Sebastian N.

Sebastian graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Elementary Education and he completed the teaching credential program at San Diego State University earning himself a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

He has experience in teaching 2nd and 4th grade classrooms along with helping students with homework outside of the classroom. Sebastian is dedicated to helping students further their education while also deepening his own knowledge of how to help students be successful in the classroom. He believes that students can learn to care about their education and find it enjoyable to learn.

In his free time, Sebastian enjoys reading either novels or comics, exploring new coffee shops in the city, and playing games.

Martine H.

She is a native French speaker and speaks Spanish too. She has 20 years of experience tutoring all levels of French and beginning Spanish. She has relatives in both France and Switzerland and friends all over Europe. She spent 2 years in Madrid, Spain, living with a Spanish family there during her university years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from San Francisco State University and she has an Emergency Teaching Credential from the state of California.

Her teaching approach emphasizes real world communication, cultural understanding, and personalized instruction tailored to each student’s goals, whether for academic achievement, travel, professional advancement or personal enrichment.

She creates her own lessons tailored for the students’ needs. She believes language learning should be fun, supportive, and empowering, and she strives to create an environment where each student feels comfortable taking risks and growing their abilities every day. She hopes you will join her because together they can make a difference.

Geetha S.

Geetha has a double MS in Microbiology and has been teaching for the last two decades as an adjunct faculty, private tutoring and at learning centers. She has been teaching as an adjunct faculty in Biology, Microbiology, Applied Biotechnology at local colleges, where she taught both lectures and hands-on lab instruction. She has also been tutoring privately and at learning centers in multiple subjects like English (English reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling), Math, Science (Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry), test preps like TEAS test for nursing, ASVAB, ASTB, ACT etc.
Geetha is a dedicated, hardworking, patient teacher and passionate about teaching. She has taught many students of diverse social and cultural backgrounds and she realizes that she can fill the gaps that the student has in what they learn at school and helps connect the dots. Her helping hand has been complementary to what the student learns at school. The individual attention, guidance and focus that she provides the student helps them to feel encouraged, confident and do better. She has been able to help many students in their learning by enhancing their understanding of concepts by simplifying them, drawing diagrams, tables, figures, many practice problems for them to understand better. She gives real life examples from her research experience and enabling students to learn through practical, engaging and impactful training.
In her free time, Geetha enjoys music, gardening, yoga and hiking.

Violet O.

Violet is a special education teacher with over 10 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. She is also a Structured Literacy tutor trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach. Throughout her career, she has worked with students with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, helping them build confidence and succeed academically.

Violet believes that children learn best through exploration and hands-on experiences. Her lessons are interactive, multi-sensory, and carefully designed to keep students engaged by using movement, tactile materials, and meaningful practice to strengthen learning.

She earned her B.A. in Liberal Studies from Azusa Pacific University and her M.A. in Teaching from Point Loma Nazarene University. Violet is deeply committed to continued professional growth and regularly takes literacy courses to improve her practice and better serve her students. She is always researching new strategies, connecting with other educators, and staying current through professional communities and podcasts.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family at the San Diego Zoo or exploring new coffee shops.

Ms. H. Jang

Ms. Jang taught Math and Mandarin for 28 years at Hilltop High School, Bonita Vista Middle School, Eastlake Middle School and Options Secondary School in Chula Vista, California. She also has taught Financial Accounting and Mandarin at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California.

Ms. Jang has a BA in Western Languages and Literature from National Cheng-chi University, Taipei, Taiwan, MS in Accountancy from San Diego State and has passed the CPA license examinations, and a teaching credential from San Diego State.

She is best known for her passion to teach math and her dedication to her students. She firmly believes that each one of us is capable of learning anything and needs to be seen as an individual learner who has his/her own strengths and needs. She emphasizes the individual pacing based on assessments and building trusting relationships with students and parents to facilitate and further the desired learning goals and outcomes.

