Gregory S.

Gregory S. is a dedicated and accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in coaching, mentorship, leadership development, and educational instruction. His expertise lies in fostering student success, implementing individualized learning strategies, and developing programs that enhance academic performance.

Currently, Gregory serves as a teacher at Reagan High School in San Antonio, TX, where he delivers engaging and effective instruction tailored to diverse learning needs. He is committed to helping students build confidence, master subject material, and achieve academic success through innovative teaching methods. Alongside his classroom responsibilities, he supports students in credit recovery programs and provides mentorship to ensure their long-term success. Gregory also provides Math SAT tutoring for students at Reagan.

Previously, Gregory worked as an Instructional Facilitator at KIPP University Prep, where he managed a caseload of students with disabilities, developed individualized education plans (IEPs), and created inclusive learning environments. His ability to track student progress, coordinate with families, and implement strategic interventions has played a crucial role in improving student outcomes.

Gregory’s career spans various educational institutions, where he has consistently demonstrated his ability to adapt curriculum, integrate technology into instruction, and mentor students in academic and personal development. His leadership extends beyond the classroom, as he has played a key role in onboarding educators, developing online training programs, and facilitating student transition plans for post-graduation success.

A graduate of Gratz College with a Master of Arts in Education and Bryant University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Gregory has also been recognized for his contributions to education. He has presented at national conferences on differentiated instruction, developed student support initiatives, and received accolades such as the Core Value Award from KIPP Texas Public Schools. Additionally, his leadership extends to athletics, having served as a high school and college football captain and a varsity football coach.

Gregory S. is passionate about empowering students, implementing strategic learning solutions, and fostering academic growth. His extensive experience and dedication make him a transformative educator and mentor, committed to shaping future generations.

“We used Greg this year as an SAT tutor for my junior wanting to improve her score. Her math went up 100 points and she said she felt so much more prepared after working with Greg. Highly recommend.”

– Parent

Nicole D.

Nicole graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with two Bachelor’s degrees, one in History and one in Elementary Education, with a minor in Bilingual Education. Nicole taught for eleven years, over the course of which she excelled at math and reading instruction. In addition to math and reading intervention, Nicole was a bilingual educator (Spanish) and a dyslexia interventionist. However, her real passion lies in Robotics and Computer Science.

Nicole has written Robotics/Computer Science curriculum for two districts. She has also taken several teams to competition with VEX and FIRST(tm) who have successfully won awards over the years.

In her spare time, Nicole enjoys visiting her daughter, who attends LSU, and spending time with her two dogs.

Colleen S.

Colleen Simmons realized as a child she wanted to become a teacher. She loved learning how to read and do basic math from her mother, Donna, who she says was still her best teacher ever! Growing up in Illinois, she started helping her peers and younger children with reading and math homework when she was in 6th grade. Like the acting bug that some folks get, teaching became her passion. Graduating in 1981 from Millikin University with a B.S. in Biology, she pursued further training and completed a teacher certification program at the U of I Springfield soon after. She began teaching and continued to add certifications and degrees to her resume. She obtained a middle school concept endorsement on her standard certificate, a second B.S. in Special Education from EIU, and two M.S. degrees in Educational Administration from EIU and Teacher Leadership from U of I Springfield, respectively. Throughout her career, she has not only worked in the classroom, but she also has privately tutored students after school. Her reputation as a caring and supportive teacher is something she cherishes. In 2019, Colleen and her husband retired to Texas. Retirement didn’t last long, since she found herself missing the enjoyment she got from working with students. In 2021, she began working once again as support staff, tutor, and ultimately, teacher in a science classroom. This year, she is working on a new challenge. She, along with a couple of friends, began developing a home-school pod service to help families who want another option for educating their children. Along with tutoring, Colleen enjoys traveling, meeting new people, and learning something new, like painting a watercolor, playing a new strategy game, or reading a mystery novel.

Dilene W-N.

Dilene has a love of Art and Art History, which led her to obtain an Associate of Arts in Studio Art. She has experience as a military wife and mom, as well as experience working with military families. While her husband was still on active duty, Dilene completed her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Special Education at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi. She has worked with students at all levels and abilities during her 15 years in education. Dilene completed her Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership through Lamar University, Beaumont. She completed the Texas Reading Academy and Reading by Design, the state of Texas designed Dyslexia program, in 2022. Dilene taught students in grades K-7 in Dyslexia support services and Reading Intervention while teaching at Great Hearts Live Oak. Her most recent position was teaching 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students in Reading Resource and 4th grade Math Resource. She has a passion for helping her students meet their personal learning goals. Dilene has also coached students in executive functioning skills such as organization and planning to help them learn to meet project deadlines. When not supporting her students, she enjoys a bit of anime, creating things by hand, and volunteering with the National Archives.
Available for in-person or online tutoring

Jordan G.

Jordan is certified through the Texas Education Agency in Mathematics, grade levels 4 through 12. Jordan has 10 years of experience teaching in the public school system, charter school system, and private tutoring. His experience is with mostly middle school and high school grade levels (6th-12th). In today’s education world, students are being asked to problem solve using algebra at younger ages. This is why students must be mathematically prepared for whatever their future holds, whether it is scoring better on college entry tests or daily at whatever skill they seek to pursue.

Jordan is a Marine Corps veteran, but don’t worry, he’s actually one of the smart ones! Seriously though, Jordan is very sincere and passionate about mathematics and connecting/teaching students. Jordan discovered that this was his God-given purpose in life during his time as a youth minister at his home church for 2 years, soon after being honorably discharged from military service. Jordan looks forward to serving the community by assisting students to develop a growth mindset and a passion for the most important topic in school, MATH! Although, Mr. Guerrero is somewhat biased in this opinion!

“Jordan G. worked with my son on Geometry. My son had a confidence boost and ended with an amazing grade! My son made his first A on a math test in years!! Definitely would recommend Jordan.”

– Parent

Monica V.

Meet Mrs. Monica. Monica has 16 years of teaching experience in elementary and high school education in reading, writing, and math. She is a native of San Antonio, TX. where she still resides and completed her Undergraduate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is certified in elementary education, special education, and teaching English as a second language. Her spare time is spent reading and learning new things to grow professionally and in her personal life. She also loves to exercise and wind down the day reading something (mostly nonfiction) real life stuff.

Over her years of teaching she has been able to help so many struggling students tap into their own thinking abilities, learn metacognitive skills (think about their thinking), and discover their own learning style along the way. Watching them grow in this way is what she feels has been the rewarding part of teaching. She is always looking forward to the next part of her teaching journey.

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.