LeKesha R.

LeKesha is a dedicated and passionate educator with over eighteen years of experience working with youth. A native of Houma, Louisiana, she graduated in the top 20% of her class from Ellender Memorial High School. Driven by a love for history and civic engagement, she pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of New Orleans, earning a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in Political Science in 2002. LeKesha’s journey into education was not a traditional one. After facing life-changing personal experiences, including the tragic loss of her brother, she found a deeper calling in working with young people. In 2008, she began substitute teaching at the high school level. Her natural connection with students quickly led her to a full- time teaching role, where she discovered a profound passion for education and mentorship. Over the years, LeKesha has worn many hat —teacher, cheerleading sponsor, student council advisor, girls’ flag football coach, after-school mentor, and tutor. She believes that building strong, trusting relationships with students is the key to unlocking their full potential. Her holistic approach to education focuses on meeting students where they are and guiding them to where they can go. In addition to her classroom work, LeKesha holds a Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction from Walden University. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every day is a gift: “Do what you love today because tomorrow is not promised.” LeKesha continues to be a powerful advocate for youth, inspiring her students not only to learn but to lead, grow, and thrive.

Alexis R.

Alexis Rowe is a dynamic educator and in-school tutor whose infectious enthusiasm turns learning into an adventure. Originally from Georgia and seasoned by years as a military spouse, Alexis has taught and tutored in classrooms from coast to coast, adapting to diverse curricula and cultures along the way. She pairs a Bachelor’s in Business Leadership, an Associate’s in Organizational Management, and a Certification in Early Childhood Education with more than 15 years of hands-on experience guiding children from pre-K through middle school. Whether she’s jump-starting early literacy for a four-year-old new reader or boosting a fifth-grader’s confidence in math, Alexis blends research-based strategies with imaginative games, storytelling, and real-world problem-solving that keep students eager for the next session.

Passionate about unlocking the brain’s full potential, Alexis draws inspiration from Dr. Joe Dispenza’s neuroscience-backed approach in Becoming Supernatural to cultivate focus, resilience, and a growth mindset in every learner. Families praise her for creating warm, high-energy sessions that feel less like tutoring and more like discovery, where academic skills explode alongside curiosity and self-belief. From individualized reading plans and multisensory phonics drills to hands-on STEM challenges and mindfulness breaks, Alexis custom-tailors each lesson so students not only meet their goals but surpass them with a smile. When she isn’t crafting engaging lesson plans, you’ll find her exploring holistic wellness, cheering on her two daughters, or planning her next learning adventure, always ready to bring fresh ideas and boundless positivity to Prep Academy Tutors of Forsyth County.

MATTHEW H.

Matthew Houk is a 28 year old substitute teacher in Saskatoon, SK. They graduated from the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan with honours and have a wide range of experiences in elementary classrooms (K-8) both in the city and in rural areas such as Hutterite Colonies. Matthew’s strengths as an educator are finding connections with students, connecting students interests/needs to learning, and using real-world scenarios to help students understand what they are learning. They feel that if learning has connections to reality it makes it easier for learners to understand it. The Social Sciences are their primary teaching areas followed by Fine Arts; but Matthew is able to pick up and teach just about anything if needed. When not teaching they enjoy painting, reading, playing tabletop games with friends, and camping.

AMELIA C.

Hello everyone! My name is Amelia Ciarciaglini, and my pronouns are she/her. In my free time, I love playing video games, and I even took on the fun challenge of building my own computer! I’m super fascinated by stars and constellations because astrophotography is one of my favourite hobbies. I can play a variety of instruments—some of them are a bit out of the ordinary! I am in secondary education, majoring in social studies and health as a minor. However, I would love to teach psychology as a class. I now work as an EA for Regina Public and Prairie Valley, and I genuinely love doing my job every single day!

ANMOL G.

Hello! My name is Anmol. I am currently a first year Bachelor of Education student with a specialization in early years. I received my Bachelor of Arts in 2024 with a major in History and minor in Classical studies.

Jean Carlo M.

Jean Carlo is an accomplished teacher with seven years of teaching experience. He grew up in Hudson County, NJ and went to Rutgers University where he graduated with a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in History and a concentration in Education. He got his start in Jersey City as a 9th grade English I intern teacher then moved on to Hackensack where he taught mostly 12th grade English IV for five years. Currently, he teaches SAT/ACT courses to help students score higher in their exams and has helped students with college essays as well as getting into enrichment programs for scholarships and course prep.

He has spent years inspiring students and fostering a love of literature. In addition, he’s expanded what literature means to his students while improving their vocabulary, writing, and reading skills. He enjoys using pop culture and music to enrich students’ understanding of a text. Because who doesn’t enjoy exploring a theme like materialism by analyzing songs like Kendrick Lamar’s “How Much a Dollar Cost?”

Joseph M.

Joe Moran is a firm believer in the transformative power of education. He’s been involved in the educational field for 30 years as a teacher, supervisor, assistant principal, principal, and coach. He’s worked for the most part at the middle and high school levels. He holds NJ certification as a teacher of English, a teacher of social studies, a supervisor, a principal and a school administrator. As one might expect, all types of learners have been a part of his story. All have received the attention they deserve and the approach that best addresses their needs.

Joe earned an AB in English and history from Boston College, as well as a MA in Education from St. Peter’s College and an Ed.S. from Seton Hall University. He is employed as a middle school social studies and language arts teacher in a NJ public school district. His spare time involves travel and spending time with his grandchildren, as well as fixing (or more accurately paying others to fix) his 100+ year old house.

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.

Vania G.

Vania Gulston has more than 20 years of experience in the field of education. She holds Pennsylvania certifications in secondary mathematics and social studies; and has masters degrees in education, history and folklore, performance studies, and technology design from the University of California at Berkeley, Temple University, and New York University, respectively.

Her teaching practice has been shaped by her love of radio. She became a social studies teacher in order to extend the work of helping to broaden people’s understanding of their social world that she did as a community radio broadcaster. She pursued a degree in technology design because she wanted to equip herself with the technical skills necessary to operate the broadcast equipment of a radio station. As well, she pursued graduate studies in tech design because, after experiencing obstacles in her efforts to increase her technical knowledge, she wanted to be able to offer that same technical knowledge to women and people of color who sought it.

She is the founder of WJYN Radio–a low power fm radio station in Philadelphia

Josiah S.

Josiah Stephens graduated as a University Scholar from Baylor University, where she studied Classics, Political Science, and History. While attending Baylor, she directed two undergraduate plays, including a production of Euripides’ Cyclops, performed entirely in Ancient Greek. After her collegiate adventures, she moved to Baton Rouge to teach Latin and Ancient Greek at The Dunham School. She enjoys incorporating literature, philosophy, and drama into her classroom. Her passion is to help students find joy and confidence during the learning process, no matter their interests or educational background. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, biking, cooking, and being talked into watching silly action movies.