LORI SPENCER
Georgia Certified Teacher
Call Lori @
404-542-2795
Education
Graduated from University of Georgia:
Bachelors of Science in Education - Special Education
Michelle
CornwaLl
Georgia Certified Teacher
Call Michelle @
404-310-2547
Education
Graduated from University of Georgia:
Bachelor of Business Administration- Special Education
OUR PARTNERS
At JCAC we offer:
Play Therapy for Children
Parental Assistance/
Education
Filial or Theraplay Therapy (parent and child together)
Sue Holder
Call Sue @
404-697-4844
Education
Master of Business Administration – Management and
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford, NJ
LORI SPENCER
Lori is the founder of Teachers as Tutors. She is a Georgia Certified Teacher who is passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive. She is a mother of two wonderful daughters, and two beautiful grandchildren. She utilizes her unconditional acceptance and patience to help each child achieve success in academics and in life.
Education
Graduated from University of Georgia:
Bachelors of Science in Education - Special Education
Certifications:
• Certified Middle Grades 4 to 8 Reading
• Special Education Adapted Curriculum Primary to12th grade
• Special Education General Curriculum Primary to12th grade
• Special Education Language Arts Primary to 8th grade
• Special Education Math Cognitive Level Primary to 8th grade
• Special Education Reading Cognitive Level Primary to 8th grade
• Special Education Science Cognitive Level Primary to 8th grade
•Special Education Social Science Cognitive Level Primary to 8th grade
Experience
20 years teaching experience
12 years Highly Qualified Special Education
Work History
High School: Lori started her career in high school teaching all content areas and in an Interrelated program for eight years. An Interrelated program combines a special education and a regular education teacher taking turns teaching a classroom that has both special and regular ed students. This program gave Lori experience with students of all ability levels within the high school curriculum
Elementary: Lori taught children with mild and moderate cognitive disabilities in a self-contained classroom for eight years; teaching all subjects.
Middle: Then, Lori co-taught in the 6th grade Interrelated regular education environment. Lori also taught two self-contained (Resource) classes in math and language arts during this time. An Interrelated program combines a special ed and regular education teacher taking turns teaching a classroom with both special and regular education students together. This program gave Lori experience with students of all ability levels within the middle school curriculum.
Michelle Cornwall
I am a Georgia Certified Teacher who is passionately committed to helping students flourish both academically and socially to become confident and productive individuals in life. I am dedicated to working with families to achieve success in maximizing the growth and potential of their child. I care and desire for children to become lifelong learners. I am married to my amazing husband for over 25 years and have two awesome sons.
Education:
Master of Arts in Teaching, Specialization in Special Education-Learning Disabilities Walden University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major: Finance
Bernard M. Baruch College
Sue Holder
I am a Georgia Certified Teacher with a diverse background. I have taught in both the middle and high school setting, multiple subjects. The last 11 years I have taught high school math, primarily Algebra. I take 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.
I have taught in both interrelated and general education settings for 17 years. I have experience with children with disabilities, as well as children who simply need reinforcement. My husband and I have lived in the area for 29 years, and have two daughters and a granddaughter.
Education:
Certification in Special Education P-12 (two year post- baccalaureate program)
University of Georgia
Master of Business Administration – Management and Finance
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford, NJ
Bachelor of Arts – Management and Marketing
Upsala College, East Orange, NJ
Certifications:
• Special Education General Curriculum P-12
• High School Math 9-12
• Middle Grades Math 4-8
• Reading Endorsement 6-12
• Middle Grades Reading 4-8
• Special Education Consultative 4-8 (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies)
Experience:
• 6 years teaching 7th and 8th grades, multiple subjects
• 11 years teaching 9th and 10th grade Algebra and Geometry
Our Partners!
Johns Creek and Alpharetta Counseling
for Children and Adults
Teachers as Tutors works alongside Johns Creek and Alpharetta Counseling to collaboratively meet the needs of every child. Education, Emotion, and Family Health come together to help children thrive. Your tutor will have a close relationship with your child's counselor and they will work together to create a team for your child.
