Emily T.

Emily Tracy is a certified elementary educator with 15 years of experience teaching students in grades 1–3. She currently teaches third grade at Bache-Martin Elementary School in Philadelphia and is passionate about helping young learners build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Emily earned bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Kutztown University before returning to school to pursue her passion for education. She later earned her master’s degree in Reading and Reading Specialist Certification from Holy Family University and is also Wilson Certified, giving her specialized expertise in literacy instruction.

Emily specializes in individualized reading tutoring for students of all ages and math tutoring for students in grades K–3. She believes the best learning happens when students feel comfortable, supported, and genuinely enjoy the process. By creating engaging, personalized lessons, she helps close learning gaps, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love of reading. When she’s not teaching, Emily enjoys spending time with her two children, her dog and two cats, and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles—Go Birds!

Lisa M.

Lisa Marriott is a Reading Specialist, Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), and a Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist. She has more than 20 years of experience helping students become confident, successful readers. She has a Masters of Education in Reading Education and currently teaches fourth grade in Kansas while also serving as a Research Assistant and Evaluator at the University of Kansas Medical Center’s Reading, Language & Learning Lab.

Lisa specializes in evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the science of reading and has extensive experience supporting students with dyslexia and other reading challenges. As the mother of two children with dyslexia, she brings not only professional expertise but also a personal understanding of the journey many families face. She is passionate about partnering with parents to help every child develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

When she’s not teaching or tutoring, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and adult children, running long distances with her dog, getting lost in a good book, and watching movies from every genre—from classic comedies to edge-of-your-seat thrillers.

Isabel V.

Isabel Villano is a certified educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education. She is passionate about accessible education and became a teacher so she could support diverse learners in a meaningful, hands-on way.

She has experience working across a range of educational settings, including classroom instruction and specialized intervention. She currently works as a Learning Specialist supporting elementary students with a focus on literacy and math intervention.

Isabel discovered her passion for special education early in her career while working closely with students who needed individualized support. She was drawn to the growth that comes from patience, relationship-building, and finding the right approach for each learner.

Her favorite part of teaching is getting to know each student and helping them build confidence as concepts begin to click. She especially enjoys working with elementary aged students because of their curiosity, honesty, and the excitement they bring to learning when they feel successful.

Isabel brings warmth, creativity, and a calm, encouraging presence to every session, with the goal of helping students feel capable and supported.

Outside of teaching and tutoring, Isabel enjoys reading, baking, and crafting. She also loves spending time at home with her family.

Shannon B.

As a Certified Bilingual Orton Gillingham Tutor, Shannon is an expert at designing personalized multi-sensory lessons for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Shannon holds a Master of Arts in Bilingual Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish.

One of Shannon’s many strengths is in helping neurodivergent readers solidify decoding skills in their dominant language first, and then helping these students translate their new decoding skills into English.

As a late bloomer who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Shannon teaches with the empathy of someone who understands cognitive overload firsthand. This lived experience has helped her become a more compassionate educator who knows first-hand that learning should be clear, enjoyable, and not overwhelming.

In her spare time, Shannon enjoys playing pickleball, gardening, and crafting with her two daughters.

Shannon S.

Shannon S. has a decade of teaching experience along with over nine years of tutoring children ages 3–14. She currently works as an Autistic Support Early Intervention Teacher for children ages 3–4. Throughout her career, Shannon also taught Kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th grades, gaining a strong understanding of how children learn and grow across different stages.

Shannon has extensive experience supporting children in developing early literacy skills, including pre-reading skills, building confidence in learning to read, and strengthening math skills. She enjoys helping children grow academically and gain confidence in their abilities, tailoring her approach to each child’s unique needs.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health from Widener University, where she also completed a Master of Education and obtained teaching certifications in Preschool–8th Grade for both Regular and Special Education. Shannon is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in Early Intervention at West Chester University.

Shannon lives in Old City, and in her free time, she enjoys reading a good book, going for a run, and spending time with friends. She is looking forward to the opportunity to work with you and support your child’s growth and success!

Brook L.

Brook L. is a certified teacher with a Master’s degree in Teaching and Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Humanities. She is a certified TESOL instructor, and accredited by the American Tap Dance Society.

She has 15 years of experience teaching English Language Arts (ELA). Six of those years were spent teaching middle-school English. In addition, she has worked as a technology instructor, theater director, International Baccalaureate Primary and Diploma instructor, an academic advisor, and an ESL tutor.

Brook’s strengths include grammar and punctuation, language proficiency, SAT and ACT test prep, and helping students embrace new reading-comprehension strategies rooted in the Science of Reading.

She also created a Girl, Awake! Project: a mentorship program that advocates for girls’ education.

When Brook is not teaching, tutoring, or writing YA and dystopian fiction, you’ll find her crocheting, reading, or walking her Golden Retriever pup: Salvador Doggie

Meghan P.

