Cynthia S.
Cynthia is a Certified Academic Language Therapist who works with students in grades 1–9, providing dyslexia therapy and individualized reading instruction. Her teaching journey began at Louisiana Key Academy Northshore, where she spent two years teaching Social Studies Composition to 3rd graders and Structured Language Arts to 3rd and 5th graders.
Her commitment to literacy is deeply personal. When her child was diagnosed with dyslexia, Cynthia, who also has dyslexia, immersed herself in learning everything she could about effective reading instruction. This led her to pursue IMSLEC‑accredited training and ultimately earn her CALT certification through ALTA in February 2026.
Cynthia is also an author. Her poetry collection, Present Peace, explores her connection to nature and her search for her authentic voice. She also writes Mom poetry and is using her CALT certification to write decodable readers for older students.
Before becoming an educator, Cynthia built a successful career in accounting, earning her CPA license and working for Deloitte & Touche, LLP and PoolCorp. She holds an M.S. in Accounting from Louisiana State University and a B.B.A. in Accounting with a psychology concentration from Millsaps College.
Outside of working with students, she enjoys time with her family and is currently developing a middle‑grade werewolf series using graphic organizers.
Amanda G.
EN: Amanda Guedes has a bachelor’s degree in Kindergarten Elementary from Mcgill University. She has been working with children since her teenage years when she volunteered at a daycare and then began working there as a replacement educator. She then continued to pursue her love for working with children through the education program at Mcgill University. She graduated in 2019 and since then has worked towards her career in teaching. Upon graduating, she went abroad to London, United Kingdom to start her teaching career and gain experience. There, she completed two years of teaching –at the grade 5 level and kindergarten level respectively –and got to appreciate the education system and its methods within the UK. Upon her return to Canada, she was able to bring back those methods and began teaching for the English Montreal School Board. She has been with them ever since and continues to put all her love into teaching. She also began tutoring four years ago and has since then taken on many students to provide extra practice to help them succeed in their academic journey. She has helped students with their homework, extra practice to solidify their understanding, practice for both final and entry exams, and so forth. Amanda speaks three languages and is able to help students in both the English and French sectors.
FR: Amanda Guedes est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en éducation préscolaire et enseignement primaire de l’Université McGill. Elle travaille auprès des enfants depuis son adolescence, alors qu’elle faisait du bénévolat dans une garderie avant d’y être embauchée comme éducatrice remplaçante. Elle a ensuite poursuivi sa passion pour l’éducation en intégrant le programme d’enseignement de l’Université McGill.
Diplômée en 2019, Amanda s’est consacrée à sa carrière en enseignement. À la suite de ses études, elle est partie à Londres, au Royaume-Uni, afin de débuter sa carrière et d’acquérir une expérience internationale. Elle y a enseigné pendant deux ans, respectivement au niveau de la 5e année et de la maternelle, ce qui lui a permis de découvrir et d’apprécier le système éducatif britannique ainsi que ses méthodes pédagogiques.
À son retour au Canada, elle a intégré plusieurs de ces approches à sa pratique professionnelle et a commencé à enseigner au sein de l’English Montreal School Board. Elle y travaille depuis et continue de mettre toute sa passion au service de ses élèves.
Amanda a également commencé à faire du tutorat il y a quatre ans et accompagne depuis de nombreux élèves afin de leur offrir un soutien personnalisé dans leur parcours scolaire. Elle les aide notamment avec leurs devoirs, la consolidation de leurs apprentissages, la préparation aux examens d’admission et aux examens finaux, ainsi que le développement de leurs compétences académiques de façon générale.
Amanda parle trois langues et est en mesure d’accompagner les élèves des réseaux scolaires anglophone et francophone.
Jazzmin O.
Jazzmin is a dedicated educator and behavioral health professional with a strong background in psychology and a passion for supporting students both academically and emotionally. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and her Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Angelo State University, with plans to pursue law school in the future.
Jazzmin brings a unique, well-rounded perspective to tutoring, combining her academic training with hands-on experience in education and behavioral support. She previously worked as an After-School Care Teacher, where she supported students ages 5–12 with homework, enrichment activities, and skill-building in a structured and engaging environment. In addition, her professional experience in mental health and case management has strengthened her ability to connect with students, support diverse learning needs, and foster resilience and confidence.
She specializes in elementary and middle school instruction (K–8), including math, reading, and writing, as well as English Language Arts, psychology, and test preparation such as STAAR and GED. Jazzmin is particularly skilled at working with students who need additional support with focus, organization, and confidence, including those with ADHD or other learning challenges.
As both a graduate-level professional and a parent, Jazzmin understands the importance of patience, encouragement, and creating a positive, supportive learning environment tailored to each child’s unique personality and needs. She focuses on building strong relationships with her students while helping them develop effective study habits, strengthen foundational skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
Families appreciate Jazzmin’s warm, approachable style and her ability to make learning both engaging and enjoyable. Outside of tutoring, Jazzmin enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, listening to music, and exploring the outdoors.
SASHA P.
Sasha is a teacher at Our Lady Queen of Peace School. She finds her purpose in educating others and helping others succeed. She teaches mathematics at a Junior High Level. She wants to bring joy and purpose into education and finds it very rewarding to see big improvements in her students achievements. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, running, playing piano, cooking and learning.
Mariah M.
