Myrgia P.

Myrgia is a bilingual educator, university professor, and doctoral student in Counseling Psychology who is passionate about helping students grow academically while building confidence in their abilities. Originally from Puerto Rico, she recently relocated to Texas and brings a unique combination of higher education teaching, psychology, counseling, and academic mentoring experience to every tutoring session.

Myrgia earned her Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and has completed all degree requirements for her Master of Psychology while currently pursuing her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Counseling Psychology. Her advanced graduate training has given her extensive expertise in learning, motivation, communication, and evidence-based approaches that help students overcome academic challenges and develop lifelong learning skills.

Before moving to Texas, Myrgia served as a full-time professor of English at Universidad Ana G. Méndez in Puerto Rico, where she taught undergraduate students English language and literature while designing engaging lessons that connected classic literature with modern media and popular culture. She also served as an assistant professor of Spanish and previously worked as a university writing tutor and student mentor, helping students strengthen academic writing, English and Spanish grammar, research skills, APA formatting, oral communication, and critical thinking.

In addition to her teaching experience, Myrgia completed both practicum and advanced practicum placements as a counseling psychology trainee at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, where she provided counseling and academic support to medical students navigating the rigorous demands of professional school. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, she helped students manage academic stress, test anxiety, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and other personal challenges while developing effective study habits and strategies for success.

Myrgia specializes in English Language Arts, reading, writing, college essay coaching, psychology, conversational Spanish, and high school Spanish. As a fluent bilingual educator in both English and Spanish, she is especially skilled at helping students communicate clearly, strengthen their writing, improve reading comprehension, and gain confidence in both languages.

Families appreciate Myrgia’s warm, empathetic, and highly individualized teaching style. She believes that every student learns differently and approaches each tutoring session with patience, encouragement, and genuine curiosity about how each learner thinks. Her philosophy is simple: learning is a gift, and every student deserves to experience the confidence and joy that comes from discovering their own potential.

Outside of tutoring, Myrgia enjoys volunteering with animal shelters and veterans’ organizations, reading novels, exploring the beautiful rivers and parks around New Braunfels, and—having grown up in Puerto Rico—still gets excited every time she spots a deer in Texas.

Shannon B.

As a Certified Bilingual Orton Gillingham Tutor, Shannon is an expert at designing personalized multi-sensory lessons for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Shannon holds a Master of Arts in Bilingual Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish.

One of Shannon’s many strengths is in helping neurodivergent readers solidify decoding skills in their dominant language first, and then helping these students translate their new decoding skills into English.

As a late bloomer who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Shannon teaches with the empathy of someone who understands cognitive overload firsthand. This lived experience has helped her become a more compassionate educator who knows first-hand that learning should be clear, enjoyable, and not overwhelming.

In her spare time, Shannon enjoys playing pickleball, gardening, and crafting with her two daughters.

Luke T.

Luke is passionate about teaching and helping learners build confidence in their abilities. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity with a Mathematics emphasis, both earned from Boise State University. His strong academic background allows him to break down complex concepts in a way that feels approachable and encouraging for students of all ages.
Outside of academics, Luke is an avid sports fan and has a well‑known appreciation for great desserts. His friendly personality and patient teaching style create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and growing at their own pace.
Luke looks forward to partnering with you or your child on a meaningful and successful educational journey.

Mirella C.

Mirella is a Spanish and Italian tutor and educator with more than 20 years of experience helping students build confidence in language learning. She holds a Master’s degree in Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. Mirella has worked with students of all ages, from elementary school through college, in both classroom and one-on-one settings.

Known for her patient and encouraging approach, Mirella creates a relaxed learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, practicing conversation, and learning at their own pace. She tailors each session to the student’s individual needs, whether they need support with grammar, conversation, reading comprehension, homework, or test preparation.

Mirella believes language learning should feel approachable and engaging, not stressful. She enjoys bringing culture, conversation, and real-world examples into her lessons to help students feel more connected to the language and more confident using it every day.

Courtney P.

Courtney brings over 12 years of experience as a certified educator working in early childhood, elementary, and higher education settings. She holds a dual bachelor’s degree in elementary education and Spanish, a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with a bilingual education specialization, and a doctorate degree in early childhood education and leadership. Courtney also brings extensive experience training and coaching early childhood and elementary educators on the topics of structured literacy, early math, and self-regulation. Courtney is passionate about building relationships with students and families, and cultivating confidence in learners. When not working with students, Courtney enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading.

Deb B.

Deborah has been a dedicated teacher for 33 years, beginning her career after graduating from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor’s in Spanish. She has taught in rural communities and large cities, teaching every grade and subject, which has allowed her to hone her teaching skills. Upon moving to Boise, she contributed to district training initiatives and earned her Master’s degree during her nine years teaching first grade. Seeking more family time, Deborah transitioned to the Lee Pesky Learning Center, where she has worked for nearly eight years, supporting and collaborating with educators. Outside of work, Deborah enjoys the outdoors, spending time at her cabin in Featherville/Pine, and cherishing moments with her blended family. Now an empty nester, she continues to find joy in reading, traveling, and managing a couple of home-based businesses.

