Liz P.

Wajd A.

Wajd is passionate about helping students succeed and currently serves as a teaching assistant at Western University in advanced Medical Science courses. Her teaching journey began in high school, where she volunteered as a kindergarten teacher assistant and a library assistant for Westmount Public School, and then proceeded to one-on-one tutor her high school peers in math and science subjects as requested by teachers. Through these experiences, Wajd has proven to many students that no goal is impossible to achieve, as long as they have the right guidance and resources. Beyond academia, Wajd thrives in leadership and community roles, as highlighted by her three-year experience as a Western International Ambassador, Peer Guide, and a librarian at Weldon. She supports multiple projects yearly, including international orientation planning. As described by many, Wajd is a social butterfly who cherishes opportunities to connect with others and can often be found in taekwondo and belly dancing classes, where she continues to build friendships and explore new passions.

Giovanni M.

Giovanni is an experienced educator with six years of teaching experience, holding both a Master’s degree in Education from Pacific Oaks College and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University San Bernardino. He brings a combination of classroom teaching expertise and clinical intervention skills using ABA and occupational therapy methodologies.

Throughout his career, Giovanni developed and implemented lessons across core Elementry subjects including literacy, math, science, and phonics. His background as a behavioral therapist has equipped him with specialized strategies for breaking down concepts and adapting instruction to individual learning profiles to support student learning. When he’s not teaching, Giovanni enjoys visiting art galleries, playing music, and discovering the city’s best coffee shops.

Kiseme P.

Kiseme holds a Master’s in Teaching along with dual credentials as a Multiple Subject Teacher and Education Specialist. He has a gift for making learning fun and engaging, often bringing project-based activities and critical thinking into his lessons. Kiseme loves working with students of all abilities, including those in special education, and takes pride in helping each child feel confident and capable. His favorite subjects to teach are reading, writing, and math, where he focuses on building strong foundations and encouraging problem-solving in meaningful, practical ways.

Amanda L.

Amanda L. is completing her Master’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education in the Education Policy program. Before starting graduate school, Amanda was a special education teacher for 2nd and 3rd graders. She has experience working with students with learning disabilities and communication impairments. Amanda received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a dual certificate in elementary and special education.

Amanda recently moved to Philadelphia and is loving exploring the city. She especially loves Rittenhouse Square Park. She has always adored nature and loves hiking. She also enjoys reading, listening to music or podcasts, and yoga.

Amanda loves tutoring because it is a fulfilling way to continue making an impact beyond the classroom. As an experienced elementary teacher, Amanda is patient, supportive and committed to meeting each child where they are academically.

Jennifer R.

Jennifer has been engaging students in grades kindergarten through eight for the past 25 years, retiring this past school year. Although only in retirement for two days, she already missed the students and the love of teaching and learning.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, while minoring in English and Social Science. She holds Elementary Education Grades K-6 & English Grades 5-9 certifications in Florida. She achieved her Master of Arts degree in Teaching & Learning, as well as in Curriculum and Instruction, and is certified in professional development. She also holds endorsements in English As a Second Language as well as in the area of Gifted and Talented education.

As all of this education is essential to understanding the techniques and strategies that help to connect and teach students in the most successful way, the experience and relationship building she prides herself on, is really what makes this educator most qualified. Jennifer has worked with all levels of learners, ie: those with ADHD, LD, as well as those on the gifted or high achiever end of their learning. In her last position, she was the head of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) committee, enabling her to continually keep up with the latest changes and trends with our youth and in our world. She strives to entertain, while stimulating students’ learning.  She shows enthusiasm, is flexible, and expressive. Students with whom she works, feel inspired, welcome, challenged, and engaged. Jennifer is a teacher who believes in educating the whole child, seeking out his or her strengths and interests, not just the areas needing improvement. She connects with children and makes them feel heard and important. She would be an asset in any learning environment.

Mary K.

Michele T.

Michele Taylor holds a BS in Psychology and a MSEd with a focus in Elementary Education. She is a Certified Teacher, ESE (Exceptional Student Education) Specialist, and a Certified Behavior Analyst. Michele’s experience spans many successful years as a classroom teacher, an Adjunct Instructor at a local college, leading a special education department, and working as a Mental Health Therapist. With this strong background, Michele brings both expertise and empathy to her work, creating individualized learning plans that meet students where they are and guide them toward success.

Michele believes that every child can thrive with the right support, and she is passionate about building confidence as much as academic skills. Parents appreciate her patient, encouraging approach and her ability to make learning engaging while addressing each student’s unique needs. Her experience working with diverse learners helps families feel confident that their child will be understood, supported, and challenged in the right ways.

Outside of tutoring, Michele loves watching her son play lacrosse, catching beach sunsets, and spending quality time with her fur babies.

Charles B.

Dr. Barclay is a seasoned educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. He has taught learners in every grade and over fifteen subjects, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Earth Science, Reading, and Language Arts.  Dr. Barclay holds a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Maryland at College Park, a Master’s degree in Philosophy from Western Michigan University, a Master’s of Science in Logic, Computation and Philosophy from Carnegie Mellon University, and PhD in Philosophy from the University of Maryland at College Park. Dr. Barclay’s pedagogy has been acknowledged by others. In 2019, he was awarded the Graduate School’s Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for AY 2018. This achievement is given to the top 2% of 4,000 Graduate Assistants in a given year.

Dr. Barclay has a range of experience in private tutoring, including tutoring students whose native language is not English. He understands that tutoring is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and, consequently, aims to work with students and their families to understand the unique needs of the students. To that end, Dr. Barclay tries to create a tailored tutoring approach, specific to the learner by walking the student through a range of assignments, including homework assignments and projects. When necessary, Dr. Barclay even communicates with the student’s teachers about missed work and additional resources that could enrich the student’s education. His commitment and wholistic approach to tutoring is seen in the success of his students – many of whom see significant improvements in test scores and overall GPA.

Finally, it should be noted that the breadth of Dr. Barclay’s teaching experience has given him opportunities to teach a wide range of students from the general student population to students with learning, mental, or physical disabilities. Indeed, some of Dr. Barclay’s students with special needs continued to be tutored by him even after graduating high school. Through his teaching experiences, Dr. Barclay recognizes that learning is a life-long journey and he is happy to play a role in the learner’s journey.

Stephen A.

I am currently a Literacy Instructional Specialist with 16 years of experience in education, including a variety of leadership roles. My work is grounded in the Science of Reading, and I specialize in building students’ skills in reading, writing, and test preparation. I am passionate about supporting students one-on-one and helping them grow into confident, capable learners. I earned my first three degrees from Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University, and I am now pursuing my doctorate at Liberty University. With a strong foundation in research-based practices and a heart for individualized learning, I look forward to making a lasting impact through tutoring.