Ekene B.

Ekene is a certified educator with extensive experience teaching and supporting students across elementary and middle school grade levels. She specializes in building strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences. With a background in both classroom instruction and individualized academic support, she is committed to helping students build confidence, master challenging concepts, and achieve meaningful academic growth.

Ekene believes that every student can succeed when provided with personalized instruction, encouragement, and high expectations. She tailors each tutoring session to meet the unique needs and learning styles of her students, using research-based strategies to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning. Her goal is to create a positive and supportive environment where students feel motivated, capable, and empowered to reach their full potential.

PeggyAnne R.

PeggyAnne is a New Jersey state-certified educator and Learning Consultant with a Master of Arts in Special Education from Caldwell University, holding dual certifications as a Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant (LDTC) and Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD). She brings experience working with students from preschool through college, specializing in whole-student academic support — reviewing grades, identifying strengths, and developing targeted strategies to address learning challenges through study skills coaching and homework assistance.

PeggyAnne works across all subject areas, designing activity-based learning experiences tailored to each student’s individual academic goals. She regularly conducts student interviews to refine her Executive Functioning approaches, ensuring that her methods align with each student’s specific classroom expectations and teacher standards.

Above all, PeggyAnne is committed to nurturing student self-esteem and fostering the confidence every learner needs to succeed. She looks forward to partnering with your family to help your student reach their full potential.

Mirella C.

Mirella is a Spanish and Italian tutor and educator with more than 20 years of experience helping students build confidence in language learning. She holds a Master’s degree in Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. Mirella has worked with students of all ages, from elementary school through college, in both classroom and one-on-one settings.

Known for her patient and encouraging approach, Mirella creates a relaxed learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, practicing conversation, and learning at their own pace. She tailors each session to the student’s individual needs, whether they need support with grammar, conversation, reading comprehension, homework, or test preparation.

Mirella believes language learning should feel approachable and engaging, not stressful. She enjoys bringing culture, conversation, and real-world examples into her lessons to help students feel more connected to the language and more confident using it every day.

Michael R.

Michael is a Business and Economics educator and award- winning DECA advisor with a passion for helping students develop real-world business skills and confidence. He earned undergraduate degrees in Economics and Political Science and is completing a Master of Education in Education Technology and Instructional Design. Michael has taught numerous business and economics courses, including AP Economics, Accounting, and foundational business classes. He also founded a nationally recognized DECA chapter, growing it into one of the largest and most successful chapters in New Jersey. Under his leadership, students earned recognition at the district, state, and international levels. Michael specializes in DECA role-play preparation, written event coaching, and competition strategy, helping students strengthen their business knowledge, presentation skills, and professional mindset.

He also enjoys working with students across a range of business education concepts, including finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. With an academic background in Economics, he particularly enjoys working with students in AP Economics, where he has experience as both a teacher and tutor. He has taught AP Economics at a high school recognized on the AP School Honor Roll in 2024 and 2025, contributing to the school’s college-readiness and AP program success. Michael believes that individualized instruction and mentorship are key to unlocking student potential and building lifelong skills. Outside of tutoring, he enjoys weight training and boxing and values the discipline and focus these activities bring to his work with students.

Anna G.

Anna is a graduate of NYU with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Biology. Anna is a retired certified science teacher with decades of experience teaching Chemistry and Biology. Anna’s goal in life is to nurture and bring out everyone’s innate love of science in as many generations as she can get her hands on.
Anna loves distilling complex scientific concepts to simple intuitive and testable ideas that lead the students to their own “eureka” moments, as that kind of learning not only ensures excellent grades, but stays with the child for life, inspiring confidence and the courage to explore new ideas. Anna’s big dream is for the future Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry to thank her in their acceptance speech. But she will settle for her tutees celebrating their above mentioned excellent grades and remembering fondly her tales of safety precautions and scientific glory.

Rebeca T.

Rebeca is a certified teacher in both New York and New Jersey with a passion for education that began long before her professional journey. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Special Education from Bloomsburg University, setting the stage for a meaningful career dedicated to student growth and inclusive learning.

