Homeschool Support: Supplemental Learning Today, Success Tomorrow

Victoria holds a Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University. As a first-generation college graduate, she understands students' challenges when navigating the admissions process. In her own experience, she was forced to find outside resources. Even in college, she networked to find alumni and professionals working in government to help her with job applications. Victoria completed approximately 100 informational interviews over four years, and now she wants to help students in the same place that she was in by becoming their guide and resource. Professionally, Victoria works at the US Department of State - Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

As a coach, Victoria’s teaching style is structured. She excels at helping students with ideas and an outline/plan without doing the work. Victoria likes to be a support system, encouraging people to do their best by being there for them when they need her and being a sounding board to make sure applicants are confident in the decisions they are making (i.e., ensuring that an essay topic is the right one, choosing what to put on a resume, etc.) 

Victoria is motivated by deadlines; she finds that having a set schedule and clear expectations helps students stay motivated, too. She considers herself Midwest-friendly. She is outgoing and always happy to help or be available when needed. Victoria is respectful, positive, and realistic. She is always looking for solutions to problems and sticking to a plan.

When she isn’t working, Victoria enjoys lifting weights, watching sports (basketball, baseball) and reality TV (Housewives, Selling Sunset, Vanderpump Rules, etc.), journaling, visiting museums, and trying new restaurants and coffee shops.

Rimel graduated from Western New Mexico University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Business Management. She has been a dedicated tutor for three years and credits her genuine passion for education and helping others as the driving force behind her decision to pursue a career as an educator.

Rimel tutors English Language Arts, math, science, reading, and writing, including AP courses. Her passion for supporting others in their pursuits is what drives her to be an excellent tutor.

Rimel’s tutoring style is characterized by encouragement, unwavering support, and positivity. She maintains an upbeat attitude throughout the process to keep students motivated. Rimel also employs several strategies to help her students understand difficult concepts and refuses to give up. Throughout the tutoring process, she assures students of her continuous support, normalizes mistakes, and fosters confidence in their potential.

Rimel’s greatest strength as a tutor is her commitment. She channels all her efforts toward student success, firmly believing in the transformative power of education. Skillfully identifying gaps and learning blocks, she guides students until they are confident in their abilities.

When she’s not tutoring, Rimel enjoys reading, writing, baking, cooking, and expressing her creativity through art.

Jamila earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science from the University of Florida and is currently an MD candidate at the University of South Florida. Her journey into tutoring began when she observed her classmates grappling with complex physics concepts, inspiring her to embark on the mission of simplifying these topics. Since then, she has been a dedicated tutor for three years.

Specializing in tutoring biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, and SAT prep, Jamila empathizes with the challenges these subjects present and is fueled by a desire to make them more accessible. 

As a tutor, Jamila actively engages students in their own learning process, encouraging them to pinpoint weaknesses or gaps in understanding before she provides her observations. Demonstrating her commitment to providing the most effective support, Jamila conducts thorough research in the subjects she tutors. 

Jamila's strength as a tutor lies in her unwavering dedication. She stands firm in supporting her students, employing a diverse range of resources and tools to maintain their engagement and foster a deep understanding of the material.

Outside of tutoring, Jamila spends her time long-distance running and spending time with her cat Einstein.