Samantha S.
Samantha is a bilingual educator with more than 20 years of experience helping students of all ages discover their strengths and enjoy learning. She has taught everything from core subjects in Elementary to Social Studies and English in Middle School to English as a Second Language (ESL) to adults and is known for turning challenges into confidence-building wins through social-emotional learning (SEL). With a Master’s in Positive Education and certifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), English as a Second Language (ESL), Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Family Coaching, Samantha combines expertise with a warm, encouraging approach that brings out the best in every learner. Samantha combines strong academic expertise with a supportive, student-focused approach. She partners with families to ensure students not only improve their grades but also grow in confidence, motivation, and prevailing learning skills. A lifelong student herself, she’s always taking new courses to keep life (and learning) exciting. When she’s not teaching, you’ll probably find her traveling with her family to eco-destinations where she can connect with nature, reading a thrilling novel, or singing her heart out—sometimes all at once!
Walker J.
Walker is an Idaho native, born and raised in Idaho Falls. He moved to Boise in 2023 and is currently a full-time Junior at Boise State University, majoring in Construction Management with a minor in Spanish. A high achiever in high school, Walker served as Senior Class President before graduating summa cum laude with a 4.2 GPA. During that time he worked as a tutor for his twin sister who struggled with information retention. By using real-world scenarios and hands-on examples, he made learning more engaging, and discovered a genuine passion for teaching in the process. Instead of lecturing, Walker continues to use a conversational, student-centered approach, encouraging dialogue and active thinking. He looks forward to building meaningful connections with each of his students and supporting their growth through patience and collaboration.
Amy S.
Amy is a devoted educator with 37 years of experience teaching Early Childhood and Elementary students. She is deeply committed to fostering a love of learning, creating engaging and inclusive classroom environments, and designing developmentally appropriate lessons that meet modern educational standards. Known for her enthusiasm and passion for student success, she builds stimulating learning spaces that encourage growth, creativity, and collaboration among students.
Throughout her career, Amy has earned respect for her ability to meet the diverse needs of learners, including mainstreaming autistic students and teaching Special Education Pre-K. She is skilled in using modern instructional technology and assessment tools such as DIBELS NEXT, Teaching Strategies Gold, COMPASS, TAP, and Active Inspire. Holding a Louisiana Teaching Certificate with an Early Childhood Education endorsement, she also brings expertise in Common Core Curriculum, IEPs, and Title I programs. With excellent interpersonal skills, she cultivates strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators while maintaining flexibility and adaptability in her teaching practice.
Arathi C.
Arathi is a passionate and enthusiastic tutor who has immense love for the subjects, Science and Mathematics. She holds an Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication, as well as a Master’s in Human Resources and Marketing Management (MBA). She is also a dedicated reading coach with the Strong Start Reading Program, supporting early literacy development and helping children build the foundational skills needed to become confident readers. With a diverse background and a passion for empowering others, Arathi combines analytical thinking with strong interpersonal skills to make a positive impact in her community. Her love for children and the desire to share knowledge made her choose the career interest in teaching. She values lifelong learning, thrives in collaborative environments and finds immense pleasure in helping children realize their potential. Her balanced mix of determination and kindness allows her to build meaningful relationships while achieving her goals with integrity and focus. Arathi believes that a good teacher’s success is when she is appreciated and well recieved by her students.
David R.
“Salud, pesetas, amor, y tiempo para gozarlos,” “Health, wealth, love, and time to enjoy them ” is the motto of David R. He is a certified teacher in secondary social sciences grades 6-12, speaks Spanish and is working on his Creole. He grew up in Westfield, New Jersey with a profound respect for history and other cultures and languages. Since he was 17, he has worked with children from pre-k all the way to being seniors in high school. He completed his Undergraduate in history at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania in 2009. To further his education, he went on to study the social sciences such as geography, civics, political science, macro and micro economics, psychology, anthropology, sociology, US history, world and ancient history, in more depth at Rutgers University and Union County College until 2012.
After moving to Florida in 2012, he quickly became a substitute teacher in Collier County Public Schools. He worked his way to becoming a certifiedteacher at FGCU through the Teacher Immersion Program. His goal is to make informed citizens that are capable of making decisions and being able to differentiate truth from opinion. He has years of experience teaching various subjects such as ELA, Spanish, and, of course, various social studies subjects. Fostering the need for knowledge, the need for objectivity, to embrace our humanity and work together are at the forefront of his goals.
