Deborah K.

With 26 years of experience teaching middle and high school mathematics, Debbie is passionate about helping students build confidence and become stronger problem solvers. She has taught nearly every secondary math course and currently works as a math coach in Sarasota County, supporting both teachers and students in developing meaningful math understanding.
Debbie earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in Education as well as her Master’s degree in Mathematics with an emphasis in Education. She specializes in breaking down challenging concepts into manageable steps and creating engaging, hands-on lessons that help students make connections and feel more confident in math.
In addition to classroom instruction, Debbie has extensive experience preparing students for the ACT, SAT, CLT, and Florida EOCs for Algebra 1 and Geometry. She believes every student can succeed in math with the right guidance, encouragement, and strategies. Her favorite part of tutoring is helping students reach those “aha” moments that build both understanding and confidence.
Outside of education, Debbie loves exploring hiking trails with her family and curling up with a great book while her dog, Maui, keeps her company.

Tom E.

Tom E. is a retired high school physics teacher with over 40 years experience, teaching college prep physics and AP physics. He has a physics degree and a minor in math from SDSU. He enjoyed the classroom, doing many demonstrations and developing hands-on physics activities to inspire students to inspire in the think and appreciate the world around them. Tom has a positive outlook on life and loves to see the excitement in students eyes when they understand…

JB Brooks.

JB enjoys helping students simplify problems into smaller pieces of a puzzle. His goal is to teach students the key to breaking down math problems into simpler steps before tackling the larger problem. He communicates on the level of the student in a way that feels relatable.
JB is a rising sophomore in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. As mechanical engineering major, JB has a strong math and physics background. JB is also a part of Army ROTC where he utilizes organization, discipline and leadership skills. JB enjoys playing basketball and football, skiing, backpacking, and fishing.

Mansargun K.

Mansargun is an Ivey MBA graduate from Western University and an Aerospace Engineer from IIT Kanpur. She is joining a leading consulting firm as a Senior Consultant in June 2026 and brings 5+ years of tutoring and coaching experience to her students.
Her teaching style focuses on problem-solving tips and shortcuts so students never have to rely on rote memorization. She breaks down core concepts in an intuitive way, helping students truly understand the “why” behind the material. So they never go blank in an exam again. She has supported students across engineering math, calculus, physics, intro computer science (Python, SQL), MBA-level finance, accounting, and economics, as well as standardized tests including the GRE (332/340), TOEFL (119/120), CELPIP (12/12), and GMAT Quant. She also tutors Ontario high school math and physics.
Outside of academics, Mansargun is a theatre artist and a builder at heart. An engineer who loves business. She has directed award-winning plays, co-founded a fashion venture, and helped scale a tech product from 600 to 10 million users. She brings the same curiosity and energy to every tutoring session.

Ti’Air C-R.

Ti’Air, PhD is a neural engineering researcher and STEM educator who just recently became the first Black Biomedical Engineering PhD recipient from MSU. She received her bachelors in Biomedical Engineering from The Ohio State University in 2011, also becoming the first black undergraduate student to receive a bachelors in science in BME from OSU, and proceeded to earn a master’s from the University of Cincinnati in 2013. Beginning her PhD at Purdue in 2014, she transferred to Michigan State in January 2019. Her research focus is integrating tissue engineering with implantable electrodes to tune immune response in the brain, in the REIL lab under the direction of Dr. Erin Purcell. She is a co-founder for Black In Neuro, serves as the Academia Chair for the Health Innovations special interest group of the National Society of Black Engineers, is a local organizer for Com Sci Con MI, and is in the speaker’s bureau for the Rape And Incest National Network. She has also served in the community under her platforms of sexual assault awareness and exposing underrepresented students to STEM as Miss Indiana United States 2015 and has received awards for her Social Justice in 2016 and Humanitarianism in 2018. She was named a fellow in the Society for Neuroscience from 2016 – 2018 and is also a NIH F99/K00 fellowship awardee. She completed her postdoc at Case Western Reserve University and her second at Yale University. She has vast experience with neurodegeneration, brain computer interfaces research and is interested in the ethical implications of neurotechnology.

Edwin D.

