Morgan M.

Morgan is a passionate educator with experience teaching English and history, as well as leading STEM education programs in outdoor learning environments. She enjoys working with students of all backgrounds and learning styles, helping each learner build confidence and discover their strengths. Morgan has earned multiple certifications through the Dyslexia Training Institute and is currently pursuing her special education credential, further expanding her expertise in supporting students with diverse learning needs.

She graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa with degrees in Anthropology and English. One of her favorite travel experiences was visiting Machu Picchu, Peru, and her favorite book of 2026 is Butterfly Yellow by Thanhhà Lại.

Outside the classroom, Morgan enjoys hiking, reading, and coaching and playing beach volleyball.

Brian S.

Brian is a recently retired teacher with 20 years certified experience in education, working in a wide array of scenarios in and out of the classroom. He is certified to teach both English Language Arts and English learners and has a master’s degree in the latter. He has taught English both in the US and abroad, including in South Korea, Guatemala, and Mexico. These positions often involved creating and refining his own curriculum and utilizing a wide variety of teaching strategies to target and differentiate instruction. In addition, Brian has done a lot of private tutoring, including working for national company, Varsity Tutors for three years, which included developing and teaching his own class remotely to students in a variety of locations throughout the US during the height of the covid epidemic. Brian is well-versed in reading, writing and language instruction methodology. He understands the importance of building strong relationships with students identifying the best ways to help each individual student and is committed to seeing his students’ continual growth over time. In his spare time, In his spare time, Brian enjoys listening to music and collecting records, watching movies, reading, hiking, and attending Padres games. Finally, he is a proud, doting father of a one year old gray tabby named Harold.

Elizabeth G.

Elizabeth is a certified Ontario educator (OCT) holding a Bachelor of Education (Honours) with distinction from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Development with distinction from Queen’s University. Specializing in Primary and Junior divisions, literacy, and K–12 English Language Learning (ELL), her academic accomplishments include honours research on AI speech-recognition chatbots for second language acquisition.

Elizabeth has extensive instructional experience across diverse classroom settings. She recently served as a Junior/Intermediate Elementary Homeroom Teacher with Holy Trinity School in Vancouver, where she designed multidisciplinary, inquiry-based units in literacy, numeracy, and STEM. Her background also spans teaching Canadian-focused literacy at Bodwell High School’s ELL Summer Camp, delivering specialized trauma-informed instruction to refugee and immigrant students through Calgary’s LEAD program, and supplying instructional continuity across public and Catholic school boards in Alberta and Ontario.

A dedicated lifelong learner, Elizabeth completed training in executive functioning, social-emotional learning, and equity-centered trauma-informed practice. She excels at integrating educational technology and differentiated instruction to support diverse learning needs, fostering collaborative, high-engagement environments that cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and student well-being.

Colin B.

An accomplished educator with over 20 years of instructional experience, I offer a proven record of scholarly dedication and pedagogical flexibility to support learners from elementary through high school. My background encompasses comprehensive curriculum development and targeted academic delivery across a wide range of subjects, blending foundational elementary education—such as literacy, language arts, and mathematics—with advanced secondary instruction in literature, psychology, and history. Recognized as a Teacher of the Year nominee at South Dade Senior High, I am committed to cultivating critical thinking, implementing rigorous academic standards, and adapting methodologies to satisfy the unique cognitive and developmental profiles of younger students and adolescents alike. This extensive experience enables me to systematically elevate student achievement, manage diverse academic needs, and foster productive tutoring partnerships across all grade levels.

Scott E.

Mr. Essman has been teaching diverse groups of higher educational students in the Greater Los Angeles area since 1990 when he began as an English tutor. Since 2004, when he received his MA in education, he has taught business skills, mass media, filmmaking, film appreciation, screenwriting, directing, digital video editing, music business, art appreciation, advanced English composition, advanced English literature, and sociology at a group of colleges and universities, including The Art Institute of California—Orange County, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, Pathways College, Pacific Oaks College, and Citrus College. Throughout the past 22 years, Mr. Essman has won ‘favorite instructor’ several times and received regular accolades from students and supervisors alike, often scoring in the top percentile for teacher effectiveness and appreciation.

Iniya K.

Iniya Kannan is a cum laude graduate from the University of California, Irvine, where she completed a B.A. in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance and management. During college, she was involved in the Accounting Association and the Undergraduate Finance Association, which greatly improved her ability to network with professionals and host events. Additionally, during her senior year of college, she was a Peer Academic Advisor for the Paul Merage School of Business, where she advised undergraduate students on planning their class schedule, transferring community college credits, adding a minor/double major, and applying for graduation. She can help your student in a variety of subjects, from APs such as AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP English Language, and AP World History. She can also help with business-related college-level subjects, career counseling, and college essays/applications. She hopes to help your student soon! Thank you!

