Meet Our Tutors
BANKS
Banks has a bachelor's degree in applied mathematics with an emphasis in computer science. He has 14 years of experience tutoring all levels of mathematics, geometry, advanced algebra, AP calculus, English, and the SAT/ACT as well as physics and computer science. Banks has been a credentialed middle school and high school teacher for gifted students in grades 6-12. He fosters the creation of a solid foundation of academics by helping students feel more confident about their knowledge and potential. In his spare time, Banks loves riding his bike and the peleton.
KATRINA
Katrina has several years of both teaching and tutoring experience in E.L.L., E.L.D., and E.S.L. She has taught special programs at Marin Academy and is formally trained in L.I.P.S., Verbalize/Visualize, and Seeing Stars Lindamood-Bell reading programs. She also tutors elementary and middle school math, writing and spelling. Katrina is a time management and organizational skills coach for all grade levels.
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CHRIS
Chris has both a BA and MA in mathematics and has taught mathematics and science for 20+ years. He specializes in physics, pre-calculus, calculus AB, chemistry, geometry, advanced algebra, English, history and the SAT. Chris also teaches study skills and organization skills. His current hobbies are golfing and traveling.
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KATIE
Katie attended Harvard University where she received her B.A. in biological anthropology and her M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction. A native of Marin County who attended Ross School and Redwood High, Katie returned to Marin to teach 6th-8th grade math, algebra, and science at Del Mar Middle School and Kent Middle School for 10 years. For the last 7 years, she has worked as a professional learning consultant and subject matter expert for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, the K-12 Educational Learning Company. She has been training and coaching K-12 teachers across the United States in both curriculum and practice-based instruction in math, science, English, and social studies. Katie holds a multiple subject credential (PreK-5) and single subject credential in math.
MATTHEW
Matthew is a student at Yale University. Outside of class, he studies classical piano and organizes biannual events for adopted Korean children. Areas of expertise include algebra 1/2, pre-calculus, calculus AB/BC, multi-variable calculus, AP biology, AP chemistry, AP physics, AP environmental science, music theory, and Chinese. Matthew is always eager to support students in all subjects and guide them through their studies.
SEAN
Sean has a bachelor’s degree from U.C. Santa Barbara. He has a passion for youth development and a holistic approach to tutoring that incorporates executive functioning and character building. Sean has 5+ years of experience tutoring a broad range of subjects, with expertise in middle school math, algebra 1/2, geometry, pre-calculus, English, history, SAT/ACT, as well as K-8 math, writing, and reading comprehension. Sean's passions include skiing and theater.
MALLORY
Mallory has a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She has over a decade of experience teaching high school mathematics with a specialization in geometry and algebra. Mallory earned Teacher of the Year awards at two schools and has been widely recognized as a math teacher. She has experience teaching and tutoring students of all backgrounds and consistently helps her students attain results.
ANNMARIE
Annamarie is a certified secondary teacher who has taught both in the United States and internationally, since 2003. Her curricula experience includes the college level Advanced Placement (AP) and the International Baccalaureate (IBDP). Annamarie has taught over a thousand students in a diverse range of courses such as AP US History, AP World History, AP Comparative Government, AP US Government, IBDP Geography, psychology , economics, English and other subjects. Her expertise is in teaching students how to excel in close reading, writing, research, critical thinking and test taking strategies. She is experienced in advising students with college guidance, improving test scores and working with GATE students.​
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RYAN
Ryan has a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin. He teaches a wide range of K-12 and college students . He tutors math, science, English and writing skills , history and Spanish. He also tutors standardized test prep., including the SSAT, ACT, SAT, and MCAT, with students scoring up to the 99th percentile for all exams. His students excel in science, English, statistics, biochemistry, Spanish and math . If you name it, he can tutor it.
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JOSEPH
Joseph is a senior at Brown University , with a concentration in neuroscience and economics. He is a member of Brown’s Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME), a highly selective 8-year medical program.
Joseph has five years of experience tutoring middle and high school students in-person and over Zoom. He works with students at various competency levels and with different learning disabilities (e.g. ADHD, dyslexia). Through hundreds of hours of tutoring, he has perfected planning lessons and adapted them to fit each student’s learning style and needs. In his spare time, he plays tennis and learns new languages.
NATHAN
 Nathan holds a degree in applied mathematics and data science from UC Berkeley. He has tutored high school and college students for nine years. His areas of expertise include algebra 1, geometry , advanced algebra , precalculus, calculus AB, calculus BC, AP calculus, physics, chemistry and pre-medical courses. Nathan is currently taking pre-med courses towards a graduate medical degree.
LAILA
Laila holds a BBA in marketing, management, computer information systems & operations systems, an MBA in marketing and management and an MIT in applications development, plus several certifications with distinction. Currently she is completing her M.Ed with credentials in math and science. She has tutored 63 subjects, high stakes standardized tests and study skills. She has taught math and science for many years at middle school, high school, and college levels.