Meet Our Teachers

Foreign Languages; Mathematics, Early Learning and Elementary Enrichment

Stéphanie is a native French speaker from Switzerland who transitioned from a career in finance and international trading in England to the rewarding world of education. As an avid linguist with a lifelong passion for travel and intellectual challenges, she teaches French to students of all ages—from young children through adults—along with math, Latin, and early elementary enrichment (pre-K through 2nd grade).

She specializes in French instruction for learners across the lifespan, using multisensory methods that make language, mathematics, and critical thinking engaging and accessible. Her enthusiasm for linguistics inspires students to discover the beauty and structure of languages while building lasting confidence and skills.

Stéphanie is the author of Le Petit Français and Le Grand Français, comprehensive multisensory programs for teaching French and French culture from elementary school through high school and beyond. Her materials reflect her conviction that languages serve as windows into our diverse, vibrant world.

With boundless energy and passion, she keeps lessons focused and productive, setting clear expectations while sparking genuine enthusiasm. Families and adult learners alike appreciate her direct approach that challenges students to reach their potential, creating confident learners who genuinely enjoy the process.

Wilson Reading System; Executive Function; English; College Application Essays; French

Isabelle is a native French speaker with twenty-five years of teaching experience across Canada and the United States. Introduced to education through a Liberal Arts program in Montréal, she has dedicated her career to helping students unlock their potential.

For twelve years, Isabelle taught at a small private school in Wheaton, Illinois, where she delivered instruction in multiple subjects, including executive function coaching and reading remediation using the Wilson Reading System. She assisted with psychoeducational evaluations, developed innovative curriculum, and served in leadership roles on the school’s NCA and CITA accreditation teams.

Isabelle excels in Executive Function, English, College Application Essays, French, and Wilson Reading. She helps students master organization, time management, and study skills while building strong reading, writing, and analytical abilities. Her guidance through the college essay process is exceptional—students craft authentic, compelling personal statements that reflect their unique voices and experiences.

There is no one better than Isabelle for families seeking comprehensive academic support. Her calm expertise, deep subject knowledge, and genuine care create a learning environment where students gain both skills and confidence.

Reading Specialist, Math, Elementary Grades

Carly is a reading specialist who supports elementary students in both reading and math, bringing a strong foundation of classroom experience and targeted intervention expertise. She spent six years teaching fourth grade, where she built a reputation for creating engaging, effective instruction that helped students grow in both confidence and academic performance.

After transitioning into a reading specialist role in Wheaton, Carly spent three years working closely with students, teachers, and families to provide individualized literacy support. During this time, she implemented evidence-based intervention programs, collaborated with classroom teachers to strengthen core instruction, and supported all learners in developing strong literacy skills. Carly also coached fellow educators and designed professional development to share best practices in reading instruction and intervention.

Carly is especially skilled at identifying students’ unique learning needs and tailoring instruction to help them succeed. Her approach combines structured literacy practices with a supportive, encouraging environment that helps students feel capable and motivated.

Now, Carly is excited to continue supporting students in a more personalized setting, helping them build strong foundational skills and a lifelong love of learning.

Mathematics, ELA/Literacy, Test Preparation

Nadeen Rust is a licensed Illinois educator with teaching experience at the elementary, middle grades, and collegiate levels. She particularly enjoys helping students improve and further their understanding in math, reading, and science. She graduated with honors from the University of Illinois and began her career as a fifth grade teacher in a suburban north shore school district.   She went on to become a lecturer in education at a small, private college, completing twenty years in that capacity teaching primarily elementary and middle school math methods courses.  Of particular interest to her is the correlation of math anxiety, math perception and performance.  She co-founded and co-directed the "Chemistry Connections" program which teaches chemistry concepts through a hands-on lab experience to middle grade students, most of whom are home-schooled.  She has presented at the ACCA Pedagogy Teaching Symposium, the Midwestern Symposium on Excellence in Teaching Math and Science, and at PITTCON's Science Week in both Chicago and Orlando.  She believes all students have the right and capacity to learn. 

Wilson Reading System

Beth is a licensed pre-K through 12 educator with over 10 years’ experience teaching all levels of French to children, adolescents and adults. She has taught privately and at high schools in suburban Chicago. She’s especially enjoyed accompanying students and families to England, France and Spain.

In addition to French, Beth has an endorsement in English Language Learning and educational interests in reading, literacy, Spanish, and German. She is excited to work with the Wilson Reading System and to share her love of reading.

