Our Team
At The Learning Garden, our expert tutors specialize in supporting learners of all ages, skill levels, and academic needs.
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Sami D
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Specializes in K-8
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​Master of Science in Education, University of Pennsylvania
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Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a Literacy Endorsement, Indiana University
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Teach for America Corps Member (2013–2015)
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12 years of teaching experience in K–5 inclusion classrooms and as a reading specialist
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Founded and led a private homeschool pod beginning in 2022
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Trained in Reading and Writing Workshop models
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Orton-Gillingham certified for structured literacy instruction
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Gabrielle
Courtney
- Specializes in K-5​
- Master of Education (PreK–4), Saint Joseph’s University
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Minor in Autism Studies
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30 graduate-level credits focused on supporting multilingual learners
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Certified Reading Specialist
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9 years of experience teaching kindergarten, 3rd grade, and working as a reading specialist.
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Trained in Wilson Reading System, Orton-Gillingham approach, UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute), and The Writing Revolution
Lynn
Elizabeth
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Specializes in K-5
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Bachelor of Art in Elementary Education, Loyola University
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Former public school teacher with experience in 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms.
Kirsten
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Specializes K-2
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Master of Education, Baylor University
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Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Cabrini University
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Full-time graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology
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4 years of teaching experience in 1st grade and kindergarten classrooms
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Certified in Reading Horizons
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Specializes in K-8
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40+ years of teaching experience
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Master of Education in Reading​
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Master of Education in Administration
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Specializes K-2
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Certified K–6 public school teacher
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Endorsements in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and Reading
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5 years of experience teaching 1st grade
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1 year of experience teaching 5th grade
Sarah
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Specializes in 3-5
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Master of Early Childhood, Furman University
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Bachelor of Arts in Education, Furman University
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3 years teaching experience in upper elementary education
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Part-time graduate student in Furman University's Master’s program in Literacy
Meredith
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Specializes 6-8, SAT/ACT Preparation
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Master of Education in Special Education, Merrimack College
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Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education, Elon University
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4 years of experience teaching middle school mathematics in Massachusetts and New Jersey
Skylar
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Specializes in K-2
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Bachelor of Arts in Cross-Disciplinary Studies: Teacher Education - Point Loma Nazarene University
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California Multi-Subject Teaching Certificate
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Florida Teaching Certificate
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3 years of teaching experience - 2nd grade