
ANNA TREESARA, M.S.ED.
FOUNDER, ELA TUTOR, & CAREER COACH
TUTORS: English Language Arts, Spanish, ACT/SAT Prep, 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 and their dog Addison, and she loves to read for her book club Brunchin' Bookworms and run/walk on the 606!

RACHAEL WILKINSON
ELA, MATH, & DRAMATIC ARTS TUTOR
TUTORS: English Language Arts & Drama for Grades K-12, Math for Grades K-8
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - North Central College; Master of Education in Elementary Teaching and Learning - DePaul University
Rachael has served as an educator for more than 10 years in a multitude of roles including being a First Year Mentor in college, a Teaching Artist on tour with Prairie Fire Children's Theatre, an Assistant Teacher at the Latin School, a summer camp Program Instructor, a Dramatic Arts Program Facilitator, and an elementary teacher with CPS. Rachael has worked with a wide range of students, including those in junior kindergarten through undergraduate programs. Through her diverse experiences in a variety of educational settings, Rachael has developed a passion for working with students one-on-one and supporting them in meeting their independent learning goals. When not teaching or acting, Rachael enjoys Zumba, reading for her book club, and taking ballroom dance classes.

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.

ALEXANDRA RODRIGUEZ-BEUERMAN
STEM TUTOR
TUTORS: Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Math, and Computer Science
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Washington University in St. Louis; Master of Arts in Teaching - Relay Graduate School of Education; Master of Science in Energy Engineering - University of Illinois at Chicago
After majoring in Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, Alexandra moved to Chicago to pursue teaching through Teach For America. She worked as a 10th grade Engineering teacher for two years on the West Side of Chicago at ITW David Speer Academy. After Alexandra's two-year commitment to teaching was up, she found a job at McMaster-Carr as a software developer. At McMaster, she has learned how to design, implement, and test code. While working at McMaster, she also obtained her Master's degree in Energy Engineering at the University of Illinois-Chicago. As someone who has spent the past ten years or so in STEM, Alexandra is passionate about helping students grow and succeed in their math and science courses, as well as any other STEM classes their school may offer. She loves getting to know her students and helping them flourish, however that may mean for them.
MEET OUR TUTORS!

DAVID KIM
SECONDARY MATH & NWEA PREP TUTOR
TUTORS: Algebra I-III, Geometry, NWEA Test Prep
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Special Education - Illinois State University; Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - National Louis University; Endorsements in LBS-1 and English as a Second Language
David has been a special education teacher for the past ten years after getting his degree at Illinois State University. He has taught in therapeutic day schools, high schools, and is currently teaching at an elementary school in CPS. Throughout his years in the classroom, he has been able to find success teaching students who have dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and other specific learning disabilities. He encourages his students to embrace their unique learning styles and provides a multi-modal instructional experience.

NICK HALL
MATH & NWEA PREP TUTOR
TUTORS: 6th-8th Math, Algebra I, NWEA Test Prep
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Middle Child Education - Ohio University; Master of Arts in Cultural Studies and Education - Ohio University
Nick moved from Ohio to Chicago to begin his teaching career. He transitioned from a grant coordinator of an Appalachian school district to teach middle school math in Chicago Public Schools. Starting in CPS, Nick taught in Humboldt Park for six years. He taught 6th - 8th grade and high school placement algebra. In addition to mathematics, he was involved in his students' high school matriculation and is knowledgeable about NWEA test preparation and the Selective Enrollment entry process. In 2017, Nick completed his principal endorsement through New Leaders by serving as the resident principal at a CPS school in Belmont Cragin. After choosing to stay closer to the classroom and more connected with students, Nick accepted a position as an instructional coach where he provided feedback to teachers regarding engagement and instruction. He was happy to officially return to the classroom in 2020 as a 6th grade teacher, guiding students to their own understanding of the math. He believes in offering a variety of solution methods and allowing students to articulate their thinking and understanding.

KIM ALBRECHT
K-12 & TEST PREP TUTOR
TUTORS: K-12 Math & Reading, ACT Test Prep, General Test Prep
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 7 years, and she currently teaches K-4 Special Education at Ogden Elementary. 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 boyfriend Kody, her family, and friends. Her biggest joys in life are walking on the lakefront path, watching movies, traveling, and relaxing.

SUE STONE
K-6 & ESL TUTOR
TUTORS: K-6 (all subjects), ESL
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing - University of Northern Colorado; Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science/Elementary Education Metropolitan State University of Denver; Master of Arts in Education - Regis University
Sue has been teaching elementary school for the past 26 years. She has taught grades 2-6 with the bulk of her experience in the intermediate grades. She’s been teaching in Chicago since 2000 and has taught all over the city. She is currently teaching 3rd grade at Ogden Elementary. Because of Sue’s wide variety of teaching experiences, she is adept at differentiating for individual students. She is passionate about teaching and learning and helping students find confidence and joy in learning. Sue currently lives in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago and enjoys all the wonderful opportunities that city living brings.

SARA ROBINSON
SECONDARY MATH & TEST PREP TUTOR
TUTORS: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Test Prep
EDUCATION: Bachelor's of Science in Mathematics - Illinois State University; Master's of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction - Illinois State University
Sara was raised in central Illinois and completed her undergraduate degree in Mathematics and her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Illinois State University before moving to the Chicago area. She currently teaches in the Rogers Park neighborhood. With over a decade of experience teaching math, she has taught a range of math courses, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus to students with diverse backgrounds and learning abilities. Identifying areas where students may be struggling and providing them with the support and guidance they need to excel gives her great satisfaction!

WILL DORAN
ELEMENTARY & TEST PREP TUTOR
TUTORS: K-8 (all subjects), Test Prep, ELA
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature - University of Illinois; Master of Arts in Teaching of Elementary Education - National Louis University.
Will began his career in education in South Korea. He spent 2 ½ years teaching English as a second language in Haengsin-dong near Seoul. He started working at The Latin School of Chicago first as a substitute, and then an assistant teacher while pursuing his Master's degree. He is very proud of his summer camp program at the Latin School where he designed and led a camp for middle school students to explore Chicago. Most recently he has spent five years as a tutor for a private family with children aged elementary school through middle school and high school.