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.

 

Joanne K.

Joanne Kim is a dedicated elementary educator with five years of experience teaching third grade. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, San Diego, followed by a Master of Education from San Diego State University. She also holds a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

Joanne believes in creating an engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment where every child feels supported and challenged to reach their full potential. She is passionate about fostering academic growth while nurturing students’ confidence, curiosity, and social-emotional development.

Joanne likes to spend her free time with her family, friends and working on DIY projects.

 

Andrew P.

Andrew is a university professor with over 10 years of experience tutoring math and statistics. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in statistics and has taught at both a community college as well as a 4 year university for 4 years.
In his free time, Andrew loves to play D&D or Magic: the Gathering, read manga, practice Russian, and play with his cats.

Heather A.

Believe! Every student can blossom as a learner! Heather is a “seed planter” and takes care to identify needs and then nurture every learning seed through belief, encouragement and creativity. She knows that whatever is planted and nourished will grow. She invites her students to take responsibility for believing and put in their best effort to develop their garden of understanding. It will grow!

Heather has been a classroom teacher for over 30 years in San Diego, where she was also born and raised. Both of her parents were educators and the passion to make a difference, one child at a time, has been foundational throughout her life.

Whether it is reading, writing or solving math problems, Heather integrates choice and personalized hands-on activities into learning to increase engagement and understanding. She prioritizes building supportive, warm relationships with learners and helps them discover that challenges are opportunities for breakthrough and growth.

In her time away from teaching, Heather enjoys visiting National Parks with her husband and young adult daughters, coffee and connection with friends, reading historical fiction, and has recently discovered the unexpected complexities of using sourdough starter(it brings a whole new level of appreciation for learning curves!).

 

Andrew N.

Andrew is a retired mathematics teacher with 32 years of high school teaching experience specializing in personalized, student-centered instruction. He is a reliable professional skilled at identifying unique learning gaps and adapting teaching methods to match individual student paces. Andrew has a proven track record of boosting student confidence, improving test scores, and instilling a lifelong appreciation for math.

Anna B.

Anna has over 10 years of experience working with children in a variety of K–12 educational settings. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, with a minor in Child Psychology, from the University of Minnesota, and later completed her Master’s in Education with a specialization in Second Languages and Cultures.

For the past decade, Anna has taught K–12 ESL students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in Minnesota. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she enjoys building meaningful relationships with students and families while helping students grow in confidence and academic ability.

Because of her extensive work with English Language Learners, Anna is able to tutor a wide range of subjects, from elementary academics and study skills to writing support and college essay preparation. She believes every student deserves access to a quality education and works to create personalized learning strategies that meet each child’s unique needs and learning style.

Outside of tutoring, Anna enjoys spending time outdoors with her Australian Shepherd, camping, hiking, and trying new recipes in the kitchen.

Carly K.

Carly graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in Political Science and Educational Studies and Johns Hopkins University with a Master’s in Education. She holds credentials in foundational mathematics in California and Washington DC, where she began her teaching career before moving to San Diego. She also holds a DC credential in Special Education, and has experience providing special education services in inclusion, co-taught, and intervention/support classes.

Carly loves working with students to improve their confidence in math, strengthen their foundational skills, and connect math to real world situations that interest them. Her approach to teaching math uses what students DO know and understand to bridge the gaps in content they are struggling with. In her free time, she can be found baking sourdough, practicing yoga, or at the beach or farmer’s market.