KITTY M.
Kitty is an educator with a 31+ year career teaching high school English, predominantly to juniors and seniors. She holds an MA in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and has taught 25 years in Jesuit education. She absolutely loves working with teenagers, and has extensive experience working with college essays, critical thinking skills, analysis, reading comprehension, and all levels of writing instruction.
Nadja E.
Nadja Edmond, M.S.Ed., is a dynamic, transformational leader and award-winning educator recognized for helping students excel and exceed expectations. An expert in K–12 curriculum, she earned a Master of Science in Education from the world-renowned Johns Hopkins University. A writer and producer by trade, she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Film & Television Production and spent more than 15 years in media and entertainment before bringing her creativity, storytelling, and leadership into education. In her educational career, she has partnered with school board officials, collaborated with district leaders, acted as a policy advisor, and ascended through roles from Language Arts Teacher to Department Chair, Assistant Principal, and School Leader across public and charter schools. While her leadership spans systems-level work, her heart has always remained with students—especially in underserved communities, where she inspired achievement gains, built engagement, and designed student-centered approaches that blended rigor and creativity. Her track record of results has been recognized through numerous honors, including Rookie/Teacher of the Year, Engagement Awards, MDCPS District 9 Awards, Curriculum Awards, and Highly Effective performance ratings. A proud alumna of Miami Palmetto Senior High School with formative schooling in the Pinecrest area, she brings cultural fluency, a multilingual background, and extensive experience supporting English Language Learners, which root her deeply in the diverse South Florida landscape she serves. Today, she channels her expertise and warmth into educational outreach—partnering with parents, schools, and communities to strengthen engagement, unlock student potential, and prepare the next generation to thrive in college and beyond. Specialty Areas: Student-Centered Study Planning, Building Academic Habits, Literacy Development, Language Arts, Test Preparation, Arts & Humanities, College Essay Development, College Readiness Strategy, Course Trajectory Planning, Primary/Secondary Tutoring & Enrichment.
Michael F.
With over 15 years of dedicated experience in education, I have cultivated a dynamic and student-centered approach to teaching that spans grades 5 through 12 across core subjects including Mathematics, Reading, Science, and History. My passion for fostering academic growth and critical thinking has consistently resulted in measurable student success and lasting engagement in the learning process.
In addition to my work in K–12 education, I have served as an adjunct professor for several colleges, where I have designed and delivered collegiate-level coursework with a focus on accessibility, rigor, and real-world application. This dual experience in both primary/secondary and higher education enables me to bridge learning gaps effectively and prepare students for academic advancement at every level.
For over a decade, I have also provided individualized tutoring, supporting diverse learners with personalized instruction tailored to their unique needs and goals. Whether working with students struggling to grasp foundational concepts or challenging high-achievers to reach their full potential, I am committed to helping each learner succeed.
My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every student can thrive when instruction is engaging, differentiated, and empowering. I bring a deep understanding of curriculum development, classroom management, and assessment strategies, along with a collaborative spirit and a lifelong commitment to education.
Tamana P.
Tamana is a dedicated math tutor and current Economics and Finance student at The University of Texas at Austin, where she maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA. Her academic success reflects her deep mastery of mathematics and her ability to break down complex concepts into clear, approachable steps. She has extensive tutoring and mentoring experience, including supporting peers and younger students in mathematics, test preparation, and study skills. Tamana also dedicated over 500 hours as a counselor at CampCAMP, where she provided individualized support to children with diverse learning needs. This experience strengthened her ability to adapt instruction to different learning styles and build confidence in students of all abilities.
Known for her patience, strong communication skills, and supportive teaching style, Tamana makes math engaging and accessible. She believes that every student can succeed with the right guidance and encouragement. Whether it’s preparing for exams, strengthening foundational skills, or tackling advanced coursework, she works closely with students to help them achieve their goals. When she’s not tutoring, Tamana enjoys running, traveling, and exploring global financial markets.
Luis H.
