Mia E.

Mia is a biomedical scientist and academic tutor with a passion for education and mentorship. Her focus is to bring cutting-edge science into the lives of individuals, helping them to reach their full potential. Mia has a background in conducting scientific research in the fields of neuroscience and pathology with extensive tutoring experience. She is a firm believer in the power of knowledge and strives to promote the importance of education. Mia is an advocate for the advancement of scientific research, and mentors aspiring scientists to help them reach their goals. Through her work, she is determined to make a positive difference in the world.

Brittany L.

Brittany Laws is a dedicated mathematics educator with over 14 years of teaching experience across diverse classroom settings, including Calvary Christian Academy and The Rock Academy in San Diego. Known for her adaptable and approachable teaching style, Brittany excels at helping students unlock their full potential in math. Currently, she specializes in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Pre-Algebra, guiding students in mastering complex concepts through a relationship-centered approach. With extensive experience in higher-level math tutoring—spanning Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1-3, Non-Euclidean Geometry, and Trigonometry—she brings a unique ability to make challenging content accessible.

Brittany’s teaching philosophy is simple but powerful: “It’s all about relationship.” She believes in fostering meaningful connections to inspire student growth, regardless of their background or prior challenges with math. She also incorporates various assessment methods to support ongoing growth, drawing on her skills in curriculum development, classroom management, and individualized learning support.

Holding a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Coppin State University, Brittany is a certified teacher and skilled test prep instructor, known for her successful strategies to build confidence and excellence in her students. For those looking

Jessica H.

Jessica has been working in education for nearly 15 years in various settings. She received her B.A. in Theatre Education from Emerson College and her M.Ed. in Special Education (mild/moderate disabilities) from Lesley University. Jessica has experience teaching charter and private schools, tutoring, and supporting homeschool families. Throughout her years in education, she has supported upper elementary, middle, and high school students in all core content areas. In the past few years, Jessica has specialized in supporting reading and language development in middle school students and has received countless hours of training in Orton-Gillingham.
As a part of her educational philosophy, Jessica believes that all students can grow and succeed with the right support and encouragement. Jessica is a passionate life-long learner and works to share that passion for learning with all her students.
In her free time, Jessica enjoys being a mother, reading, math, and taking walks around San Diego. Jessica also enjoys challenging the students with puzzles, riddles, and brain teasers regularly to help encourage out-of-the-box thinking. She also welcomes being challenged by her students in kind.

Thomas H.

Thomas is an enthusiastic tutor, who moved to the Sea to Sky area after graduating from the University of Glasgow with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Statistics with Honours. He takes a particular interest in how his studies can be applied to real world scenarios in various industries, particularly data analysis in sports.

Believing that personal connections are essential for effective tutoring, Thomas focuses on understanding each student’s unique needs. He developed strong interpersonal skills through various experiences, which he now uses to create a supportive and comfortable learning environment for his students. His goal is to help each student feel confident in their studies and to make learning an enjoyable experience!

Felix C-M.

Félix a obtenu un diplôme d’études collégiales (DEC) en sciences pures et appliquées au Collège Dawson. Il poursuit ensuite des études en sciences environnementales et sociales à l’Université de Montréal. Une de ses matières de spécialité comprend les mathématiques du niveau primaire à cégep. Félix a plus de 5 ans d’expérience en tutorat et a obtenu de nombreux prix académiques durant son parcours scolaire. De plus, en 2021, Félix a suivi un cours de tutorat pédagogique de français pour maîtriser des compétences en tutorat. Il a également de l’expérience de tutorat avec des étudiants de niveau primaire à cégep en français. Félix s’intéresse beaucoup à la transition environnementale et sociale et il est impliqué dans plusieurs associations. Il aime faire de l’exercice; il court compétitivement et fait du ski de fond en hiver.

