Kimberly K.

Experienced and energetic teacher with 10 years of classroom teaching. Masters degree in cross cultural teaching, Barton and Waldorf trained. Expert with Adhd, dyslexia and Asd students. Together we can work with challenges to create life long and confident learners.

Kimberly O.

Kimberly taught English and ESL for 14 years at South Side High School. Before that, she taught ESL and English at Northwood Middle School for 10 years. Both schools are located in Fort Wayne Community Schools in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She has a BA in English with a minor in French from Indiana University. She also has an MA in Education from Indiana Wesleyan. In addition, she holds a Professionalized Teaching license in the state of Indiana.
Kimberly has taught a diverse population of students including students from over 20 different countries. She has taught students with IEP’s as well as students with high ability. Kimberly’s passion is to see academic growth in students. She enjoys helping students achieve benchmarks in their learning to achieve their goals. She values getting to know the student as well as communicating with parents on a regular basis. She is very excited to be part of Prep Academy Tutors and she looks forward to meeting you!
“Teaching is only demonstrating that it is possible. Learning is making it possible for yourself.”

Renee W.

Renee, M.A., is a Board Certified Educational Therapist (BCET) who helps children and teens thrive—academically, emotionally, and socially. Based in Los Angeles, she partners closely with families to understand each learner’s strengths, challenges, and unique way of experiencing the world.

With a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and decades of experience supporting neurodiverse students—including those with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Dyslexia, and executive functioning challenges—Renee brings a calm, compassionate, and highly individualized approach to every session. She blends evidence‑based academic remediation with practical tools for confidence, communication, and self‑advocacy.

Parents often describe Renee as someone who “sees the whole child.” Whether she’s strengthening reading skills, building study habits, supporting emotional regulation, or helping families navigate IEPs and 504 plans, her goal is always the same: to make learning feel possible, manageable, and meaningful.

Renee’s background as an English and Drama teacher, private educational therapist, and clinical practitioner allows her to bridge school, home, and therapeutic environments. She believes deeply in collaboration—and in celebrating every step of progress, big or small.

Danielle D.

Danielle is a Los Angeles native with a BA in Spanish and a MA in TESOL, as well as the CertTESOL Level 5 Certificate (the highest certificate for teaching English to speakers of other languages). English literature has been a source of fascination for Danielle ever since childhood, when she read hundreds of books, both scholastically and extracurricularly. In her travels to over 25 countries, Danielle has gained wisdom about the world, and studied abroad in both Chile and Greece for a total of 4.5 years. She has worked as a tutor since 2009, providing guidance to her pupils in ESL, English, Spanish, History, essay writing, grammar, reading comprehension, test preparation & more. Working with young learners and learners with difficulties are Danielle’s areas of expertise. She worked as a full-time K-12 teacher and tutor for over 16 years as well as a developmental speech therapist. Through creativity, gamification, the lexical approach, project-based learning and more, Danielle is always dreaming up novel ways to engage her learners. She is currently in the process of authoring her own original course books, and continues to enjoy her work as a tutor.

Skyler S.

Skyler built his expertise through rigorous independent study of technology and related disciplines, driven by an unwavering passion for his students. He stands at the forefront of system design and mentorship, guiding children, post-secondary students, and professionals with precision and impact. As Professor at Fanshawe College he advanced knowledge transfer, curriculum development, and student achievements. His knowledge of language, history, mathematics, the sciences, psychology, philosophy, and Computer Science equips him to see potential and cultivate the students’ confidence.

From an early age he built a strong background in engineering and computer hardware, massively multiplayer game development, computer networking, and advanced software development. That foundation is a distinguished multidisciplinary career across the federal government (Assistant Commissioner’s Award of Excellence for Creativity and Innovative Development), a provincial school board, and a leading U.S. financial technology firm, where he consistently shaped high-performing teams through mentorship.

Furthering his commitment to learning he leads the organization Work It In (workitin.org), whose mission is clear: education draws out potential and their goals. In his free time he plays guitar, paints, hikes, and 4-season camps with his adorable (at times goofy) Golden Retriever/Lab mix named Orion, fully at home with nature (particularly on a serene lake in a canoe)!

Maggie B.

Maggie is an accomplished educator and school leader with more than 19 years of experience helping students and teachers achieve academic success. Her career has included roles as a high school English and Drama teacher, instructional coach, English Department Coordinator, Academic Dean, Assistant Principal, and Principal. This extensive experience gives Maggie a unique understanding of not only how students learn, but also how to identify academic challenges, develop effective strategies, and help students become more confident and independent learners.

Maggie earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of North Florida and her Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds Texas credentials in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 8–12 as well as school leadership and instructional evaluation.

