boston University. She is a Biological Anthropologist who studies wild orangutans, baboons, and other primates. When not studying primates, she teaches Writing and Anthropology at an Ivy League University. Her teaching experience includes Harvard, Princeton, and Boston University, and she served as the Resident Scientist for 8th graders in a Massachusetts public school. Having struggled with a reading disability herself, and now helping two stepsons with ADHD and other neurodivergences, Dr. D. knows how tough it can be to learn in the traditional classroom environment. As a tutor and professor, she uses multimedia, scaffolding, and other pedagogy to help every learner excel. If you or your child is struggling with executive functioning (study skills, planning, time management, etc.), she can help with strategies that she has practiced herself. Her previous experience in marketing and current experiences teaching Writing and writing her own research grants makes her an excellent choice to help with college entrance exams and essays. Dr. D. loves teaching, and helping students make connections and form an understanding of the materials. She always strives to make each learning experience a skill- and confidence-building moment so that the student leaves with more than a right answer.

JEFF Q.

Jeff has taught in both NYC and Westchester schools for over 25 years. He began teaching with the U.S. Peace Corps before obtaining a Master’s Degree in American Literature as well as a Master’s in School Administration/Educational Leadership. He has also spent over 10 years helping Westchester families navigate the SAT, ACT, and the college application process.

Lance F.

I’m a mechanical engineer working in the musculoskeletal biomechanics section at Southwest Research Institute. I’ve always enjoyed teaching and tutoring and have been doing it for nearly a decade. I cover all things STEM and bring a unique working experience to tutoring.

Carol K.

Carol Kato graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, with a double major in Psychology and Diversity Studies. During her time in school, she worked as a tutor and mentor to grade school children aged 4 to 13. Carol has a passion for understanding how the human brain develops, which has sparked her interest in how children retain information through play and storytelling. She has worked with children from diverse backgrounds and cultures and speaks three languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Carol knows that many children struggle with certain subjects not because they are incapable of understanding the information, but because that information sometimes needs to be broken down step by step, in a playful manner, to improve memory retention and understanding.

In addition to her work with children, Carol loves shopping, traveling, eating, drinking tea, and spending time with her friends and family. Her family consists of her husband, their 3-year-old son, and their beloved dogs, Tina and Brady.

Silian S.

Silian is a seasoned educator with five years of experience in leadership development, including roles as a university lecturer, researcher, and coach. Originally from Europe, he has recently relocated to Canada and has also lived in the US, Germany, and the Netherlands, bringing a rich international perspective to his teaching. Silian holds a BSc in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and an MSc in Human Resource Management, specializing in leadership development.

His deep interest in personal growth drives his dedication to tutoring, where he empowers students to take charge of their learning process through thoughtful, collaborative support. As someone who has experienced ADHD symptoms throughout school and continues to navigate them as an adult, Silian deeply values the power of tailored, empathetic support. He draws from his own positive experiences with tutoring to create a space where students feel truly seen, understood, and encouraged to thrive.

Outside the classroom, Silian loves to move and to be outside, filling his time with backpacking, biking, running, and embracing any chance to explore nature.

Geneviève N-R.

Geneviève is a recent graduate in Biochemical Engineering from Queen’s University. Throughout her undergrad, she was a chemistry tutor teaching students one-on-one, in small groups, and in lecture halls of over 150 students for pre-exam workshops. She also worked as a Chemistry TA, teaching in-person and online tutorial sessions to classrooms of students to review the professor’s weekly lecture material with lessons, assignments, and quizzes she prepared. As an instructor for the University of Toronto’s Jr DEEP Program, she gained experience teaching elementary and middle school-aged students, having developed and taught a weeklong curriculum of biomedical engineering-related lessons to groups throughout the summer. Finally, she has ski instructed students aged 6 to 21 for the past eight winters with Snowhawks Ski & Snowboard School in Ontario. In her spare time, Geneviève is a rock climber, backcountry skier, dabbles in alpinism, and volunteers at the Squamish Foodbank.

Geneviève has always enjoyed the teaching process of breaking down tricky concepts in fun, easy to remember ways, and strives for that “aha” moment in a student’s eyes when you can tell they’ve developed an understanding for a new concept. Also, she is informed in teaching students with different learning styles and/or neurodivergence. So, whether it be in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Math, English, or French, Geneviève looks forward to working with your family to offer extra support or enrichment in your student’s learning!

Helen H.

Helen started her teaching career in 2010 as an Assistant Language Teacher with the Japan and Exchange Teaching (JET) Program in rural northwest Japan. She enjoyed those two years of teaching elementary and middle school English so much that she returned to the U.S. and earned her master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Other Speakers) from James Madison University in Virginia. She also holds a B.A. in English with a creative writing concentration and a Spanish minor from JMU, and she’s a state licensed English and ESL teacher. After Japan, she taught in Peru and Costa Rica, and in Malaysia as an English Language Fellow for the U.S. State Department’s English Language Programs. She has also taught for five years in two public high schools in northern Virginia. Helen enjoys working with students of all ages, from elementary through university (and adults, too!), and she can’t wait to meet your child and work with them to get them where they need– and want– to be academically. Along with being a tutor, she’s a certified yoga teacher, integrative hypnotist, and coach, and loves supporting clients young and old to balance their nervous systems and transform their lives from the inside out. She recently moved to Boise from Virginia for the mountains and all of the amazing nature that Idaho offers– she loves it here already and feels grateful to be here!

Aaron M.

Aaron is a seasoned educator with a proven track record of helping students with relationship based instruction. With six years of combined classroom and one-on-one tutoring experience and a passion for empowering young minds, Aaron is an expert in specific methods of teaching reading, k-10th grade math, creative/essay writing, and US/World History. Aaron’s commitment to teaching began at Northeastern University where he got an internship at the Boys and Girls Club in Boston for a year. This is when he switched his life-long training in music to teaching. He helped students with homework, and taught small group piano lessons. He continued to privately tutor high school students writing college essays. After graduating with honors, he moved to Nicaragua, learned Spanish, and began teaching English to large classes. He returned home to teach piano privately and received an ESL Certification and a teaching certification from the American Board. He then began working for Lindamood-Bell Learning Academy tutoring kids k-12 with learning disabilities, reading, math, writing and history. When he isn’t tutoring Aaron is composing and performing piano music and enjoys hiking, fishing and rafting on the Chattahoochee River. He has a golden retriever named Maxie and loves to take her on walks. He also loves basketball, and hopes the Knicks will win the finals again. Aaron’s expertise in specific methods of reading and math instruction, writing and history, and his ability to teach in Spanish, make him an invaluable asset for any student looking to catch up, keep up, or get ahead.

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.