Our Tutors

Jen is currently in her sixth year as a MCPS high school English teacher. She grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and she earned a Bachelor’s in English and Secondary Education from Ohio Wesleyan University. Jen also has a Master’s in Learning Technologies and Design from the University of Missouri.

Jen focuses on building community and incorporating student interest. She works primarily with high school and middle school students. She is passionate about cultivating strong writers, curious readers, and kind humans.

Kelsey is an elementary school teacher in MCPS. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in Family Science and a minor in Human Development. She went back to school and earned a Master’s degree in Elementary Education.

Kelsey builds positive relationships with her students to foster a creative and supportive learning environment. She adapts instruction to make her lessons engaging and accessible to all learners.

Jessica is an educator in Montgomery County Public Schools. She grew up in New Jersey, then attended Towson University for college. Jessica graduated from Towson in 2017 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Since graduating she has been working as an elementary school teacher.

Jessica works with elementary aged students in all subjects. She is passionate about teaching, building student's confidence and loves motivating her students to enjoy learning.

Rebecca graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in Special Education and a secondary major of Sociology for Social Work and Social Welfare. After graduating she moved back to Maryland and is now a Elementary Special Education teacher in MCPS.

Due to her background in Special Education, Rebecca knows that learners need individualized instruction tailored to their personal academic strengths and weaknesses. Rebecca enjoys helping children achieve their goals and believes that all children are capable of success. Her goal is to ensure that her students come to enjoy learning and feel confident in themselves.

Adina is a passionate French educator specializing in teaching middle and high school French. She studied in the South of France to acquire the French language and to learn more about the unique culture. In teaching, Adina emphasizes the importance of customizing lessons to fit the learning style of each student. In addition to grammar and writing, students will be developing conversational skills such as speaking and listening to become more fluent speakers.

One of Adina's favorite quotes is, "teachers who love teaching help students to love learning". Adina's students appreciate her engaging lessons and she is thrilled to showcase her enthusiasm for teaching and language!

Sabah grew up in Burtonsville, MD and graduated from Paint Branch High School. She went on to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Administration and Policy as well as Political Science. She worked in the healthcare industry for some time after college but her passion for young children and early childhood education fueled her decision to go on to higher studies.

She later graduated in 2018 from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a master of arts degree in early childhood education. Sabah was also awarded the 2019 Maryland State Department of Education Teacher of Promise Distinction, which is an honor given to pre-service teachers for their high level of academic achievement and teaching skills. She currently works as a kindergarten teacher in Montgomery County and strives to cultivate a culturally authentic classroom for her students to strive and succeed socially, emotionally, and academically. Sabah's area of expertise includes reading, writing, and math through fun, hands-on learning experiences. When Sabah is not teaching in the classroom, she loves to cook, bake, enjoy the outdoors, and play with her little nieces! 

Kelsey Times is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis where she gained several years of experience tutoring undergraduate writing. She later earned her Master's Degree in education from Johns Hopkins University, and after a year of living and working abroad, she came to the D.C. area to teach Language Arts for D.C. Public Schools. Kelsey also speaks Spanish fluently and practices her language skills when she travels abroad.

In her free time, Kelsey enjoys cooking and trying out new recipes. She is also a dedicated salsa dancer and performs with a semi-professional team! Kelsey is passionate about supporting learners in reading, writing, and Spanish and works creatively to help students meet their academic goals. She looks forward to getting to know your student!

Taylor grew up in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and is now a preschool teacher in NW DC. She graduated from Roanoke College with a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and Elementary Education. She also has her master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in learning disabilities from American University. Taylor is currently in her 5th year of teaching.

With her background in early childhood, Taylor loves to teach children using play-based lessons. She believes that when you make learning fun and develop a strong relationship with your teacher, all children can build the confidence they need to feel and be successful. Taylor uses multi-sensory learning techniques to help build and solidify foundational skills in reading, math, and hand-writing.

Midem is an elementary school educator for MCPS and has taught in the Maryland Public School System for eight years. She grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Rider University in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Communications: Multimedia. She later earned her Master's Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Salisbury University in 2019. Midem taught third grade for five years and taught an enrichment reading class for three of those years. Then, she taught fourth grade for three years. She is now teaching both enrichment for primary grade levels and fourth grade at MCPS.

Midem loves building positive relationships with her students and is excited to see her students grow academically and socially. She strives to meet each individual student's needs to help them to be successful.

Drew is a current 5th grade math and science teacher with District of Columbia Public Schools. In his 7th year of teaching, Mr. Calabro has worked in the Louisiana Delta, KIPP New Orleans, and Washington DC. He graduated from The Ohio State University, where he studied public affairs and political science. Additionally, he holds a master's degree in education from Johns Hopkins University.

