Dr. Philippa C.

Dr. Philippa C. graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in English Language and Literature, earned her MA in U.S. Literature from the University of Edinburgh, and received her PhD in English Language and Literature from Cornell University. She has taught at Cornell, Johns Hopkins, and, most recently, Rowan University. She also has over a decade of experience tutoring students aged 14 to adult in English, ELA, PSAT/SAT and AP English test prep, college essay writing, college admissions, and executive functioning.

She approaches tutoring holistically, tailoring her lessons to each student’s individual learning style, academic goals, struggles, and interests. She is deeply committed to inclusive teaching and has published academic research in this field. She is trained in trauma-informed pedagogy, has extensive experience working with neurodiverse students, and enjoys helping students to thrive intellectually and personally through close attention to executive functioning issues and strategies.

She loves teaching English. Not only does it benefit students academically, but it also introduces them to new worlds, ideas, and forms of self-expression. It can also be incredibly fun! In her spare time, she enjoys exploring Philadelphia, live music, and fostering shelter dogs until they are ready for their forever home.

Kristine K.

Kristine is a Certified Teacher with more than 30 years’ experience both in the classroom and as a tutor. She graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Math Education. Kristine spent most of the 30 years in Jefferson Parish Public School System high schools teaching everything from remedial through honors math classes and taught 5th grade for 3 years. She loves one-on-one work, as it allows the time for her to verify the student’s strengths and weaknesses to focus on areas where improvement is needed. She uses topics that interest each student for a more personal and engaging learning experience. As a tutor, Kristine is very dedicated to using methods that each student can learn from. She also believes in frequent communication with parents as part of the learning team. She believes that laughter is an essential part of learning and considers all questions to be important.

Jean Carlo M.

Jean Carlo is an accomplished teacher with seven years of teaching experience. He grew up in Hudson County, NJ and went to Rutgers University where he graduated with a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in History and a concentration in Education. He got his start in Jersey City as a 9th grade English I intern teacher then moved on to Hackensack where he taught mostly 12th grade English IV for five years. Currently, he teaches SAT/ACT courses to help students score higher in their exams and has helped students with college essays as well as getting into enrichment programs for scholarships and course prep.

He has spent years inspiring students and fostering a love of literature. In addition, he’s expanded what literature means to his students while improving their vocabulary, writing, and reading skills. He enjoys using pop culture and music to enrich students’ understanding of a text. Because who doesn’t enjoy exploring a theme like materialism by analyzing songs like Kendrick Lamar’s “How Much a Dollar Cost?”

Joseph M.

Joe Moran is a firm believer in the transformative power of education. He’s been involved in the educational field for 30 years as a teacher, supervisor, assistant principal, principal, and coach. He’s worked for the most part at the middle and high school levels. He holds NJ certification as a teacher of English, a teacher of social studies, a supervisor, a principal and a school administrator. As one might expect, all types of learners have been a part of his story. All have received the attention they deserve and the approach that best addresses their needs.

Joe earned an AB in English and history from Boston College, as well as a MA in Education from St. Peter’s College and an Ed.S. from Seton Hall University. He is employed as a middle school social studies and language arts teacher in a NJ public school district. His spare time involves travel and spending time with his grandchildren, as well as fixing (or more accurately paying others to fix) his 100+ year old house.

Camryn H.

Cam is an experienced and passionate English Language Arts teacher and tutor originally from Boise. She is proud to teach English to freshmen and sophomores at a local arts-integrated charter school in Nampa, where she also serves as the English department chair for grades 6-12. Cam earned a bachelor’s degree in English Secondary Education and a minor in Linguistics from Boise State University in 2022. She is currently working towards a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MA-LS) degree with an English emphasis through Delta State University. Cam is skilled at teaching both reading/literature and writing/composition. She believes in using an integrative, inquiry-based approach to reading that includes elements from the arts, social sciences, and humanities in the comprehension and analysis of literature. She strives to make reading engaging by incorporating her students’ interests and curiosities into the analysis of a text. In addition to her love of reading instruction, Cam is deeply passionate about teaching writing. She fell in love with both writing itself and the teaching of writing when she became a consultant at her high school’s writing tutoring center at 15. She went on to become a consultant at the Boise State Writing Center, where she continues to tutor writers at the university level. Her approach to teaching writing is deeply rooted in genre theory and rhetorical theory. She loves helping students take ownership of their work as writers and learn that writing is a powerful tool for learning more about themselves and the world around them. Outside of work, Cam loves spending time with her two cats (Shadow and Chai), traveling, thrifting, and, of course, reading and writing.

