Sandra M.

Sandra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and brings a strong academic foundation to her role as a tutor. For the past three years, she has worked with students ranging from Pre-K to college, teaching subjects such as English, chemistry, organic chemistry, and various math courses.

Sandra’s unique experience spans early childhood education and college-level tutoring, giving her a versatile and adaptive teaching style. She takes pride in making complex topics approachable and believes in creating a supportive, engaging learning environment tailored to each student’s needs.

She recently graduated in May 2025 and is currently pursuing a nursing degree at Nova Southeastern University. Sandra is passionate about helping students build both confidence and competence in their academic journeys. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, staying active, and spending time with friends and family.

Leah G.

Leah is a certified Reading Specialist, graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a Masters in Reading/Writing/Literacy. For over a decade, Leah has worked with mixed-age and mixed-ability youth across the world including Pennsylvania, Colombia, and India. Whether in the classroom or after school, Leah is seriously silly and loves bringing an artful approach to literacy with her early elementary kiddos. In her spare time, Leah reads way too much fiction,  plays way too much with her dog named Zorra, and eats way too much pie.

Cascille C.

Cascille is a highly experienced tutor with over 20 years of teaching and tutoring across all subjects and grade levels. A graduate of Tulane University, she is deeply committed to the belief that every student possesses unique strengths, learning styles, and talents. Her approach centers on recognizing and nurturing these individual qualities, helping students build confidence and achieve lasting academic success.

Many of Cascille’s students have remained with her throughout their entire academic journey—starting in elementary school and continuing through college—benefiting from her one-on-one, student-focused instruction. Her dedication has not only improved academic performance but also transformed students’ overall educational experiences.

Doug J.

Doug Joubert is an accredited elementary and middle school teacher, receiving his permanent teaching certificate from the State of Louisiana in June of 1982. Mr. Joubert has taught mostly in middle school in a self-contained classroom. Though he is credentialed to teach all subjects in grades 1-8, he considers middle school U.S. History, Math, Language Arts, and Literature his strongest subjects. From 1997 through 2024, he served in various capacities at Christian Brothers School, including the lead 5th grade teacher, tutoring students in methods to get “caught up” to the rigorous CBS advanced placement programs he taught; creating a program for students transitioning from elementary to middle school that emphasized study skills, note taking, organizational skills, and more; teaching project-based Computer Science the last ten years at CBS in addition to his Director of Technology responsibilities. Mr. Joubert truly believes in meeting his students where they are. He believes very strongly in the specific tenet of the founder of the Christian Brothers, John Baptist de La Salle, that in order to teach effectively, he must touch the hearts of his students. In his spare time, he likes making homemade bread and hanging out with his wife and son, especially when his son plays Minecraft.

Samuelle F.

EN: Samuelle Fortin is a bilingual educator and mentor specializing in secondary and post-secondary learning. She is completing her master’s in Sociology at McGill University, where she also earned a Joint Honours B.A. in Sociology and French Literature. As a Teaching Assistant in McGill’s sociology department, she helped students synthesize and process dense course material, designed visual learning aids for neurodivergent students and those with non-linear thinking patterns, and used relational teaching to connect abstract concepts to students’ lived experiences.
Samuelle currently tutors Ukrainian university students in English through the ENGin program and mentors youth aged 16 to 21 with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Montreal. She has expertise in essay writing and exam preparation. Her lesson plans follow a structured yet adaptable framework, beginning with goal-setting and a directive approach, and moving toward independent application. Her primary aim is to foster lasting academic independence so students can confidently apply their learning in the long term.

