Will B.

Will is an accomplished educator and school leader with over 30 years of experience teaching and mentoring students from early childhood to elementary, and middle school through high school. He holds a bachelor’s in Geography & Environmental Science from Miami Univeristy (OH) and a master’s in Educational Leadership from Columbia University (NY) and has served in teaching and senior leadership roles at top independent schools, where he oversaw academic programs, enrollment growth, and student success initiatives. Will has taught a wide range of subjects including science, leadership, and human development, and is known for making complex concepts approachable and engaging. Families value his ability to quickly build trust, inspire confidence, and help students achieve their goals. Beyond the classroom, Will is an avid snowboarder, mountain biker, and backpacker, passions that reflect the energy and creativity he brings to his teaching. He has a wife of twenty years named Kate and two daughters in elementary and middle school.

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Phillip M.

Phillip “Flip” M. was born in Chicago and raised in Texas, earning his Bachelor of Science from Midwestern State University (Wichita Falls) and Masters of Arts in Teaching with Emphasis on Special Education from National Louis University. This is his tenth year of teaching, currently as an 8th grade Special Education ELA teacher. Phillip is passionate about special education and believes that students with intellectual or behavioral disabilities bring unique strengths that are often overlooked. In addition to ELA, he enjoys working with students on executive function and social skills, designing lessons that build academic ability alongside self-management and interpersonal strengths. Phillip is committed to continuing his education to better support students and pursue leadership roles in order to make a broader positive impact in school systems and student’s academic lives. Outside of his teaching career, he enjoys cooking, camping, flag football, beach and indoor volleyball.

Kelly B-R.

I am a 26-year veteran K–12 Reading and Language Arts teacher with a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and a specialization in Language and Literacy from the University of Miami.

Over the course of my career, I have worked as both a classroom teacher and a private reading coach, supporting neurotypical and neurodivergent learners who need targeted support to become confident, fluent readers and writers.

As an accomplished Youth Literacy & Learning Specialist, I provide one-on-one and small-group coaching to strengthen foundational reading skills—including phonemic and phonological awareness, decoding automaticity, vocabulary development, and text comprehension. My approach is structured, supportive, and rooted in evidence-based practices.

My goal extends beyond improving reading proficiency: I aim to help students enhance their executive functioning, organizational, and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. These tools support focus, reduce anxiety, and build the academic confidence and competence students need to thrive.

Dr. Kevin G.

Dr. Kevin G. has over ten years of experience in the Philadelphia area teaching and supporting students with study skills and executive functioning. He is currently the Director of Learning Services at Saint Joseph’s Prep which oversees the school’s academic support programs. He has a PhD in Educational Psychology, teaches a doctoral level course on the psychology of teaching, and writes and presents on how to help teens and young adults develop their executive functioning capacity.

Kady P.

Kady is a certified Junior/Intermediate Math and Science teacher, Intermediate/Senior History and Geography teacher, and a Special Education Specialist. With a rich and diverse teaching background, she is deeply committed to creating inclusive, supportive learning environments where every student feels seen, capable, and empowered.

Currently serving as the Head of Special Education at a highschool, Kady leads with compassion and expertise. She works closely with students, families, and educators to ensure meaningful accommodations, targeted interventions, and individualized learning pathways. Her work places a strong emphasis on ADHD coaching, executive functioning and learning-skills development, and both math and literacy remediation.

Kady is especially passionate about helping students build confidence in their abilities. She believes that with the right tools, encouragement, and strategic support, all learners can reach—and exceed—their potential. Her approach blends patience, high expectations, and a deep understanding of diverse learning needs, making her a powerful advocate and mentor for the students she supports.

Dr. Monique M.

Dr. Monique is a nationally recognized educational leader and former professional basketball player with over two decades of experience transforming K–12, higher education, prison education, and workforce pathways across the United States. She is known for designing innovative learning and instructional models, leading large-scale organizational change, and building cross-sector partnerships that expand opportunity for students and communities. Blending the discipline of athletics with deep expertise in instruction and equity-centered leadership, Dr. Martin continues to teach, coach, mentor, and champion future-ready learning nationwide. She holds a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Education, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership & Innovation.

