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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.

Sophia completed her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with a minor in Social and Economic Justice at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also completed her Master of Public Health at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and is an MD candidate at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Sophia has nine years of tutoring experience and has tutored over 50 students. She has also served as a teaching assistant for chemistry and calculus courses, helping students grasp complex concepts and achieve their academic goals. Her ongoing commitment to tutoring is fueled by her passion for science and desire to empower others through education. 

Having experienced the transformative power of education herself, Sophia considers it a gift she is passionate about sharing. She specializes in ACT and SAT tutoring, chemistry at all levels, including AP and IB, and pre-health courses. 

Sophia's tutoring approach is rooted in the Socratic method, where she focuses on nurturing both confidence and curiosity. She assumes the roles of a supportive coach and an enthusiastic cheerleader and supplements student learning by consistently asking thoughtful questions.

Sophia’s greatest strengths as a tutor are her intuition and resourcefulness. Sophia adeptly reads body language, ensures breaks are taken as needed, and incorporates mindfulness into her lessons to help students reset and fully engage with the material. Equipped with a diverse set of tools, she not only facilitates academic success but also strives to instill genuine enthusiasm for the subjects.

In her free time, Sophia enjoys shopping, playing basketball, cooking new dishes, and collecting elephants.

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.