Mariah Nichelle currently works as an elementary school Youth Intervention Specialist. Throughout her professional career, she has prided and grounded herself by leading with a mental health focus, social justice foundation and human first approach. In 2020, she graduated from the Unviersity of Illinois at Chicago with Honors in Secondary English Education with a minor in Social Justice. Currently, she is completing her Master’s degree in Trauma Informed Leadership at Dominican University. As a proud educator, she believes that relationships are the catalyst to creating a successful learning experience. Mariah has worked with kids of all ages and has a deep interest in a variety of subjects. Education and learning have only continued to evolve over time but her love for the challenge has reigned true.
TheCarey L.
TheCarey is an experienced English educator and instructional leader with a proven track record of helping students strengthen their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. He currently teaches 9th Grade English at IDEA Public Schools in San Antonio, where he helps students build strong reading comprehension, literary analysis, and writing skills while preparing them for STAAR End-of-Course exams. Since stepping into his current classroom mid-year, his students have already shown strong academic growth, including impressive gains on interim STAAR assessments.
Prior to returning to the classroom, TheCarey served in multiple school leadership roles, including Assistant Principal and Regional ELA Content Coach, where he supported teachers across multiple campuses, improved instructional systems, and helped raise student achievement. Earlier in his career, he taught in Harlem and the Bronx, where he built a reputation for making English Language Arts engaging, culturally relevant, and meaningful for students. His students have earned national recognition, including winning Best High School Podcast and Best East Coast Podcast through the StudySync curriculum.
TheCarey holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and has extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, and students on the autism spectrum. He specializes in English Language Arts, writing, college essay support, ACT preparation, STAAR and Regents test prep, social studies, technical writing, and helping students develop stronger test-taking and study skills.
He also brings a unique creative perspective to tutoring through his dual bachelor’s degrees in Film & Video and Africana Studies, often helping students connect literature, writing, and history to real-world issues, media, and storytelling in ways that make learning more engaging.
Families appreciate TheCarey’s ability to challenge students academically while building their confidence and making learning feel relevant and enjoyable. His goal is to help students become stronger readers, writers, and thinkers both inside and outside the classroom.
Outside of education, TheCarey enjoys spending time with his wife and infant daughter, exploring San Antonio’s parks and restaurants, watching films, and cheering on his hometown Chicago sports teams.
James O.
James is a veteran educator with 25 years of experience in the High School English Language Arts classroom, where he has taught every grade and ability level. While his formal teaching background is rooted in ELA, he is a versatile scholar capable of tutoring across the broader Humanities, including History, Government, Social Studies, and Philosophy. A double alumnus of Quinnipiac University, James holds both a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in Education, and he furthered his expertise by earning a Sixth-Year Degree from the University of New England. From guiding honors students through complex literary analysis to helping reluctant learners find their voice, James has a proven track record of making even the most daunting subjects accessible and engaging. He has spent over two decades mastering a wide variety of curricula and has extensive experience with standardized test prep and the high-stakes art of the college essay. James believes that tutoring is most effective when it fosters true student agency and confidence, and he treats every session as a partnership tailored to each student’s unique learning style. When he isn’t helping students unpack the complexities of a well-crafted thesis statement, James can almost certainly be found on the water. An avid boater with a passion for warmer climates and the great outdoors, he brings that same sense of adventure and steady navigation to his work with his students. With James at the helm, students don’t just survive their coursework; they master the skills to chart their own course to academic success.
Sara
With over 4 years of experience working as a university Writing Tutor, Student Success Coach and Teaching Assistant for research methods, Sara is dedicated to providing high quality personalized tutoring to students. She has a passion for working with students and helping them achieve their academic goals. Sara aims to offer an encouraging learning environment for her students while helping them build a strong academic toolkit, including organization, time management and critical thinking skills.
Sara completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology from the University of Winnipeg while maintaining the highest GPA in the Faculty. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Education and Society at McGill.
ALIAA G.
Aliaa is a dedicated and approachable tutor who supports students across a range of subjects, with particular strength in math. As an Education Assistant at a local middle school, she works closely with students to build both academic skills and confidence, tailoring her approach to meet every learner’s needs.
In addition to her current role, Aliaa previously worked at a local high school as an Education Assistant with a focus on math and science. This experience has given her strong insight into curriculum expectations, common learning challenges, and effective strategies to help students succeed at the secondary level.
While Aliaa is especially passionate about helping students overcome math anxiety and resistance, her support extends far beyond numbers. She also helps students strengthen their reading comprehension, writing, and critical/analytical thinking skills, which are key foundations for success in subjects like English and social studies. Her background allows her to guide students in organizing their ideas, preparing for tests, and developing effective learning habits.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science alongside a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Social Studies at the University of Calgary, Aliaa brings both subject knowledge and teaching expertise. She is committed to helping students grow into confident, capable learners across all areas of study.
OLIVIA P.
Olivia is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Education at Mount Royal University, with a double minor in French and Physical Literacy. French is her first language, and she is passionate about supporting students in both French and literacy development. With 2 years of tutoring experience, she enjoys helping children build confidence while creating a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment. On the side, she also works as a soccer coach with children with disabilities, which has strengthened her patience, adaptability, and commitment to helping every child feel included and successful. Olivia believes that every student learns differently and works hard to make learning engaging, rewarding, and personalized to each child’s needs. She is especially passionate about helping students feel comfortable asking questions, trying new strategies, and celebrating their progress. When she is not at school or tutoring, she can be found reading, travelling, playing sports, or spending time with friends and family.