My name is Edwin, and I’m excited to support you in mastering Math and Science. I hold a doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Central Florida, along with graduate degrees in Education, giving me both deep technical expertise and a strong foundation in effective teaching. I have several years of experience tutoring students at both the high school and college levels, including AP Chemistry, general science, and SAT math, as well as advanced subjects like Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Biochemistry. As a former Graduate Teaching Assistant and current senior scientist, I bring real-world applications into every session, helping students not just memorize concepts but truly understand them. My teaching style focuses on clarity, patience, and building confidence. Whether you’re trying to improve your grades, prepare for SAT or an exam, or strengthen your foundation, I tailor each session to your goals and learning style. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy staying active through weightlifting, pickleball, and salsa dancing. I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals and making science feel approachable and engaging along the way!

Eduardo R.

Eduardo graduated from Columbia University as a premedical student with a major in Biology and a minor in Classics (Latin). Eduardo has taught as an elementary school teacher for the past 5 years in NYC charter schools, equipped with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.). He specializes in tutoring math classes—from elementary level math to Algebra to AP Calculus—and science classes such as biology, chemistry, and physics. He has also worked with students on standardized test preparation such as the DSAT, ACT, SHSAT, ISEE, and AP Exams. Eduardo has written detailed answers and explanations for over 50 DSAT and ACT tests. He has extensive experience tutoring and teaching, whether it is done one-on-one in person, online remotely, or with small classrooms of students.
During his free time, Eduardo loves to run, bike, and play tennis. He has worked as a tennis coach for elementary and high school students. From this range of experiences, Eduardo is committed to providing tailored rigor, clarity, and flexibility in instruction while also acknowledging patience, empathy, and a growth mindset to your child’s tutoring experiences.

Eric L.

Eric is a certified educator with over 25 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Having loved math his entire life, he graduated from Georgia State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics with a concentration in secondary education. He went on to teach for a few years and also work at several different tutoring companies. He worked in the corporate world for several years continuing to use his math skills by analyzing financial reports for storage facilities. He also used his teaching skills to train new and veteran employees on policies, procedures, and computer programs. In his free time, Eric likes to play all types of games with his wife, 10 year old son, and other friends. He is currently a level 9 dwarf cleric in Dungeons and Dragons.

Pragati P.

Pragati is a passionate and dedicated educator with a strong background in Chemical Engineering and a deep love for math and science. Her academic training has equipped her with a solid foundation in problem-solving, analytical thinking, and real-world applications of scientific concepts, which Pragati brings into every tutoring session.

Currently, teaching 8th-grade science, Pragati focuses on making complex ideas engaging, accessible, and meaningful for her students. In addition, she has experience teaching 10th-grade chemistry and 9th-grade biology, and can support students across a wide range of scientific subjects and grade levels. She is also pursuing a Master’s degree in Education, working toward becoming a high school science and math teacher. This ongoing training helps her stay up-to-date with effective teaching strategies and student-centered learning approaches.

As a tutor, Pragati’s goal is to build confidence, strengthen understanding, and help students develop a genuine interest in math and science. She strives to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and growing academically.

Tim G.

Tim G. has extensive experience in math and science, graduating with a PhD in Physics from the University of California, Riverside where he conducted research in galaxy evolution using the world’s premier ground and space-based telescopes. During his studies, Tim also discovered and nurtured his passion for teaching and mentoring while instructing numerous introductory physics and astronomy courses over a 5.5-year period as an award-winning Teaching Assistant (TA). Educating students with a wide range of skills, backgrounds, and interest in STEM, and majors ranging from liberal arts to engineering, Tim approached each student with engaging energy, adaptability to meet their needs, and patience, whether in class or one-on-one during office hours. Beyond simply teaching the material, Tim focused on building students’ critical-thinking skills and problem-solving abilities as well as on fostering an appreciation of the material by connecting it to real-world scenarios. Tim also sought to build positive relationships by being a mentor in addition to a teacher, leveraging his experiences to help students with questions regarding college and beyond. This personalized teaching style was well received by Tim’s students, a sentiment reflected in the 2 Outstanding Teaching Assistant awards Tim received from his department.

Now back in the suburbs of Chicago where Tim grew up, he continues to exercise his passion for teaching, tutoring math and science to local middle and high school students with the same care and energy as when he was a TA. In his free time, Tim is pursuing data science and picking up hobbies like gardening. He is an avid sports fan, loves watching movies and going to the theater, and enjoys hiking, camping, and road tripping with his family and dog, Ralph. He also especially enjoys having seasons again (even winter!) and partaking in seasonal activities.