Jessie G.
Jessie spent 5 years as a High School Math Teacher who specialized in Math Intervention. She spent 2 years teaching in Wisconsin followed by 3 years teaching in Idaho. Jessie’s main math subjects are Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry. During her free time, Jessie loves to be outdoors, and if she is not hiking with her hyper dog, she is spending time with her family.
Meg H.
Meg Hardick is a certified middle grades science teacher. She holds a BS in Environmental Science, and a Masters in Elementary Education. She specializes in all areas of science, as well as elementary education, middle school French, and standardized test prep. She greatly enjoys helping students build the emotional and executive functioning skills necessary to excel in all subject areas. As a lover of literature and writing, she is especially excited to help students engage with the written word and expand their creative and expressive abilities. She has had great success supporting students through the stress and pressure of standardized testing season, taking a wholistic approach to test preparation and demystifying test structures.
When not supporting students, she enjoys spending time with her son, Hazel, wandering the Bella Vista streets, and hiking in the Poconos. She is a recent transplant from Austin, Texas, and is very appreciative of her new community.
Tim B.
Mr. Berg has been an educator for over 25 years. He has both Bachelor’s degrees in History and Political Science from Norther Illinois University and a Master’s degree in History from Northeastern Illinois University so he is a highly qualified tutor.
Chad B.
Chad Berkich recently graduated from the University of Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. For three years during his time there, Chad was a Junior Tutor in the math department, where he met with a small group of students twice-weekly to work on introductory calculus problems. While Chad has had a passion for math since a young age, this job is where he found his passion for teaching it. He firmly believes in the beauty and importance of math and wants to impart his passion to his students. He also knows that many students struggle with math and related subjects, which is why his tutoring style centers on breaking down the problem into individual steps that foster student understanding and general problem-solving skills.
In addition to his work as a Junior Tutor, Chad also has experience tutoring the SAT Math and ACT Math and Science sections. In his spare-time, he loves reading comic books and playing video games. He is also currently writing an original fantasy novel.
Stephen V.
Stephen is a professional historian with over five years of experience as a college instructor. Outside the classroom, Stephen’s historical research took him to libraries and archives in Scotland, England, and India. He has a PhD in History from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Stephen’s zeal for all things history has shaped his approach to teaching, which brings past events and characters to life through impassioned storytelling, rather than giving tedious lists of names and dates. Stephen believes that if he can convince his students that history and the humanities are as cool as he thinks they are, a spark will arise that drives them to excellence in reading comprehension, essay writing and beyond.
Apart from the subject matter, Stephen is a personable instructor who strives to get to know his students as best he can. In doing so, Stephen aims to create a safe space which allows for open dialogue and, consequently, top-level schoolwork.
Anthony M.
Anthony is a passionate STEM tutor dedicated to empowering students from all walks of life. His mission is to provide exceptional educational support to students of diverse backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. He takes pride in engaging deeply with his students’ academic journeys, collaborating with teachers, parents, schools, and local communities to ensure each student has access to the resources they need to excel.
As a seasoned and knowledgeable tutor, Anthony specializes in helping students reach their highest potential in a variety of subjects. His expertise spans Mathematics, including Pre-Algebra, AP Algebra I, AP Algebra II, AP Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Linear Algebra. He also excels in teaching Honors and AP courses in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. For those preparing for exams, he offers comprehensive test prep for HSPT, ISEE, ACT, PSAT, SAT, GMAT, and more. Additionally, he tutors Middle and High School English, History, Spanish (he is an intermediate Spanish speaker), Reading, Economics, and Literature.
Anthony brings a unique blend of strengths, teaching skills, and dedicated mentoring to his tutoring sessions. His approach involves meticulously crafted lesson plans and extensive preparation to tailor instruction to each student’s needs. He is committed to observing, monitoring, and challenging his students with encouragement, optimism, and mentorship. Using a variety of research-based instructional strategies, he aims to inspire confidence and academic excellence.
He is excited about the opportunity to work with new students and help them achieve their academic goals. Anthony looks forward to embarking on educational journeys together and unlocking each student’s full potential.
Mia G.
Hello, my name is Mia G. and I have been tutoring since 2021. I graduated from St. Mary’s University in December 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in psychology. I have experience tutoring all grades from preschool to seniors in college. I specialize in tutoring biology, psychology and English, but I have tutored all subjects. I can also tutor people who are interested in cooking and baking, dance, and college admissions. I have experience working with students who have anxiety, ADHD, Autism and Down Syndrome. I will be starting my master’s degree in personalized molecular medicine in August 2025 from UT Health San Antonio. After that my goal is to go to medical school to become a neonatal geneticist.
Annie D.
Annie is a current MD/PhD student at UT Health San Antonio. She holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech and an M.S. in Medical Science from UNT Health Science Center. She has tutored and taught math, science, and engineering courses since 2012. Annie enjoys one-on-one or small group interactions, preferring to personalize her tutoring to the student(s). She also enjoys getting to know students and providing help in tutoring-adjacent skills such as time management, prioritization, and organizational skills. In her spare time, Annie enjoys spending time with her partner and dog, doing barre and yoga, playing the piano, reading, figure skating, and discovering new board games.
SHADMAN H.
Shadman holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of New York (CCNY). As a graduate of NYC’s top public specialized high school, Stuyvesant, and Valedictorian of his engineering university at the Grove School of Engineering at CCNY, Shadman has demonstrated extraordinary success in his educational endeavors. Shadman has taught students (elementary, middle, high school, and college) 1-on-1, in small groups, and in larger classrooms (both online and in-person) for 10+ years. His experience includes teaching all mathematics subjects through high school and early college (pre-algebra, algebra I, algebra II, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics), standardized test preparation (SHSAT/PSAT/SAT/ACT), and various other STEM subjects. Shadman is extremely passionate about assessing each student’s specific needs and tailoring a custom plan for them to not only succeed in the classroom, but develop a similar love for learning that they can take with them for the rest of their lives.
James O.
James earned a BS in World History from Temple University and has been working in education for the past 16 years. He values the connections he makes with students and enjoys helping students understand their learning profiles. His academic expertise is with ELA, essay writing, college essay writing, SAT prep specifically in Reading and Writing sections and executive functioning skills. He is remarkable at supporting students in learning to rely on their strengths. He also has a knack for product design, graphic design, and loves panda bears.