Samantha F.
Samantha is a dedicated, passionate educator with a strong academic background. She earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (K-6) and her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida State University. She also holds Reading and ESOL endorsements, allowing her to effectively support diverse learners and promote strong literacy skills. With three years of teaching experience, including work in special education, Samantha brings patience, flexibility, and a student-centered approach to her sessions. She is trained in the Sonday System and UFLI, providing structured, research-based literacy instruction that supports students at varying skill levels. Samantha creates engaging lessons that incorporate hands-on activities, encouraging active participation and deeper understanding. She is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel confident, motivated, and capable of achieving success.
Marlee S.
Marlee S. has a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in English Literature and Creative Writing from Susquehanna University. Wanting to be an author, she has been writing from the time she was young. This passion caused her to pursue literature and writing both in higher education. During and after college, she has tutored both high school students and college students in essay-writing, even helping college applicants to write their admissions essay. Currently, she is substitute teaching in Manatee County while pursuing a career in teaching English. In her free time, Marlee likes to read, work on her novel, watch anime with her brother, and beat her parents at pickleball.
Sarah R.
Sarah R. is a dedicated and experienced educator with over 31 years of teaching experience across elementary and middle school settings. Sarah holds a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate and is certified in Pre‑K through Grade 6. She currently serves as a 5th Grade Teacher with the Manatee County School District in Bradenton, Florida. Prior to relocating to Florida, Sarah spent over two decades with the Wallingford Board of Education in Connecticut. Throughout her career she had the privilege of teaching multiple grade levels, including Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade. She served as a Library Media Specialist for grades 6-8. During her time as a middle school librarian Sarah tutored ELL students as needed throughout the school year. Outside the classroom, Sarah is a proud mom of three boys and values spending time with her family. She has two German Shepherds and loves taking them for long walks. She is a lifelong lover of reading and enjoys boating, gardening, traveling, and playing a little guitar. She loves to learn new things and recently learned the art of baking sourdough bread. Driven by a genuine passion for helping students grow in confidence and skill, Sarah is committed to providing personalized, engaging tutoring that supports each learner’s academic success and love of learning.
Magy D.
Magy is a 27-year-old high school math teacher who is passionate about helping students build confidence and success in mathematics. Originally from Sarasota, she now teaches in Manatee County, where she works with students across a range of high school math courses. With experience tutoring forstandardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and CLT, Magy understands the strategies students need to approach challenging problems with confidence. She has helped many students strengthen their skills in courses including Algebra, Geometry, and Precalculus. Magy also encourages students to use tools such as graphing calculators, online practice platforms, and other digital resources to explore mathematical ideas, check their reasoning, and deepen their understanding. Magy believes that every student can succeed in math with the right support and encouragement. Her tutoring style emphasizes patience, problem-solving strategies, and building a strong conceptual foundation so students can feel confident both in class and on exams. Outside of teaching, Magy enjoys reading and working on DIY projects in her free time.
Elias A.
Elias A. graduated from Columbia University with an MA in Russian & Eastern European Studies in 2025 and from University of Oxford in 2017 with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. He worked as an SAT prep teacher and tutor for AP US History, AP World History, and AP Literature in DC and Maryland from 2018 to 2019. Elias served as a Peace Corps TEFL Volunteer in Kosovo from 2019-2020 and from 2022-2023, teaching English to K-12 students. In 2020 and 2021 he worked as a tutor in Oregon for elementary and middle school students, tutoring English, reading comprehension, writing, math, and coding. In 2021 Elias taught English and critical thinking skills to students in Kosovo virtually in the Peace Corps Virtual Service Pilot Program. He currently works as a tutor for middle and high school students. In his free time Elias enjoys playing basketball, ping pong, and tennis.
Debi H.
After retiring from a career in computer science, Debi decided to pursue her dream of teaching math. She went back to school and became certified to teach all mathematics subjects for students from grade 5 through high school. Debi believes that all students can excel in math and she wants to help them do so. She loves math and logic and wants to inspire that love in learners. Debi believes that if her students do not understand a concept, it is because she has not found the right way to explain it yet. Debi has taught middle and high school Algebra, Geometry and Statistics for the last 8 years. It is a joy because she is learning every day as well as teaching. She is constantly amazed at the questions students ask that make her learn the material more deeply or the way they approach problems that she would never consider. That is the beauty of math! Debi looks forward to working with your children
Michelle R.
After receiving my Bachelors at the University of Maryland, I went on to earn a Masters degree from the University of South Florida in teaching.
This is my 12th year in education. I have taught in Manatee and Sarasota county public schools, including 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades. I currently work at a school in Sarasota that is a faith-based homeschool co-op. I teach classes of students in grades 4-8, providing instruction and academic support in all core subjects.
Frances G.
Frances has a doctorate in Instructional Leadership, a Masters degree in Varying Exceptionalities, along witn a BS degree in Business. Frances has 23 years working with Special Ed students in Elementary, Middle and High school students. Frances also has a Professional license in Exceptional Student Education (ESE), English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL), Reading Endorsement, and Elementary Certification Grades K-6. Frances is passionate about helping students reach their full potential in school and in life.
Sophie S.
Sophie is a certified K–6 educator with a strong foundation in math and literacy instruction. She holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Florida and is endorsed in both ESOL and reading. Trained in evidence-based literacy programs including Orton Gillingham and UFLI, Sophie brings five years of classroom experience across diverse settings, including a 5th grade math and science class and inclusive 3rd grade classrooms. She has also tutored 5th and 6th grade math and science privately and taught English to adult learners. Sophie excels in one-on-one teaching environments, designing engaging, personalized lessons that evolve with each student’s needs. Her approach blends hands-on exploration through technology and manipulatives with inquiry-based learning and explicit instruction, fostering both confidence and academic growth. Outside of the classroom and tutoring environments, she loves to read, solve logic puzzles, roller-skate, and salsa dance!
Richard S.
Rich is a retired lawyer. In addition to a law degree, he has a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree in rhetoric. As a tutor, teaching assistant and adjunct faculty, he has taught and tutored students ranging from elementary school to graduate school. He specializes in English literature and composition, business, and social studies.