Drew works with elementary and middle school students, utilizing technology in ways that help push student understanding and engagement. Students working with Mr. Calabro will enter their classrooms confident to tackle any math problems they may encounter. 

Heather is a certified school counselor with more than 15 years of teaching and counseling experience working in the Greater Washington DC area. She offers therapeutic tutoring and executive functioning support for students of all ages. Therapeutic tutoring focuses on providing support and reinforcement in academic areas, as well as providing tools to help students manage anxiety, frustration and/or anger.

Andrea grew up in Montgomery County and attended MCPS schools. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Maryland. After teaching English in Thailand, she earned her M.S. Ed. in Elementary Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She has taught in the DC Metro Area for 6 years.

Andrea is passionate about reading and writing. She enjoys connecting with her students, and watching them learn and grow.

Amanda is in her 12th year teaching at a high school in the suburbs west of Boston, MA. Amanda has also taught during the summers for the pre-collegiate programs Upward Bound and Urban Scholars. Amanda holds a Masters of Education degree from UMass Boston (which focused on Secondary Education and teaching Math to English Language Learners). She also earned a Bachelors in Mathematics from Framingham State University. She has taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Precalculus. Having worked with students from the elementary to college level, Amanda brings a sense of motivation, encouragement, and passion for math to all students that she encounters.

Catherine grew up in the Boston area and graduated from Boston College with a degree in Secondary Education and History. She also earned her Master’s in Moderate Disabilities from Boston College. Catherine has experience teaching History, English, and Special Education at the middle and high school levels.

Catherine has a passion for teaching for social justice with a focus on equity and access. She believes in teaching skills to bridge gaps. With her students describing her as “enthusiastic and always willing to help,” she strives to make learning fun. By incorporating individual interests and strengths to meet needs, Catherine hopes to encourage students to take an active role in their learning. She emphasizes the importance of reflective practice, creating an environment focused on growth and learning.

A native of Edmonds, Washington, Sarah left the Pacific Northwest to attend Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin where she studied Environmental Policy and Spanish. She went on to do Teach For America, teaching Spanish on Chicago’s south side. During her time in the corps, Sarah developed a 4-year Spanish Language International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and earned her Master of Arts in Teaching with a focus on Bilingual and ESL education from Dominican University. At the culmination of the masters program, Sarah served as an elementary ESL instructional coach for a Teach For India fellow in Hyderabad, India.

She went on to teach Spanish at UIC College Prep in the Noble Network of Charter Schools, serving as Spanish Department Chair, mentoring female students through after school programming, and leading a group of students back to her favorite corner of the globe, Costa Rica.

Noah grew up in New Jersey and attended Lafayette College, where he graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in History. He is currently on a two-year fellowship at the National Institutes of Health and plans to pursue an M.D/Ph.D.

Noah specializes in the biosciences and math, as well as time management and study skills techniques. He enjoys deepening students’ understandings of difficult concepts by relating them to real world examples.

Capital Learners was founded by Kathy McIntosh, after spending nearly a decade as a classroom educator and private tutor.

While being employed full time as a Montgomery County school educator, Kathy saw the ever-growing need for enrichment and remedial tutoring. Capitalizing on this need, Kathy quickly built a thriving tutoring business and decided to found Capital Learners Educational Services, in 2015. Kathy continues to cultivate an elite network of private tutors while overseeing the hiring and training process of each new tutor.

Kathy’s energetic and nurturing personality is perfectly suited for working extensively with children. She thrives on her daily interactions with students and the ability to make a difference in people’s lives.

Kathy earned her M.S. in Education from Johns Hopkins University, with specializations in Reading and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.

Kierianne taught third grade in FCPS for five years. During her time there, she was also the math team lead and taught professional development courses to launch a new math curriculum. She is now is a first grade teacher in MCPS and is obtaining her graduate degree in elementary education.

Kierianne is passionate about teaching and is committed to providing students with the most effective tools to help them learn.

Valerie is an educator with over 23 years of teaching experience. She attended and graduated from Montgomery County Public Schools and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maryland in Elementary Education and Mathematics. Later she earned her National Board Certification in Early Adolescent Mathematics and furthered her graduate education at George Washington University. Valerie’s teaching experience includes being an elementary school teacher, a middle school math teacher, a consulting teacher, a special education teacher, and a staff development teacher.

Valerie is creative, energetic,caring, patient, and enjoys making connections with learners of all ages. Valerie’s passion is working with children to help them discover their highest potential through effective effort. In her free time, Valerie enjoys spending time with her family and almost always can be found on a baseball field watching her son play baseball, at a cheering competition watching her daughter cheer, or taking her dog on long walks.

