Hong-Mei L.

Hong-Mei holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship from the Wharton School. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Dickinson College and completed PhD coursework in chemistry. With eight years of tutoring experience, she has worked as a teaching assistant and instructor in math and chemistry. Professionally, she has managed nanotechnology, biomedical studies, and engineering programs at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University. In 2019, she represented global policy for the Major Group for Children and Youth at the United Nations and was a panelist at the Geneva Academy of Science conference 2020. A certified breathwork and meditation instructor for over 13 years, she teaches globally to help individuals reach their potential. Outside of yoga and meditation, she enjoys traveling, running, cooking, and hiking.

Dr. S. Bolton

Dr. S. Bolton is a dedicated educator, executive functioning specialist, and leader in early childhood education with over 15 years of experience helping children build the foundational skills they need to thrive academically and personally. She holds advanced degrees in education and child development and began her career as a preschool teacher before transitioning into leadership roles shaping educational programs at a national and global level.

Dr. Bolton specializes in executive functioning coaching, helping students develop essential skills such as organization, time management, and self-regulation. She believes that every child can reach their full potential with the right support and strategies. Her approach is engaging, research-based, and tailored to each student’s needs, ensuring they build confidence and independence in their learning.

Beyond her work in executive functioning, Dr. Bolton has designed and led educational initiatives that improve literacy, cognitive development, and early childhood learning. She is passionate about equipping students with the tools they need for success, fostering a love of learning, and supporting families in navigating their child’s academic journey.

When she’s not coaching or consulting, Dr. Bolton enjoys exploring creative ways to support children’s development, speaking on early childhood education, and spending time with her two young children, who constantly inspire her work.

Chiara B.

Chiara B. is finishing her Master’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania, in Materials Science and Engineering with a minor in Mathematics and a concentration in Energy and Sustainability. Passionate about sustainability, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, Chiara is eager to pursue a career in academia, focusing her research on energy storage solutions.

Beyond academics, Chiara has teaching and coaching experience, having coached sailing programs for students of all ages, including children with learning disabilities. She has also held leadership roles in her team, leading meetings and mentoring high school students in math and chemistry.

An accomplished athlete, Chiara is a dedicated member of the Penn Sailing Team, where she has held leadership positions, including team captain. She is also actively involved in the engineering honor society, leading tours for prospective students and engaging with the broader academic community.

Originally from Italy, Chiara moved to Miami at the age of 10 and speaks Italian, English, and Spanish fluently. A passionate world traveler, she loves exploring remote destinations and immersing herself in new cultures. She believes that fostering curiosity and connecting academic concepts to real-world applications is key to helping students build confidence and succeed.

Jonas H.

Upon graduating from college, Jonas H. began teaching at the St. Ann’s School in Brooklyn, and has taught in the humanities for over 20 years. While he has taught middle schoolers and adults in a variety of settings, Mr. Hamilton has mostly worked in private secondary schools, offering classes in World History, U.S. History, and other subjects. He earned his B.A. at Harvard College, and later, two Masters Degrees (Arts, Philosophy) from Columbia University. Mr. Hamilton remains an enthusiastic student and teacher of history, a challenging, beautiful, and constantly evolving discipline. In his spare time, Mr. Hamilton cooks, reads novels, plays chess, and folds paper, especially the beautiful models of Hideo Komatsu.

Julia R.

Julia spent five years teaching high school English in San Francisco Public Schools. She’s taught grade 9-12 as well as both AP English courses and worked as an AP Exam reader. As someone who loves to learn new things, Julia has earned an MA in German Literature from UC Berkeley, an MA in Teaching Reading from the University of San Francisco, and is currently a master’s student in the English Department at Villanova University. She also spent a year living in Germany on a Fulbright research grant to study political fairy tales.

Julia loves to help students to make connections between their lives and what they are learning in school. She is an experienced writing coach who specializes in supporting students to express their thinking with clarity, complexity, nuance, and style.