Félix earned a cégep diploma (DEC) in Pure and Applied Sciences at Dawson College. He then went on to study environmental and social science at Université de Montreal. His speciality subjects include Math and Physics covering Calculus 1, 2, 3, and Linear Algebra. Felix has over 5 years of tutoring experience and has obtained multiple academic awards in his area of speciality. Furthermore, in 2021 Felix completed a pedagogical tutoring course to master his tutoring technique. He also has experience tutoring students in Elementary-Cégep level French. Felix is deeply interested in the environmental and social transition and he is involved in several associations. He loves to exercise as he runs competitively and cross country skis during winter.

Adam B.

Adam Briesacher has a B.S. in Mathematics from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, and a proven track record of helping students excel in high-school mathematics. With eight years of classroom experience, Adam is an expert at guiding students through Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Precalculus.

Adam’s commitment to student success began in high school during his National Honor Society days, when he discovered his love for teaching. His passion for education grew while working at the Tutoring Resource Center (three years) at SIU. This experience gave Adam the opportunity to support students from all backgrounds and help them reach their full potential.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Adam enjoys the thrill of sports, the beauty of the Colorado outdoors, and the companionship of his beloved dogs, Hector (Black Lab/Border Collie) and Beau (Golden Retriever). When he’s not immersed in the “math world,” you find him exploring the mountains, cheering on his favorite teams, or enjoying quality time with friends and family.

Adam’s expertise in math, combined with his genuine enthusiasm for learning, make him an invaluable asset for any student looking to catch up, keep up, or get ahead.

Rachel A.

Rachel’s goal when working with students is showing them that math is for anyone who is willing to engage with it––and it can even be fun! She has taught high school math for several years. She has her Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland and her Master’s in Teaching from the Relay Graduate School of Education. She enjoys dance and loves to crochet in her free time.

Chad W.

Dr. Wolf comes to Prep Academy with 25 years of experience as an educator.  He received his Master of Science in Mathematics in 2005 and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership in 2020.
Dr. Wolf taught math and coached at both the middle and high school levels.  In addition to his time in the classroom, Dr. Wolf served as both an Assistant Principal and Principal.  He and his wife have three daughters and enjoy traveling.

Joe L.

Joe is currently a senior at the University of Illinois in Chicago completing his undergraduate degree with a bachelor’s in neuroscience and a minor in chemistry. As a research assistant in UIC’s Human and Sport Performance Laboratory, he has experience in both clinical and bench research, receiving an American Heart Association grant for his work in 2024. Prior to attending UIC Joe owned and operated an escape room company in downtown Chicago but has since found his true passion in healthcare. His love for teaching and working with youth stems from his leadership role at the YMCA of Atlanta where he ran and helped to develop a program focused on fostering servant leadership in high schoolers. In his free time Joe loves playing disc golf, running, and eating his way through Chicago’s best restaurants! (recommendations welcome)
Joe has always been a good student with a love of learning and a creative mind, which is truly what he hopes to pass on to your student! He is well suited to tutor for science courses as he has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA while taking advanced classes in chemistry including organic, biochemistry, and inorganic chemistry as well as advanced level biology, psychology and philosophy courses. He is also well suited for test prep tutoring as he scored a perfect score on the science section of the ACT and a thirty-five on the math section. Joe’s passion for science and helping others learn shines through in tutoring, and he’s excited to guide your student to success.

Amira H.

Amira is a college junior at the University of Illinois in Chicago. She is a biology student on the pre-med track and hopes to one day become a pediatrician. Amira discovered her love of working with kids in high school, where she was a tutor for kids in special education. She has worked one-on-one with these kids to gain their trust, form connections, and make the learning experience fun. Amira is currently taking a full courseload at UIC while studying for the MCAT and specializes in STEM courses. She also enjoys reading and writing, being an avid reader in her spare time. In growing up with a music teacher single mother, Amira can also play four instruments (clarinet, guitar, ukulele, and piano). She loves to take on new challenges and continue to find ways to help her students excel. Fun fact: Amira has a Pomeranian named Socks.