Career Guidance, Mentoring
Izzy enjoyed a fulfilling career in tech for over 10 years. His career path involved senior roles in marketing, entrepreneurship and education technology working for the largest company in the world in education technology. As someone who did not have all the guidance and resources to aid him growing up, Izzy understands how difficult it can be for underprivileged families to succeed in the current climate.
English, Career Guidance, Mentoring
Dr. Billy Bludgus has spent the past 15 years in the education and non-profit sectors both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., Billy has been involved with Jesuit schools and Cristo Rey schools across the country. Cristo Rey schools form a nationwide network aimed at providing a top-notch, Catholic, college-prep education for families, who otherwise would not have such access. Earlier in his career, he spent six years at Loyola School on New York City’s Upper East Side, as a teacher, coach, and program director.
Career Guidance, Mentoring
Kristie Lane is passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and what better way to do just that, than to partner up with their parents to give them the one-on-one mentoring support they need as they navigate through this crazy world of K-12 education and beyond. She has over 17 years of experience as a school counselor combined in elementary, middle, and at the high school levels.
English, Mathematics, Algebra, Written Expression, Special and General Education all Subjects, Mathematics, Mathematics and Science, Elementary Science, Elementary Social Studies, Writing and Reading, Reading, Writing, Language Arts, SAT, ACT, Career Guidance, Mentoring
Mentoring and general education and special education experience. Mentor in academics, finance, and life skills, plus SAT/ACT, and college applications. Working as a special education teacher for 7th grade English/ language arts and for mathematics.
Writing and Reading, Mathematics, Career Guidance, Mentoring
Rosemary is unique because she inspires her students to follow their dreams, discover their creativity, interests, talents, and learn how to use them to their fullest potential. People would be surprised to know she has taught and tutored many children of celebrities, high-profile individuals and government personnel. In her personal time, she enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with family and friends. She is most proud of being a first-generation college graduate. If she could tell her younger self one piece of advice, it would be to keep thriving, pushing, persevering and striving for greatness. We are reminded of new opportunities daily and must strive to become a better version of ourselves. She would be an ideal fit for students in primary to middle school grades, specializing in reading, writing, social sciences and math instruction. She has extensive experience in differentiated instruction, offering multiple teaching modalities and styles that would best serve the child.
Career Guidance, Mentoring
A top mentor and career coach, deeply passionate about helping youth tap into their unique potential and have a life and career that is meaningful and rewarding. Specializes in the career development journey from gaining direction and clarity to job search strategy. Brad has taught courses in Career Decision Making at the Community College level and has developed programs and podcasts to help students get oriented to college and develop career clarity.
Mathematics, Dance, Career Guidance, Mentoring
Specialist in Math Using Mathematical Movement (or MathMove) an innovative visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile approach to STEM education through dance. A unique program to connect intuitively with math & science and to foster a love of learning. Extensive experience and success with special needs students and the “STEM-phobic” student
Chemistry
Gerald S. is passionate about helping those who struggle with chemistry. His goal is to demolish the myth of chemistry being complicated. Gerald’s significant experience in tutoring teenagers to prepare them for their exams, working on the homeworks, simplifying complicated materials by using simple language and direct explanations of the terms has helped many kids overcome their fear of chemistry! His excellent ability to find an individual approach to every student is how he makes sure to keep a student interested.
Chinese Language
Shelly is a native Chinese speaker, she is highly enthusiastic and encouraging tutor who will help a student achieve their learning goals. She believes that learning Chinese starts from speaking boldly and confidently, thus during the class she paysmore attention to the students’ oral practice. Selected teaching materials will be used to meet the student’s linguistic level including vocabulary and sentence structures. Shelly believes that she will be able to make her student have something to gain and improve on their own basis.
English, Philosophy, Journalism
Mellis was an exchange student to South Africa when she was 15 years old! She loves literature, writing, and reading. Communication brings beauty to the human experience – a word has the ability to transform a person’s day. She is happiest when she helps others, whether it be writing a thank you letter, preparing an important speech, or writing a poem.
English, Mathematics, Elementary Mathematics, Physics
Jedida is a native English Speaker and has been using English as her first language all through. She has currently finished pursuing Astrophysics. She is looking to share her knowledge in Math especially with the young children up to high school level and English in the part time. She will be with you every step of the way as you build your language skills or make reasonable progress in your school work. She fancies reading literature in her free time and also enjoys philosophy. She hopes you can work together and make learning with her a memorable experience for you.
Mathematics, Mathematics and Science, Social Studies, Writing, Psychology
Some fun facts about Dreama are that she has taught in China two times for a 3 week period each time. She competed as a collegiate athlete at the University of La Verne and she was ranked number 10 in division 2 girls during her high school career in track and field. She is passionate about helping children unlock their full potential and finding what motivates them to become their best selves.
Career Planning, Mentoring
Kathyrn is a really passionate about helping children be the best versions of themselves through counseling. Being a school counselor gives her purpose and helps her practice patience, empathy and compassion. She believes that it is a very rewarding job to have! Something fun about herself is that she loves to take nature walks on different trails!
American History, Human Geography, Sociology
Ethics, ESL English as a Second Language, Social Sciences, Philosophy, American Politics, Religion World History
Amanda has been a Social Studies/History Teacher for 4 years, but has been working in education settings for over 10 years. She is passionate about learning and teaching various cultures, and is an avid traveler! According to Amanda watching her students develop a love for spirited debate, global issues, and creative problem solving has been a joy of hers. In working one-on-one with students, or with small groups, she believes great progress and change can occur.
Writing and Reading, Alphabet Recognition and Phonics
Listening, Public Speaking
Kathy is empathetic and loves to help others feel encouraged to succeed. She especially loves everything communication based and related to developing thinking skills. These areas are the basis of everything she does.