At JCAC we offer:
Play Therapy for Children
Parental Assistance/Education
Filial or Theraplay Therapy (parent and child together)
Family Therapy
Couple's Counseling
& Individual Psychotherapy
We are located within the same office! To Learn More about our services and our counselors please visit us at:
www.JCACounseling.com or call 404-834-2363
Ana Zepeda.
Tutors Grades:
K-12.
Subjects:
Spanish, Math, and Science.
Tutoring Locations:
The Alpharetta Office, In-home, and Online.
Caroline Gault
I have both an undergrad and graduate degree in Elementary Education from The University of Mississippi! I love teaching and my passion grows more every day. I have grown up being dyslexic and not knowing it, always struggled in school, but was determined to overcome the struggles in school. My obstacles led me to Orton Gillingham and become OG trained. I love working with children, but especially k-2 grades.
DANIEL KWAN CERTIFIED TEACHER
Tutors Grades:
6-11th grades
Subjects
Math ACT and SAT Instructor
Tutoring Location:
In-Home in the Duluth area, or east of 85 in Suwannee And On-line Biography
EMILY HEDGES
Tutors Grades:
K-11th grades
Subjects:
Math
Tutoring Locations:
Online and in our Alpharetta Office. Summer Only
ANDREW LEE TEACHER AND SAT & ACT COORDINATOR
Tutors Grades:
5-10. grade
Subjects:
All Subjects ACT and SAT Coordinator/Instructor
Tutoring Location:
Online, In Our Alpharetta Office, and In-Home in Johns Creek, Suwanee, and Duluth areas.
DANIEL KWAN CERTIFIED TEACHER
Tutors Grades:
6-11th grades
Subjects
Math ACT and SAT Instructor
Tutoring Location:
In-Home in the Duluth area, or east of 85 in Suwannee And On-line Biography
EMILY HEDGES
Tutors Grades:
K-11th grades
Subjects:
Math
Tutoring Locations:
Online and in our Alpharetta Office. Summer Only
ANDREW LEE TEACHER AND SAT & ACT COORDINATOR
Tutors Grades:
5-10. grade
Subjects:
All Subjects ACT and SAT Coordinator/Instructor
Tutoring Location:
Online, In Our Alpharetta Office, and In-Home in Johns Creek, Suwanee, and Duluth areas.
Andrew Lee
Originally with a pre-med background, and after getting accepted to medical schools, he went back to school and achieved a Professional Educator License (secondary education in Illinois) and has taught students in all subjects ever since. Andrew has been teaching and coaching students of all ages for over 30+ years in private (and group) tutoring and in public and private schools. He specializes in middle-grade math and English. He also has many years of experience with college application essays and ACT / SAT prep and guidance.
Andrew believes in helping students to able to become self-sufficient in learning. He sums up his teaching philosophy as “I teach students to ultimately be able to catch fish for themselves instead of continuously relying on others to catch fish for them.”
KAREN SUMLIN
My name is Karen Sumlin, and I bring over 25 years of educational experience with me, spanning from homeschooling to traditional classroom teaching. I specialize in tutoring high school and college level mathematics, SAT/ACT preparedness, Spanish and English as a Second Language (ESL.)
All high school students are required to take a foreign language. Maybe your student is struggling with Spanish. I teach Spanish with a true accent because I learned it as a child.
My particular gift is the ability to explain difficult concepts in a way that the student can grasp. I have a BS in Mathematics, earned with a GPA of 4.0. Many students tell me that they can't do math, but what I have found is that they just haven't had the material that they are trying to grasp explained to them in a way that they can understand. I would love to help your student realize their true potential!
From our Owner: 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!
From our Owner: 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!
Janes Kates
I started tutoring when I was in 6th grade! earned a BAE in Special Education in 1978 and a MEd in Special Education in 1979, both from the University of Florida. I earned an MAE in Reading Education in 2009 from University of West Florida.
