Rebecca C.

Rebecca is a compassionate and experienced educator with an undergraduate degree in International Development and Gender Studies from the University of Guelph and a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia’s WKTEP program. With over five years of teaching experience in both public and private schools, she has supported students of all ages, helping elementary and middle school learners strengthen their reading and math skills, while guiding high school students in English, Social Studies, Physical and health education, outdoor education and the Arts. Most recently, Rebecca taught at The Climbing Academy, an innovative private high school that combines academics, athletics, international travel, and cultural immersion with the sport of climbing. She has a deep passion for designing engaging curriculum and creating inclusive learning environments, especially for students with diverse learning needs. Rebecca believes that curiosity, play, and strong connections to community and culture are at the heart of meaningful, lifelong learning. After traveling to 12 countries in the past two years 8 of which were with her students, she is excited to be back home in Squamish and take advantage of the wonderful community and environment.

Sherry P.

Sherry is a dedicated teacher and reading intervention specialist with an extensive background, experience, and training in educational settings. Her expertise includes Wilson Language Training Fundations, developing and implementing literacy, based programs for early childhood, elementary, teens and adults.

Sherry is an experienced Connecticut state certified teacher and certified Child Life Specialist. She is a graduate of Wheelock (a teacher’s college) in Boston, MA. with both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education. In addition, her dual majors include training in pediatric hospital settings where she worked as a teacher and play therapist. Sherry has worked with children from newborn-young adults in urban and suburban communities. For over 25 years she has taught numerous grades including pre-k., kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school students in public, private school classrooms and health care settings.

Sherry is conversant in Spanish and has been a mentor to others. In her caring, patient, organized, dedicated manner, her ability to apply practical, best-practice solutions with available resources will ensure each student has the skills necessary to succeed. She believes that every child is capable of learning. Sherry goes the extra mile to support them in a positive manner to help them reach their full potential and develop self-confidence as learners. Her experience with students includes: the general education population, autism, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, ADD, ADHD, medically homebound, social emotional behavior difficulties, physically challenged, executive functioning skills and English language learners.

In her spare time Sherry can be found baking banana bread, singing Soprano in her choir, and playing with her rescue cats, Louie and Sugar.

Jamari G.

Jamari is a dedicated educator and certified instructional coach with diverse backgrounds in special education, elementary instruction, academic tutoring, educational research, and scholarship application review. In the past, he was an ABA and worked closely with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is currently an instructional coach, where he supports new teachers in developing effective classroom practices; alongside this role, he is a classroom teacher. Jamari has taught a range of subjects, including special education, elementary core academics, middle school, and high school Algebra I, US History, and English. He has even earned recognition as a Teacher of the Year nominee for his impact on student growth in math and ELA.

Since 2018, Jamari has worked as a private tutor for students in grades 3–11, helping many improve by two grade levels or more and achieve top scores on state assessments. He holds a Master’s in Forensic Psychology from the University of Louisiana–Monroe and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. It is during this time he made the conscious effort to study insects—mosquitoes in particular; these mosquitoes were reared in a controlled environment within a science lab. He’s clearly a lifelong learner and was called to teach. In his calling as an educator, he possesses a Level 3 teaching certification with a Special Education endorsement.
He is currently working toward receiving an add-on certification as an Educational Diagnostician. He possesses certifications in elementary computer science education through LSU and supports learning with technology. With a strong foundation in data-driven instruction and individualized learning, Jamari empowers students to reach their full potential.

Haley H.

Haley is currently pursuing a certification in Secondary Education with an endorsement in English. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, certified by George Mason University. Haley is a Virginia native, but also found her way to the Boise area for family. She is an avid reader and can always be found with a book in hand, which was a core motivator in her degree choice. Her love for teaching and tutoring stems from her passion for learning, and she feels fulfilled when helping others discover that same joy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, and cooking!

Josh R.

Josh is a certified educator with a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a literature emphasis, who has helped students not only boost their academic skills but also gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their educational journey. With experience teaching college-level writing for Boise State University and guiding high school students through English, digital literacy, and post-secondary planning—including college enrollment, career exploration, and financial aid—he brings both expertise and empathy to his sessions. Josh coaches students across multiple content areas and has supported learners with scholarship essays, senior capstones, job applications, and executive function strategies. He builds trust quickly through open communication and leads with a teaching philosophy rooted in empathy and critical thinking. He has developed onboarding materials and coached peers in service strategy, and he has also led training sessions for hospital staff, honing his skill for translating complex ideas into accessible, meaningful instruction. Students appreciate his calm presence and clear guidance. Some even say he makes grammar feel like solving a puzzle. When not teaching, Josh enjoys walking the Boise Greenbelt with his family, watching baseball, or helping friends build computers.