Maggie spent many years teaching high school English, including Pre-AP, AP, and College Board curriculum, and has extensive experience preparing students for challenging coursework and standardized assessments. She has developed STAAR preparation strategies for high school English, supported AP students, led English curriculum development, and coached other teachers in research-based instructional practices. Later in her career, as an Academic Dean, she also served as a campus testing coordinator overseeing EOC, SAT, and AP assessments.

Maggie specializes in English, reading and writing, college essay development, and standardized test preparation, including the English and verbal components of the SAT and ACT, as well as PSAT and Regents preparation. Her background in English, literature, drama, and curriculum development makes her particularly effective at helping students strengthen reading comprehension, analytical thinking, essay organization, grammar, and written communication.

Her expertise also extends beyond English and writing. Maggie supports students in Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, and World History, making her a versatile option for students who need assistance across multiple academic areas.

One of Maggie’s greatest strengths is her ability to recognize what is preventing an individual student from succeeding and adjust instruction accordingly. Having spent years coaching both students and teachers, she knows there is rarely a single approach that works for everyone. She breaks difficult material into manageable steps, provides clear and constructive feedback, and helps students develop strategies they can eventually use independently.

Families appreciate Maggie’s combination of warmth, professionalism, high expectations, and extensive educational experience. Whether she is helping a student strengthen an essay, prepare for the SAT or ACT, tackle an advanced English course, or regain confidence after struggling academically, Maggie’s goal is to help students recognize their capabilities and develop the skills necessary for lasting success.

Having spent much of her own school years living in Europe, Maggie developed an early appreciation for travel, history, and different cultures. She later shared that passion with her students by leading educational travel experiences to destinations around the world. Outside of education, she continues to enjoy traveling, learning about other cultures, and spending time with her family.

Colin B.

An accomplished educator with over 20 years of instructional experience, I offer a proven record of scholarly dedication and pedagogical flexibility to support learners from elementary through high school. My background encompasses comprehensive curriculum development and targeted academic delivery across a wide range of subjects, blending foundational elementary education—such as literacy, language arts, and mathematics—with advanced secondary instruction in literature, psychology, and history. Recognized as a Teacher of the Year nominee at South Dade Senior High, I am committed to cultivating critical thinking, implementing rigorous academic standards, and adapting methodologies to satisfy the unique cognitive and developmental profiles of younger students and adolescents alike. This extensive experience enables me to systematically elevate student achievement, manage diverse academic needs, and foster productive tutoring partnerships across all grade levels.

Malca B.

Malca Bassan has been a teacher and a tutor for over twenty years. She was born in the Republic of Panama, home of the Panama Canal. Miss Bassan received her Bachelor of Arts in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University. She moved to Florida in the late 1980s. There, Malca attended Florida International University, where she finished a master of science in social studies.  She also received at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale an associate degree in photography. Living in Miami, and after finishing her M.S., she prepared her resume and sent it to schools in the area. She started teaching computer skills in elementary school and, later, other subjects such as Spanish, Hebrew, math, and social studies.

Loretta N.

It is a pleasure to take this opportunity to introduce myself and how I can serve in a tutor capacity for your child. I am a Florida certified learning specialist with twenty-five years hands-on experience in the education field, assisting students spanning K-12 education thru the college instructional level with core subject understanding, multi-sensory instruction, essential executive function, organizational and test-prep skills, as well as services to students living with Autism (ASD), Individual Education Plan (IEP) alignment and IEP accommodations implementation.

Holding a Doctorate in Education and Gifted endorsement, I design tailored, one-on-one instructional planning and micro-learning via modules and lessons that your child can readily apply and practice while meeting your child exactly where they are. My strategies for learning are inclusive for all learners to experience the learning process as a primary pathway towards academic independence, self-confidence, concept understanding, school preparation, and resilience-building.

Learning sessions are custom-built around your child’s need(s) for engagement, flexibility, accessibility, and personal satisfaction. I work closely with families to ensure skills built translate directly into classroom success. I look forward to partnering with you and supporting your child’s learning journey!

Val S.

Val Stulman started as an actor, then went into TV/Film production. Along the way she started writing. After she finished her TV/Film production career, she went back to school for a CA Secondary English and Drama Credential at CSUN and an MFA in Creative Writing/Writing for the Performing Arts at UCR. She taught Theatre and Writing at Mt. San Jacinto Community College, a film class at the University of LaVerne and then taught High School English, writing and drama for 8 years with Learn4Life schools, She is a screenwriter, playwright, and acting again. Val loves to work out and is an avid yoga practitioner. She tutored this past year and is thrilled to join the Prep Academy Tutor Team and meet YOU!