ANNA TREESARA, M.S.ED.
FOUNDER, ELA TUTOR, & CAREER COACH
TUTORS: English Language Arts, Spanish, Executive Functioning, College Planning, and Workforce Development/Career Coaching
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in English Education - Bradley University; Master of Science in Language Arts Instruction - Northeastern Illinois University
Anna was born and raised in the Avondale neighborhood in Chicago and is a former high school English teacher who taught abroad in Thailand for one year and in Chicago for three years. She transitioned out of teaching in hopes of creating a larger and more meaningful impact beyond the classroom walls. After leaving the classroom, she joined a workforce development nonprofit focused on providing internship opportunities for CPS seniors. In November 2019, Anna decided to finally start up her own tutoring business to focus on individualized lifelong learning and providing high-quality educational services. Anna currently lives in Humboldt Park/West Bucktown with her husband Kyle, their dog Addison, and their son Liam. She loves to read for her book club Brunchin' Bookworms and run/walk on the 606!
REBECCA LEVIN
ELA, TEST PREP, & EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING TUTOR
TUTORS: English, Reading, SAT Prep, College Planning, Organization, and Intensive Literacy Training
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature - University of Michigan; Master of Arts in Teaching - Dominican University
Rebecca grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and spent a year studying and volunteering in a preschool in Israel before studying English, linguistics, and the history of art at the University of Michigan. Rebecca has always been passionate about literacy and education and moved to Chicago as a Teach for America Corps member in 2016. During her corps experience, Rebecca earned a Master of Arts in Teaching at Dominican University. She has worked as an English and Creative Writing teacher at Catalyst Maria High School ever since, now entering her fifth year in the classroom. Rebecca has experience working with a wide range of students, which includes volunteering in an Israeli preschool, tutoring middle school students, working as a camp counselor for young adults with special needs, and implementing an intensive literacy intervention program (REWARDS) for teens. Rebecca has also worked as a classroom specialist in the Cleveland Clinic’s ADHD Summer Treatment Program for elementary students, a program designed to hone stronger classroom behavior and independent management skills. Rebecca has experience in curriculum development, having created and designed the 11th grade Honors curriculum at Catalyst, and she is now working to align the reading curriculum at her school for grades 6-12. Rebecca loves getting to work with students of all ages and backgrounds and deeply believes in the power of literature as a means of engagement at every age. When she is not reading or teaching, she is usually practicing yoga, cooking, or walking by the lake.
KIM LANGELAND
K-12 & TEST PREP TUTOR
TUTORS: K-12 Math & Reading, ACT/SAT Test Prep, Selective Enrollment Test Prep, Executive Functioning
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education - Indiana University; Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with ESL endorsement - National Louis University
Kim has been teaching for 8 years, and she is currently a Special Services teacher at Join Muir Literacy Academy. She studied Elementary Education and Special Education at Indiana University and is now pursuing a master's degree at National Louis University in Curriculum and Instruction with an ESL endorsement. She also has 8 years of tutoring experience and has tutored students in elementary school all the way to students in high school prepping for the ACT test. She has tutored mostly in the subjects of Math and Literacy but also has helped students with organization, time management, and study skills. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Kody, her family, and friends. Her biggest joys in life are walking on the lakefront path, watching movies, traveling, and relaxing.
LILY VALENTINE
K-12 & EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING TUTOR
TUTORS: K-6 (all subjects), K-12 Reading, Writing, and Social Studies, and Executive Functioning
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in English, Art History - Kenyon College; Bachelor of Arts in Art History; Master of Arts in Teaching - Relay Graduate School of Education
Lily is an English Language Arts teacher for 6-8th grade students at a private school in Chicago. Previously, she taught 4th grade science and 5th grade reading. She has worked in public, private, and charter schools. She also has experience tutoring and mentoring students from 2nd to 8th grade. She loves building relationships with students and seeing them grow, both academically and personally. Having grown up in Colorado, her favorite activities involve being outside and spending time with her dog, Stella. She also loves to read and write poetry.
MEET OUR TUTORS!
LOGAN GRZESIEK
MATH & SCIENCE TUTOR
TUTORS: K-12 Math, Middle School Science, Computer Science, Selective Enrollment Test Prep (Math)
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Indiana University
Logan has channeled his intrinsic love for math into helping others learn to understand and thrive across all levels of the subject. He started his career as a teacher in small-town Indiana and then onto the South Side of Chicago. He taught Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II and Pre-Calculus, and SAT prep to young minds from all walks of life. He has since moved on to a career in web development, as well as tutoring and instructing hundreds of kids in Chicago's North Shore. He loves spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as playing guitar and collecting vintage Pokemon cards.
