Our Tutors
Alycia
Alycia has over a decade of experience teaching students. After attending New England College, Alycia taught at Wediko Children's Services, then taught at Durfee High School as a Teach for America Corps Member. She loved teaching so she spent a year teaching at Boston Public Schools and working with Educators for Excellence as a policy advocate, resulting in a nomination for Teacher of The Year and two publications. After, she went abroad, continuing to tutors students virtually, in forty seperate countries. Alycia is a consultant and educator at Ascension Educational Services and is available in-person in Hamptons this summer. Her goal is for every student to cultivate a lifelong love of learning under her tutelage.
Oliver
Oliver graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a B.S. in Physics and Mathematics where he was a Physics 1 and Physics 2 teaching assistant. After college, Oliver began teaching physics and engineering at a public high school in Fall River, MA while earning his Masters in Education: Curriculum and Teaching from Boston University. In his 8 years in the classroom, Oliver was named Rookie Teacher of the Year in his district and has received AP teaching awards from community organizations. Oliver has worked for CollegeBoard in the development, editing, and reading of the AP Physics exams and has a deep understanding of the Advanced Placement frameworks. Oliver loves working with students to build strong foundational understandings and learn strategies for approaching complex problems. He has over a decade of test prep experience, and loves fostering creative problem solving in his lessons.
Chaloe
Chaloe is a Communications and Engagement Specialist at Harvard University, where she has been employed since 2018. She is currently in the process of completing her master’s degree in liberal studies with a focus in Creative Writing at Dartmouth. Her undergraduate degree is in Comparative Literature and Creative Writing. Chaloe volunteers in her spare time at St. Mark working as a tutor teaching citizenship (civics and the N-400) and writing to new immigrants to the United States. She recently helped co-design a course collaboration between St. Mark and Harvard Art Museum. Chaloe is passionate about literature, advocacy, and the arts. In the past she has worked with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, MIT Museum, and the Celebrity Series of Boston. She lives with her dog Bernadette in Cambridge, MA.
Harrison
Harrison graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a dual degree in Economics and Sport Management. He went on to work in Player Development Departments for several baseball organizations including the Wareham Gatemen, the Boston Red Sox, and the Texas Rangers. Harrison received his Master's degree in economics. He has been working with Ascension Educational Services for three years, and is a seasoned tutor. He has his Master's Degree in Economics, and is a firm believer in helping students develop their critical thinking abilities by fostering learning strategies catered to the individual student. Harrison specializes in upper level ISEE and SSAT prep.
Leigha
Leigha enjoys working with students, and she has a degree in International Trade and Marketing with a Minor in Economics from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She has six years of experience teaching mathematics and English. She is familiar with the Orton-Gillingham methods of teaching reading to students in kindergarten through second grade. She is open to teaching Elementary phonics and math; middle school History and Math; and, High School History, English, Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II.
Anna
Anna is local to Massachusetts. She is a highly-qualified tutor with experience training IT audit professionals at PwC, instructing private softball lessons for ages 8-16, and tutoring college student-athletes in business courses. Anna is excited to begin helping students prepare for the SAT, having had her own very unique experience back in high school. She will also be available to coach students in writing, mathematics, and executive functioning skills. Anna is proud to have a Bachelor's degree from Mercer University, a Master's in Accounting from Babson College, and wants to use her skills to open 'doors of opportunity' for all learners. In her spare time, Anna works as a certified kayaking tour guide, and also enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling, and playing team sports.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth studied Biology and Neuroscience at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and graduated in 2020 with awards including Female Student Athlete of the Year, The Department of Biology Award, and Valedictorian status. She is currently completing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy through the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Elizabeth was a teaching assistant during her Senior year at St. Mary’s and is currently a graduate assistant in her doctoral program. She has also worked with athletes of all ages through coaching swim lessons and a YMCA swim team. In her free time, she stays active by training for triathlons, open water swims, and volunteering with a running group for athletes with disabilities. She specializes in test preparation and mathematics. She would love to help your student!
Stephanie
Stephanie is currently a doctoral student in a Psychology PhD program at Utah State University. She holds a master's degree in education from Boston University and previously spent four years teaching special education in a high school setting. Currently she conducts research and provides clinical services to youth, adolescents, and families targeting a variety of emotional and behavioral problems. She is currently designing new measures and structures for school-based Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and is passionate about supporting students to develop the skills they need in order to be successful in both their educational and personal lives. She is interested in taking 1-2 more students targeting areas of emotional and social wellbeing (social skills, emotional regulation, problem solving).
Lauren
Lauren graduated from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Elementary Education. She taught First Grade for three years, then she worked as a teacher in a hospital setting for Junior High and High School students, helping them catch up on their education while seeking treatment. Lauren’s goal is to help students connect their learning to the real world by making it fun, engaging and hands-on. She wants to help them understand the reasons why what they are learning is important in their life right now and in the future.