For ten years, Rebeca taught in New York City across general and special education elementary classrooms. During her time there, she also served as the head of the Special Education department and a supervisor for teachers. These roles allowed her to lead with compassion, collaborate across teams, and ensure that students received high-quality, individualized support. Known for her creativity and expertise in differentiation, Rebeca has worked with students with a wide variety of needs, tailoring instruction, designing targeted interventions, and championing each child’s unique strengths.

Outside the classroom, Rebeca loves to travel and spend time with her husband and their two young kids. Her joy for learning, her commitment to children, and her warm, energetic presence continue to shape everything she does both professionally and personally.

Michelle S.

Michelle is a respected educational leader who brings authenticity, warmth, and over 33 years of experience to her work. With an MA in Urban Education and Supervision from NJCU and training as a Board Certified Coach, she blends deep expertise with a genuine commitment to helping students and families thrive.
As a longtime Support Services Supervisor, Michelle is known for creating meaningful “lightbulb moments” for students, teachers, and parents. A proud Jersey City native, she began her career supporting young learners in hospital-based programs, laying the foundation for a lifelong dedication to education.
After the tragic loss of her 13-year-old son, Michelle channeled her grief into founding a successful nonprofit focused on youth Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) awareness. Her efforts—training community members in CPR/AED, donating life-saving equipment, and organizing 5Ks and screenings—reflect her resilience and compassion.
Today, Michelle offers specialized, one-on-one services as a P–3 Learning Coach, helping children build strong academic, social-emotional, and executive functioning skills. She also supports students ages 10–16 in developing effective goal-setting and executive functioning strategies. Whether guiding growth in language arts, early reading, math, or mindset, she brings encouragement and clarity to every session.
Michelle Spencer is a dedicated advocate for families, providing the experience, heart, and guidance children need to become confident, capable learners.

Harry B.

Harry, a West Orange, NJ native, is an experienced math, science, and test prep tutor with a deep interest and love of science of all kinds. He completed his Ph.D. in geochemistry at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2025 with a focus on exotic microbes that live deep in the Earth’s crust and the impacts those microbes have on a rock’s mineral makeup. He holds a B.S. in geology and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University, Boston. Through the course of over seven years of teaching and tutoring experience, Harry has enjoyed nurturing students’ passion for science by connecting subject matter to the student’s interest and experience. He strives to see not only understanding in his students but also pride in accomplishment and intellectual satisfaction. Harry values establishing a strong rapport with students and is interested in what motivates them in their daily lives. As for Harry’s daily life, you can find him playing guitar, gardening in the summer, cooking lavish meals all year round, or simply relaxing with his three cats.

Jennifer W.

Jennifer W. brings three decades of experience as a civics cheerleader and a history hype woman. She is committed to building students’ critical reading and writing skills by exciting their interest in history and government. She has taught at the high school and college level, including honors, dual enrollment, and Advanced Placement classes. She also loves encouraging students to express their own stories in the college essay process, and to discover their own strategies for academic organization.

Jennifer holds an undergraduate degree in American Civilization from Brown University, and advanced degrees in education and American history from New Jersey City University and Pace University. In her spare time, she is usually reading, visiting museums, or (poorly) singing show tunes.

Maria D.

Dr. Maria, Ph.D., LDT-C, OG-T, is a highly experienced educator, evaluator, and learning specialist with over 18 years of service in New Jersey’s public and private schools. She earned her Doctorate in Teaching, Learning, Leadership, and Curriculum from Montclair State University, where her research explored the connection between cognitive function and learning challenges. Maria also holds dual master’s degrees in Special Education and Reading Literacy and a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.

As a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDT-C) and independent contractor, Maria partners with multiple school districts to provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, consultations, and individualized learning plans. She is a certified Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Therapist and a Certified Clinician through the Center for Cognitive Enhancement (COGx), with advanced expertise in cognitive skills training, executive function development, and evidence-based literacy instruction.

Maria’s extensive background includes creating executive function curricula, coaching parents and teachers, and providing professional development workshops. Passionate and empathetic, she is committed to helping students reach their full potential through personalized, research-driven instruction.