Patricia T.

Patricia Tibesar graduated from Colby College with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Environmental Science and a minor in English Literature. She grew up in Caldwell, Idaho, and moved to Maine to complete her degree, though she has also lived in Spain, Mexico, and Costa Rica. At Colby College, Patricia worked closely with the Center for Teaching and Learning. As a learning assistant, Patricia worked with students to engage them with their learning and encourage asking questions, and she worked with professors and staff to rework course designs to improve student learning. She enjoys tutoring and helping students understand their learning because of the reward of a student feeling their own confidence grow. In her free time, Patricia loves reading, watching movies and reviewing them on Letterboxd, and traveling, both domestically and internationally.

Edward H.

I’m a certified teacher of English with extensive experience tutoring math through geometry, and into the fundamentals of trigonometry and calculus. I’m the content designer for two SAT preparation for the 2400 series of the test formerly available on iTunes, using a smart flash card platform that innovated a math system designed specifically to improve time management and trap identification, called CCCP Math. I have also identified techniques that limit the effects of self-distraction that is often the key to better concentration.

I believe there are four components to doing well on the SAT test: specific knowledge, problem solving process, focus, and confidence. I make it my business to address all of these areas.

I’ve been tutoring SAT for 10 years and have many success stories. more than 90% of student who do 6 or more lessons with me improve markedly. For elite score students, (those who could only possibly improve 16%) I’ve seen significant improvements in the reduction of the number of errors. For student starting in the 1000-1300 range, I’ve seen improvements as high as 90% better. I rely on a hybrid teaching approach where I use screen shots of slides from my apps, while process is taught and supported through tutoring and exercises based in McGraw Hill’s SAT book. The results have been great.

With covid affecting the learning process, I feel the need to offer my service as a distance learning coach to parents, helping as a mentor reviewing the coming weeks materials for presentation and stepping in to teach only when remediation is necessary. We can’t, after all, afford a full program of tutoring in all areas. With over 7000 hours of tutoring under my belt, parents can rely upon my perspective and advice.
Lately in my tutoring lab, I’ve developed techniques that show results in improving basic focus and addressing “Test Anxiety”. Ask me about my findings, if you fear your child is not suited to standardized testing. I may just be able to help.

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.

Anthony M.

Dr. Anthony J. Marchi is a highly regarded educator and healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience empowering learners in various environments. As a U.S. Army veteran and former flight paramedic, he has led critical care training programs, mentored thousands of students, and developed award-winning curricula focused on humanistic and reflective learning principles, as well as student-centered growth. Dr. Marchi holds advanced credentials in health science, talent development, and quality improvement, which contribute to his compassionate and structured tutoring approach that inspires confidence and builds lasting academic foundations. Whether he is helping students master complex subjects or refine their writing and reasoning skills, Dr. Marchi draws from a wealth of expertise, patience, and curiosity. Outside the classroom, he enjoys reading philosophy, volunteering as a child advocate, and writing about education and leadership from his favorite corner coffee shop. At the heart of his teaching is a simple belief: every student already carries within them the capacity to grow; education is the mirror that helps them see it.

Christopher F.

With 15 years of experience in education, Chris is a dedicated and effective teacher deeply committed to fostering student success. He has a proven ability to connect with middle and high schoolers across various subjects, including English, Math, and Philosophy. Notably, Chris’s expertise extends to high-level courses such as Dual Credit and AP English Literature, where his students achieved exceptional results, with 92% passing the AP exam and over 50% achieving scores of 4 or 5, well exceeding national averages. His extensive knowledge is backed by multiple degrees in English, Education, Philosophy, and Theology, and he has developed and taught 13 distinct courses throughout his career. He believes that every student can learn and he tailors his instruction to each student’s needs, empowering every learner to achieve their full potential. In his free time, he plays Ultimate Frisbee and has actively promoted youth engagement in the San Antonio Frisbee community for over a decade.