Kenny completed his B.S.E in Chemical Engineering with Honors and a minor in Chemistry.  He then completed his M.S. and Ph.D in Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University. During his studies, Kenny actively pursued teaching roles within the University. His experience includes nine semesters as a teaching assistant and three years as a private tutor to high school students in math and science.  

Michelle received her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She is currently finishing up her Master's Degree in Literacy Education while teaching second grade in DCPS.

As a teacher, Michelle promotes a growth mindset and believes that every student is capable of achievement. She is passionate about learning and hopes to cultivate lifelong learners who positively contribute to their communities.

Anna grew up in Montgomery County and attended MCPS. She graduated with high distinction from Harvey Mudd College, earning a BS in physics. She is currently pursuing her PhD in physics at Cornell University. Anna has been tutoring since high school and loves helping people connect with math and science. As a tutor, she strives to approach students with humility and curiosity, setting a role model for a lifelong learner.

Ally is originally from Long Island, NY and now resides in Bethesda, MD. She received her BA in Mathematics with a concentration in Secondary Education from Loyola University Maryland in 2018. Ally is currently a high school math teacher in MCPS. She is passionate about what she teaches, and loves to interact with students and finding the best way to see them learn.

Ally believes that with the right tools, every student can thrive in the classroom, and that is what she strives for everyday while teaching.

Tracy grew up in Maryland and attended the University of Maryland, College Park where she received her Bachelors in English Literature and her Masters in TESOL. She is currently a 4th grade teacher in MCPS with six years of teaching experience, but has also taught at the secondary levels.

Tracy loves helping students grow and perfect their academic skills. Building rapport and allowing students the opportunity to learn in many different ways is very important to her. In her free time, Tracy loves spending time with her dog and enjoying nature.

Allison graduated from Towson University with a bachelor’s degree in the Integrated Elementary Education and Special Education program. She has been teaching for four years and is currently a first grade teacher in MCPS.

Allison is passionate and enthusiastic about teaching. She instructs students in all subjects encouraging them to think outside the box and work collaboratively with one another. She enjoys engaging students in fun learning experiences as they reach their academic goals.She strives to empower all students to embrace learning and reach their full potential.

Originally from Massachusetts, Julia moved to the DC area to work as a post-baccalaureate research fellow at the National Institutes of Health. She graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry. After her fellowship, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in the pharmaceutical sciences.

Julia specializes in tutoring science and math, but also has experience in English and Spanish. She enjoys helping students reach a deeper understanding of their material and gain confidence in areas that they had struggled with.

An Early Childhood Educator for over 30 years, Alicia specializes in early math and reading skills, development and improvement of fine motor skills, and pre-kindergarten STEM. These skills enabled her to design a Pre-K pod curriculum for the 2020-2021 school year and allowed families to grow and thrive together. Alicia is an alumnus of American University with a B.A. in History and originally from New Jersey.

Lindsey has over a decade of experience in helping children meet their academic goals. She is currently a kindergarten teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. She has taught various grade levels ranging from Kindergarten to 4th grade and has a knack for turning learning into fun educational games. Teaching reading is her passion, but she also is well-versed in current math standards. She will meet each child at their current academic level and set clear, attainable goals that are catered to each individual child.

Kelly completed her BA in Neuroscience at Boston University, graduating cum laude with distinction in her major in 2014. In June 2022, she will complete her PhD in Neuroscience at Georgetown University. She is passionate about her research, which has focused on human cognition and brain development. Outside of academics, Kelly plays soccer and ball hockey, and enjoys drawing and reading fiction.

Kelly has taught students at the graduate, undergraduate, high school, and middle school levels. She emphasizes simplifying complex concepts by breaking them down into approachable components, and targeting the interests of students to engage them in academic material. Kelly prioritizes taking a compassionate approach with testing and academic anxiety, helping students see their existing strengths and feel excited about their improvement.

Danielle has a B.A. in English Literature from Washington University in St. Louis. After graduating, Danielle moved back to the area of Toulouse, France where she studied abroad in order to teach English to all levels of high school students. After returning to the United States, Danielle has worked for several non-profits in Pittsburgh and Washington, DC and is currently the Program Director at the Youth Service Opportunities Project.

Nicole is an elementary school educator for MCPS. She graduated from James Madison University in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and went back to The George Washington University to obtain her M.Ed.

Nicole works with elementary aged students in reading, writing, and math. She allows students to try all strategies given to them to see which ones work best for their learning. She loves to interact with students and enjoys seeing them understand a difficult concept.