Ms. Jang has been married for 35 years, has an adult daughter and son. In her spare time, she likes to decorate her yards with garden flowers and plants and rescue struggling plants. Additionally, she likes to cook homemade meals, travel, learn a different language (Japanese currently,) listen to watch true crime stories in podcasts, audibles or on TV. Her all time favorite hobby would be the thrills of bargain shoppings. She also likes to give a her helping hand as needed when she can.

Ezra H.

As a physics researcher and educator, Ezra has gained 7 years of experience instilling students with the guidance and the insights they need to grasp complex topics. He received his B.S. in Physics from the University of Minnesota, and his M.S. also in Physics from San Diego State University. He has taught math to students from elementary through upper division college courses.

Ezra’s enjoys sharing his excitement about math and theory providing deep insight into how the natural world can be quantified. This has translated well into finding ways unique to each learner that make them capable of finding solutions to novel problems on their own after being guided through examples. The flash of recognition that occurs after a student comes to truly understand a concept is a spark he enjoys creating again and again.

Kaylin

Kaylin is an experienced elementary educator with nine years in the field, including roles as a transitional kindergarten, third-grade, and fourth-grade teacher. She received her Master’s degree in Teaching and her multiple subject teaching credential from Chapman University. Kaylin has experience working in both public and charter schools in San Diego and Orange County. Before becoming a classroom teacher, she worked as a reading specialist and special education instructional assistant, giving her a strong foundation in supporting diverse learners. Kaylin teaches with a whole-child approach and believes that strong parent-teacher communication is essential to student success.

In her free time, Kaylin enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and Golden Retriever, taking a work out class, visiting new coffee shops, and being outside.

Kaylin believes that every child deserves a high quality education in a supportive environment where they can thrive. She believes that adding fun and excitement into learning is important and is excited for the opportunity to work with your family!

Micaela F.

Micaela is an enthusiastic and student-centered educator with several years of experience in education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a focus in English and has worked in a wide range of educational environments supporting learners of all ages.

In addition to Micaela’s five years of classroom experience teaching grades 1st through 4th, she has spent several years tutoring students from 1st grade through the college level. She has also been deeply involved in youth mentorship—volunteering with local elementary school programs, working as a camp counselor, and most recently serving as a STEM camp director. Her recent work as an Activities Coordinator at an international language school further allowed her to support students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and strengthen her understanding of how to build inclusive learning communities.

Micaela’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that students learn best when they feel seen, valued, and safe. She is committed to creating learning spaces that honor each student’s background and learning style, and she designs lessons that are engaging, collaborative, and curiosity-driven. She encourages students to take risks, ask questions, and actively shape their own learning. Her goal is always to empower students to grow with confidence and feel supported both academically and personally.

Outside of teaching, Micaela enjoys spending time outdoors, whether at the beach or in the mountains, trying new restaurants around the city or experimenting with recipes at home, and enjoying quality time with friends and family. She looks forward to the opportunity to work with you and your student!

Courtney Z.

Courtney is a dynamic, student-focused mathematics educator with over 15 years of classroom experience supporting middle and high school learners. With a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and a Master’s in Teaching, she brings deep content knowledge and a passion for making math accessible, meaningful, and engaging for all students.
Outside of teaching, Courtney enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and hitting the tennis courts. She is also a music enthusiast and devoted Red Sox fan, and strives to weave students’ personal interests into her lessons to make learning more engaging and meaningful.

Kaitlan N.

Kaitlan is passionate about motivating students to believe in themselves and thrive academically. She holds a K–5 multiple subject credential as well as a single-subject English credential, and she earned her Master of Arts in Teaching from Point Loma Nazarene University.

Warm, encouraging, patient, and structured in her approach, Kaitlan brings a steady presence that helps students feel comfortable and confident. She has experience supporting students with attention and focus challenges.

Outside of tutoring, Kaitlan volunteers with the Girl Scouts, mentoring girls in leadership and creative projects. She also helps facilitate artist panels at the Chicano Park Cultural Center and Museum. Her community-minded focus, mentorship background, and interest in the arts help her connect quickly with students and make her an especially strong fit for creative, relationship-driven learners.