Meet The Team

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.

I am a credentialed K-8 teacher and recently completed an action research project on learning styles, earning a Master of Arts in Teaching. I encourage students to develop the skills necessary for success in the 21st century: communication, collaboration and creativity.  I especially enjoy teaching writing and math, employing methods to truly help students become comfortable and fluent with words and numbers. I also have extensive experience working with students on the spectrum and with ADD or ADHD. I look forward to meeting you and your student!

Hello! My name is Ava Pearson, and I’m a senior at Mission Hills High School. In my free time, I love to play piano, cook, hike, and help others. My favorite subjects are English and science, and I hope to  pursue a career in psychology. I look forward to meeting and working with your student! 

Specializes In: 
Grades 1st - 8th (all subjects)
Algebra 1

Biology & Chemistry

Spanish 1 & 2
AP Biology

AP World History

AP US History

AP Language

AP Pysch

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

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!

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Specializes In: 

All subjects - (grades 1st - 8th)

Organization - (grades 6th -12th)

Time Management - (grades 6th - 12th)

Study Skills - (grades 6th - 12th)

Hello! My name is Jack Pustinger, I’m 17 years old, and I’m a senior at San Marcos High School. Some of my hobbies include surfing, motorcycle riding, and basketball, and I would describe myself as a very active person. School has always been an important part of my life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve prided myself on maintaining good grades and forming positive relationships with my teachers. Math has always been my strongest subject, but I’ve also enjoyed History, specifically US History. To me, there is no greater satisfaction than helping somebody else reach their goals. Being a tutor enables me to do what I love.

Specializes In: 
Grades 1st - 8th (all subjects)
Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry
Calculus

AP Calc AB
AP US History

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

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