Kimberly K.

Experienced and energetic teacher with 10 years of classroom teaching. Masters degree in cross cultural teaching, Barton and Waldorf trained. Expert with Adhd, dyslexia and Asd students. Together we can work with challenges to create life long and confident learners.

 

 

Beth W.

Beth recently retired after 33 years in education. She began her career at the university level teaching earth and environmental science. She then transitioned to elementary students focusing on special needs students. She spent the last 5 years as a reading interventionist.

Beth is a patient and easy-going educator who believes in building a relationship with her students. She is excited to help students achieve their academic goals and take pride in their success.

In her free time, Beth likes to garden, spend time at the beach and go on walks with her family and newly adopted rescue dog.

Kimberly O.

Kimberly taught English and ESL for 14 years at South Side High School. Before that, she taught ESL and English at Northwood Middle School for 10 years. Both schools are located in Fort Wayne Community Schools in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She has a BA in English with a minor in French from Indiana University. She also has an MA in Education from Indiana Wesleyan. In addition, she holds a Professionalized Teaching license in the state of Indiana.
Kimberly has taught a diverse population of students including students from over 20 different countries. She has taught students with IEP’s as well as students with high ability. Kimberly’s passion is to see academic growth in students. She enjoys helping students achieve benchmarks in their learning to achieve their goals. She values getting to know the student as well as communicating with parents on a regular basis. She is very excited to be part of Prep Academy Tutors and she looks forward to meeting you!
“Teaching is only demonstrating that it is possible. Learning is making it possible for yourself.”

 

Jailynn Y.

Jailynn has been an educator for nearly a decade, with extensive experience teaching secondary English Language Arts and leading youth programs within Hawaii’s public school system. She holds a California Single Subject Teaching Credential and a Master’s in Secondary Teacher Education. Her passion lies in literacy and creating inclusive, highly engaging environments where complex reading and writing skills are broken down into achievable steps for diverse learners.

Over the course of her career, Jailynn has served as an ELA Department Head and an after-school program coordinator, handling everything from curriculum mapping to managing student intervention programs. She deeply believes that a student’s academic success is rooted in a strong sense of community and mutual respect. She is highly committed to partnering closely with families to ensure every student feels supported and empowered both inside and outside the classroom.

Having recently relocated to the San Diego area, Jailynn is excited to bring her experience and dedication to new students and families. Outside of teaching and tutoring, she loves spending time with family and friends, reading, and enjoying the beach.

 

Morgan M.

Morgan is a passionate educator with experience teaching English and history, as well as leading STEM education programs in outdoor learning environments. She enjoys working with students of all backgrounds and learning styles, helping each learner build confidence and discover their strengths. Morgan has earned multiple certifications through the Dyslexia Training Institute and is currently pursuing her special education credential, further expanding her expertise in supporting students with diverse learning needs.

She graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa with degrees in Anthropology and English. One of her favorite travel experiences was visiting Machu Picchu, Peru, and her favorite book of 2026 is Butterfly Yellow by Thanhhà Lại.

Outside the classroom, Morgan enjoys hiking, reading, and coaching and playing beach volleyball.

 

Jesus F.

Jesus graduated with his Bachelor’s in Geoscience from the University of California, San Diego and earned his teaching credential from San Diego State University. He has a strong passion for education, believing it is one of the best ways to further yourself in life. He has multiple years tutoring in subjects like Math and Science and teaching in a classroom. Jesus is patient when it comes to his student’s learning, understanding it takes time to learn something new. He enjoys establishing connections with students and parents to make sure his students are successful in their academic journey.

Parents describe Jesus as kind hearted, reliable and focus. Using tutoring time not only as a way to know his tutee but also as a way to keep them accountable for their learning. During his free time, Jesus enjoys being outdoors and learning how to cook new recipes. He is currently working on earning his Master’s in Teaching to further hone his skills as a teacher.

Brian S.

Brian is a recently retired teacher with 20 years certified experience in education, working in a wide array of scenarios in and out of the classroom. He is certified to teach both English Language Arts and English learners and has a master’s degree in the latter. He has taught English both in the US and abroad, including in South Korea, Guatemala, and Mexico. These positions often involved creating and refining his own curriculum and utilizing a wide variety of teaching strategies to target and differentiate instruction. In addition, Brian has done a lot of private tutoring, including working for national company, Varsity Tutors for three years, which included developing and teaching his own class remotely to students in a variety of locations throughout the US during the height of the covid epidemic. Brian is well-versed in reading, writing and language instruction methodology. He understands the importance of building strong relationships with students identifying the best ways to help each individual student and is committed to seeing his students’ continual growth over time. In his spare time, In his spare time, Brian enjoys listening to music and collecting records, watching movies, reading, hiking, and attending Padres games. Finally, he is a proud, doting father of a one year old gray tabby named Harold.

Mathew M.

Mathew holds a Master of Education from National University, Master of Arts in Psychology from San Diego State University, and is a California credentialed mathematics teacher. He has taught Integrated Math at the high school level and has several years of experience as an adjunct psychology professor at Cuyamaca College, where he teaches both college and dual-enrollment students. His background in both mathematics and psychology gives him a unique perspective on how students learn and build confidence.

Mathew believes that every student is capable of succeeding in math with the right support and encouragement. He strives to create a positive, low-pressure learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. Rather than simply teaching students how to get the right answer, he focuses on helping them understand the “why” behind mathematical concepts so they can become independent, confident problem-solvers. Whether a student is catching up, preparing for an exam, or looking to get ahead, Mathew tailors each session to fit their individual learning style and goals.

Outside of teaching, Mathew enjoys exercising, cooking, traveling, reading, and discovering new restaurants around San Diego. He also loves cheering on San Diego sports teams and is always happy to share book, movie, or travel recommendations with his students.

 

Victoria M.

Victoria specializes in K–7 instruction across all core subjects and has extensive experience supporting students with ADHD, English learners, autistic learners, and gifted students in classroom, virtual, and one-on-one tutoring/teaching settings. She holds a Master’s Degree in Math, Science, and Technology Education from the University of San Diego and a Multiple Subject CLAD Teaching Credential.

**Fun Fact about Victoria:** For 10 years, she served as a Teacher Leader with People to People International, traveling to dozens of countries with hundreds of students. Somewhere between airport security lines, lost luggage, and learning to say “Where’s the bathroom?” in multiple languages, she discovered that the best classrooms don’t always have four walls. Those adventures strengthened her belief that learning happens everywhere, and that travel is the best form of education.

Victoria is passionate about helping students build confidence, celebrate their progress, and discover that they are capable of far more than they think. She believes every child can succeed with the right support, a little encouragement, and occasionally a well-timed snack break.

When she’s not teaching, you’ll probably find Victoria planning her next adventure, trying a new recipe, playing pickleball (where she insists every shot was *almost* perfect), paddle boarding, or reminding everyone that teachers really do know how to have fun—even if they can’t resist correcting a menu typo.

 

Karly B.

I have been working as a TK/Kindergarten teacher for the past 7 years. I have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood development with a multiple subject teaching credential. I also have a M.Ed in teaching and learning. I have been tutoring, both in home and online, for the past 10 years. I really enjoy teaching one-on-one and cultivating a unique relationship with my students. It’s so fun and exciting to watch a child go from struggling with something to being excited to do it. I love seeing that transformation.