Aaron O.

Aaron is an award-winning educator and instructional leader with nine years of experience teaching social studies at both the middle and high school levels. He currently teaches U.S. History and serves as the Social Studies Department Head, where he leads curriculum development, mentors fellow teachers, and helps drive academic success across his campus.

Aaron earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas State University and holds a Texas teaching certification in History (7–12). He has been recognized for his excellence in education as the 2021–2022 Distinguished Educator of the Year for both Kirby Middle School and all secondary schools within Judson ISD—an honor that reflects his strong impact on student achievement, instructional leadership, and school community engagement.

Known for bringing history to life, Aaron uses storytelling and real-world connections to help students move beyond memorization and truly understand the significance of historical events. His students have consistently achieved high levels of success, including a 95% passing rate on the STAAR exam. He also specializes in Geography, World History, and Social Studies, and supports students with STAAR test preparation, study skills, and academic organization using tools such as Google Docs and Google Slides.

Aaron is deeply committed to creating meaningful learning experiences. He has organized student trips to Washington, D.C., allowing students to experience history firsthand, and has served in leadership roles including Student Council sponsor and athletic coach, further strengthening his ability to connect with and motivate students.

Families appreciate Aaron’s engaging teaching style, strong leadership background, and ability to make learning both enjoyable and impactful. His goal is to help students build confidence, think critically, and develop a lasting appreciation for history.

Outside of the classroom, Aaron enjoys traveling, exploring historic sites, spending time with his fiancé, and relaxing with their four dogs.

Amanda D.

Amanda is a dedicated and compassionate tutor with a strong passion for helping students develop confidence and success in reading. She specializes in working with beginning and struggling readers, believing that strong early literacy skills are the foundation for lifelong learning.
A United States Marine Corps veteran, Amanda brings structure, adaptability, and perseverance to her teaching. She holds undergraduate degrees in History and Political Science and is currently working toward her teaching credential and Master of Education (M.Ed.). Her academic background allows her to support students with strong critical-thinking skills while maintaining clear, developmentally appropriate instruction.
Amanda creates a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel safe to take risks and grow. She focuses on key literacy skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension. Amanda enjoys innovation and actively applies creative, research-based strategies to make learning engaging and effective. She is especially passionate about helping students who feel discouraged by reading rediscover confidence and believe in their ability to succeed.

Julien M.

Born and raised in France, Julien M. is a passionate educator with over 20 years of experience teaching English in France and French in the United States. Helping students build confidence and feel at ease speaking a foreign language is at the heart of his teaching. With a background as a trained actor, Julien uses expression techniques to make learning natural, interactive, and engaging. A lifelong language lover, he speaks Spanish and Italian—and wishes he remembered more of the German he studied at university. He believes that learning a new language is not only a way to explore other cultures, but also a powerful tool for better understanding your own culture—and yourself. Every tutoring session is designed to be fun, supportive, and motivating—and yes, you’re already curious to meet him!

Sandra P.

Sandra has her Masters in Education, Single Subject History Teaching, Technology, AI, Orton Gillingham Trained. She has a passion for helping students create & activate learning plans that support positive outcomes.

Meghan P.

EN: Meghan has an MA in History and a BA (double major) in Classics and International Development from McGill University. She is in the final stages of completing her PhD in History and Classics at Yale University. Meghan has published a number of articles in academic publications and presented her research at conferences around the world. She speaks three languages fluently (English, French, and Romanian) and works in several others (Italian, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek).

Meghan is a passionate teacher who believes that every student is capable of excellence. Her approach is characterized by empathy, patience, and kindness. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Meghan is sympathetic to the pressures modern students face: difficulties in focus, wavering confidence, and the temptation of unethical AI use among others. Meghan has had particular success in motivating students who were especially shy, withdrawn, or otherwise on the margins of the classroom. Strategies for how to bring such a student back into the fold differ on an individual basis but are always couched in mutual respect and understanding. Frequently, students who may have been struggling the most at the beginning of the term—be it with meeting deadlines, quality of work, or something else—became some of Meghan’s strongest and most self-motivated students by the end of the academic year.

Areas of Expertise: Reading, Writing, and Critical Analysis (all levels); History (all levels); Latin; Ancient Greek; Biology (K-12); Homework Help (English: K-12; French: K-6).

FR: Meghan est titulaire d’une maîtrise en histoire ainsi que d’un baccalauréat à double spécialisation en études classiques et en développement international de l’Université McGill. Elle est actuellement aux dernières étapes de son doctorat en histoire et en études classiques à l’Université Yale. Meghan a publié plusieurs articles dans des revues universitaires et a présenté ses recherches lors de conférences à travers le monde. Elle parle couramment trois langues (anglais, français et roumain) et possède également des connaissances en italien, en allemand, en latin et en grec ancien.

Meghan est une enseignante passionnée qui croit que chaque élève est capable d’exceller. Son approche se caractérise par l’empathie, la patience et la bienveillance. Forte de plus de 15 ans d’expérience dans le milieu de l’enseignement supérieur, elle comprend bien les défis auxquels les étudiants d’aujourd’hui sont confrontés, notamment les difficultés de concentration, le manque de confiance en soi et la tentation d’utiliser l’intelligence artificielle de manière inappropriée.