FR : Samuelle Fortin est une éducatrice et mentore bilingue spécialisée dans l’enseignement secondaire et postsecondaire. Elle termine actuellement sa maîtrise en sociologie à l’Université McGill, où elle a également obtenu un baccalauréat spécialisé conjoint en sociologie et littérature française. En tant qu’assistante d’enseignement au département de sociologie de McGill, elle a aidé les étudiants à synthétiser et assimiler un contenu de cours dense, conçu des supports visuels d’apprentissage pour les étudiants neurodivergents et ceux ayant des modes de pensée non linéaires, et mis en œuvre une approche pédagogique relationnelle pour relier des concepts abstraits aux expériences vécues des étudiants.
Samuelle est actuellement tutrice d’anglais auprès d’étudiants universitaires ukrainiens dans le cadre du programme ENGin et mentore des jeunes âgés de 16 à 21 ans avec Grands Frères Grandes Sœurs du Grand Montréal. Elle possède une expertise en rédaction de dissertations et en préparation aux examens. Ses plans de cours suivent un cadre structuré mais adaptable, commençant par la définition d’objectifs et une approche directive, puis évoluant vers une application autonome. Son objectif principal est de favoriser une autonomie académique durable afin que les étudiants puissent appliquer leurs apprentissages avec confiance à long terme.

Al T.

Al Tritico is a veteran teacher at both the high school and university levels, with more than two decades of experience. He primarily teaches English literature and writing, but also offers instruction in journalism, speech, and humanities.
As a native New Orleanian, he is honored to serve the city he loves and its future leaders.

Michael P.

With over 25 years of teaching experience, Michael P. is thrilled to help your child reach their academic potential. Michael received his doctorate in music from The University of Iowa and has had the privilege of guiding students of all abilities in their success. Whether preparing high school students for college or assisting elementary age children discover the joys of reading, Michael believes that a tailored, differential-based approach to learning is key to achieving maximum academic success.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys making music in the Treasure Valley and spending time with his amazing children.

Cynthia P.

Cynthia is a certified teacher with a doctoral degree in education. She has over 20 years experience teaching both in the classroom and tutoring. As a school teacher she worked mainly with middle school students. As a tutor she has worked with students from first grade to the college level. Her years of experience and passion for teaching (and learning) give her the expertise needed to create targeted lessons that support learning and meet her students’ specific educational needs.

Dr. Pellegrini got her doctoral degree from Florida International University. She has a master’s degree in reading and learning disabilities from the University of Miami and a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences. She also studied in Italy where she lived and taught English to high school students and to adults. Cynthia is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.
Outside of her professional life, Cynthia enjoys gardening, watching documentaries, travelling, playing with her animals, and of course, reading. She often uses knowledge gained from these passions to connect with her students and spark their curiosity for places and things they may know little or nothing about.

Cynthia understands children and has a knack for creating a good rapport with her students. She makes them feel comfortable and makes every effort to celebrate their progress and successes. With her, students are made to feel like new challenges are always surmountable, with a little effort. Cynthia’s students enjoy her classes while working hard to reach their academic goals.

KIAYANA B.

Kiayana is a certified teacher in Alberta and holds a Bachelor of Education with minors in Social Studies and History. She has experience teaching Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 6, and has also worked as a Diverse Learning Teacher. Her background includes working as a Preschool Teacher, where she focused on fine motor development, letter formation, and early phonics skills. In addition to her classroom teaching, Kiayana has worked as a Behavioural Aide supporting a student with Autism and ADHD. Through this role, she gained experience in social-emotional learning, functional language development, and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Kiayana is especially passionate about literacy. She has worked as a Reading Instructor for two years and has supported a wide range of learners, including those with complex needs, to build confidence and skills in reading. She is patient, flexible, and committed to fostering a growth mindset. Kiayana values creating fun, engaging learning environments and building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with her students to help them grow both academically and personally.

Lucas J.

Lucas Jacob has taught and tutored writing, literature, and reading to grades 6-12 for more than 30 years, in private, public, and public-charter schools across the United States and in Budapest, Hungary, where he was a Fulbright Fellow. He holds a B.A. in English and African/African-American Studies from Carleton College (Phi Beta Kappa; magna cum laude) and an M.A. (with highest honors) in writing and literature from Temple University. Luke has published nearly 100 essays, poetry, and works of fiction in trade journals (including Education Week and Independent School Magazine) and literary magazines (including Southwest Review and Chicagoland’s venerable RHINO). His first two full-length collections of poems have come out in the past six years, from Eyewear Publishing (London, UK) and Next Page Press (San Antonio, TX). He currently serves as co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Media Literacy Education and he is working on both his first middle grades novel and his first mystery novel for adult audiences, which goes to show that even when he is not teaching reading and writing he is…well…reading and writing.