Andrew L.

Andrew holds an MFA in Creative Writing from The City College of New York (CCNY). He has experience teaching AP English courses, adjunct lecturing in First-Year Writing Composition to freshmen college students, and teaching advanced extracurricular grammar, writing, and vocabulary workshops to San Diego elementary and middle school students. Andrew is an editor at Fiction magazine, a literary publication headquartered in Harlem, New York.

Giovanni M.

Giovanni is an experienced educator with six years of teaching experience, holding both a Master’s degree in Education from Pacific Oaks College and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University San Bernardino. He brings a combination of classroom teaching expertise and clinical intervention skills using ABA and occupational therapy methodologies.

Throughout his career, Giovanni developed and implemented lessons across core Elementry subjects including literacy, math, science, and phonics. His background as a behavioral therapist has equipped him with specialized strategies for breaking down concepts and adapting instruction to individual learning profiles to support student learning. When he’s not teaching, Giovanni enjoys visiting art galleries, playing music, and discovering the city’s best coffee shops.

Kiseme P.

Kiseme holds a Master’s in Teaching along with dual credentials as a Multiple Subject Teacher and Education Specialist. He has a gift for making learning fun and engaging, often bringing project-based activities and critical thinking into his lessons. Kiseme loves working with students of all abilities, including those in special education, and takes pride in helping each child feel confident and capable. His favorite subjects to teach are reading, writing, and math, where he focuses on building strong foundations and encouraging problem-solving in meaningful, practical ways.

Meg K.

Meg Kell is a dedicated educator specializing in supporting TK–4 students with learning differences. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology from Elon University in North Carolina and brings a warm, encouraging approach to her work. Born and raised in Virginia, Meg recently relocated to San Diego, bringing with her years of experience from both private and public schools.

With a focus on early literacy, reading intervention, and mathematics, Meg has successfully worked with a wide range of student profiles, including those with ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and executive functioning challenges. She tailors her instruction to each learner’s strengths, helping students feel that they are capable.

Tiffany T.

Tiffany is a recent graduate of Arizona State University, earning her Master’s in Elementary Education. She also holds a B.A. in Biology and Spanish with a minor in Psychology from West Virginia University. Her experience spans from student teaching to after-school programs and summer camps, which have allowed her to work with a wide range of students in grades K-6.

Passionate about inquiry-based learning, Tiffany advocates for student agency and creative expression. She enjoys designing engaging enrichment projects and incorporates the arts into her lessons whenever possible. Her goal is to nurture each student’s intrinsic motivation to learn while fostering self-confidence and a love of discovery.

Outside the classroom, Tiffany can often be found curled up with a good book and her cat. She also enjoys hiking, playing games, solving puzzles, and traveling. As a newcomer to San Diego from a small town in West Virginia, she’s always eager for recommendations on local sights and activities!

John S.

John S. is a fully licensed math teacher in California with five years of experience teaching middle school mathematics. A graduate of Marist College, John began his career on the southwest side of Oahu, Hawaii, where he also dedicated his time to coaching a variety of sports. Now a sixth-grade math teacher at Albert Einstein Academies in San Diego, he is excited to bring his passion for education and mentoring to students at Prep Academies. John believes in building strong relationships with his students and their families, and he applies his coaching philosophy to the classroom to help students succeed both inside and outside of their academic pursuits.

Reza A.

Reza is a PhD physicist from Purdue University with nearly two decades of experience teaching physics and mathematics across a wide range of levels, from high school to postgraduate education. In his free time, he enjoys practicing Muay Thai, watching murder mystery shows, and reading novels.

Nicole D.

Nicole Drousé is a credentialed K-12 educator with 13 years of classroom teaching experience. She currently teaches 2nd grade and has previously taught 1st and 3rd grade. Nicole holds a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a Master’s degree in Education. She is trained in Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) and the LETRS program, with a particular specialization in phonics instruction.

Nicole is highly skilled in building strong student relationships, fostering a positive classroom community. She has worked extensively with students of diverse cognitive, physical, and academic abilities, including those with disabilities. In addition to her core classroom roles, she has provided reading intervention for 4th and 5th graders and has experience working with middle school students through yearbook club and coaching.

Outside of the classroom, Nicole is passionate about sports. She has coached middle school volleyball as well as her children’s recreational teams. Nicole grew up playing soccer, softball, and volleyball, and continues to enjoy watching and participating in sports. As a mother of three, her favorite family activities include spending quality time together, being creative, going to the beach/swimming, and traveling.

Carole F.

A patient and innovative educator with general and special education experience at all grade levels, including students with disabilities and English language learners.

Michael S.

After working with hundreds of students, Michael understands that struggles with math and science are incredibly common—and that students are not alone. Often, classroom teachers don’t have the time to adapt to every student’s unique learning style. That’s where Michael steps in: he works closely with each student to find the approach that makes the most sense for them. His past students have gone from being frustrated by a single problem all day to breezing through it with just a small shift in perspective.

Michael’s teaching experience spans a wide range of settings, from one-on-one tutoring in high school to leading review sessions for hundreds of college students. He was even selected as the pedagogy fellow in his graduate program, responsible for preparing incoming graduate students to teach—an honor that reflects both deep content knowledge and outstanding instructional skill. This high-level perspective on effective teaching methods enables Michael to bring exceptional flexibility and responsiveness to his tutoring sessions.

In terms of subject expertise, Michael brings thousands of hours of experience, including 11 years of tutoring, 7 years as a teaching assistant, 2 years of instructing college courses, and both a PhD and a BS in Physics, along with an undergraduate minor in Mathematics. With this foundation, he is confident in his ability to work through any course material alongside his students.

Michael’s tutoring journey began in high school, when he noticed that many of his peers didn’t know where to turn for academic support. This inspired him to explore Universal Design for Learning—an approach that emphasizes presenting content in multiple formats to meet different learning styles. Since then, he has supported college students in tutoring centers, led supplementary instruction sessions, and taught lecture and lab courses at the university level. Michael creates a learning environment where students feel safe to ask questions, engage deeply in discussions, and leave sessions empowered to apply their learning in the real world. He brings this wealth of experience to every tutoring session to help students get exactly what they need from their education.