Meghan a connu un succès particulier auprès des élèves plus timides, réservés ou en retrait dans la salle de classe. Les stratégies qu’elle met en place pour aider ces élèves à s’épanouir sont adaptées à chaque individu et reposent toujours sur le respect mutuel et la compréhension. Bien souvent, les élèves qui éprouvaient le plus de difficultés au début de l’année — qu’il s’agisse du respect des échéances, de la qualité du travail ou d’autres défis — deviennent parmi ses élèves les plus autonomes, motivés et performants à la fin de l’année scolaire.

Domaines d’expertise : lecture, rédaction et analyse critique (tous niveaux); histoire (tous niveaux); latin; grec ancien; biologie (maternelle à secondaire 5); aide aux devoirs (anglais : maternelle à secondaire 5; français : maternelle à 6e année du primaire).

Dr. W. Pannapacker

Dr. Pannapacker (MA, PhD, Harvard University), a professor emeritus of English, has counseled thousands of students on test preparation, study skills, curriculum-based learning, enrichment programs, and general academic coaching. Dr. Pannapacker’s coaching specialties include complex written assignments, research papers, and admissions essays and applications for elite colleges, universities, internships, and employers. With a master’s in rhetoric and composition, a second M.A. in English, a doctorate in American studies, and three decades of teaching and tutoring experience, Dr. Pannapacker’s content expertise includes literature, creative writing, history, philosophy, and art history, with extensive publications in those areas. His work as an educator has been recognized in The New York Times, The Economist, The Nation, The Atlantic, Slate, Wired, U.S. News, CNN, NBC, and NPR, and he has received $2.3M in funding for educational innovation from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Students describe him as a kind and supportive mentor who encourages their creativity and rigor at developmentally appropriate levels. The father of three daughters, he lives in Oak Park, Illinois.

Elias A.

Elias A. graduated from Columbia University with an MA in Russian & Eastern European Studies in 2025 and from University of Oxford in 2017 with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. He worked as an SAT prep teacher and tutor for AP US History, AP World History, and AP Literature in DC and Maryland from 2018 to 2019. Elias served as a Peace Corps TEFL Volunteer in Kosovo from 2019-2020 and from 2022-2023, teaching English to K-12 students. In 2020 and 2021 he worked as a tutor in Oregon for elementary and middle school students, tutoring English, reading comprehension, writing, math, and coding. In 2021 Elias taught English and critical thinking skills to students in Kosovo virtually in the Peace Corps Virtual Service Pilot Program. He currently works as a tutor for middle and high school students. In his free time Elias enjoys playing basketball, ping pong, and tennis.

Hannah G-C.

Hannah is certified in English- Secondary Education and Mild to Moderate- Special Education and has been working in education for over eight years. She has taught and supported students at every level, from pre-k, elementary, middle, and high school, and currently works as the Instructional Specialist over the Humanities Department at a local high school. Born and raised in New Orleans, Hannah earned her degree in English Literature from LSU before completing a dual M.A.T in Secondary Education and Special Education at Xavier University of Louisiana. She believes that every student learns differently and is passionate about meeting students where they are, building confidence, consistency, and the skills they need to reach their goals, including preparation for state and standardized tests such as LEAP. Outside of the classroom, Hannah loves spending time with her dogs at the park, trying new restaurants, traveling, and indulging her passions for fashion and antiquing.

Sarah I.

Sarah I. is a certified teacher. She grew up in Guelph, Ontario moving to Trinity College at U. of T. to complete an undergraduate degree in French and English. She attended Toronto Teachers College and later completed a Master’s degree in teaching and a specialist in Special Education. Through teaching, Sarah has been able to foster her love of learning in different environments. Today, she works one-on-one with students from 6 years old to university-aged young people preparing for graduation. She supports improvement in reading, writing for different purposes, expansion of vocabulary, organization, and fosters a desire for learning and excellence. Sarah believes that by building a solid relationship with her students, she can best meet their needs and encourage their learning. As a mentor, she continues to develop strategies for working with students of all ages. She finds these experiences rewarding and she often maintains long-term educational relationships as students carry on through the further stages of learning.

Kathryn H.

Kathryn H. is an experienced educator, learning specialist, and former intelligence professional who brings exceptional depth, structure, and insight to her work with students. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Mary Washington, and is currently completing her MBA at Harvard Business School.

Kathryn is an Orton-Gillingham Associate (dyslexia specialist) and holds a TEFL certification from Cambridge University, England. She spent over 10 years as an SAT and SAT II tutor and has taught students across all grade levels, now specializing in reading, writing, and executive functioning—particularly for neurodivergent learners with Dyslexia, ADHD, or Autism.

Prior to her career in education, Kathryn served for 20 years with the USMC and CIA, working at the Pentagon and spending several years in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Combat Operations Planner, an experience that deeply informs her calm, strategic, and highly individualized approach to learning. Known for building strong relationships and confidence in her students, Kathryn blends evidence-based instruction with real-world problem-solving.

Outside the classroom, she is a Le Cordon Bleu alumna who enjoys cooking, playing soccer, and horseback riding—proof that discipline, curiosity, and creativity can thrive side by side.