Amy B.

Amy has been in the field of education for over 20 years. Currently, she is a professor of elementary education courses at Loyola University Chicago, where she is also completing her dissertation for a doctorate in Curriculum, Communities, and Culture. Additionally, she holds a master’s degree in Literacy instruction, and endorsements in English as a Second Language and Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) for special education. She has spent 22 years as an elementary classroom teacher, reading interventionist, and Literacy coach in public schools. She has a passion for culturally relevant teaching, and matching evidence-based practices with individual students to bring joy and efficiency to learning new skills. She believes in using assessment and children’s interests to help design individualized experiences that meet each learner’s unique needs.
While not teaching, Amy enjoys traveling and exploring the Chicago area with her spouse and two children. She is also an avid reader and bike rider. In addition to her 22 years in public schools, she has spent time teaching in schools and daycares in Sydney, Australia, Glasgow, Scotland, and Shanghai, China.

Kimberly K.

Experienced and energetic teacher with 10 years of classroom teaching. Masters degree in cross cultural teaching, Barton and Waldorf trained. Expert with Adhd, dyslexia and Asd students. Together we can work with challenges to create life long and confident learners.

 

 

Denisse M.

Denisse is a passionate and energetic tutor with over 8 years of experience, specializing in K–5 education. She believes every child can succeed and strives to make learning fun, engaging, and confidence-building while encouraging students to do their very best.

She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan and an M.S. in Forensics & Criminal Investigation from National University. With a background in education, social services, and law enforcement, Denisse brings patience, encouragement, and a well-rounded approach to every tutoring session. She is also fluent in Spanish and enjoys helping students develop their Spanish language skills.

Outside of tutoring, Denisse enjoys spending time with family, traveling, trying new restaurants, and spoiling her two French Bulldogs, Ivy and Bree, who are often the stars of her tutoring stories! She looks forward to partnering with families to help students grow in confidence, achieve their goals, and discover the joy of learning.

 

Brooke S.

Brooke grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where her grandfather, a teacher, inspired her passion for education. She earner her Master’s in Education from the University of Pennsylvania and is a certified teacher. Now in her 7th year of teaching in Philadelphia, Brooke currently teaches 6-8th grade English Language Arts, and is a certified K-12 ESOL teacher at a bilingual school.

She has previously taught 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts and math, and provides specialized reading support to students reading at a K-3rd grade level.Brooke creates an inclusive, engaging classroom where students feel supported, while being held to high standards and encouraged to reach their full potential. Outside of school, she loves running along the Delaware River, cheering on the Phillies and Eagles, and searching for the best bakeries in Philly.

Jailynn Y.

Jailynn has been an educator for nearly a decade, with extensive experience teaching secondary English Language Arts and leading youth programs within Hawaii’s public school system. She holds a California Single Subject Teaching Credential and a Master’s in Secondary Teacher Education. Her passion lies in literacy and creating inclusive, highly engaging environments where complex reading and writing skills are broken down into achievable steps for diverse learners.

Over the course of her career, Jailynn has served as an ELA Department Head and an after-school program coordinator, handling everything from curriculum mapping to managing student intervention programs. She deeply believes that a student’s academic success is rooted in a strong sense of community and mutual respect. She is highly committed to partnering closely with families to ensure every student feels supported and empowered both inside and outside the classroom.

Having recently relocated to the San Diego area, Jailynn is excited to bring her experience and dedication to new students and families. Outside of teaching and tutoring, she loves spending time with family and friends, reading, and enjoying the beach.

 

Morgan M.

Morgan is a passionate educator with experience teaching English and history, as well as leading STEM education programs in outdoor learning environments. She enjoys working with students of all backgrounds and learning styles, helping each learner build confidence and discover their strengths. Morgan has earned multiple certifications through the Dyslexia Training Institute and is currently pursuing her special education credential, further expanding her expertise in supporting students with diverse learning needs.

She graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa with degrees in Anthropology and English. One of her favorite travel experiences was visiting Machu Picchu, Peru, and her favorite book of 2026 is Butterfly Yellow by Thanhhà Lại.

Outside the classroom, Morgan enjoys hiking, reading, and coaching and playing beach volleyball.

 

Holly H.

