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.

Errol M.

Errol is a well-versed tutor with lots of experience. He was born and raised in Boise, but spent the majority of his adulthood teaching in South Korea. He graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Political Science and minored in English. After graduating, he moved to South Korea and lived there for fifteen years. Korea is a high paced and competitive environment for students. He tutored international students in Elementary, Middle and High School in all core subjects, as well as university test preparation. He went on to own an after-school study academy. After traveling the world, he decided to relocate his family back to his hometown. He soon discovered the educational assistance that many students needed. He decided to take his experience to help them catch up or get ahead. He previously worked at the school district as a Behavior Interventionist, Activity Coordinator for the YMCA and mentor. His passion, patience and sense of humor will help your children fulfill their full potential.

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.

Preston H.

Preston is an Idaho native who grew up in Twin Falls before graduating High School in 2017 and attending Boise State University for his undergraduate degree. During his undergraduate career, Preston was initially pre-med and spent time interning at hospitals and medical clinics in both the U.S. and Greece before he began working in a research lab and finding his true passion in biological research. Starting in his second year of his undergraduate studies, Preston also began tutoring a wide array of students in various subjects and developed a passion for being able to help others. Helping students understand and succeed in the subject being taught and understand what it takes to be successful throughout their current and future courses. Throughout this time, Preston has primarily tutored general biology, molecular biology, cellular biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and statistics, but has also spent time tutoring English second language high school students in a wide array of high school subjects. Preston graduated from Boise State in May of 2021 with his Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Biomedical Biology. Following graduation, Preston moved to Salt Lake City where he spent time doing viral research at the University of Utah before returning to Boise State to pursue his Ph.D., where he is currently a third-year molecular biology Ph.D. candidate. In his free time Preston likes to spend his time snowboarding, wakeboarding, boating, hiking, and spending time outdoors.

Susan A.

Susan A. is a Certified Teacher and Trained Educational Clinician with over a decade of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Math Education K-12 from The University of Texas, with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Susan specializes in personalized, multisensory instruction for students of all ages and abilities, including those with learning difficulties like dyscalculia and autism spectrum disorder. She takes pride in building strong relationships with her students, making online sessions comfortable and enjoyable. Her students know she always goes above and beyond to ensure their success. When she’s not busy helping students conquer their math fears, you might find her trying to figure out which came first: the lesson plan or the coffee.

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.