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.

James H.

James H. studied history as an undergraduate and graduate student, earning BA (Harvard College), MA, and MPhil degrees (Columbia University GSAS), with a focus on Medieval and Modern European History. Since then he has taught both World History and U.S. History, primarily in private secondary schools. He has also taught English as a Second Language, working with adult and younger students from a variety of different nationalities and backgrounds. Mr. Hamilton continues to be an avid reader of history, admiring and enjoying the works of Herodotus, Thucydides, Jacob Burckhardt, Simon Schama, Jill Lepore, and many other brilliant historians.

Josh C.

Josh earned his Master’s in Science Education from Rutgers, where he also studied Physics with minors in Math and Education. Since 2010, he has been helping students through private tutoring, Rutgers programs, and various companies—spending nearly 10,000 hours working one-on-one with learners of all levels.

What Josh loves most about teaching is making tough subjects like Physics and Math feel less intimidating. He focuses on helping students really understand the concepts behind the equations, not just memorize steps. Connecting abstract equations to real-world examples is of paramount importance when making things click, and whenever possible, Josh has students explain the material back to him—it’s a great way to build confidence and deepen understanding. Seeing that growth in students is Josh teaches, and he would be excited to help you get there as well.

In his free time, Josh likes to annoy his cat and play strategy games of various types to keep his mind sharp. Eventually, his cat decides they need attention, and then Josh gets to have the extra difficulty of playing while maneuvering around a cat between his face and the screen. It’s a good life.

Ishira S.

Ishira is a dedicated chemistry educator with a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Stevens Institute of Technology. She has over seven years of teaching and tutoring experience across university, college, and high school levels. She has taught General, Organic, Inorganic, Physical, and Analytical Chemistry, including laboratory courses, with a proven track record of helping students achieve top grades and build confidence in their scientific abilities.

With expertise in mass spectrometry, chromatography, and spectroscopy, Ishira brings both deep subject knowledge and a passion for making complex concepts accessible. She emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world applications to foster lasting understanding. Beyond the classroom, she has published in leading journals and
presented at conferences, reflecting her commitment to advancing both science and
education.

Robert S.

Robert is a professional and engaging tutor with 15 years of tutoring experience. He has Bachelor’s degrees in both Math and Chemistry and a PhD in Computational Chemistry from Stanford University. He specializes in high school and college level math and chemistry courses in addition to standardized test preparation in these areas. His level of subject matter expertise and understanding of students’ individual preferred learning styles helps his students achieve great success in their studies. His teaching style focuses on asking the student questions to allow them to arrive at the answer, which results in better memory and pattern recognition when they inevitably later see similar types of problems. He understands that every student is unique and has the patience to work with them on the strategies and methods that will set each student up for success.

Sydni N.

Sydni holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Public Health from Muhlenberg College. She went on to earn a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Montclair State University, where she also pursued a dual degree in Clinical and School Psychology. Sydni is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).

She currently serves as a school psychologist at North Boulevard Elementary School in Pompton Plains, NJ, working with special education students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Sydni is passionate about supporting diverse learners and has extensive experience working with students with ADHD and learning disabilities.

Outside of her professional work, Sydni enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her dog, Jax.