Maggie graduated from the Penn State University, Schreyer Honors College with degrees in Spanish and Communication Sciences and Disorders. She currently attends University of Maryland for her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology with plans to be a bilingual SLP in MCPS upon graduation. While at Penn State, Maggie studied abroad in Madrid and conducted language research in Granada, Spain.

In many ways, language is a passion of Maggie's, and to see others benefit from the gift of bilingualism is equally special to her. Maggie also specializes in organizational support and study skills.

Shelby is a teacher at the McLean School of Maryland with five years of teaching and tutoring experience. She received an undergraduate degree in interdisciplinary studies from American University before earning a Master's in Teaching through the KIPP DC Capital Teaching Residency program. She specializes in teaching children with learning differences, particularly dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges. She is trained in Orton-Gillingham literacy development methods through the Wilson Reading System and the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education.

Shelby adapts instruction to ensure that students feel empowered as they build skills in their most challenging areas. She builds positive relationships with her
students to foster a supportive and individualized learning environment. Shelby is an avid reader, an experienced knitter, and loves to see live music with friends and family.

Elizabeth has worked with pre-kindergarten and elementary school children for over 20 years as a classroom teacher, a volunteer in her own children’s schools, and, most recently, as a private tutor. She holds a B.A. in Literature from The George Washington University and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education with a Specialty in Reading from Lesley University.

A proven specialist in teaching reading and math, Elizabeth loves creating personalized strategies, applying them, and guiding her students as they become more capable and confident learners. Her ultimate goal is to inspire a genuine joy for learning through her structured, engaging activities. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, two grown children, their dog, her extended family, and friends.

Amanda, who holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from Hood College, joined Capital Learners after four years as a MCPS third-grade teacher. She finds a one-on-one tutoring environment ideal for her commitment to provide individualized instruction while fostering meaningful relationships with students. Overall, she seeks to utilize and further develop the natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning that she sees in all young learners.
Amanda is an avid hiker and reader who enjoys spending free time with friends and family.

Tommy graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Social Studies and Secondary Education. Since graduating, he has worked as a middle school teacher in Bethesda for four years and has substituted at various MCPS schools as well.
Tommy’s experience as a middle school teacher has taught him how to build strong relationships with the students he works with. Tommy believes learning should be purposeful, fun, and a means to build students' confidence. He sees himself not only as a tutor but a guide and springboard to help students discover their passion for learning, which he believes is something they can carry with them throughout life.
Tommy coaches summer swimming for Garrett Park, and he enjoys going on bike rides and discovering new country music.

Sarah is a former elementary school teacher with seven years of experience in grades 2-5. Sarah completed her undergraduate studies at Central Michigan University, receiving a Bachelor's degree in elementary education with a mathematics specialty and a reading minor. She then received a Master's of Education as a Mathematics Specialist, where she learned techniques to make math click for K-8 students of all learning styles.
Sarah is passionate about making learning fun through games, hands-on experiences, and learning that is overall student-centered. Whether a student needs urgent remedial instruction or simple enrichment activities, Sarah ensures that each tutoring session meets their individual needs and encourages them to become life-long learners.
In her spare time, Sarah loves to travel and has been to 48 states and 24 countries! She hopes to visit the last two states in the next five years.

Brittni is an Oklahoma native who attended Pepperdine University in Southern California, where she earned her Bachelor's of Science in Sports Medicine. She currently works at the National Institutes of Health. 

Her passion for the sciences began in her youth, and since then, she has pursued multiple opportunities working professionally and academically in the medical and science fields. Throughout all of her endeavors, she continues to search for opportunities that allow her to share her passion for math and the sciences with others. With over four years of tutoring experience and six years of gaining an in-depth understanding of various sciences and maths, she has acquired the ability to take complex topics and water them down to something that could be easily understood. Furthermore, she aims to instill in young-adults the passion and keen interest in what they are learning.

Originally from Kensington, Joe graduated from the University of Maryland in 2018 with degrees in Finance and Information Systems. After working in Philadelphia for three years, Joe returned to the D.C. area, where he now teaches High School Algebra 2 and Computer Science at The Heights School.
As a tutor, Joe prides himself on his personability and fosters a supportive and trustworthy learning environment. Outside of teaching, Joe is a loyal Washington-area sports fan who plays everything from basketball to disc golf and coaches JV basketball at The Heights School.

Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Brandi graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana, where she also received honors in English and minored in Chemistry and Public Health. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Medicine from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Brandi is passionate about science, math, and English and loves helping students succeed in these subjects, no matter how many obstacles there may be along the way. She believes the best way to teach is by gradually building her students' confidence and creating an environment where they are not afraid to make mistakes. Whether working with k-12 or college students, helping students reach their full academic potential is what most motivates her. Aside from school and teaching, Brandi enjoys binging new shows on Netflix, exploring new playgrounds around Maryland with her two children, and playing Trivia games with friends.

Jason grew up in Rockville, MD, and went to Wootton High School before majoring in Newspaper and Online Journalism at Syracuse University. He then interned with Major League Baseball Advanced Media and turned that into a job as an MLB.com Editorial Producer for nearly five years.

Jason recently made a career transition into education, substituting in the Montgomery County Public Schools system and then working as an English Composition Assistant for Sherwood High School. He often works one-on-one with students at Sherwood, and his primary goal is to help them improve their writing, reading comprehension and organization. He emphasizes those same skills in tutoring sessions.

Jen is currently in her sixth year as a MCPS high school English teacher. She grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and she earned a Bachelor’s in English and Secondary Education from Ohio Wesleyan University. Jen also has a Master’s in Learning Technologies and Design from the University of Missouri.

Jen focuses on building community and incorporating student interest. She works primarily with high school and middle school students. She is passionate about cultivating strong writers, curious readers, and kind humans.

Tony has been an educator in Washington area private schools since 2019. He is a lifelong Washingtonian who graduated from Gonzaga College High School and Georgetown University. He has taught all subjects at the middle school level, specializing in math and Spanish.
Tony promotes energy, confidence, and enthusiasm in all aspects of his life and creates rapport with students of all learning and personality styles. Tony likes to use food as an analogy for learning; when someone dislikes a food, that usually just means they have never had it prepared in a way that appeals to them.

Caroline grew up in Bethesda, attending Catholic and public schools in the area. She graduated from the University of Dayton in 2019 with a degree in Early Childhood Education, additionally holding certificates in Dyslexia Education and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language). Caroline is currently in her fourth year of teaching Kindergarten in the Archdiocese of Washington Schools.
Caroline works with young students to build fundamental reading, math, and handwriting skills, which serve as a strong foundation for their academic future. She is a passionate teacher who focuses on building confidence and fostering excitement for learning in each student. Outside of education, Caroline is a travel enthusiast who enjoys playing with her dog and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

Carolina is a teacher with more than 22 years of experience. She currently works as an English Language Development teacher at a bilingual MCPS school and has taught English as a Second Language, Math, Spanish, and Science at the elementary level. A native Spanish speaker, Carolina received a bachelor's degree in her home country of Colombia and is currently in the final stretch of her TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) Master's degree program at the University of Maryland.
For Carolina, building strong relationships with students is her priority and she takes great pleasure in seeing her students achieve their goals. Carolina is taken by the DC area’s cultural diversity and enjoys engaging with the different cultures.

Haley graduated from the University of Delaware in 2022 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. Since graduating, she has worked as an elementary school teacher in Kensington and as a long-term substitute at an elementary school.
Haley’s experience as an elementary school teacher has taught her how to build strong relationships with the students she works with while differentiating learning styles to address all students’ needs. Haley believes learning should be meaningful, accommodating, and a means to build students' confidence. She seeks to spark a lasting passion for learning through the meaningful learning experiences she provides to students. Haley is a twin who loves cooking new recipes and adventuring to new places when she’s not teaching.

Mary is a 16 year veteran educator who has worked in public, public charter and independent schools. She earned her Bachelor's degree at Smith College in Political Science and has a Masters degree in Education Policy from George Washington University.
Mary is an educator that values personal connection and works to make all her students feel known and understood. She has experience as a special educator and focuses mainly on reading and writing support for Middle and High School students.

Rosita is an experienced elementary school teacher and tutor. She is dedicated to helping her students achieve their academic goals and excel in their studies. With her years of working in the classroom, she understands the student’s needs and strives to find the best approach to boosting their academic understanding and confidence. In addition, she uses a variety of teaching methods that are tailored to the student’s individual learning style. She understands that fostering a positive relationship with each student plays an important role in their success

Maggie grew up in Northern Kentucky and graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Wittenberg University. She also holds a Master’s degree in Special Education for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners from George Washington University. She just completed her fifth year teaching and will be teaching first grade in DCPS this year.

Maggie is a dedicated and caring educator who is passionate about helping students discover their love for learning. She loves to tap into her inner child to make her students feel comfortable, loved, and supported. Maggie believes every child is entitled to a spectacular education with teachers who are their biggest supporters. While working with Maggie, students will have fun and laugh, all while working on the skills that will help them succeed in school.