TheCarey L.

TheCarey is an experienced English educator and instructional leader with a proven track record of helping students strengthen their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. He currently teaches 9th Grade English at IDEA Public Schools in San Antonio, where he helps students build strong reading comprehension, literary analysis, and writing skills while preparing them for STAAR End-of-Course exams. Since stepping into his current classroom mid-year, his students have already shown strong academic growth, including impressive gains on interim STAAR assessments.

Prior to returning to the classroom, TheCarey served in multiple school leadership roles, including Assistant Principal and Regional ELA Content Coach, where he supported teachers across multiple campuses, improved instructional systems, and helped raise student achievement. Earlier in his career, he taught in Harlem and the Bronx, where he built a reputation for making English Language Arts engaging, culturally relevant, and meaningful for students. His students have earned national recognition, including winning Best High School Podcast and Best East Coast Podcast through the StudySync curriculum.

TheCarey holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and has extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, and students on the autism spectrum. He specializes in English Language Arts, writing, college essay support, ACT preparation, STAAR and Regents test prep, social studies, technical writing, and helping students develop stronger test-taking and study skills.

He also brings a unique creative perspective to tutoring through his dual bachelor’s degrees in Film & Video and Africana Studies, often helping students connect literature, writing, and history to real-world issues, media, and storytelling in ways that make learning more engaging.

Families appreciate TheCarey’s ability to challenge students academically while building their confidence and making learning feel relevant and enjoyable. His goal is to help students become stronger readers, writers, and thinkers both inside and outside the classroom.

Outside of education, TheCarey enjoys spending time with his wife and infant daughter, exploring San Antonio’s parks and restaurants, watching films, and cheering on his hometown Chicago sports teams.

Shannon S.

Shannon S. has a decade of teaching experience along with over nine years of tutoring children ages 3–14. She currently works as an Autistic Support Early Intervention Teacher for children ages 3–4. Throughout her career, Shannon also taught Kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th grades, gaining a strong understanding of how children learn and grow across different stages.

Shannon has extensive experience supporting children in developing early literacy skills, including pre-reading skills, building confidence in learning to read, and strengthening math skills. She enjoys helping children grow academically and gain confidence in their abilities, tailoring her approach to each child’s unique needs.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health from Widener University, where she also completed a Master of Education and obtained teaching certifications in Preschool–8th Grade for both Regular and Special Education. Shannon is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in Early Intervention at West Chester University.

Shannon lives in Old City, and in her free time, she enjoys reading a good book, going for a run, and spending time with friends. She is looking forward to the opportunity to work with you and support your child’s growth and success!

Sara

With over 4 years of experience working as a university Writing Tutor, Student Success Coach and Teaching Assistant for research methods, Sara is dedicated to providing high quality personalized tutoring to students. She has a passion for working with students and helping them achieve their academic goals. Sara aims to offer an encouraging learning environment for her students while helping them build a strong academic toolkit, including organization, time management and critical thinking skills.

Sara completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology from the University of Winnipeg while maintaining the highest GPA in the Faculty. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Education and Society at McGill.

CALEB G.

Caleb G. is a Registered Early Childhood Educator, professor, and research professional driven by a passion for child development and meaningful learning experiences. With a Master of Education in Developmental Psychology and a background in Early Childhood Leadership, he brings a strong blend of academic expertise and real-world practice to his work.

Caleb has taught Early Childhood Education at both George Brown College and Fanshawe College, where he supports and mentors future educators. Alongside his teaching, he has worked as a Lead Home Visit Research Assistant at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (Mount Sinai Hospital), and as a Registered Early Childhood Educator and STEM instructor, bridging research, theory, and practice.

Known for his engaging teaching style, strong communication skills, and commitment to advocacy, Caleb is dedicated to creating inclusive, inspiring environments where children, students, and communities can thrive.

Diana W.

Diana is a bilingual educator with over 10 years of experience teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students across a wide range of ages and learning needs. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she brings a unique combination of cultural insight, strong communication skills, and a warm, engaging teaching style to every session.

Diana earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from the College of Charleston and a Master of Science in Management from Southern Wesleyan University. She has extensive experience teaching in both traditional classroom settings and one-on-one environments, including working with elementary students (K–5), English Language Arts, ESL learners, and Spanish language students at both the middle and high school levels. She has also supported students with dyslexia and served as a bilingual liaison, helping bridge communication between schools and families.

Her areas of expertise include reading, writing, college essay support, English Language Arts, ESL, Spanish (conversational through advanced), test-taking strategies, and GED preparation. Diana is especially skilled at building strong relationships with her students and tailoring instruction to meet each child’s individual learning style, helping them gain both academic skills and confidence.

In addition to her educational background, Diana brings over 20 years of professional experience in customer service, training, and curriculum development across multiple industries. She has developed Spanish curriculum and training materials, led workshops, and provided individualized instruction to both students and adults.