Dr. Samantha N.

Dr. Samantha N. is an interdisciplinary archaeologist with years of tutoring and teaching experience in social science, natural science, and math. She graduated from Cornell College in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Archaeology. In 2026, she graduated from Boston University with a Ph.D. in Anthropological Archaeology. Throughout this time, she gained experience in tutoring and teaching students at the collegiate, high school, and middle school levels. She loves archaeology because of the way that it connects to so many other disciplines: chemistry, geography, history, and economics, just to name a few! As a teaching fellow in Boston University’s Department of Anthropology, she used hands-on activities and guided questions to help her students learn how to learn. She believes that this allows students to comprehend and retain information better than if they had relied solely on rote memorization. In 2022, she received Boston University’s Outstanding Teaching Fellow in Archaeology Award for her dedication to her students and her contributions to the course material. In her spare time, Samantha enjoys knitting, spending time with her cats, and gardening.

Ihsan

EN: Ihsan holds a Licence en Droit from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and International Business at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, where she has received both the McGill and Desautels Faculty Awards.
She specializes in French baccalauréat preparation, French literature, elementary school support, SAT preparation, and TEFAQ/TEF exam coaching. As a French language facilitator, Ihsan has helped students prepare for the TEFAQ and TEF exams and has led French language workshops for corporate clients across Montreal.
A native speaker of both French and Arabic and fully fluent in English, Ihsan supports students from a wide range of linguistic backgrounds, whether they are building foundational language skills or preparing for high-stakes examinations. She brings the analytical rigour of her legal and business studies, along with a genuine passion for language and literature, to every session.
Outside of tutoring, Ihsan is passionate about cooking and pastry arts and holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies in Cuisine. She also teaches piano and enjoys spending her free time reading French literature.

FR: Ihsan est titulaire d’une Licence en Droit de l’Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne et poursuit actuellement un baccalauréat en commerce, avec une spécialisation en finance et commerce international, à la Faculté de gestion Desautels de l’Université McGill, où elle a reçu des bourses d’excellence de l’Université McGill et de la Faculté Desautels.
Elle se spécialise dans la préparation au baccalauréat français, la littérature française, le soutien scolaire au primaire, la préparation au SAT ainsi que l’accompagnement aux examens TEFAQ et TEF. En tant qu’animatrice en langue française, Ihsan a accompagné de nombreux étudiants dans leur préparation aux examens TEFAQ et TEF et a également animé des ateliers de français pour des clients corporatifs à travers Montréal.
De langue maternelle française et arabe, et parfaitement bilingue en anglais, Ihsan accompagne des élèves issus de divers horizons linguistiques, qu’ils soient en train d’acquérir les bases de la langue ou de se préparer à des examens importants. Elle apporte à chaque séance la rigueur analytique de sa formation en droit et en commerce, ainsi qu’une véritable passion pour la langue et la littérature.
En dehors du tutorat, Ihsan est passionnée par la cuisine et la pâtisserie et détient un diplôme d’études professionnelles (DEP) en cuisine. Elle enseigne également le piano et aime consacrer son temps libre à la lecture de la littérature française

Lauren W-R.

Lauren is a certified teacher in three languages (French, Spanish and Latin) and also teaches Italian. She studied these languages throughout high school and college, earning a Bachelor of Arts in French Language & Culture with a minor in the Classics, and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education (Vassar College, SUNY Purchase and Mercy College). She spent two semesters living abroad in France. She taught for 20 years in a New York State public high school, taking students on trips out of the country (to France, Italy and Canada) when possible to experience the language and culture authentically.

Lauren enjoys getting to know each student she teaches. She uses various tools to diagnose where the student stands along their continuum of language learning, so that she can address their needs and provide a customized teaching plan that will ensure their progress in learning the language. Lauren makes language learning fun by using an interactive approach that will have the student speaking and understanding the language in a short period of time.

Ayush M.

Ayush is an Honours Arts and Business student at the University of Waterloo, majoring in Economics with a Diploma in Sustainability. He has developed a strong foundation in academic mentorship through his role as a Peer Leader for Campus Housing, where he supported students in navigating their educational goals and developing effective learning habits. With a diverse professional background that includes experience in investment management, tax accounting, and marketing, Ayush specializes in making complex, technical subjects approachable and relevant to everyday life.

His tutoring philosophy centers on building a genuine connection with his students to foster the confidence they need to succeed independently. By combining his analytical skills from the world of finance with a personalized, one-on-one approach, Ayush ensures that lessons are both engaging and results-oriented. When he isn’t helping students master new concepts, Ayush can be found strategically climbing the ranks in Clash Royale and proving that his competitive spirit and analytical mind never truly take a day off.