KAYLA C.

Kayla is an OCT-certified teacher with the Toronto District School Board and has more than a decade of experience as a tutor to students of all ages, specializing in literacy instruction. She attained her Bachelor’s degrees in Education and History from Queen’s University in Kingston, ON. Kayla has ample experience working with students with various learning exceptionalities including ASD, ADHD, and dyslexia. As an experienced educator, Kayla understands the importance of personalizing instruction to suit each student’s unique interests, talents, and learning needs. She also believes consistency and collaboration are keys to student success. Kayla enjoys working closely with parents, fellow educators, and other supports to help students learn routines and strategies that will allow them to build confidence and competence in their learning.

ZACHARY S.

Zach is a teacher candidate completing his Masters of Teaching program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto, specializing in the K-6 primary/junior stream. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Carleton University. He has recent classroom experience, developing unit plans in math, English, science and language arts. Zach is a passionate and driven educator who believes that a positive, patient and creative atmosphere, mixed with a belief that growth comes from challenging oneself, is the best possible environment for student learning.
Zach is looking forward to working with students to help them reach their academic goals. He understands that all students learn and connect with their learning differently, and he takes pride in working with both students and parents to find out the best way to create that optimal learning environment.
Outside of teaching Zach is an avid fan of sports, cooking and theatre. He has experience working in sports media and has performed around the city of Toronto.

Ali S.

Ali is an accomplished medical student, neuroscience researcher, and educator who is passionate about helping students build confidence while mastering challenging academic subjects. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Medicine degree at UT Health San Antonio’s Long School of Medicine with plans to specialize in neurology. Her medical education has reinforced her belief that the ability to teach complex ideas clearly is one of the most valuable skills an educator—or physician—can possess.

Ali graduated with honors from Michigan State University, earning bachelor’s degrees in Neuroscience, Genomics & Molecular Genetics, and Spanish, while also completing the university’s Honors College program. Before beginning medical school, she spent two years as a full-time research fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) studying neurodegenerative diseases. Her research experience also includes work at Stanford University, Michigan State University, and UT Health San Antonio, where she continues to contribute to neuroscience and stroke research. She has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and has presented her research at national scientific conferences.

Throughout college, her research career, and medical school, Ali has consistently served as a mentor and educator for fellow students. She enjoys breaking difficult concepts into manageable pieces and believes every student can succeed when material is presented in a way that matches their learning style. Her patient, encouraging approach creates a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, working through mistakes, and developing lasting confidence.

Ali provides tutoring across a wide range of subjects from elementary school through college, making her an excellent choice for families seeking support in multiple areas. Her specialties include:

Mathematics: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, and AP Statistics
Science: Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Pathophysiology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, and Health Sciences
English & Humanities: Reading, English Language Arts, Writing, Technical Writing, College Essay Coaching, AP English, U.S. History, World History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Studies
Test Preparation: ACT, PSAT/SAT, STAAR, GED, TEAS, MCAT, and advanced study and test-taking strategies

Ali is particularly passionate about helping students develop the critical thinking, study habits, and problem-solving skills that lead to long-term academic success. Whether she’s preparing a middle school student for STAAR exams, helping a high school student succeed in AP Biology, guiding a college applicant through personal statement revisions, or mentoring a future healthcare professional preparing for the MCAT, she tailors every lesson to the individual student’s goals and learning style.

Families especially appreciate Ali’s ability to connect ideas across disciplines. She can explain biology through chemistry, strengthen scientific writing while teaching critical thinking, or connect mathematics to real-world medical applications. Her interdisciplinary background allows her to help students build a deeper understanding rather than simply memorizing information.

Ali believes great tutoring should do more than improve grades—it should help students become confident, independent learners who enjoy tackling new challenges. Her goal is to equip every student with the knowledge, study strategies, and self-confidence they need to succeed well beyond the classroom.

Outside of academics, Ali enjoys reading, traveling, golfing, paddle boarding, spending time with her family and cats, and returning home to Wyoming whenever she has the opportunity.

Nicholas B.

Nicholas is a tutor and creative writer who specializes in English (literature, grammar, and creative writing). He has experience tutoring, teaching, and lesson planning, and recently completed a certificate course for teaching English to learners of other languages. Nick believes in the importance of meeting students where they are, encouraging a passion for learning, and connecting interests with education. He lives in Apex with his wise and distinguished cat Tinsel. His interests include fiction, animals (both extant and extinct), photography, history, and cooking. He wants to travel more in the future (his current obsession is seeing wombats in the wild— from a respectful distance).