Diana is also a published co-author of two women’s empowerment books, reflecting her passion for personal growth and helping others reach their full potential. She believes that every student can succeed with the right encouragement, structure, and support, and she strives to create a positive, engaging learning environment where students feel confident and motivated.

Outside of tutoring, Diana enjoys spending time with her family, including her children and grandson, and continues to pursue her passion for teaching and connecting with others.

Shauna K.

Helping students succeed is Shauna K.’s true passion.

Shauna has been teaching, tutoring, and helping students achieve academic success for more than a decade.

A California native, Shauna has a graduate and undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from UCSD. She also has a TESOL certificate to teach English as a foreign language, and many years of in-person and online SAT and ACT coaching — which is her specialty.

Shauna is highly skilled in helping students excel in a wide range of subjects from science and math to language arts and Spanish.

She is an expert at helping all students learn (and master) executive functioning skills such as planning, time management, study habits, and effective study techniques (how to study). She believes that the confidence gained through these skills propel students forward and lay the groundwork for lifelong success.

When Shauna is not teaching or tutoring, you will find her hiking, biking, or camping the Rockies.

Marlee S.

Marlee S. has a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in English Literature and Creative Writing from Susquehanna University. Wanting to be an author, she has been writing from the time she was young. This passion caused her to pursue literature and writing both in higher education. During and after college, she has tutored both high school students and college students in essay-writing, even helping college applicants to write their admissions essay. Currently, she is substitute teaching in Manatee County while pursuing a career in teaching English. In her free time, Marlee likes to read, work on her novel, watch anime with her brother, and beat her parents at pickleball.

Melissa D.

Melissa has more than 15 years of experience working for major media organizations as a journalist and in educational standardized testing and assessment. She has also worked with English Language Learners, gifted/twice-exceptional students, and served as a parent and academic coach. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, she enjoys mentoring students in research, writing, analysis, and visual storytelling.

She believes a successful writing partnership begins with the development of a shared visual calendar of goals that helps students break down tasks into manageable steps. She enjoys helping students develop a system of visual organization, color coding, and time management paired with technology to encourage accountability and help manage the writing process.

Technology today offers emerging tools for gathering information and feedback. Melissa believes it is essential that a student develop a unique voice along with research and executive function skills that build confidence across all means of communication, independent of technology. The positive habits that a student develops working with a writing coach pay off in high school, college, and professionally.

Outside of mentoring and serving as a writing coach, Melissa also helps students develop data analysis, presentation, and visual storytelling skills that yield impact beyond the classroom. Her goal is to foster a student’s love of communication and analysis.

Her most rewarding role has been guiding her sons through their academic journeys with diligence, transparency, and humor. She remains passionate about helping students of all backgrounds build confidence and succeed.

Corinne B.

Throughout her 25+ years of classroom teaching, Corinne B. relied upon several core principles to ensure successful student learning. First, students are participants in the learning process; they bring themselves and their experiences to it. They are not empty vessels for expert instructors to fill with information. Whether the student is 5 years of age, or 50, each holds a wealth of ideas, memories, skills and feelings – and these form the ground of all learning. Second, she values questions and answers equally; a student’s evolving intellectual confidence means demonstrating both ways of knowing. Finally, a student should be able to apply what they are studying to the everyday world; to make the abstract into something observable or measurable. Corinne’s instructional approach has been validated by the academic success of hundreds of her students, and by twice being granted the DePaul University Excellence in Teaching Award (2007 & 2024). Corinne holds a doctorate in sociology from the University of Chicago, and has designed multi-disciplinary teaching curricula and lessons for many years. Her work in single-student education is marked by an individualized approach emphasizing the interests and talents of the pupil. Learning goals and metrics for successful evaluation are shared with students and parents/guardians at the outset of the tutoring relationship, and updated as the pupil’s educational experience unfolds.

Kristen B.

Kristen is a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) student in Psychology at Concordia University. She is fascinated by how people learn and think, and loves helping students tackle challenging concepts by finding strategies that make learning clear and manageable. Her studies in cognition, developmental psychology, and research methods enable her to make complex ideas accessible for students with diverse learning styles, allowing them to engage with the material more effectively.

Outside of school, Kristen has developed strong problem-solving skills through hands-on experience in the construction industry. This practical experience helps her break down challenging material into achievable steps, ensuring sessions stay focused and engaging. She has also mentored students, including foreign exchange learners, and guided groups in exploring historical and cultural topics. These experiences have strengthened her ability to connect with individuals, adapt her teaching to diverse needs, and foster a supportive learning environment where students feel confident to ask questions and explore new ideas.

Tutoring across the humanities and sciences, Kristen brings a patient, analytical, and encouraging approach to each session. She works with students to break down challenges, strengthen skills, and grow confidence, while nurturing curiosity, independent thinking, and a sense of autonomy in their learning. Kristen is passionate about creating a positive, inspiring learning environment that encourages students to grow both academically and personally.