Micaela H.
Micaela H. is a current student at FIU, majoring in Political Science and Biology. She is in her senior year, preparing to enter Physician Assistant school while completing her degree. Micaela has been tutoring for approximately 3 years, covering grades K–12. She has previous experience as a registered behavior technician, where she took care of autistic children in a school setting and aided in modifying behavior. Micaela believes that building a strong relationship with her students enables her to better understand their needs and support their learning. As a mentor, she continually develops strategies for working with children. She finds these experiences not only enjoyable but also incredibly rewarding. In her spare time, Micaela enjoys travelling, sewing, playing guitar, and going to concerts.
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.
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.
Justin E.
Justin Echevarria is a devoted educator with over seven years of classroom teaching experience and three years of tutoring expertise, both in person and online. He received his Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Secondary Education from Buffalo State College in 2018 and is pursuing a Master of Arts in History at Eastern Washington University. His academic background reflects a deep commitment to education, which he brings into every lesson. He has taught and supported students from kindergarten through college in Social Studies and has also developed a strong record of success teaching English at every level and various subjects of Math through eighth grade. Justin’s students show noticeable improvement under his instruction, with many seeing an increase in their test scores and overall grades by at least two levels. Outside of the classroom, Justin brings his love for history into his hobbies. He enjoys playing video games like Assassin’s Creed for their historical settings, as well as reading both history books and science fiction novels. These interests show his belief that learning goes beyond the classroom, and he strives to share that excitement with every student he works with.
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.
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.
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.
Her extensive experience has equipped her with a keen ability to personalize instruction. She specializes in identifying each student’s specific needs and tailoring her teaching methods to match their learning preferences. This individualized approach has led to consistent results, from elementary through university-level education, including for students with learning differences.
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.
For Cascille, tutoring and teaching is more than a profession—it is a calling.
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.
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.