He currently resides in Naples, Florida with his fiancé and two children; his four-year-old daughter and one and a half year old son…who somehow is already in his terrible twos. His special interests vary greatly, much like the subjects he teaches; from sci-fi fantasy classics like Star Trek, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, anything by Isaac Asimov and Max Brooks to Shakespeare and Ernest Hemingway. Anime has always been a favorite form of media as well. Playing, fixing, and modifying his guitars and bass guitars is also one of his hobbies; he cannot wait to teach his children music.
Charles B.
Dr. Barclay is a seasoned educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. He has taught learners in every grade and over fifteen subjects, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Earth Science, Reading, and Language Arts. Dr. Barclay holds a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Maryland at College Park, a Master’s degree in Philosophy from Western Michigan University, a Master’s of Science in Logic, Computation and Philosophy from Carnegie Mellon University, and PhD in Philosophy from the University of Maryland at College Park. Dr. Barclay’s pedagogy has been acknowledged by others. In 2019, he was awarded the Graduate School’s Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for AY 2018. This achievement is given to the top 2% of 4,000 Graduate Assistants in a given year.
Dr. Barclay has a range of experience in private tutoring, including tutoring students whose native language is not English. He understands that tutoring is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and, consequently, aims to work with students and their families to understand the unique needs of the students. To that end, Dr. Barclay tries to create a tailored tutoring approach, specific to the learner by walking the student through a range of assignments, including homework assignments and projects. When necessary, Dr. Barclay even communicates with the student’s teachers about missed work and additional resources that could enrich the student’s education. His commitment and wholistic approach to tutoring is seen in the success of his students – many of whom see significant improvements in test scores and overall GPA.
Finally, it should be noted that the breadth of Dr. Barclay’s teaching experience has given him opportunities to teach a wide range of students from the general student population to students with learning, mental, or physical disabilities. Indeed, some of Dr. Barclay’s students with special needs continued to be tutored by him even after graduating high school. Through his teaching experiences, Dr. Barclay recognizes that learning is a life-long journey and he is happy to play a role in the learner’s journey.
Jeremy S.
Jeremy R. Smith, PhD, received his doctorate in theory and criticism from Western University. With an interest in the humanities, social sciences, and the arts, Dr. Smith employs critical analytic tools for understanding the world in order to change it. He currently teaches at a private school for Grade 11 and 12 English for university preparation and Humanities related courses in the OSSD curriculum. In addition to teaching, he lectures as an assistant professor at Western University. These experiences provide Dr. Smith with a well-rounded student-centred approach to ensure success in academia and careers after university with critical thinking and rigour through tutoring. In his spare time, Dr. Smith plays guitar, goes on long walks with his dog, and reads thought-provoking literature that encourages readers to rethink the world around them.
Jessica M.
I am a special education teacher with specializations in English, Reading, and Developmental Education. I have been tutoring and teaching for 15 years. I believe in self regulation being the key to academic success, as well as identifying and understanding our mistakes in order to grow. I have taught Kindergarten, high school English, and all levels of developmental education. I am skilled in developing connections with students in order to get the best results and, more importantly, efforts from my students.
Dominick L.
Dominick completed his postgraduate Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching at The University of the West of Scotland, where he gained hands-on classroom experience as a student teacher across a range of primary levels in Scottish schools. Prior to this, he earned an Honours Specialization degree in Sociology from The University of Western Ontario. With over a year of tutoring experience, Dominick has successfully supported students from Grade 1 through to university level, tailoring his approach to each learner’s unique needs and goals. He has also worked as an Early Childhood Educator, where he provided inclusive, nurturing support for young learners, and as a university exam proctor, ensuring fairness and integrity during assessments. Dominick brings a calm, patient presence to his sessions, drawing on a wide range of strategies to build students’ confidence and academic skills. Outside of teaching, he enjoys hockey, basketball, and other sports, as well as movies, television, and collecting hobbies.
Matt T.
Matt Tracy has a B.A. in Economics from Fordham University in New York City and a proven track record of helping students excel in college entrance exams (ACT and SAT) and their English and mathematics courses. With three years of tutoring experience, Matt is an expert at guiding students through K-12 level reading, writing, and English, as well at preparing high-school students for their ACT and SAT exams.
Matt’s teaching experience began in high school when he started an SAT Prep Club to help his classmates do as well if not better than him on the test. His passion for education grew while working at the Writing Lab Center (two years) at Fordham. This experience gave Matt the opportunity to support students from all background and help them reach their full potential.
In addition to his business journalism and tutoring pursuits, Matt enjoys reading up on politics and current events. He also is actively engaged in his local community and loves to frequent locally-owned coffee shops and other businesses.