KEVIN BENOIT
K-12 ELA, HISTORY, & TEST PREP TUTOR
TUTORS: K-12 ELA & History, ACT/SAT Test Prep (ELA), Selective Enrollment Test Prep (ELA)
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Social Studies Education - University of Dayton, Master's of Art's in Teaching - National Louis University
Kevin is a fourth-generation teacher that grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago where a love of learning was instilled from an early age. He earned his Bachelor's in high school social studies education from the University of Dayton while playing football. He earned his Master’s in the Art of Teaching from National Louis. He has worked in various industries, but his love of learning recently brought him back to the classroom. He has taught social studies to grades 6-8 and has tutored grades 1-12. Kevin is a strong proponent of rapport-building and relationships in education, incorporating a student’s lived experience and their passions into their learning. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, trying new recipes in the kitchen, and playing with his rescue dog.
SUZANNE BARTELS
K-12 MATH & TEST PREP TUTOR
TUTORS: K-12 Math, ACT/SAT Test Prep (Math), Selective Enrollment Test Prep (Math)
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics – University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana); Master of Education in Teaching & Learning – DePaul University
Suzanne has 8 years of classroom teaching experience ranging from Pre-Algebra to Algebra 2 and has worked as a tutor in various settings for almost 20 years. She is currently teaching Pre-Algebra and Algebra at a charter school in Rogers Park. A large part of her teaching philosophy involves building self-confidence in her students and providing them with tools to support their ongoing success in mathematics. In her free time, Suzanne loves to explore new places, try new foods and spend time with her friends and family.
ANDY BALBUENA
K-12 TUTOR
TUTORS: K-12 (all subjects), ACT/SAT Test Prep, College Planning, Spanish, German, English Language Arts, Selective Enrollment Test Prep
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts w/ a citation in German – Harvard University; Juris Doctorate – Rutgers Law School; Master of Arts in Political Science – University of Chicago; PhD Candidate in Political Science – University of Chicago
Andy settled in Chicago via New Jersey, where he had extensive experience as a test prep, language, and K-12 tutor of math and language arts subjects, among others. Andy moved to Chicago to study political and legal theory in graduate school, where he has experience working as a Teaching Assistant.
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SARA MALMANGER
K-12 TUTOR
TUTORS: K-12 (all subjects), ACT/SAT Test Prep, Selective Enrollment Test Prep, Spanish
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Communication - University of Wisconsin - Madison
Sara was born and raised in Janesville, WI. She has a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Communication and certificates in Entrepreneurship, Global Health, and Digital Studies from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. During college, she tutored students in Psychology, Spanish, Biology, and Chemistry for the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA). She also taught gymnastics for several years and enjoys working with learners of all abilities and skill levels. Sara moved to Chicago following graduation in the Spring of 2020. She began working at Cambridge Educational Services partnering with schools and districts to provide tailored academic programming, and she now works at the University of Chicago in academic affairs. With over 5 years of tutoring experience, Sara uses her educational expertise and communication skills to build positive relationships with and support students academically. She is passionate about helping local Chicago students reach their full academic potential and build lifelong learning habits.
KATE WILSON
K-12 TUTOR
TUTORS: K-8 (all subjects), Executive Functioning, Middle School Math, K-12 ELA and Social Studies
EDUCATION: Master of Arts inElementary Education - DePaul University , Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, Minor in Business - University of Colorado at Boulder; Certifications: LBS1 - National Louis University, International Baccalaureate - Big Shoulders / DePaul, TEFL - TTMadrid, and Middle School Math Endorsement - DePaul
Kate is originally from Ohio. Education has always been her common thread throughout her career. In 2014, she graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder and worked in nonprofit organizations, a small marketing business, and taught English in Madrid, Spain, in 2016. Then, in 2017, she moved to the Chicago area to work in Senior Living, learning operations, and later specializing in Memory Care. In 2019, she decided to pursue her master's degree in Elementary Education from DePaul University. Then, in 2021, worked as a long-term substitute teacher in the Glenview school district during the pandemic. In the fall of 2021, she began working at a private school, where she taught in a self-contained classroom for three years, first in 4th grade for two years and then looping into 5th grade with her class. Since the fall of 2024, Kate has been working as a middle school math teacher in Elmwood Park. She has worked as a tutor for several families at the school, teaching a range of subjects. Encouraging her students to improve their executive functioning skills to keep up with their studies. Kate has a proven track record of significant growth in her students' studies. In her spare time Kate plays soccer in Lincoln Park on a co-ed team with her husband. They live in Logan Square with their Bernese Mountain Dog named Winston. Kate enjoys trying new restaurants, farmers market, architecture tours, and all the qualities Chicago has to offer. She has a passion for relationship building and encouraging a passion for learning.
VINCENT LEWIS
6-12 MATH TUTOR
TUTORS: 6-12 Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Physics, Test Prep
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Physics - Kenyon College
Vincent Lewis was born in Roger's Park before receiving his B.A. in Mathematics and Physics from Kenyon College. While at Kenyon, he spent three years doing independent research in theoretical Quantum Mechanics. He believes that math and physics should be learned in socially dynamic atmospheres and loves the challenge of helping students find their own personal way of relating to logic. He specializes in algebra, geometry, and calculus, as well as general test prep. He is open to local clients in Logan Square as well as remote sessions. Outside of math and physics, Vincent is a multi-instrumentalist musician, producing music and participating in bands throughout the local Chicago scene, as well teaching private music lessons.
