Christine holds a Bachelor’s from California State University, Long Beach, and a Master’s from Pepperdine University. She brings over 15 years of tutoring expertise and currently serves as Assistant Director at Huntington Learning Center. For Christine, tutoring is more than a profession; she believes uplifting humanity through mentoring, teaching, and advising students is her calling.
Christine is driven by her desire to cultivate confidence and nurture student growth. She specializes in tutoring English Language Arts (ELA) and describes her tutoring style as relatable and supportive. She incorporates real-life situations and student interests into her lessons to ensure they’re engaging. With a background in psychology, Christine brings empathy and emotional intelligence into her lessons, knowing when to provide breaks, shift topics, or enhance engagement based on her students' needs.
Christine's strengths as a tutor lie in her resourcefulness and adaptability. She employs multiple approaches, tools, and resources until students experience breakthroughs in their understanding.
In her free time, Christine enjoys connecting with nature, going to the beach, and spending time with her family. She is the proud mother of an honor student and athlete.
Kelli graduated with a Bachelor’s from the University of Pennsylvania. She has several years of experience as a tutor and has guided dozens of students through college admissions. Students Kelli has coached have gained admission to several top-tier schools, including the University of Michigan, the University of California—Berkeley, and the University of Pennsylvania.
What truly ignites Kelli’s passion for admissions counseling is the profound opportunity it presents to shape students' lives. Witnessing their growth and success and knowing she has played a part in their journey to higher education is an incredibly rewarding experience.
Kelli’s teaching style is collaborative, engaging, and student-centered. She believes in creating a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to participate, ask questions, and explore new ideas. Kelli strives to make complex concepts understandable and relevant to students' lives. She excels at setting clear goals to keep students motivated, provide feedback, and celebrate their achievements.
As a counselor, Kelli is empathetic, patient, and supportive. She endeavors to create a safe, non-judgmental space where students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. Kelli believes in the power of active listening and fully understanding a student’s perspective before offering guidance or advice. In fact, Kelli has been told that she has a gift for connecting with students and inspiring them to reach their full potential.
Outside of counseling, Kelli is an avid traveler who aims to visit every continent. She loves being outdoors and spends as much time in nature as possible. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family and hiking in her free time.
Audrey earned her Bachelor's degrees in English and Politics from Dominican University of California, followed by a Master's degree in English from Claremont Graduate University. She later pursued her JD at the New York University School of Law. With four years of tutoring experience, Audrey has guided around 250 students toward academic success.
Audrey gets immense satisfaction from watching students gain confidence in themselves and their potential. She specializes in ACT and SAT tutoring as well as English, reading, and writing-related courses at all levels, including AP and IB.
As a tutor, Audrey is positive and supportive, always celebrating student success and empowering them to feel confident and capable. She prioritizes understanding students on a personal level, tailoring her approach to their individual needs and preferences. She maintains a holistic view of their identity and encourages them to bring their authentic selves to each session. She also engages in meaningful conversations with students about their aspirations, including college choices, academic interests, and future plans. Audrey then adopts these goals as her own and always keeps them at the forefront of her tutoring sessions.
One of Audrey’s greatest strengths as a tutor is her ability to make challenging concepts enjoyable and relatable. When tackling reading challenges, she chooses practice passages aligned with students’ interests, facilitating better engagement. Likewise, for writing challenges, she seeks connections between their essays and personal experiences.
In her free time, Audrey enjoys baking, crocheting, painting, and spending time with her cat Daisy. She is an avid reader across every genre, but her favorites are historical fiction and fantasy. She has also been in six amateur musical theater productions!
Our chemistry tutors have substantial teaching/tutoring experience or hold a science-related degree. All our tutors are chemistry content experts.
Yes, Foundation Learning aims to make it easy for parents to check their child’s progress using our progress tracker. This tracker shows you precisely what your child is working on and allows you to see tutor comments and feedback after sessions.
Our matching process is based on what we learn about students, including their needs, strengths, and aspirations. We aim to pair students with the tutor we think best aligns with what level of support they need and the areas they want to improve in most.
The best program depends on what students and families aim to accomplish through our programs and what level of support they’re looking for. If you’re not sure which package is best, our team is here to answer your questions!