Meet Our Tutors
Founder & Teacher
Melissa Calcara Mendez
Melissa is a dedicated educator with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has 5 years of teaching experience spanning from kindergarten to 4th grade. Melissa specializes in the exciting realms of math and science up to the 12th grade. Notably, Melissa was a distinguished Teacher of the Year Finalist for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Melissa has an unwavering commitment to meeting students exactly where they are in their learning journey. She's a firm believer in tailored, individualized instruction that caters to your child's unique needs. Melissa's primary goal is to instill a sense of confidence and foster a genuine love for learning in every student she mentors. She is dedicated to empowering her students and takes the time to understand their distinct learning styles, ensuring a personalized and effective educational experience.
Teacher
Kimi Cain, M.Ed
Kimi has a diverse background in education that spans over 30 years. Her experience ranges from elementary teaching (2nd through 4th grade) to school counseling at all levels (elementary to high school). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Services, an Elementary Education certification, a Master's degree in Education, and a Master's degree in School Counseling.
Her areas of expertise include supporting students in executive functioning, stress management, and anxiety. Kimi employs a range of strategies, including Mindfulness, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Kimi places a high value on fostering safe and supportive relationships with her students through empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, and a strengths-based approach. As a tutor, she firmly believes in integrating cognitive and emotional skills training into the academic environment, empowering students to learn the skills and strategies necessary to overcome challenges and attain their academic and personal goals.
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Teacher
Aly Millard M.Ed
Aly is a curriculum developer, educator and behavioral skills facilitator. Her Bachelor's degree is in Biology, and her Master's is in Education in Integrated Curriculum. Aly taught 4th and 5th grade for five years, and found a passion for behavioral support and differentiating instruction for children with learning differences and disabilities. After leaving the classroom, Aly worked in Applied Behavior Analysis as a Registered Behavior Technician, gaining further experience and practice supporting children with a diverse range of needs. Aly was also the recipient of the 2020 Colorado Association of Science Teachers Excellence in Science Teaching Award.
Aly is passionate about building high quality relationships with her students, clients, families and colleagues. She is committed to making meaningful connections and encouraging students to seek their strengths. Aly believes that all children are capable of growth and have limitless potential to thrive and find their own success. Through teaching emotional well-being and interpersonal skills, Aly helps her students to participate fully in their communities and reach their goals.
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We are looking for dedicated teachers who are tired of being asked to do more and more without getting compensated for all their hard work! We are founded by teachers to help teachers find the joy in teaching again.
Interested? Email or call us today!