Douglas P.

Douglas is a certified teacher, university faculty member, former museum curator, and all-around renaissance man. Few have a professional background like him: Archaeology, Astronomy, History, Paleontology, and Religious Studies are just a few of the subjects Douglas has worked and taught in. After completing a degree in History he went to work for museums in Los Angeles, including the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and Griffith Observatory. During that time he acquired a Master of Arts in Teaching, taught in several school districts, and all while continuing to work in museums. Since moving to Idaho, he has worked in community based mental health, the state prison system, and currently he is at Boise State teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology Labs, (he prefers labs over lectures – they’re more fun!). Douglas’s style is very unique, interactive, and is about inspiring and not just rote knowledge acquisition. From lecturing about Dwarf Planet Pluto at the most visited public observatory in the world, to teaching inmates about fossilization and quantum mechanics, Douglas is available to help you, or your student, find new appreciation for their natural and cultural worlds, create a tomorrow that is better than today, and learn a little along the way!

Some examples of how he works:
Does your student need to work on basic reading and writing? Let’s use dinosaurs to develop those skills!
Does your student need to work on writing proper essays, developing ideas, and forming arguments? Let’s dig up something archaeological and either support or refute it!
Maybe your student needs someone to talk with while learning about the wonders of the past, the mysteries of the cosmos, and other big ideas. Let’s dive in and see where we end up!
From kindergarten to college, Douglas will endeavor to help your student achieve academically – and have fun while doing it!

Maria V.

Maria V. has dedicated the past eight years to teaching, cultivating a deep passion for helping students grow and succeed. Throughout her career, Maria has always believed that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their challenges. This commitment has been the driving force behind her decision to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Elementary Education, where she is currently completing her studies. Maria’s experience in the classroom has given her the ability to adapt and tailor her approach to meet the unique needs of each student, fostering an environment where all learners can flourish.
Having spent her entire life in Idaho, Maria has a strong connection to her community and its values, which has further fueled her dedication to teaching. Her love for working with students stems from a genuine desire to see them succeed, both academically and personally. Maria’s passion for special education, in particular, has grown out of her belief that every child, regardless of their background or abilities, deserves an equal chance to succeed. Through her years of experience, Maria has honed her skills in creating supportive, inclusive learning environments, helping students overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential.

Kyla P.

Kyla is a seasoned songwriter and audio editor with a passion for music, lyrics, and music technology. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Music Production from Full Sail University, she rediscovered her love for education and set to work training the next generation of musicians, songwriters, and producers. She has worked alongside music industry greats such as Songwriter of the Year recipient Logan Belle (Songwriters of America 2001, 2007), prolific production music composer Dave Kropf (CBS Sports, NFL Network, Animal Planet, Netflix, Disney, and more), and songwriter and producer Veit Renn (NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Hudson). She looks forward to mentoring students on how to turn their own ideas into fully realized demo tracks. With half a decade of studio experience, Kyla can instruct students on proper recording techniques, the capture musical ideas in MIDI and notation, how audio effects like reverb and delay work, and what it means to mix and master to the industry standard.
When not noodling around in Pro Tools and Logic Pro, Kyla loves to travel to new places, play ukulele in the park, and write short stories for an online publication.

Amrita G.

Amrita has a Masters in Finance and Masters in Business Administration through distance education in India. After becoming a mother of two kids she switched her career from Information Technology to teaching. She started to enjoy teaching, especially Math, to elementary children at the International school in India. She is passionate about learning new math concepts and knows how to help children improve their focus and attention, building a strong foundation in this subject in a very friendly manner. She enjoys bringing her perspective, international experiences and wealth of education to those she works with.

Helen H.

Helen started her teaching career in 2010 as an Assistant Language Teacher with the Japan and Exchange Teaching (JET) Program in rural northwest Japan. She enjoyed those two years of teaching elementary and middle school English so much that she returned to the U.S. and earned her master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Other Speakers) from James Madison University in Virginia. She also holds a B.A. in English with a creative writing concentration and a Spanish minor from JMU, and she’s a state licensed English and ESL teacher. After Japan, she taught in Peru and Costa Rica, and in Malaysia as an English Language Fellow for the U.S. State Department’s English Language Programs. She has also taught for five years in two public high schools in northern Virginia. Helen enjoys working with students of all ages, from elementary through university (and adults, too!), and she can’t wait to meet your child and work with them to get them where they need– and want– to be academically. Along with being a tutor, she’s a certified yoga teacher, integrative hypnotist, and coach, and loves supporting clients young and old to balance their nervous systems and transform their lives from the inside out. She recently moved to Boise from Virginia for the mountains and all of the amazing nature that Idaho offers– she loves it here already and feels grateful to be here!

Aaron M.