EN: Meghan has an MA in History and a BA (double major) in Classics and International Development from McGill University. She is in the final stages of completing her PhD in History and Classics at Yale University. Meghan has published a number of articles in academic publications and presented her research at conferences around the world. She speaks three languages fluently (English, French, and Romanian) and works in several others (Italian, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek).

Meghan is a passionate teacher who believes that every student is capable of excellence. Her approach is characterized by empathy, patience, and kindness. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Meghan is sympathetic to the pressures modern students face: difficulties in focus, wavering confidence, and the temptation of unethical AI use among others. Meghan has had particular success in motivating students who were especially shy, withdrawn, or otherwise on the margins of the classroom. Strategies for how to bring such a student back into the fold differ on an individual basis but are always couched in mutual respect and understanding. Frequently, students who may have been struggling the most at the beginning of the term—be it with meeting deadlines, quality of work, or something else—became some of Meghan’s strongest and most self-motivated students by the end of the academic year.

Areas of Expertise: Reading, Writing, and Critical Analysis (all levels); History (all levels); Latin; Ancient Greek; Biology (K-12); Homework Help (English: K-12; French: K-6).

FR: Meghan est titulaire d’une maîtrise en histoire ainsi que d’un baccalauréat à double spécialisation en études classiques et en développement international de l’Université McGill. Elle est actuellement aux dernières étapes de son doctorat en histoire et en études classiques à l’Université Yale. Meghan a publié plusieurs articles dans des revues universitaires et a présenté ses recherches lors de conférences à travers le monde. Elle parle couramment trois langues (anglais, français et roumain) et possède également des connaissances en italien, en allemand, en latin et en grec ancien.

Meghan est une enseignante passionnée qui croit que chaque élève est capable d’exceller. Son approche se caractérise par l’empathie, la patience et la bienveillance. Forte de plus de 15 ans d’expérience dans le milieu de l’enseignement supérieur, elle comprend bien les défis auxquels les étudiants d’aujourd’hui sont confrontés, notamment les difficultés de concentration, le manque de confiance en soi et la tentation d’utiliser l’intelligence artificielle de manière inappropriée.

Meghan a connu un succès particulier auprès des élèves plus timides, réservés ou en retrait dans la salle de classe. Les stratégies qu’elle met en place pour aider ces élèves à s’épanouir sont adaptées à chaque individu et reposent toujours sur le respect mutuel et la compréhension. Bien souvent, les élèves qui éprouvaient le plus de difficultés au début de l’année — qu’il s’agisse du respect des échéances, de la qualité du travail ou d’autres défis — deviennent parmi ses élèves les plus autonomes, motivés et performants à la fin de l’année scolaire.

Domaines d’expertise : lecture, rédaction et analyse critique (tous niveaux); histoire (tous niveaux); latin; grec ancien; biologie (maternelle à secondaire 5); aide aux devoirs (anglais : maternelle à secondaire 5; français : maternelle à 6e année du primaire).

Stacey C.

With a robust foundation in early childhood and special education, along with her credentials as a licensed learning consultant specializing in neurodiversity, Stacey brings expertise and passion to her work with students.

As a Neurodivergent Specialist, Stacey’s approach, grounded in the constructivist theory, prioritizes experiential learning through dynamic, hands-on activities, social and emotional engagement, and meaningful project-based outcomes.

MARY A.

Mary is an enthusiastic and passionate educator with 35 years experience as a classroom teacher and reading specialist. She graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Masters in Developmental and Remedial Reading, as well as Academic Curriculum Instruction. Mary has an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Elementary Education.

Mary has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career. She was awarded Teacher of the Year for her innovative teaching practices, which incorporate her creativity, subject knowledge, and strategies to engage students and foster growth mindset.

What truly sets Mary apart is her passion for teaching and unwavering commitment to helping each student reach their full potential.

As a classically trained chef, Mary has been known to “Cook with Books!” Reading, writing, and math skills are strengthened and students celebrate by enjoying their creations!

Mary is highly dedicated to her students and looks forward to ensuring your child feels successful and has fun too!

Roxanne H.

Roxanne is a licensed teacher with a bachelor’s degree in English, and a master’s degree in K-12 Reading and Writing.

Working with Roxanne, your child will crack the reading code, understand complex texts, and become an expert in writing structures. Best of all, they will love what they’re learning, and love THEMSELVES for it.

Roxanne’s reading curriculum integrates evidence-based components of dyslexia instruction with a practice that follows the standard Orton-Gillingham scope and sequence.

Tutoring includes skill-specific coaching, progress monitoring, homework support, and communication with the student’s classroom teacher.

Also, Roxanne has been honoring all forms of neurodiversity for fifteen years.