Our Bay Area and online tutoring team

Courtney Liang
Weekend Receptionist

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." — William Butler Yeats

Jamie Shachmut
Office Manager

“Managing an office is like running a haunted house—things disappear, strange noises come from nowhere, and you’re never quite sure if the printer is haunted or just out of toner.”

Jessica Stiles
Los Gatos Office Manager

Matthew Oropeza
Office Manager

“My mission is to create a supportive environment for students that instigates growth and learning.”

Sebastian von Zerneck
Senior Director of Client Services

"I now possess the secrets of learning and it is my life’s mission to pass them on to the next generation of students."

Abigail Tieck
Education Manager and College Counselor

"Education is not preparation for life. Education is life itself." - John Dewey

Anna Leiss
Test Prep & Academic Tutor

"I create a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive and succeed."

David Massey
Director of Client Services, Test Prep & Academic Tutor

"I am skilled at helping students break down difficult ideas into more manageable concepts."

Fiona Koehler
Director of Client Services

“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”

Lee Miller
Director of Client Services

"I love helping each student and family find their own best strategy for success."

Nisha Gabbi
Director of Client Services

"I look forward to connecting yours student with the right tutor!"

Peter Fontaine
Education Manager, College Counselor, and Academic Tutor

I'm excited to discuss what you want to learn and how we can get you there.

Sven Engvall
Director of Client Services, Test Prep & Academic Tutor

"Collegiate-level literacy and effective studying and test taking skills are so important to students' future successes."

Karen Warwick
Director of College Counseling

"I strive to help students find and get into a College that will be a great fit for them"

Elizaveta Lyulekina
College Consultant

"Every individual deserves the opportunity to pursue a college degree and achieve their full potential."

Lena Chao
College Counselor