Lauren B.

Lauren received a bachelor’s degree from Temple University in Spanish and Secondary Education. She has taught a variety of levels ranging from Intro to Spanish to Spanish 4 Honors at public and private schools across Philadelphia. Her teaching philosophies are student centered and adapt to each child she encounters. As a Spanish teacher, Lauren believes the most important aspect to learning is getting the students to buy into the content. It is important to gain the student’s attention and curiosity in order to keep them intrigued and open to learning. When Lauren is not in the classroom, she enjoys reading poetry and experiencing local art museums in the cities she is visiting. She is also passionate about swimming- Lauren coaches a competitive swim team and has taught survival swim courses in her free time.

Margaret M.

Margaret Martin graduated from Haverford College with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. She worked for three years as a teaching assistant in both General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry while completing her degree. As a teaching assistant she held multiple office hours a week to further student’s understanding of class content and how it applies practically to the skills they were learning in labs. Through this experience she developed a passion for being able to explain concepts in multiple ways to allow students to connect with material in a way that best suits their learning styles. She brings this philosophy into her tutoring as she fosters engaging and comprehensive one-on-one lessons, encouraging students to deepen their understanding and ability to apply the material they’re learning.

Charity B.

Charity is an Elementary and Middle School educator with experience in teaching American Sign Language (ASL) for beginners, English Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies, and Science in homeschool and public-school settings. One of her greatest passions is language learning and gaining familiarity with the surrounding cultures. She currently has a high B1 level of Spanish, a fair communicative level in ASL, and is learning Japanese and Swahili. In all her personal goals and professional undertakings, Charity’s main focus is to be an encouraging and virtuous figure and role model in the lives of children. She spends her free time spending time with her seven younger siblings, volunteering at church sports leagues, and brainstorming unique themes for her self-developed Outschool classes.

Dr. Andrea D.

Dr. Andrea D. graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Psychology and Biology, and earned her PhD from Boston University. She is a Biological Anthropologist who studies wild orangutans, baboons, and other primates. When not studying primates, she teaches Writing and Anthropology at an Ivy League University. Her teaching experience includes Harvard, Princeton, and Boston University, and she served as the Resident Scientist for 8th graders in a Massachusetts public school. Having struggled with a reading disability herself, and now helping two stepsons with ADHD and other neurodivergences, Dr. D. knows how tough it can be to learn in the traditional classroom environment. As a tutor and professor, she uses multimedia, scaffolding, and other pedagogy to help every learner excel. If you or your child is struggling with executive functioning (study skills, planning, time management, etc.), she can help with strategies that she has practiced herself. Her previous experience in marketing and current experiences teaching Writing and writing her own research grants makes her an excellent choice to help with college entrance exams and essays. Dr. D. loves teaching, and helping students make connections and form an understanding of the materials. She always strives to make each learning experience a skill- and confidence-building moment so that the student leaves with more than a right answer.

Deanna P.

With over 16 years of dedicated experience in education, Deanna has had the privilege of shaping young minds as an elementary classroom teacher, literacy specialist, instructional coach, professional development specialist, and private tutor.

Her journey in education began with a profound appreciation for the impact that targeted instruction can have on a child’s learning and self-esteem. This inspired her to pursue master’s degree in Elementary Reading and Literacy, where she discovered the transformative power of literacy in unlocking a student’s potential.

Throughout her career, she has witnessed firsthand the joy and instant gratification that comes from helping students thrive through explicit and systematic instruction in areas of need aligned to assessment data. Her style of teaching is meeting students where they are and taking them to where they need to be, while instilling the power of “yet” and a growth mindset. Instead of “I can’t do this,” it becomes “I can’t do this yet.”

Deanna’s passion for literacy and commitment to student success extend beyond the classroom walls, as she strives to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for every child. She looks forward to partnering with you to ensure your child receives the personalized support they need to reach their full potential.