Beth holds a BA in the Teaching of French from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Language Minority Studies from National-Louis University. She took a break from teaching to raise her two children, and is thrilled to be back in the classroom.

It is of utmost importance to Beth that she develop a warm rapport with her students in order to encourage risk taking and to develop confidence as language learners. She loves to help foster her students’ curiosity and finds one-on-one instruction to be tremendously rewarding.

Elementary and Middle Grades

HSPT Preparation

Megan earned her Masters in Elementary Education (grades 1-8) at Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, Arizona). She also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in literature and writing from Northern Michigan University (Marquette, Michigan), is a certified Upper Elementary (3-6) Montessori Teacher from the North American Montessori Center (Canada), and has her Outdoor Learning certificate from Take Me Outside (Canada). She has experience teaching in traditional education classrooms, Montessori multi-age classrooms, and in full-inclusion gifted classrooms, as well as leading outdoor and environmental education classes in Montana, Massachusetts, and Illinois.

Special Education; Wilson Reading System; General Skills (elementary and middle grades)

Megan has a Masters degree in Special Education and endorsements in reading, literacy, and ESL. She began teaching special education in 2003 and has worked in multiple districts and settings. She is trained in the Wilson Reading System and many other intervention programs. She has extensive experience working with students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, and ADHD.

Mathematics; Science

Alizeh is a a fourth year undergraduate student, pursuing her bachelors in Mathematics and Computer Science with a minor in Economics, from University of Illinois-Chicago.

Alizeh has more than six years of experience in tutoring. From home-schooled kids to teaching engineering at Chicago Public schools, she has worked with students from a wide variety of backgrounds. She is very passionate about teaching and tutors her students according to their learning styles and preferences, while also covering relevant material.

Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies

Calvin is an Illinois State Scholar, a member of both the National Honors Society and the French Honors Society. Experienced in working with students who need personalized learning, Calvin works primarily with STEM subjects, but has great passion for literature and history. Calvin has taught as a freelance tutor for several years, including working as a TA at university and organized education centers such as Mathnasium. Calvin teaches up to the collegiate level and believes the best way to help students achieve their learning goals is to have every lesson be fun, open, and personalized!

Mathematics; Physics

Ethan is a third-year undergraduate student at Johns Hopkins University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physics and electrical engineering.

Ethan works in a condensed matter physics lab at Hopkins. He loves to teach and help people understand math and physics, both practically and intuitively. He also teaches physics reading programs, works as a teaching assistant, and composes review problems for the Society of Physics Students. He believes that having a physical and visual understanding is key to not only succeeding in physics and math, but also appreciating their power for solving real-world problems.

Spanish; General Skills (Elementary grades)

Jennifer is a Spanish tutor and educational mentor who is passionate about helping students build confidence and develop effective learning strategies. She has experience supporting students with diverse learning styles and academic needs, and she enjoys creating personalized lessons that make language learning engaging and approachable.

Jennifer believes that strong relationships and encouragement are key to student success. She focuses on helping students strengthen both their academic skills and their confidence so they can become independent, motivated learners.

Mathematics; Physics

Solana graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Physics in 2022. She has tutored in math and science for 5 years, and she is passionate about helping students reach their academic goals. She enjoys guiding them through the process of expanding their scientific and mathematical curiosity, and she is always happy to answer questions, whether big or small.

Mathematics; Test Preparation

Cliff is an experienced educator in the fields of mathematics, statistics and economics. For 8 years, he taught mathematics at the University of Maryland where his emphasis was on teaching methods for students with a math deficiency. Subsequently he taught statistics and economics for 9 years at Keiser University, a career college in Florida. In addition, he taught mathematics at both public and private high schools in Florida for 10 years. His high school experience included teaching all levels of mathematics, including AP Statistics and AP Calculus. Furthermore, for the past 10 years, he has been a grader for the AP Statistics Exam.

His academic credentials include a B.S. in mathematics from Westminster College (PA), a M.S. in statistics from George Washington University and a M. A. in economics from Georgetown University.

Before starting a teaching career, Cliff worked in both the public and private sectors. He had a 13-year career with the US Department of Agriculture as a mathematical statistician which included a 2-year assignment with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN in Rome, Italy.

Art

Elliah Chamberlain is a local young artist. Her love of travel, people, culture, and nature has found expression across an impressive portfolio of murals, gallery installations, logos, book covers, workshops, commissions, and local installations.

Elliah's warm personality engages students to look at the world in new ways and to practice techniques to express their own artistic vision.