KATRINA LEWIS
K-12 MATH & SCIENCE TUTOR
TUTORS: K-12 Math & Science, Algebra, Physics
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Space Systems Design - Arizona State University
Katrina is originally from Phoenix, Arizona. She has been tutoring for over seven years and especially enjoys helping students gain confidence in advanced math subjects. In her spare time, Katrina enjoys knitting, skating, and is involved with youth sports coaching, She obtained her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University before working professionally as a mechanical engineer. She is now pursuing a graduate degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
CHELSEA SCHWARTZMAN
K-12 MATH TUTOR
TUTORS: Selective Enrollment Test Prep (Math), Algebra, Geometry, AP Statistics, AP Calculus
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, with a minor in Russian - College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA), Masters of Secondary Education - Loyola University Chicago
Chelsea has settled in Chicago via New Jersey. She has 5 years of classroom teaching experience ranging from Geometry all the way to AP Statistics and AP Calculus. She has worked as a tutor in various settings for 10 years. She is currently teaching Integrated Math 2 and AP Statistics at Jones College Prep. A large part of her teaching philosophy involves not just teaching math, but also helping students develop a growth mindset. She is passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals. In her free time she enjoys cooking, reading, hanging out with her pet cat Trixie, and working out at a CrossFit gym she belongs to.
HANNAH YOON
6-12 ELA TUTOR
TUTORS: English Language Arts, Writing, History
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Communications and English Literature - Northwestern University, Masters of Science in Education in Secondary English Education - University of Pennsylvania
Hannah is originally from California and moved to the Chicagoland area for college and has stayed since. Hannah has three years of experience working as a high school English and Theatre teacher in Chicago Public Schools, and she has over ten years of experience working as a self-employed private tutor before joining the Tutoring Tree team. Throughout her career, Hannah has helped multiple students improve their reading, writing, and executive functioning skills. In her free time, Hannah loves to bake, go vintage shopping, read books from the Chicago Public Library, and take pictures of her cat, Link.
ANDREA TOMASELLI
K-8 TUTOR
TUTORS: K-8 (all subjects) Spanish, Executive Functioning
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Education, ESL Endorsement - University of St. Francis, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature - Marquette University, Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning - University of St. Francis
Andrea was born and raised in the suburbs, just outside of Chicago. Andrea has 13 of experience working as an elementary teacher, and she has five years of experience as a private tutor before joining the Tutoring Tree team. Andrea has a passion for developing inquiring minds and life long learners. Currently, she works in Strategic Projects & Executive Support at a school on the Southside of Chicago. In her free time, Andrea loves to go thrifting, see live music, visit all of the beautiful parks Chicago has to offer, and spend time with her family.
DANIELLE KARMIK
6-12 ELA, STEM, & TEST PREP TUTOR
TUTORS: 6-12 (all subjects), ACT and Selective Enrollment Test Prep
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Teaching of English, Minor in Music - University of Illinois at Chicago; Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Secondary) - Western Governors University
Danielle taught high school English and computer science and coached soccer and cheerleading for eight years in Chicago Public Schools. In addition, she worked for a nonprofit organization as an ACT tutor for over ten years, helping students build the skills and confidence needed to reach their academic goals. Now working in Customer Success, Danielle continues to apply her teaching experience by helping customers fully understand and maximize her company’s platform value. Danielle brings patience, adaptability, and a student-centered approach to every learning environment. She excels at breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps while creating a supportive space where learners feel comfortable asking questions, working through challenges, and building confidence.
In her free time, she enjoys reading and playing the clarinet.
KAUSTUBHA MEDIKUNDAM
K-12 STEM TUTOR
TUTORS: K-12 STEM
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - University of Illinois at Chicago
Kaustubha was raised in Schaumburg, IL. She is a recent graduate from the University of Illinois, Chicago with her bachelor’s in computer Science. She has background experience teaching all subjects, especially math and computer science. In University, she was a teaching assistant for an introductory computer science class and volunteers as a mentor for high school girls grades 9-11. She also works as an after-school teacher, teaching engineering concepts to elementary and middle school students. Outside of work, Kaustubha enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with her three sisters.
STEPHEN CIMAGLIA
6-12 MATH TUTOR
TUTORS: 6-12 Math
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with Mathematics Concentration - University of Iowa, Master of Science in Mathematics - Northeastern Illinois University, English as a Second Language Endorsement - National Louis University
Stephen is currently a mathematics teacher at Lake View High School in Chicago. He has been a teacher for 11 years. Stephen is a proud mathematics educator with a passion for affirming and building students' math identities through collaborative problem solving. Stephen loves facilitating and creating learning environments where students take ownership of their learning and believe that they are mathematicians! Stephen always seeks to improve his instructional practices by attending and presenting at conferences, professional developments (most recently math in the mountains in Wyoming), Professional Learning Communities (most recently gamilfying education), and book studies (most recently building thinking classrooms). When Stephen is not in the classroom, you can find him traveling across the world, attending concerts, rock climbing, biking, hiking, doing yoga, playing music in his band (Staff Infexion), or coaching swimming—all while telling dad jokes that don't land well.