Luis is a devoted and personable bilingual educator who focuses on helping students and parents fully achieve their goals without having to dedicate all their time to academics. Originally from Venezuela, Luis moved to the United States as a young teenager, giving him a unique understanding of language learning and cultural adaptation. His psychology studies at Texas A&M University motivate him to look deeper into the reasons why students may be struggling, like knowing whether students struggle due to school disorganization or from generally misunderstanding a school subject. His specialty and years-long experience in literacy intervention for students of all ages, ESL studies, Spanish, and elementary and middle school tutoring has made him natural at being able to form genuine, authentic and productive relationships with students and their families, who often recommend him to others. Based on his experience working with students as young as 3 years old up to doctorate level students and senior citizens, Luis’ approach to tutoring is based on the presumption that students would rather be doing anything but schoolwork after spending dozens of hours a week doing so, so his lessons are focused on showing students to appreciate what they’re taught in a way that is particularly engaging to them. In his free time, Luis enjoys reading nonfiction, spending time with family, watching movies and going out with friends.
Keyvon J.
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Keyvon has a deep understanding of the realities of learning in the capital city. He attended Liberty Magnet High School where he graduated with honors and earned a full-ride scholarship to Vanderbilt University through the QuestBridge national college match program. Having majored in political science, Keyvon loves to read, write, and learn about the complexities of living in civilized society.
From a young age, Keyvon has enjoyed helping others to process and understand the lessons taught in class. He has developed this passion by becoming a substitute teacher in the East Baton Rouge Parish Public School System, where he has worked for two years. Substituting at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, Keyvon has developed a greater understanding of the learning experience from an educator’s perspective—recognizing the challenges of effective learning in a classroom setting and the need for one-on-one instruction. He has pursued a position with Prep Academy Tutors as a means of providing more individualized learning in a smaller setting. His greatest sense of gratification comes from the ‘ah-ha’ moment students experience when they understand the material being presented to them. With the rise of AI programs such as ChatGPT, Keyvon believes it to be exceptionally imperative that students are able to perform certain tasks (such as reading, writing, and computing) on their own, and is passionate about getting students to a level where they do not have to rely on such programs to do the work for them.
When he is not teaching or learning something new himself, he enjoys the arts—visual or performative, he loves to see the creativity of others as well as his own. He encourages students to bring their creativity to the table, including it in their educational pursuits to further develop their unique identity/voice.
Andrew L.
Andrew holds an MFA in Creative Writing from The City College of New York (CCNY). He has experience teaching AP English courses, adjunct lecturing in First-Year Writing Composition to freshmen college students, and teaching advanced extracurricular grammar, writing, and vocabulary workshops to San Diego elementary and middle school students. Andrew is an editor at Fiction magazine, a literary publication headquartered in Harlem, New York.
Samantha S.
Samantha is a bilingual educator with more than 20 years of experience helping students of all ages discover their strengths and enjoy learning. She has taught everything from core subjects in Elementary to Social Studies and English in Middle School to English as a Second Language (ESL) to adults and is known for turning challenges into confidence-building wins through social-emotional learning (SEL). With a Master’s in Positive Education and certifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), English as a Second Language (ESL), Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Family Coaching, Samantha combines expertise with a warm, encouraging approach that brings out the best in every learner. Samantha combines strong academic expertise with a supportive, student-focused approach. She partners with families to ensure students not only improve their grades but also grow in confidence, motivation, and prevailing learning skills. A lifelong student herself, she’s always taking new courses to keep life (and learning) exciting. When she’s not teaching, you’ll probably find her traveling with her family to eco-destinations where she can connect with nature, reading a thrilling novel, or singing her heart out—sometimes all at once!
Scott H.
Scott grew up in Idaho and graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.
He is a certified teacher specializing in English and Speech. Scott has taught at middle and high school levels. He has provided exceptional educational opportunities for his students over the years, including drama students working with an Oscar-winning actor and award winning journalism students interviewing a Super Bowl MVP and Olympic gold medalists. His favorite part of teaching are the “aha moments” when students take the next step in their learning. In college Scott was a four year member of the Boise State University Spirit Squad and he bleeds blue and orange! In his spare time he enjoys attending sporting events, the theatre and listening to a wide variety of musical genres.
Walker J.
Walker is an Idaho native, born and raised in Idaho Falls. He moved to Boise in 2023 and is currently a full-time Junior at Boise State University, majoring in Construction Management with a minor in Spanish. A high achiever in high school, Walker served as Senior Class President before graduating summa cum laude with a 4.2 GPA. During that time he worked as a tutor for his twin sister who struggled with information retention. By using real-world scenarios and hands-on examples, he made learning more engaging, and discovered a genuine passion for teaching in the process. Instead of lecturing, Walker continues to use a conversational, student-centered approach, encouraging dialogue and active thinking. He looks forward to building meaningful connections with each of his students and supporting their growth through patience and collaboration.