Molly R.

Molly is a Florida-certified educator with experience working with students from early childhood through high school. A lifelong Floridian born and raised in Naples, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and has developed a diverse background working in public schools, private academies, religious settings, and project-based learning environments.
Molly has taught in elementary through high school and is comfortable supporting a broad range of subjects and grade levels, including ELA, mathematics, biology, social studies, and entrepreneurship. She also has extensive experience working with children with unique learning needs and within the ESE population, with a particular specialization in reading instruction for students with dyslexia. Molly currently serves as a Kindergarten Teacher with Collier County Public Schools and an Infant-Toddler Development Specialist with Early Steps of Southwest Florida.
Molly believes that every child is unique and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to learning. She understands that students develop at different paces and may need additional patience, encouragement, structure, or individualized support to reach their potential. Her approach focuses not only on academic growth but also on building trust, confidence, and positive relationships with her students.
Molly finds great fulfillment in helping students recognize their strengths, overcome challenges, and become more confident learners. She is passionate about creating a supportive environment where every child feels understood, valued, and capable of success.

STEPHANIE E.

Stephanie has a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts Honours in English from York University. She is also qualified to teach Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, and First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies.

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Stephen B.

Stephen is a veteran of 22 years teaching with the Waterloo Region District School Board. His love for inquiry and applied learning leads to creative and engaging lessons with a careful eye for skills mastery. He is a graduate of the University of Waterloo (HBA Drama, Recreation) and Brock University (BEd) and is qualified to teach primary, junior, and intermediate students. He is excited to be part of the PAT team and looks forward to working with your child.

Sarah K.

Sarah is a lifelong educator, and has worked with kids and teens from kindergarten through high school on writing, reading, and general studies, including science, history, and literature. She has a particular focus on building confidence, executive function skills, and support for learning differences, and brings mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques into her sessions when it’s helpful.

Sarah was educated at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn Heights and Sarah Lawrence College, and trained at the Royal Court Theatre in London. She has gone on to teach at every level, from the classroom to the graduate seminar — including as an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco’s School of Education and currently as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Westminster, CAMRI in London. She is also a writer, with two published books.

As the parent of a high impact and creative son now in college, Sarah understands both sides of the process, the excitement and the stress, and brings that firsthand perspective to her work with students and families. Working with children is core to her values, and she loves partnering with families to help their kids thrive. Her approach is to help every student find their own words and ideas, their confidence, and their sense of self.

John M.

John is a dedicated certified science educator with over a decade of experience inspiring upper elementary and middle school students. After beginning his career in 2009 supporting students with diverse learning needs, John went on to earn dual Master’s degrees in education. Currently a fifth and sixth-grade science teacher, he excels at taking complex concepts and making them accessible, engaging, and hands-on through interactive models and digital tools. John believes that building a strong, supportive rapport with each student is the key to unlocking their confidence and natural curiosity across all subjects. Outside of the classroom, John is an avid chess enthusiast, a self-proclaimed home-kitchen chef, and an undeterred golfer who still insists his high school caddying days give him special insight on the green.

AARON L.

Aaron is an executive functioning coach and Ontario Certified Teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching and mentoring students of all ages. He specializes in helping students build essential skills for academic success and personal growth, including organization, task completion, time management, problem-solving, and goal setting.

In his sessions, Aaron uses practical tools, custom templates, and interactive digital strategies to make managing schoolwork structured and achievable. Leveraging his specialized background in Middle School Math, Special Education, and Educational Technology, he creates low-floor/high-ceiling approaches that build confidence and keep students engaged. Aaron works closely with each learner to set personalized short- and long-term goals tailored to their unique strengths and learning styles.

His coaching philosophy focuses on helping students build sustainable habits, manage their workloads, and take true ownership of their learning. Aaron has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent learners, including students with ADHD, learning disabilities, and IEPs. Drawing on his background as a classroom teacher and youth sports coach, he provides a structured, encouraging environment where students feel supported to overcome challenges.

Aaron is passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential. His goal is to help learners build the resilience, independence, and self-belief needed for lifelong success both inside and outside the classroom.

