Meet The Team

Founder & CEO
Kimberly & Adolfo Orellana
As parents of 5 children ourselves, we relate to many of the struggles other parents face. Our children range from preschool to college ages, and definitely keep us on our toes!
Our backgrounds include USCG Veteran, higher education, real estate, & marketing.

Tutor
Ryan Pevney
Hi! My name is Ryan Pevney and I am a senior at San Marcos High School. I am a pitcher on the Varsity Baseball team, love to go to the beach, and watch sports. Education has always been an important aspect of my life, as I always strive to be the best I can in the classroom. History has always been my strongest and favorite subject, but I am also strong in math and literature. I look forward to meeting and working with you and your child so they can grow to the best of their capabilities.
Specializes In:
Grades 1st - 8th (all subjects)
Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry
Literature
AP World History
AP US History

Tutor
Kaylin Ocheltree
Hi! My name is Kaylin Ocheltree and I am a junior at San Marcos High School. I have always been very academically driven and am a member of the National Honors Society. Outside of school, I am a Cheerleader and heavily involved in my community through the Girl Scouts program, ASB, and various volunteer organizations. I love to get outside and go camping, hiking, and swimming and spend time with friends and family. I love helping others and I am a very collaborative person. I look forward to working with you and your child!
Specializes In:
Grades 1st - 8th (all subjects)
Algebra 1
Geometry
Biology
Literature
Spanish 1 & 2
AP World History
AP English Literature

Owner - Tutor
Kim Orellana
Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, and now raising two children with ADHD... I've learned a trick or two when trying to stay focused and organized with school work. I'm a fan of LOGICAL thinking, and not just formulas. My tutoring typically involves a lot of hands-on and awesome stick figure drawings to help the student visualize what is being asked.
I also help students with getting (and staying) organized, time blocking, study habits that make sense to their brain, and balancing school, home, and fun! I look forward to meeting and working with your student!
Specializes In:
All subjects - (grades 1st - 8th)
Organization - (grades 6th -12th)
Time Management - (grades 6th - 12th)
Study Skills - (grades 6th - 12th)

Tutor
Connor Karalis
Hi! My name is Connor Karalis. I’m 16 years old and am a Junior at San Marcos High School. I'm on the San Marcos Football team, I love to play videogames, and I love to surf. School has always been very important to me, as I believe a good education can improve anyone's life. Math has always been my strongest subject, however I also excel at Science... specifically Chemistry and Biology, as well as History. I love helping people reach their highest potential and I can't wait to meet your students.”
Specializes In:
Grades 1st - 8th (all subjects)
Algebra 1, 2, & Honors
Geometry
Calculus
Biology & Chemistry
Spanish 1
AP World History

Tutor
Macy Cornforth
Hi! My name is Macy Cornforth and I'm currently a junior at San Marcos High School. I'm a dancer for the San Marcos High School Dance Team, a member of CSF, and a president of the SMHS Book Club. I love going to the beach, traveling, driving, and reading. I've always been passionate about academics and a high achiever in school. Math is my favorite subject but I'm also confident in my abilities in all subjects. I love helping others and I look forward to working with your student!
Specializes In:
Grades 1st - 8th (all subjects)
Algebra 1, 2, (Honors)
Geometry
Literature
Spanish 1 & 2
AP World History
Apply Today
If you'd like to join our team, we'd love to hear from you!
Please send your resume to the email below, along with a little bit about yourself and why you'd like to work at Downtown Academics Tutoring!
We look forward to hearing from you.