I taught Special Education in Birmingham Alabama and Ft. Walton Beach Florida. I taught Special Education and ESL for Gwinnett County Public Schools from 2009 until I retired at the end of the 2023 school year, but I'm not ready to stop teaching.
As a Special Educator, I worked primarily with students who had IEP's and have written both IEP's and Re-evaluations. I evaluated students to meet them where they are, and then provided Specialized Direct Instruction in Reading, Math, Writing, and other academic subjects.
In addition, I taught my students to ask for help and how to ask for help and navigate the classroom. I never assume a student knows something, so I provide background knowledge, teach or re-teach fundamental skills, and teach and model learning strategies. If a student didn't learn something in one grade, it can make every other grade difficult. Filling in those gaps in learning provide a stronger foundation for future learning.
My teaching career has been devoted to students who struggle to learn. I want learning to be joyous as well as productive, so I use songs, games, and laughter to engage students. I use a variety of multi-sensory approaches to teaching Math, Reading, and Writing, including Words Their Way sorts and Orton-Gillingham phonics activities. I focus on what the child CAN do and celebrate every step forward! I would love to help move your child from frustrated and discouraged to motivated and confident.
Kelly Deason
Kelly is the Intake Line Manager at Teachers As Tutors. She is a former Montessori School Teacher and understands what it is like to run a classroom. She is responsible for handling client inquiries and scheduling at TAT. Kelly is a mom of two adult children and a grandparent to two school age boys. Kelly is enthusiastic about our mission statement, that each child needs an individualized approach to tutoring. She will listen to your needs and find the perfect tutor for your student.
KAREN SUMLIN
TEACHER AND SAT & ACT TEACHER
Tutors Grades:
9-12. grade
Subjects:
Math, ACT/SAT Prep, Spanish
Tutoring Location:
On-line, In-home in Cumming and Milton areas
Courtney Toribio
Certified Teacher
Tutors Grades:
Pre-K-Middle School
Subjects:
Special Education, Reading, Writing, Math, Orton Gillingham Trained
Tutoring Locations:
In-home tutoring in Cumming & Online
ELIZABETH BUSH
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Tutors Grades:
3rd - 12th grades
Subjects:
Language Arts 3-12; Math & Science Elementary School
Tutoring Locations:
In our Alpharetta Office, Online, and In-home tutoring in Cumming, Alpharetta, and Johns Creek.
KAREN SUMLIN
TEACHER AND SAT & ACT TEACHER
Tutors Grades:
9-12. grade
Subjects:
Math, ACT/SAT Prep, Spanish
Tutoring Location:
On-line, In-home in Cumming and Milton areas
Courtney Toribio
Certified Teacher
Tutors Grades:
Pre-K-Middle School
Subjects:
Special Education, Reading, Writing, Math, Orton Gillingham Trained
Tutoring Locations:
In-home tutoring in Cumming & Online
ELIZABETH BUSH
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Tutors Grades:
3rd - 12th grades
Subjects:
Language Arts 3-12; Math & Science Elementary School
Tutoring Locations:
In our Alpharetta Office, Online, and In-home tutoring in Cumming, Alpharetta, and Johns Creek.
Peggy Engleman
Peggy has taught special education in the public schools for 31 years. During her tenure, Peggy received Teacher of the Year 3 different times! Her experience ranges from teaching children from kindergarten age through grade 6 as well as teaching high school equivalency classes. She is certified at the bachelor’s level in Regular Education K-6 and teaching of students with Mild/Moderate Intellectual Disabilities. She is certified in teaching students identified with Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders, at the master’s level. She also has a Specialist Degree in Leadership and Reading instruction. Additionally, she has taught in private settings for five years. Within those years, she taught General Education for two years, but the majority of her experience was in working with special need’s students.
She just retired from the Gwinnett County School System in June of 2021, Osborne Middle School in Hoschton, GA. She is excited for a new teaching chapter that continues to allow her to instruct children who need improvement in their reading and written expression skills, but also allows her more time to spend with her family. She greatly looks forward to this new experience and with doing her best to assist the children under her care.
