Madison B
Madison is currently a student at McGill University pursuing a Bachelor’s of Education in High School History and Geography. She attended John Rennie High School in the Academic Plus Program and graduated from John Abbott College on the Dean’s List. Madison has had experience teaching in a classroom, as well as one on one tutoring with students of all ages, including students with special needs. She places importance on creating a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment, where students can reach their full potential by not only growing mentally, but also emotionally and socially. Madison wants her students to understand that it is necessary to ask question and make mistakes in order to succeed. Madison has a passion for the social sciences, including anthropology, psychology and sociology.
Kristen H.
Kristen Henry is experienced and passionate educator with more 17 years of experience. She has been a classroom teacher, an instructional coach, a tutor, an administrator, and now supports preservice teachers. She enjoys working with students to help them reach their goals and support their learning.
Kristen has a Bachelors of Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin, a Masters of Art in Curriculum and Instruction from UTSA, and is currently in the home stretch of her doctorate in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching at UTSA.
When she is not involved in education, she’s an avid runner and mentors newer athletes in a local trail running group. She has two mischievous cats and enjoys a good book. She is native of San Antonio and loves exploring her city with friends and family.
Diana F.
Diana grew up in San Antonio, Texas and attended UTSA for her BA in English, then UIW for her Masters in Management. She worked for several years in the training department at a large insurance company writing policies and procedures, and conducting training classes. The idea to switching careers from teaching adults to teaching children came about when she had her own children, one of which has Down syndrome. Working with her son really opened her eyes to how all children learn differently. Diana enjoyed the challenge of discovering how to best help her son learn.
Diana strongly believes in the power of relationship building. “It’s important that my students trust me and understand that I want to help them be successful.” Throughout her 12 years as a classroom teacher, Diana has spent time on the social emotional skills necessary to build relationships and boost student confidence. She believes that once trust is built, students are ready to learn.
In her free time, Diana enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading, and keeping her home and classroom clutter-free, and organized.
Lorrie R.
Lorrie Roussin is a certified secondary English and History teacher, additionally certified as a School Library Media Specialist and Principal. The child of a military veteran, Lorrie developed a passion for history and literature during her pre-teen years, inspired by her travels with her father. Her love for reading began at a young age, allowing her to immerse herself in different worlds and explore new ideas. Lorrie is passionate about sharing her love of reading with students, aiming to instill a lifelong appreciation for literature. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in English from the University of Our Lady of the Lake and earned a Master’s in Library and Information Science from the University of Texas at Austin. Lorrie further advanced her expertise by obtaining a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix.
With extensive experience in both traditional and online teaching environments, Lorrie has not only thrived as an educator but also as a mentor. She frequently trains teachers and librarians on various educational technology applications to enhance student engagement. Her ability to integrate technology into the classroom has made her a valuable resource in modern educational practices.
In her spare time, Lorrie enjoys writing short stories, traveling, seeing Broadway musicals, and spending quality time with her family. Her diverse experiences and dedication to education make her a versatile and passionate tutor, committed to fostering a love of learning in her students.
Mia G.
Hello, my name is Mia G. and I have been tutoring since 2021. I graduated from St. Mary’s University in December 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in psychology. I have experience tutoring all grades from preschool to seniors in college. I specialize in tutoring biology, psychology and English, but I have tutored all subjects. I can also tutor people who are interested in cooking and baking, dance, and college admissions. I have experience working with students who have anxiety, ADHD, Autism and Down Syndrome. I will be starting my master’s degree in personalized molecular medicine in August 2025 from UT Health San Antonio. After that my goal is to go to medical school to become a neonatal geneticist.
Kenya G.
Kenya has been an educator for 4 years with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education. Her tutoring and teaching experience include Music (both piano and vocal training), Music Theory, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Calculus, and English & Language Arts. She has worked with students at the middle school, high school, and university levels in these areas. Kenya’s approach to tutoring is strength-based and collaborative, as it is important to her to work with students to create goals towards academic success. She also specializes in test-taking strategies and test prep for standardized testing, SAT, and the GRE. She enjoys reading mysteries and thrillers, and playing sudoku.
Tangelica C.
Tangelica is an experienced and passionate educator.
Tangelica has a B.A. in English from California State University, Sacramento, a M.Ed in Multicultural Education from National University, a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in English with an ELD endorsement and Reading Specialist endorsement.
She has taught at the junior high school level for over 15 years and for three years as a Certificated Student Learning Coach (working with more than 1,000 students). Today, Tangelica is a full-time online English teacher and tutor.
Tangelica strives to help students achieve the self-confidence they need to succeed in school — and beyond. She supports students with their academics (reading, writing, and grammar), but also with their motivation, organization, study skills, self-reliance, and perseverance.
She thrives on helpings students learn how to fill in their learning gaps, because the skills learned in overcoming those “gaps” are often the ones that will help them succeed in all their future endeavors.
JENNY A.
Jenny holds a Master’s degree in Childhood Education and Literacy, and is NYS professionally certified in these areas. Additionally , she holds a NYS professional certificate in Early Childhood Education. She has over six years of teaching and tutoring experience. While working at a charter school in the Bronx from 2019-2023, she was a lead teacher who taught 4th grade during the school year and rising 2nd graders in the summer. She also worked as a math and ELA curriculum writer. She is currently teaching 5th Grade at a private school in Westchester.
Ashley W.
Ashley W. was born and raised in a small town in Vermont. She discovered her passion for teaching at a young age and has devoted her life to nurturing young minds ever since.
Ashley is a certified elementary school teacher with 22 years of classroom experience. She has a master’s degree in educational leadership from Lesley University and has taught every grade from first through eighth.
For the last 10 years, Ashley has been teaching abroad in both Rome and Barcelona, working with students and families from many different cultures and countries.
Ashley’s superpower is supporting students that need reinforcement with foundational skills in reading, writing, and math.
As a tutor, Ashley brings a wide variety of disciplines and learning styles to each lesson — and finds unique ways to make learning fun and enjoyable.
Wherever possible, Ashley works closely with families and classroom instructors to ensure her students make as much progress as possible.
By choosing Ashley as your child’s elementary tutor, you are investing in a dedicated, experienced, and passionate educator who is committed to unlocking your child’s full academic potential and fostering a lifelong love of learning.
JACLYN M.
Jaclyn is an Ontario and British Columbia certified teacher. She received her Bachelor of Education in 2021 following her undergraduate degree in psychology. After teaching grades 1-8 in Ontario for the past two years she is now enjoying her third year of teaching and her first year as part of the Vancouver School Board.
Jaclyn also has over three years of tutoring experience including a diverse range of students and subject areas. Jaclyn prides herself on really getting to know her learners. When tutoring she creates individualized, engaging and hands-on educational opportunities catered to the learning styles of each learner she works with.
Jaclyn is an easy-going, patient and reliable individual. In her free time she enjoys reading, board games, watching sports and any activity outdoors.