Nikki J.

Nikki J. is a passionate special education teacher specialized in working
with students with autism and developmental disabilities. A graduate of Saint Joseph’s University, Nikki’s focus in Applied Behavior Analysis gives her a plethora of strategies to foster creative exploration of the curriculum inside the classroom. Within the span of 10 years Nikki has taught High School and Elementary School, and is currently in the
role of K-2 Special Education Teacher. Because of the uniqueness of students with autism and developmental disabilities, Nikki implements various strategies, differentiation, and modification to the lessons to improve skills and make learning fun on each child’s level. Nikki’s current enrollment in the Reading Specialist Program has taught her how to specialize her plans for teaching writing and reading comprehension to her students.

Nikki is heavily involved in her church and is a church leader in the Youth Department. Nikki enjoys game nights with her family, relaxing, and hanging out with her fur baby Diego.

Dr. Philippa C.

Dr. Philippa C. graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in English Language and Literature, earned her MA in U.S. Literature from the University of Edinburgh, and received her PhD in English Language and Literature from Cornell University. She has taught at Cornell, Johns Hopkins, and, most recently, Rowan University. She also has over a decade of experience tutoring students aged 14 to adult in English, ELA, PSAT/SAT and AP English test prep, college essay writing, college admissions, and executive functioning.

She approaches tutoring holistically, tailoring her lessons to each student’s individual learning style, academic goals, struggles, and interests. She is deeply committed to inclusive teaching and has published academic research in this field. She is trained in trauma-informed pedagogy, has extensive experience working with neurodiverse students, and enjoys helping students to thrive intellectually and personally through close attention to executive functioning issues and strategies.

She loves teaching English. Not only does it benefit students academically, but it also introduces them to new worlds, ideas, and forms of self-expression. It can also be incredibly fun! In her spare time, she enjoys exploring Philadelphia, live music, and fostering shelter dogs until they are ready for their forever home.

Carole F.

A patient and innovative educator with general and special education experience at all grade levels, including students with disabilities and English language learners.

Edward H.

I’m a certified teacher of English with extensive experience tutoring math through geometry, and into the fundamentals of trigonometry and calculus. I’m the content designer for two SAT preparation for the 2400 series of the test formerly available on iTunes, using a smart flash card platform that innovated a math system designed specifically to improve time management and trap identification, called CCCP Math. I have also identified techniques that limit the effects of self-distraction that is often the key to better concentration.

I believe there are four components to doing well on the SAT test: specific knowledge, problem solving process, focus, and confidence. I make it my business to address all of these areas.

I’ve been tutoring SAT for 10 years and have many success stories. more than 90% of student who do 6 or more lessons with me improve markedly. For elite score students, (those who could only possibly improve 16%) I’ve seen significant improvements in the reduction of the number of errors. For student starting in the 1000-1300 range, I’ve seen improvements as high as 90% better. I rely on a hybrid teaching approach where I use screen shots of slides from my apps, while process is taught and supported through tutoring and exercises based in McGraw Hill’s SAT book. The results have been great.

With covid affecting the learning process, I feel the need to offer my service as a distance learning coach to parents, helping as a mentor reviewing the coming weeks materials for presentation and stepping in to teach only when remediation is necessary. We can’t, after all, afford a full program of tutoring in all areas. With over 7000 hours of tutoring under my belt, parents can rely upon my perspective and advice.
Lately in my tutoring lab, I’ve developed techniques that show results in improving basic focus and addressing “Test Anxiety”. Ask me about my findings, if you fear your child is not suited to standardized testing. I may just be able to help.

Anthony M.

Dr. Anthony J. Marchi is a highly regarded educator and healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience empowering learners in various environments. As a U.S. Army veteran and former flight paramedic, he has led critical care training programs, mentored thousands of students, and developed award-winning curricula focused on humanistic and reflective learning principles, as well as student-centered growth. Dr. Marchi holds advanced credentials in health science, talent development, and quality improvement, which contribute to his compassionate and structured tutoring approach that inspires confidence and builds lasting academic foundations. Whether he is helping students master complex subjects or refine their writing and reasoning skills, Dr. Marchi draws from a wealth of expertise, patience, and curiosity. Outside the classroom, he enjoys reading philosophy, volunteering as a child advocate, and writing about education and leadership from his favorite corner coffee shop. At the heart of his teaching is a simple belief: every student already carries within them the capacity to grow; education is the mirror that helps them see it.