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Kathryn Fletcher Henley

Kathryn Henley is the owner. She received her Bachelor’s of Science as well as her Master’s of Arts in Biology from the University of North Florida. In her studies, her degree focused on Molecular/Cell Biology and Biotechnology. While at UNF Kathryn performed intense research on the mouse retina.

Kathryn taught as a graduate teaching assistant while completing her masters degree. She was nominated for Outstanding Undergraduate Educator during her time there. During and after earning her Masters, she began teaching lecture and laboratory courses at nursing colleges in the Jacksonville area. As a formal instructor, she has taught everything from General Biology to Anatomy and Physiology to Microbiology, and much more. While there she received the Faculty of the Year award for the State of Florida from FAPSC. Kathryn has been tutoring since High School and has a plethora of experience to offer in all subjects.

Kathryn Fletcher is a highly motivated, intelligent, and caring individual which has garnered her the following accolades:

-Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award 2010-2011

- Making a Difference award- Fortis College- 2016

-Teacher of year for the State of Florida from FAPSC- 2016

Amy Pahota

Amy Pahota is our office manager. She handles the scheduling, billing, and everyday operations.

She got her AA from Florida State College of Jacksonville. She has known Kathryn for over 18 years and is excited to be a part of a company that focuses on individual educational development.

She and her husband, Ryan, are the proud parents of their children, Luke and Naomi. She spends her time between family, church, friends, and chasing their Sulcata tortoise and 2 dogs.

Alex Gutierrez

Areas of concentration: Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry. SAT and ACT prep.

Only available for online tutoring.

Alex is one of our tutors. His passion for Math and Science surges past the textbooks and provide a more
insightful way to engage the world around him. Alex completed his Bachelors of Art in Physics at
Franklin & Marshall College with a minor focus in Latin American Spanish. He then went on to complete his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University. As an engineer in the field, Alex supports the local Naval Air Station in sustaining and overhauling aircraft components. Outside of work, Alex steps into his own workshop (aka his front patio) and works on modifying car components and electrical circuits.
Tutoring naturally came to Alex as he always looked to help his fellow peers develop their own unique
way of learning new material. Driven by his own learning struggles at an early age, he believes every
student is capable of excelling in any curriculum; they just need the right support, patience, and
engagement from their instructor to be successful. Alex has tutored elementary thru college students in
the states and students with learning disabilities during an internship in Spain. Alex is excited to help the
students find a learning style that works and build up their confidence to take on more challenging
courses.

Patty Ganzelli

Areas of concentration: English, Language Arts, Creative Writing, Essay Writing, Spanish

Patty is one of our tutors. She graduated from the University of North Florida in 2013 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in both English and Spanish. She has been tutoring in these subjects for more than 10 years and is excited to continue helping students learn in ways that are personalized to their unique learning style. In addition to her experience in the nonprofit industry, Patty has worked in the Duval County School System as a high school English Honors and Pre-AICE English teacher as well as a Standardized Testing Coordinator.

Patty was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but has been living in Jacksonville most of her life. In her free time, she loves to watch movies, paint, read, play board games, and play with her orange cat, Dipper.

Artina Coma

Areas of concentration: Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, English, German, SAT/ACT prep. Step Up for Students approved.

Artina is one of our tutors. She is a Connecticut native and earned her bachelors at Southern Connecticut State University. After graduating, she has been in public education serving many roles. After being a paraprofessional and teaching assistant for 8 years, she received her Masters in Ed in School Counseling at Univeristy of North Florida. She has enjoyed her time as a school counselor but misses being in the classroom.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, walking on the beach at sunrise, playing ultimate frisbee, and is an avid soccer fan.

Maissa Trabilsy

Areas of concentration: Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, K-5 Math, Algebra 1 and 2, English, Creative Writing.

Maissa is one of our tutors. She graduated from Hunter College in NYC with a bachelor's degrees in psychology, with minors in religion and sociology. She then went on to teach middle school math in Brooklyn, NY while obtaining her Master of Arts degree in English Education, Grades 9-12, and Advanced Certificate of Teaching from New York University. Maissa has always been a student who excelled, earning Dean's List and honors throughout her school career. She enjoys teaching and tutoring and is especially interested in giving back to her
community. She has been teaching and tutoring for about 10 years now. She is currently obtaining her MD/MPH from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in NY and wants to undertake this worthy cause of helping students in the meantime.

Bernardo Bustillos

Emily Smith

Areas of concentration: Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1, Chemistry 1&2, Biology, Spanish, Physics.

Step Up for Students approved

Bernardo is currently a research assistant at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He previously earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of North Florida. During his time at UNF, Bernardo acquired extensive experience tutoring and mentoring students through serving as a supplemental instructor for several science courses and working as a peer tutor for Student Academic Success Services. He has also worked as a professional middle school teacher at a charter school where he gained hands-on experience creating lesson plans for students, communicating with parents, and evaluating student performance. As a tutor and educator, Bernardo is passionate about helping all of his students grow and succeed in their education. He believes in accommodating his teaching style to match the way his students learn best, and, as a native Spanish speaker, he is especially well-poised to work with students who do not speak English as their first language. In his free time, Bernardo enjoys spending time with his wife and his friends.

Areas of concentration: Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Chemistry, English, Creative Writing, SAT/ACT Prep.