Aaron has spent 10 years teaching social studies. In those years, he taught United States History, Economics, Eastern Geographic Perspectives, and an introduction to anthropology. He loved teaching at the high school level, but it seldom allowed him to dive deep into the curriculum and intently work with students to see the light bulb illuminate. He believes every student can master what is taught. Being able to personalize lessons and help your student break through barriers builds confidence for your student’s continued success!
Aaron earned his B.A. in anthropology from Biola University a small Christian Liberal Arts University in Southern California. He then earned his M.Ed in Secondary Education in conjunction with his teaching credential in social studies from the University of Phoenix. And most recently, he earned his M.Ed. in Educational Administration from Concordia University Irvine.
When Aaron is not teaching, he is on the go with his family and kids with all the activities and sports they participate in. He is at the gym for gymnastics with his two daughters, hiking a trail, or on a bike ride enjoying all the natural beauty that is here in the Treasure Valley. He also teaches part-time at CWI (College of Western Idaho) a basic reading class for the Adult Education Program, to individuals seeking to further their education and careers.
He looks forward to getting to know you and your student and being a part of their educational journey!

Julene E.

Julene is a lifelong learner with bachelor’s degrees in History and Mathematics. She has tutored middle school through college students for over five years, both those trying to catch up and those excited to push themselves to new heights. Over her tutoring career, she has covered math, writing, and history most thoroughly, with scattered but meaningful experiences in many other subjects. In addition to her degree and private tutoring experience, Julene has been a teaching assistant in highschool readiness math classes, as well as college level writing and math courses. She is drawn to the opportunity to meet students where they’re at, no matter where that is, and bring them confidence and understanding from there. She prioritizes getting to know her students, understanding their personalities and learning styles, in order to collaborate with them on their learning. She emphasizes the connection between personal interests, real world applications, and the subjects at hand. Last but certainly not least, Julene is unabashedly nerdy, a fan of knowledge in all its forms, and constantly excited to bring some of that passion into a student’s life and conception of school subjects.

Errol M.

Errol is a well-versed tutor with lots of experience. He was born and raised in Boise, but spent the majority of his adulthood teaching in South Korea. He graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Political Science and minored in English. After graduating, he moved to South Korea and lived there for fifteen years. Korea is a high paced and competitive environment for students. He tutored international students in Elementary, Middle and High School in all core subjects, as well as university test preparation. He went on to own an after-school study academy. After traveling the world, he decided to relocate his family back to his hometown. He soon discovered the educational assistance that many students needed. He decided to take his experience to help them catch up or get ahead. He previously worked at the school district as a Behavior Interventionist, Activity Coordinator for the YMCA and mentor. His passion, patience and sense of humor will help your children fulfill their full potential.

Preston H.

Preston is an Idaho native who grew up in Twin Falls before graduating High School in 2017 and attending Boise State University for his undergraduate degree. During his undergraduate career, Preston was initially pre-med and spent time interning at hospitals and medical clinics in both the U.S. and Greece before he began working in a research lab and finding his true passion in biological research. Starting in his second year of his undergraduate studies, Preston also began tutoring a wide array of students in various subjects and developed a passion for being able to help others. Helping students understand and succeed in the subject being taught and understand what it takes to be successful throughout their current and future courses. Throughout this time, Preston has primarily tutored general biology, molecular biology, cellular biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and statistics, but has also spent time tutoring English second language high school students in a wide array of high school subjects. Preston graduated from Boise State in May of 2021 with his Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Biomedical Biology. Following graduation, Preston moved to Salt Lake City where he spent time doing viral research at the University of Utah before returning to Boise State to pursue his Ph.D., where he is currently a third-year molecular biology Ph.D. candidate. In his free time Preston likes to spend his time snowboarding, wakeboarding, boating, hiking, and spending time outdoors.

Kristyn V.

Kristyn grew up in Destin, Florida, and attended the University of Florida, where she earned a degree in Health Science Education with a concentration in Biology. She later pursued an MBA in Healthcare Management from American Sentinel University. Kristyn began her professional journey in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries as an Account Manager. However, in 2011, she made a pivotal career shift, leaving the healthcare field in search of a more meaningful and rewarding path in education. She started substitute teaching and soon enrolled in the Teacher Ready Program at the University of West Florida, where she obtained her teaching certification. Over the past 11 years, Kristyn has taught various grade levels such as 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th in Florida, Wyoming, and Idaho. Her dedication and effectiveness as an educator have earned her prestigious accolades, including the Performance for Pay Award for highest classroom performance with at-risk students and the Best and Brightest Among Bay County Educators. Kristyn has received extensive professional development, specializing in Marzano, Write Tools, Hattie, Literacy Tools, Kagan Win-Win, and Interactive Instructional Tools. She is currently pursuing a Master of Education degree in Educational Technology and Instructional Design to further enhance her impact in the classroom. Kristyn believes her greatest strength lies in her ability to build strong, meaningful relationships with her students. She is passionate about inspiring curiosity, fostering confidence, and equipping students with lifelong skills that extend beyond the classroom.