Holly is a certified Texas educator with more than 15 years of experience in education and 10 years as a classroom teacher, helping elementary students build confidence, strengthen foundational skills, and develop a lifelong love of learning. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education with high honors from the University of Texas at El Paso and holds an EC–6 Texas teaching certification. Throughout her career, Holly has been passionate about helping every student discover what helps them learn best while creating a positive, encouraging environment where they can thrive. Holly has taught students across grades 3–5 in both Northside ISD and Comal ISD, including self-contained, departmentalized, co-teaching, and inclusive classroom settings. She has extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those receiving special education services, students with ADHD, multilingual learners, and gifted students. Prior to becoming a classroom teacher, Holly also served as an instructional assistant in special education, behavior intervention, and elementary math intervention programs, giving her a deep understanding of how to meet students where they are academically and emotionally. She specializes in elementary education (K–5 all subjects), reading, English Language Arts, writing, social studies, STAAR preparation, and elementary math. Holly has also completed the Texas Teacher Reading Academy, receiving specialized training in the Science of Reading, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension strategies. This evidence-based training allows her to effectively support struggling readers while helping all students become stronger, more confident learners. One of Holly’s greatest strengths is making learning engaging and meaningful. She enjoys breaking complex concepts into manageable steps and incorporating games, hands-on activities, projects, and real-world connections that help students truly understand the material. She believes that every child learns differently and thrives when they feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and celebrate their progress along the way. Families appreciate Holly’s warm personality, clear communication, and genuine investment in each student’s success. Her collaborative approach, combined with years of classroom experience, helps students not only improve academically but also develop the confidence and independence needed for long-term success. Outside of tutoring, Holly enjoys spending time with her family, exploring and photographing the Texas Hill Country, and creating educational resources that help both teachers and students succeed.

Brian S.

Brian is a recently retired teacher with 20 years certified experience in education, working in a wide array of scenarios in and out of the classroom. He is certified to teach both English Language Arts and English learners and has a master’s degree in the latter. He has taught English both in the US and abroad, including in South Korea, Guatemala, and Mexico. These positions often involved creating and refining his own curriculum and utilizing a wide variety of teaching strategies to target and differentiate instruction. In addition, Brian has done a lot of private tutoring, including working for national company, Varsity Tutors for three years, which included developing and teaching his own class remotely to students in a variety of locations throughout the US during the height of the covid epidemic. Brian is well-versed in reading, writing and language instruction methodology. He understands the importance of building strong relationships with students identifying the best ways to help each individual student and is committed to seeing his students’ continual growth over time. In his spare time, In his spare time, Brian enjoys listening to music and collecting records, watching movies, reading, hiking, and attending Padres games. Finally, he is a proud, doting father of a one year old gray tabby named Harold.

Malca B.

Malca Bassan has been a teacher and a tutor for over twenty years. She was born in the Republic of Panama, home of the Panama Canal. Miss Bassan received her Bachelor of Arts in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University. She moved to Florida in the late 1980s. There, Malca attended Florida International University, where she finished a master of science in social studies.  She also received at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale an associate degree in photography. Living in Miami, and after finishing her M.S., she prepared her resume and sent it to schools in the area. She started teaching computer skills in elementary school and, later, other subjects such as Spanish, Hebrew, math, and social studies.

 

Loretta N.

It is a pleasure to take this opportunity to introduce myself and how I can serve in a tutor capacity for your child. I am a Florida certified learning specialist with twenty-five years hands-on experience in the education field, assisting students spanning K-12 education thru the college instructional level with core subject understanding, multi-sensory instruction, essential executive function, organizational and test-prep skills, as well as services to students living with Autism (ASD), Individual Education Plan (IEP) alignment and IEP accommodations implementation.

Holding a Doctorate in Education and Gifted endorsement, I design tailored, one-on-one instructional planning and micro-learning via modules and lessons that your child can readily apply and practice while meeting your child exactly where they are. My strategies for learning are inclusive for all learners to experience the learning process as a primary pathway towards academic independence, self-confidence, concept understanding, school preparation, and resilience-building.

Learning sessions are custom-built around your child’s need(s) for engagement, flexibility, accessibility, and personal satisfaction. I work closely with families to ensure skills built translate directly into classroom success. I look forward to partnering with you and supporting your child’s learning journey!