Elena: La Grange Park tutor
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Hi there! I'm a globe-trotting educator with over 10 years of experience, five degrees (yes, really!), and a Ph.D.because I genuinely love learning. I've taught everywhere from sunny Miami classrooms to whiteboards across Asia, working with early readers, multilingual learners, teens and adults tackling the SAT, ACT, IB, IELTS and TOEFL.
My lessons are designed to be fun, empowering, and tailored to each student's needsespecially those with unique learning styles or challenges. I've built teacher training programs, co-created a literacy app, revamped online learning platforms, and helped win over $500K in education grants. I bring that same energy and care to every session.
When I'm not teaching, I'm probably designing curriculum, playing with my bunnies, or brainstorming new ways to make learning more awesome. I can't wait to support the student's journey!
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Degree: St. Thomas University - Bachelor's, English
Degree: Florida Institute of Technology - Master's/Graduate, Information Technology / Software Engineering
Degree: Florida International University - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), Engineering and Computing Education
Degree: Florida International University - Bachelor's, Interdisciplinary Studies
When I’m not knee-deep in lesson plans or tinkering with edtech tools, I’m exploring the crossroads of learning and technology—think AI, prompt engineering, and adaptive systems that actually get students. I’m also a creative writer, speculative fiction fan, and self-declared instructional tool nerd who loves making learning more inclusive and hands-on. Outside of work, I’m a proud bunny parent to a mischievous bunch of rabbits who run the house. For fun (and sanity), I unwind with adult coloring books, EdTech and cognitive science podcasts, and the occasional DIY project that may or may not require power tools.
- Academic Coaching
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Adult Literacy
- Algebra
- Algebra 2
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Business
- CLEP Prep
- CLEP American Literature
- College English
- COMPASS Prep
- COMPASS Mathematics
- COMPASS Reading
- COMPASS Writing Skills
- Computer Science
- Conversational Spanish
- Creative Writing
- Elementary School English
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Science
- Elementary School Writing
- Elementary Social Studies
- English
- ESL/ELL
- Essay Editing
- Expository Writing
- Fiction Writing
- High School Business
- High School Computer Science
- High School English
- High School Level American Literature
- High School Reading
- High School Writing
- History
- IB Language A: Language and Literature
- IB Language A: Literature
- Information Technology
- Languages
- Literature
- Math
- Math Substitute
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Middle School English
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Science
- Middle School Social Studies
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Phonics
- Productivity
- Programming Tools
- Reading
- Religion
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- SAT Subject Tests Prep
- SAT Summer Scholars
- Science
- Scratch
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
- Spanish
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 2
- Spanish 3
- Spanish 4
- Spelling Bee
- Study Skills
- Substitute
- Technology and Coding
- Test Prep
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress
- World Civilization
- World Literature
- World Religions
- Writing