Juan S.

Dr. Juan S. graduated from the Nova Southeastern University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. He completed a Masters and Doctorate in Education from the University of Florida. He completed his teaching internship in Houston, where he taught in a Grade 6 class. He has worked as a teacher, instructional coach, and as an Assistant Principal and Principal. In 2026, he jumped at the opportunity to offer tutoring to students that need additional assistance. He enjoys working with kids and expanding their horizons. In his spare time he likes to travel, play racquetball, and spend time with his family.

Yasmin L.

Yasmin is an experienced educator, academic tutor, College Board speaker, and AP exam reader with a multidisciplinary background in psychology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, educational leadership, and physical therapy. She has taught Anatomy and Physiology, AP Psychology, AP Research, English Language Arts, social studies, Latin, Comprehensive Science and college-level writing.

Yasmin specializes in helping students strengthen their critical-thinking, reading, writing, research, and test-taking skills. Her teaching approach is structured, supportive, and individualized. She identifies each student’s specific challenges and explains complex concepts in clear, accessible ways. She is especially skilled at working with students who need greater confidence, organization, or an approach tailored to how they learn.

With extensive experience in classroom instruction, standardized-test preparation, and one-on-one tutoring, Yasmin helps students understand the material instead of relying solely on memorization. Her goal is to provide students with practical strategies that improve immediate academic performance while building long-term confidence and independence as learners.

Stephanie K.

Stephanie Krutchik is an experienced educator with a passion for helping elementary and middle school students reach their full potential. With a strong background in building foundational academic skills, she provides personalized instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics that meets students where they are and helps them grow with confidence. Stephanie creates a supportive, engaging learning environment that encourages curiosity, fosters independence, and inspires a lifelong love of learning.

Colin B.

An accomplished educator with over 20 years of instructional experience, I offer a proven record of scholarly dedication and pedagogical flexibility to support learners from elementary through high school. My background encompasses comprehensive curriculum development and targeted academic delivery across a wide range of subjects, blending foundational elementary education—such as literacy, language arts, and mathematics—with advanced secondary instruction in literature, psychology, and history. Recognized as a Teacher of the Year nominee at South Dade Senior High, I am committed to cultivating critical thinking, implementing rigorous academic standards, and adapting methodologies to satisfy the unique cognitive and developmental profiles of younger students and adolescents alike. This extensive experience enables me to systematically elevate student achievement, manage diverse academic needs, and foster productive tutoring partnerships across all grade levels.

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!

Rosamari M.

Rosamari began her journey as a full time Educator twelve years ago. She believes her passion to contribute to the academic growth of young minds led her to an educational track.

She is a Florida Certified Educator Math 6-12 and a Math Instructor through University level. Formerly, Rosamari was an Airline Systems Consultant for twelve years. In this role, she led the integration of systems & processes, in working partnership with product development teams in North/South America, Asia and Australia.

Academically, Rosamari has earned a
M S in Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and B S in Math Education and a BD in Engineering from Florida International University.

Other than teaching, she enjoys playing guitar and spending time with her family and most especially with her son and her two lhasa apsos.

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!

Amanda B.

Amanda is a dedicated and student-centered educator with a passion for helping young learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally. A Miami native, she earned her undergraduate degree in Communications from Florida International University and is currently completing her Master’s in Global Strategic Communications, where she continues to explore the power of storytelling, connection, and voice.

Her path into education began through wellness, becoming a certified yoga teacher in 2020 and teaching yoga in preschool and elementary schools as a supplement to physical education. It was there that she discovered her love for working with children and empowering them with tools to build confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.

Amanda later joined Primer Microschools as a Studio Guide, quickly advancing to Lead Teacher within two years and guiding cohorts of kindergarten through second-grade students. She continued her work at Marie G. Davis School, further deepening her commitment to equitable and engaging learning environments. Today, she provides personalized academic support through Prep Academy Tutors, where she delivers one-on-one instruction tailored to each student’s strengths and needs.

Amanda believes curiosity is the gateway to confidence and that meaningful learning happens when students feel seen, supported, and inspired. Outside of education, she enjoys reading, spending time with loved ones, and staying active through yoga, strength training, and traditional Haitian folklore dance.

Kelly B-R.

I am a 26-year veteran K–12 Reading and Language Arts teacher with a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and a specialization in Language and Literacy from the University of Miami.

Over the course of my career, I have worked as both a classroom teacher and a private reading coach, supporting neurotypical and neurodivergent learners who need targeted support to become confident, fluent readers and writers.

As an accomplished Youth Literacy & Learning Specialist, I provide one-on-one and small-group coaching to strengthen foundational reading skills—including phonemic and phonological awareness, decoding automaticity, vocabulary development, and text comprehension. My approach is structured, supportive, and rooted in evidence-based practices.

My goal extends beyond improving reading proficiency: I aim to help students enhance their executive functioning, organizational, and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. These tools support focus, reduce anxiety, and build the academic confidence and competence students need to thrive.