Emily is one of our tutors. She is currently a substitute teacher in Duval County. She has over 5 years of teaching experience in K-12 and is very familiar with the current curriculum. She is an aunt to an army of kiddos and has always enjoyed helping them with homework.
Her grandpa used to ask "if I told you to go to New York, how would you get there?" you could answer a bus, a train, a car, a plane, you could walk, you could even do a combination. He explained that it doesn't matter HOW you get there, what matters is that you get there! She takes that same philosophy when it comes to learning. Everyone has their own style and different things click for different learners. She is very patient and more than happy to accommodate the student's needs, what works best for them and to help them be successful in their academic goals. Her favorite subjects are maths and sciences, but is proficient in most everything.
She hopes to help you through your academic journey and look forward to working with you soon!

Jordan Graham

Areas of concentration: Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1-3, Chemistry, Physics, English, SAT/ACT Prep.

Jordan is one of our tutors. He was born in Jacksonville FL but grew up in South Africa, where his parents run a children's home. He received his AA and is pursuing his BS in Mechanical Engineering at UNF. At UNF and at JU, where he participated in Navy ROTC, he won recognition for academic excellence by making the Dean's list several semesters in a row, and for overall excellence by receiving the ROTC Award of Merit.

Jordan is energetic and ready to inspire a new generation of students to pursue greatness. Being a musician, he has a creative outlook on life and an eagerness to change how young students see not only homework problems but also life and its problems with enthusiasm. He has tutored many types of students and loves learning to adapt to their needs.

Adham Elfeky

Areas of concentration: Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1, Chemistry, Biology, English, Physics, SAT/ACT Prep.

Step Up for Students approved.

Adham is one of our tutors. He is originally from Egypt and has lived in Jacksonville for 8 years. He attended the University of North Florida and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. He is bilingual in English and Arabic.

He works in an Organics lab during the day and enjoys tutoring after hours. He has been tutoring for about 5 years and has found that teaching is the best way to learn. He's found joy in aiding in a persons academic progression.

In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching soccer, as well as basketball, and learning how to cook and bake new recipes.

Jorge Guevara

Areas of concentration: Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Spanish.

Jorge is one of our tutors. He received his Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and a Master's in Business Administration. He has been tutoring for

over 20 years, helping students in Math and Spanish.

As a native Spanish speaker, he is especially prepared to guide students in ESL, as well as writing and speaking in Spanish.

He spends his spare time with his wife and children, playing guitar, and DIY projects.

He loves helping students turn struggles into smiles, gain confidence, and encouraging learning.

Ashley Gallo

Areas of concentration: English, Creative Writing, Essay Writing, Reading Comprehension, Psychology, US and World History, Economics, Algebra 1 and 2, Calculus, SAT/ACT Prep.

Ashley is one of our tutors. She recently moved to Jacksonville after spending 8 years in Gainesville, FL for school. She obtained her associate degree in English Literature and is pursuing her bachelor's degree in English, with a minor in Early Childhood Education. She loves English and hopes to teach in a high school once she finishes her bachelors. She has over 6 years experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects. She also was an assistant CCD teacher at Little Flower Catholic School for 4 years, teaching kindergarten and 1st grade students about the Catholic religion. She is very excited to help students succeed in school and allow them to unlock their potential. She loves seeing the enthusiasm students experience when they finally understand a subject and they become motivated to learn more. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband, 3 year old son, and 7 year old daughter. She also loves reading, hiking, archery, drawing, and taking her dogs to the dog park.

Sherry Keisling

Areas of concentration: English, Literature, Creative Writing, Essay Writing, Reading Comprehension, Art and Art History, US, European, and World History, Algebra 1 and 2, Physics 1, Statistics, SAT/ACT Prep.

Sherry is one of our tutors. As a Jacksonville native, she graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and a minor in Creative Writing. Currently, she works as a Legal Assistant at a Personal Injury Law Firm, where she is dedicated to helping others in whatever way she can. Her patience, gentle persistence, and a willingness to work with and understand those around her are among her biggest strengths.

Coming from a family of long-time teachers herself, Sherry has always been passionate about teaching, especially when it comes to English and the humanities. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, reading, writing, and playing video games.

CJ Woods

Areas of concentration: Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry Physics 1, Calculus 1.

C.J. is one of our tutors. He was born in Jacksonville but currently lives in Gainesville while he's continuing my education. He graduated from Santa Fe College with an Associate of Arts in physics and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in physics and a Masters degree in Material Science at the University of Florida with plans to attend law school.

CJ has always enjoyed helping both classmates and students develop methods for solving problems; particularly, methods that encourage a holistic and conceptual understanding of the situation that do not require hours of memorization. Rather than answering questions with “that’s just how it works,” he hopes to encourage curiosity and cultivate a true love for learning.

Outside of education and tutoring, he enjoys volunteering and participating in local events. In his free time he likes to spend time with family, read books, watch tv, and take trips to the park or beach with his dog.

Chelsea Hall

Areas of concentration: All Elementary Subjects, Algebra 1 and 2, English, Reading Comprehension, Creative and Essay Writing, History, ACT and SAT prep.Step Up for Students approved.

Chelsea is one of our tutors. She has her Bachelor’s in Science in Political Science and Sociology from Florida State University (Tallahassee) and am Master’s in Business Administration with specialization in management from St. Thomas University (Miami). She has been an educator for 10 years teaching all core subjects (reading, language arts, math,science, social studies , writing, literature). Outside of teaching she has been tutoring for several years. Her passion is teaching and encouraging students through engaging hands-on activities that spark their love for lifetime learning. She loves learning, traveling, reading, and making memories with her daughter and dog. She looks forward to being your teammate in ensuring your child's educational success.

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