Kelly H.

Kelly is joining Prep Academy Tutors with a long-standing passion for supporting students and their families in the educational process. Her experience entails teaching children with autism, ADHD, OCD, and other similar diagnoses, as well as managing an inclusion program for children with special needs. With seven years of classroom experience, Kelly is thrilled to be able to work with students in a focused fashion, helping them reach their goals and feel more confident in their academic performance. She believes every child is capable of succeeding in the school environment, and enjoys helping students learn about themselves in order to do so. Kelly specializes in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as English Language Arts.

In her free time, you can find Kelly outdoors, hiking, hanging out with her family and friends (usually around food, board games, or football–Go Bills!!), enjoying her energetic pup, or reading a fantasy book. She also has a penchant for ice cream (mint chocolate chip, any day of the year!). She looks forward to working with your family to support your students’ progress!

Rachel P.

Rachel graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa cum Laude from Reed College before going on to earn her Masters and become a Doctoral Candidate in Classics at UC Berkeley–she can also train a wild horse, work concrete, and process game. With more than ten years’ teaching experience at the high school level, and even more at the collegiate level, you’re in good hands with Rachel, across subjects from Anatomy to Zoology. Rachel is a voracious learner and credits this authentic curiosity to her success in connecting with young people during her career. She is a neurospicy Boise native who loves animals and playing with her amazing kiddo. Rachel believes that being human is too hard to do alone, and that powerful things are possible through connection. For her, the purpose of tutoring is to meet students where they are and support them in developing transferable strategies and tools that foster independence, confidence, and achievement as they progress along their educational journeys.

Carole E.

Carole E. has been writing professionally since 2006 and has served as editor of multiple industry publications, including UGA Research magazine (2006-2007), Bryan Ellis Investing Letter (2008-2016), Think Realty magazine (2017-2018), Self-Directed Investor (2015-2020), and REI INK (2023-present). In addition to editorial positions, Carole has experience in science/medical reporting (10 years), as a technical writer (18 years), and a real estate analyst and reporter (18 years). Today, Carole creates boutique, ghost-written content and has written multiple books on subjects ranging from personal memoirs to success, business growth and logistics, and motivation. Many of those books have become Amazon bestsellers.

Carole also has decades of experience working with children in myriad venues from sports to scouts (she currently serves as cubmaster for her local pack) to teaching writing, reading comprehension, and standardized testing skills. When COVID-19 entered the educational scene in 2020, Carole took on the full-time education of her sons, then ages four and five. Using Georgia state standards as a guide, she has created multiple years’ worth of entertaining, educational, and compelling content (and continues to do so). Thanks to her background in technical and science reporting, she can, she is fond of saying, “explain just about anything to just about anybody.” She loves to watch people of all ages experience the joy and power associated with effective communication. That drives her desire to teach and tutor today.

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.

Dr. Lance F. is a seasoned educator and mechanical engineer specializing in musculoskeletal biomechanics at the Southwest Research Institute. With nearly a decade of experience tutoring students from middle school through college, Dr. Frazer excels at helping learners build confidence and mastery across a broad spectrum of subjects. His areas of expertise include Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, Computer Science, Python (entry level), and PSAT/SAT test prep. He also supports students in College Essay Writing and Graphing concepts.

Dr. Frazer’s academic rigor is matched by his ability to make complex topics approachable and engaging. His real-world engineering experience gives students a unique advantage, especially when tackling challenging STEM material. Whether guiding students through standardized test prep or advanced science and math courses, he brings clarity, patience, and enthusiasm to every session.

Known for his practical teaching style and supportive approach, Dr. Frazer helps students connect theoretical knowledge to real-world applications—empowering them to achieve academic success and long-term confidence.

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!

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.