Maria P.

Maria Peavy holds an undergraduate degree from Smith College and a Master’s in Education. Certified to teach Social Studies for grades 7-12, she has taught and tutored students from first through twelfth grade in reading, language arts, social studies, essay writing, SAT prep and AP history. Maria is dedicated to helping children succeed and gain confidence in their learning skills. She takes pride in developing a strong rapport with her students, enjoying the process of getting to know them and supporting their growth. Outside of teaching, Maria loves reading, traveling, hiking, and exploring local history. As a fun fact, Maria was a figure skating professional for over 25 years, teaching children as young as age three through adults, and brings that same patient, encouraging approach to her tutoring.

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.

Lawrence T.

Larry Topazio has taught in both public and private schools for the past thirty-five years. During this time, he has utilized his elementary and secondary teaching skills effectively, always striving for increased student achievement. He also fostered vocational and work experiences through curriculum development at the high school level.. Having a son with a disability himself is the basis for his unrelenting pursuit of excellent educational assessments and instruction. He gets things accomplished by his adamant desire to see that all students can learn. Larry graduated from Western Ct State University and from Southern Ct State University.. This has given him a broad knowledge of students in both general and special education . In his spare time, Larry enjoys walking, hiking and creating poetry. Larry has one poetry book that he has written and creates poems for weddings, parties, and family events. Larry likes to incorporate poetry in both literature
and language arts instruction.

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!

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.