NATALIE O.

Natalie has a four year bachelors degree in history. During her bachelors, she took biology, physics and chemistry classes. Natalie is currently on her last year of her bachelor’s of education after degree at St. Mary’s University. Natalie has multiple years of experience working with children of varying age groups and with complex needs such as Autism. Natalie knows how to adjust lessons to fit different age groups and uses different learning techniques such as fun games, visuals etc that suit each child.

Natalie strives to bring inclusion, diversity and trauma informed practice into education, this is to make sure that all children feel seen, cared for and understood no matter their backgrounds, strengths and challenges. Lessons are designed to include everyone thus having different teaching techniques (differential model in learning).

Jose P.

Jose. “Alex” P. is a linguistics student, tutor, and educator with a passion for language, the humanities, and helping students become more confident and engaged learners. Alex is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics in Global and Local Communities at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), with particular interest in the educational applications of linguistics and bilingual and ESL instruction.

Alex has gained experience working with students in several different educational settings, including private tutoring, in-class academic support, and K–12 substitute teaching. As a freelance tutor, Alex works directly with students and families to improve grades, strengthen content retention, assist with homework, and provide additional learning resources students can use outside of tutoring sessions.

Alex also worked as an in-class tutor with Woodlawn Academy in San Antonio ISD, supporting students both individually and in small groups while collaborating with classroom teachers and providing instruction aligned with Texas educational standards. Previous experience as a K–12 substitute teacher provided additional exposure to students across a wide range of ages, subjects, abilities, and classroom environments.

Language and communication are particular strengths for Alex. Their study of linguistics provides a valuable foundation for understanding how language works and how students acquire reading, writing, and second-language skills. Alex communicates comfortably with both Spanish- and French-speaking individuals and provides tutoring in conversational Spanish, middle and high school Spanish, and middle and high school French, as well as English and ESL.

Alex particularly enjoys the humanities and works with students in English, English Language Arts, reading, writing, social studies, U.S. History, World History, and AP World History. Their interest in language, culture, and history allows Alex to help students make connections between subjects rather than treating each course as an isolated collection of facts.

Alex also offers broad academic support for elementary students across core subjects and works with middle and high school students in Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Biology, and Environmental Science. This versatility can make Alex an especially good fit for families looking for one tutor who can help a student manage assignments and strengthen skills across several subjects.

In addition to subject-specific instruction, Alex supports students with ADHD-related academic skills, handwriting, study and organizational strategies, and STAAR preparation. Their approach emphasizes building a comfortable tutoring relationship where students feel free to ask questions, work through mistakes, and develop greater ownership of their learning.

Alex believes that effective tutoring should do more than help a student finish tonight’s homework. By using creative activities, targeted practice, and individualized explanations, they strive to improve both immediate academic performance and long-term understanding. Their goal is to help students recognize that challenging material becomes much more manageable when it is presented in a way that connects with how they learn.

Outside of academics, Alex has a strong interest in theater and currently participates in UTSA Student Theater, following earlier involvement with the International Thespian Society. This background complements their interests in language and communication and brings creativity and an engaging personality to their work with students.

Above all, Alex strives to champion a genuine love of learning while giving students the individualized academic support they need to become more confident, capable, and independent learners.

ANDREW H.

Andrew Heo is a dedicated educator who is passionate about helping students grow academically and develop confidence in navigating their educational journey. He teaches French, History, and Intermediate Math, and brings a supportive and approachable attitude to his work with students. His initial experience working at summer camps helped solidify his love of working with youth and his belief in the importance of creating positive, encouraging relationships with students.

As part of an immigrant family from South Korea, Andrew understands firsthand the challenges that can come with adapting to a new school system and navigating unfamiliar environments. He draws on these experiences to support students who may be facing their own challenges, whether academic, social, or related to adjusting to new circumstances. Andrew believes that every student deserves to feel understood and capable, and he strives to meet students where they are while helping them build the skills and confidence to move forward.
Outside of teaching, Andrew enjoys travelling, photography, and video games. His hobbies reflect his journey as a lifelong learner, always interested in exploring new experiences.