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Michelle S.

Michelle is a respected educational leader who brings authenticity, warmth, and over 33 years of experience to her work. With an MA in Urban Education and Supervision from NJCU and training as a Board Certified Coach, she blends deep expertise with a genuine commitment to helping students and families thrive.
As a longtime Support Services Supervisor, Michelle is known for creating meaningful “lightbulb moments” for students, teachers, and parents. A proud Jersey City native, she began her career supporting young learners in hospital-based programs, laying the foundation for a lifelong dedication to education.
After the tragic loss of her 13-year-old son, Michelle channeled her grief into founding a successful nonprofit focused on youth Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) awareness. Her efforts—training community members in CPR/AED, donating life-saving equipment, and organizing 5Ks and screenings—reflect her resilience and compassion.
Today, Michelle offers specialized, one-on-one services as a P–3 Learning Coach, helping children build strong academic, social-emotional, and executive functioning skills. She also supports students ages 10–16 in developing effective goal-setting and executive functioning strategies. Whether guiding growth in language arts, early reading, math, or mindset, she brings encouragement and clarity to every session.
Michelle Spencer is a dedicated advocate for families, providing the experience, heart, and guidance children need to become confident, capable learners.

Olivier B-L

ENG: Holding a PhD from Columbia University in addition to an MA and a BA from Université de Montréal, Olivier has spent the last 11 years studying the foundations of western civilization by specializing in Classics, the interdisciplinary study of Greek and Roman Antiquity.

Driven by a passion for teaching and explaining difficult concepts from a very young age, Olivier has been an instructor for 4 years at Columbia University and a private tutor for over 5 years. Olivier has instructed students from all ages and levels, ranging from elementary school to CEGEP and undergraduate students. Olivier feels especially at home teaching French and English, as well as philosophy, the humanities, history and literature. Olivier also has extensive experience writing essays and papers himself, and has experience mentoring students in developing the skills to become compelling and persuasive writers.

Throughout his academic years, Olivier has developed a studying ethic that has allowed him to develop the discipline and focus required to succeed in a PhD program at an Ivy League university. Olivier believes that the real key to academic success comes less from innate talent than from curating the proper mindset and developing the right studying habits. As such, Olivier believes that effective tutoring goes beyond the classroom and seeks to also coach and mentor the human being behind the student.

FR: Titulaire d’un doctorat de l’Université Columbia, ainsi que d’une maîtrise et d’un baccalauréat de l’Université de Montréal, Olivier a consacré les onze dernières années à l’étude des fondements de la civilisation occidentale en se spécialisant en études classiques, l’étude interdisciplinaire de l’Antiquité grecque et romaine.

Animé dès son plus jeune âge par une passion pour l’enseignement et la vulgarisation de concepts complexes, Olivier a été chargé de cours pendant quatre ans à l’Université Columbia et tuteur privé pendant plus de cinq ans. Il a enseigné à des élèves de tous âges et de tous niveaux, du primaire à l’université. Olivier se sent particulièrement à l’aise d’enseigner le français et l’anglais, ainsi que la philosophie, les humanités, l’histoire et la littérature. Il possède également une vaste expérience en rédaction d’essais et de travaux universitaires et a accompagné des étudiants dans le développement de leurs compétences rédactionnelles afin de les aider à devenir des auteurs convaincants et persuasifs.

Tout au long de son parcours universitaire, Olivier a développé une éthique d’étude qui lui a permis d’acquérir la discipline et la concentration nécessaires à la réussite d’un doctorat dans une université de l’Ivy League. Olivier est convaincu que la clé de la réussite scolaire réside moins dans le talent inné que dans le développement d’un état d’esprit adéquat et de bonnes habitudes d’étude. C’est pourquoi il estime qu’un tutorat efficace dépasse le cadre de la salle de classe et vise également à accompagner et à guider l’individu derrière l’élève.