Haley H.

Haley is currently pursuing a certification in Secondary Education with an endorsement in English. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, certified by George Mason University. Haley is a Virginia native, but also found her way to the Boise area for family. She is an avid reader and can always be found with a book in hand, which was a core motivator in her degree choice. Her love for teaching and tutoring stems from her passion for learning, and she feels fulfilled when helping others discover that same joy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, and cooking!

Josh R.

Josh is a certified educator with a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a literature emphasis, who has helped students not only boost their academic skills but also gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their educational journey. With experience teaching college-level writing for Boise State University and guiding high school students through English, digital literacy, and post-secondary planning—including college enrollment, career exploration, and financial aid—he brings both expertise and empathy to his sessions. Josh coaches students across multiple content areas and has supported learners with scholarship essays, senior capstones, job applications, and executive function strategies. He builds trust quickly through open communication and leads with a teaching philosophy rooted in empathy and critical thinking. He has developed onboarding materials and coached peers in service strategy, and he has also led training sessions for hospital staff, honing his skill for translating complex ideas into accessible, meaningful instruction. Students appreciate his calm presence and clear guidance. Some even say he makes grammar feel like solving a puzzle. When not teaching, Josh enjoys walking the Boise Greenbelt with his family, watching baseball, or helping friends build computers.

Wyatt H.

Wyatt Holt is a certified elementary teacher with a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Liberty University. He currently teaches first grade and is passionate about helping young learners build a strong academic foundation through whole and small group instruction and targeted support. By identifying where students need extra help, he creates personalized learning experiences that foster growth and confidence. He believes strong relationships are key to student success and works to ensure every child feels supported and valued. Before becoming a teacher, Wyatt played two years of college basketball, an experience that shaped his dedication, teamwork, and leadership—qualities he brings into both the classroom and his role as a basketball coach. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, staying active, and continuously learning about new research in teaching.

Luke G.

Luke graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics. Though he completed his degree in Arizona, he has primarily lived in the Boise area since 2016. During his undergraduate studies, Luke served as a math and physics tutor at the university’s tutoring center and led discussion groups for an introductory physics course for engineering students. He is passionate about communicating the importance of science and enjoys deepening his technical understanding through collaborative, thoughtful discussion. Luke plans to pursue a master’s degree in Atmospheric Science, focusing on weather modeling. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, fly fishing, and working in the garden.

Carissa Y.

Carissa is a dedicated and passionate certified teacher with over 23 years of experience in elementary education. She earned her Master’s Degree in Reading from California State University, Fullerton, where she deepened her expertise in literacy instruction.

Throughout her teaching career, Carissa creates a classroom environment where learning is both fun and meaningful. She brings lessons to life with creative, hands-on activities that spark curiosity and make academic concepts accessible to all learners. Her commitment to building strong relationships with students and their families is at the heart of her teaching philosophy, helping foster trust, confidence, and a love for learning in every child she teaches.

Outside the classroom, Carissa enjoys spending time with her family camping, cheering on their favorite sports teams, and relaxing at the lake.

Camryn H.

Cam is an experienced and passionate English Language Arts teacher and tutor originally from Boise. She is proud to teach English to freshmen and sophomores at a local arts-integrated charter school in Nampa, where she also serves as the English department chair for grades 6-12. Cam earned a bachelor’s degree in English Secondary Education and a minor in Linguistics from Boise State University in 2022. She is currently working towards a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MA-LS) degree with an English emphasis through Delta State University. Cam is skilled at teaching both reading/literature and writing/composition. She believes in using an integrative, inquiry-based approach to reading that includes elements from the arts, social sciences, and humanities in the comprehension and analysis of literature. She strives to make reading engaging by incorporating her students’ interests and curiosities into the analysis of a text. In addition to her love of reading instruction, Cam is deeply passionate about teaching writing. She fell in love with both writing itself and the teaching of writing when she became a consultant at her high school’s writing tutoring center at 15. She went on to become a consultant at the Boise State Writing Center, where she continues to tutor writers at the university level. Her approach to teaching writing is deeply rooted in genre theory and rhetorical theory. She loves helping students take ownership of their work as writers and learn that writing is a powerful tool for learning more about themselves and the world around them. Outside of work, Cam loves spending time with her two cats (Shadow and Chai), traveling, thrifting, and, of course, reading and writing.

Rob G.

Rob is a mathematics graduate student at Boise State University, where he is researching the mathematics of machine learning and artificial intelligence. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound (2023), with double majors in math and economics. Growing up in Boise, Rob attended Boise High School, where he developed a deep curiosity for math in his AP calculus classroom. That curiosity blossomed into a passion for understanding how math describes the world. Rob loves to share his passion for math and learning with anyone who will listen, especially younger students who need extra practice or are looking to get ahead! He believes that learning is accomplished through hands-on practice. As a student himself, he understands that learning is highly individualistic and that there is a strategy for every student to succeed. When Rob is not doing math, he enjoys exploring Idaho’s outdoors through skiing, backpacking and fishing, as well as reading and practicing martial arts.

Amy W.

Amy Weniger has an extensive background in education, and a deep desire to help every student fall in love with learning. She is a certified teacher with 15 years of elementary classroom experience. She has also been the Lead Administrator (Principal/Superintendent) for a local charter school, Village Leadership Academy, where she encouraged a culture of leadership and learning for educators, students, and their families. Not only has she been an elementary teacher and administrator, she has trained educators across the state through a local non-profit called Lee Pesky Learning Center. Through her position as a training specialist, she provided professional development and coaching to support teachers in providing evidence-based learning for their students. Amy earned both her bachelors and masters degree in educational leadership from Boise State University. Through their extended educational program, she also traveled to Belize on a service trip serving schools and students in areas of poverty. She is thrilled to be a part of Prep Academy Tutors of Boise and looks forward to fostering the love of learning and making a difference in every young student she has the privilege of tutoring.

Caleb R.

Caleb graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelors of Science in Physics, with an applied math minor. He taught labs for the physics department during his undergrad as well as tutoring in physics and math. He enjoys working with students to help them succeed. In his free time he enjoys biking, stargazing, and gaming with his friends.

Patricia T.

Patricia Tibesar graduated from Colby College with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Environmental Science and a minor in English Literature. She grew up in Caldwell, Idaho, and moved to Maine to complete her degree, though she has also lived in Spain, Mexico, and Costa Rica. At Colby College, Patricia worked closely with the Center for Teaching and Learning. As a learning assistant, Patricia worked with students to engage them with their learning and encourage asking questions, and she worked with professors and staff to rework course designs to improve student learning. She enjoys tutoring and helping students understand their learning because of the reward of a student feeling their own confidence grow. In her free time, Patricia loves reading, watching movies and reviewing them on Letterboxd, and traveling, both domestically and internationally.