Meet Our tutors!
FROM LORI SPENCER
I started this company in 2017 after almost 19 years in public education working with students with special needs. As a special education teacher I never felt like I was truly helping children in the way they deserved to be helped. There were just too many obstacles in the way. Some of these obstacles were large class sizes, paperwork limiting the time with my students, and limited staff. It was frustrating and I became unhappy. I had a dream to be able to work with a student one-on-one, focusing on his/her individualized needs; tailoring a plan just right for the student. There is nothing like seeing that aha moment in a child's eye!
Teachers as Tutors has grown and we have many wonderful new teachers that have joined our staff. These teachers share my dream of helping the individual learner. It's an honor to work among so many talented teachers/tutors! We now tutor students in special and regular education; in all subjects and grades! Since Covid-19, we can tutor online, and yes we still tutor in our Alpharetta Office! Further, we can tutor In your home offering one-on-one assistance that is convenient for your family. Earlier this year we even developed learning pods for digital learners offering students and their parents a certified teacher to navigate through the learning day at home. I can't say enough how proud I am of this company! Did I say we have also become advocates that can actually go into IEP meetings with you to make sure your child receives the best plan available? Please call and schedule an appointment with one of our tutors today!
Tutors children in math from ages K-6th grade online or in our Alpharetta office.
MICHELLE CORNWALL (Answers intake line)
Michelle graduated from Walden University with a Master of Arts in in Teaching, Specialization in Special Education - Learning Disabilities. She is certified in both special education and regualar education from grades:
primary to 5th grade. Michelle has taught in Elementary school as both a regular education teacher and a special education teacher for ten years. Michelle is passionately committed to helping students flourish both academically and socially to become confident and productive individuals in life.
Michelle Tutors Children in all academic areas from ages K-5th grade Online.
CALEB SOONG
Caleb earned his undergraduate in Canada, and came to Atlanta for his Master’s. He has been tutoring for over 25 years, for students at different grades from middle school to Kennesaw State University level.
He understands that each student is unique, and each comes with different learning experiences from previous math teachers - some may be good, while others could be bad. His mission as a teacher is to take interest in each of them, fuel them with confidence and passion in the subject, and equip them with all they need to excel further.
Tutors Math 11th grade through College.
Tutors Online
SUE HOLDER
Sue graduated with a Masters in Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and then received certification from the University of Georgia in Special Education P-12.
In addition to Special Education, Sue is Certified in General Education Math and Reading 4 - 12, and has taught in public schools for 17 years. Sue's teaching experience is middle school and high school, and she recently retired from high school teaching, primarily Algebra. Sue takes pride in helping students understand that which they find difficult and to work with both students and parents to help children realize their capabilities and gain confidence.
Sue tutors Children from grades 3 - 9 in Mathematics Online.
COURTNEY TORIBIO
As an educator and tutor, I have over 18 years of experience working with children with special needs and elementary/middle school students.
I am highly skilled in teaching struggling readers and am certified in Elementary and Special Education, as well as Orton Gillingham trained. I am experienced with developing and implementing goals to enhance student achievement. I can collaborate with teachers, child study teams, and parents for students with autism, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and behavioral issues. I consider myself a kindhearted and empathetic professional who develops hands-on lessons and differentiates instruction to meet the needs of each individual child. Let Courtney be your child's advocate! Call for more details.
Tutors in our Alpharetta Office; In-home in the Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming, and Milton areas, Also tutors On-line.
Diane T. Hughs
Diane graduated with a Bachelor of Science from UGA. She is a Birthing of the Giants Alumni, MIT. She holds Teaching Certifications in the states of Texas and Georgia. Diane taught Language Arts and Reading. She is certified in English as a Second Language grades 4-8 grades. Further, she was trained under Teach for America after a career in entrepreneurship.
Diane uses innovative and creative strategies to break down complex concepts to simplest form for the student, then building back to the complex for greater understanding. She teaches to the student’s strengths, while building up their weakness to develop confident, engaged learners.
Diane tutors in all content areas grades K-8
She tutors In-Home in the Cobb County or Fulton County areas. She also tutors in the Alpharetta Office or Online.
Karen Browning
Karen graduated with an Early Childhood Education degree from Tift College of Mercer University. She has taught in public schools and homeschooled her children for almost 30 years. She is certified in elementary and special education as well as having a gifted endorsement. She recognizes that each student is unique and learns in their own way. She enjoys personalizing lessons to fit the student’s needs. Karen has taught third, fourth and fifth grades in the public schools
Karen tutors’ children in all academic areas from third – fifth grades.
She tutors In-Home in Gwinnett County or Walton County areas.
Karen now tutors online.
I.Nse Utuk
I. Nse. Utuk has degrees in chemistry (summa cum laude) and in political science with an international relations concentration. She has taught in public and private schools in Georgia and public schools in Michigan. Nse. has covered various subjects, Spanish K-12, ELA for 6-12, economics, among others. She has tutored in mathematics, reading, the social sciences, pure sciences, and foreign languages. Nse has committed almost half her life to helping children realize their potential scholastically and is proud to join the team to continue to do so!
Tutors ELA, Spanish, French middle school through college.
Tutors online.
Janine Kass
Janine is a certified teacher and currently working in the classroom. She has experience in both public and private school settings, as well as teaching students with Dyslexia. She holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and is Orton-Gillingham trained. Her experiences include teaching GA Pre-K, First Grade, Fifth Grade Language Arts, and Art Education K-8th. Janine enjoys teaching reading and phonics to beginning learners, as well as struggling readers. Janine is able to prioritize her student’s strengths and weaknesses and develop a clear plan for their progress. Her communication skills with parents and encouraging attitude with her students make for a very positive tutoring experience. Janine’s patience, caring and enthusiastic attitude helps develop her student’s self-confidence and makes learning fun.
Tutors in-office in Alpharetta, Online, in-home in the Suwanee, Duluth, Sugar Hill and Johns Creek areas.
Heidi E Driscoll
As an Educator, with more than 20 years’ experience, working with students is what I enjoy most. My background is in grades 5-10 mathematics and in K-12 special education.
Along with teaching, I have tutoring experience, several years of STEM experience, and hands on experience using multiple different curricula. Each child is an individual with their own specific needs. My goal is to give them the most positive and productive experience that you and they could possibly hope for. Let Heidi be your child’s advocate! Call for more details.
Tutors in our Alpharetta Office; In-home in the Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Duluth, Roswell, and Milton areas, Also tutors online.
