Category Archives: Study Smart Team

Damien joins Study Smart Tutors after working with the Boys & Girls Club for over six years, where he developed a passion for education and community outreach. He believes in equitable education for all youth and, as an educator, strove … Continue reading →

Angelica joins Study Smart Tutors after 10 + years of recruiting experience, placing candidates for industrial/manufacturing, hospitality, admin and executive positions on the East Coast. She worked for staffing companies where she became passionate about recruiting and helping companies and … Continue reading →

Ashley Schmerbeck joins Study Smart Tutors after graduating as a first-generation college student from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology and a Minor in History. During her time in university, she organized and led … Continue reading →

Hulya joins the Study Smart Tutors after working as a high school teacher and college counselor. She has a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and completed her Master’s Degree in School Counseling with PPS credential from Concordia University Irvine. She is … Continue reading →

Malena is a first-generation college graduate from Occidental College, holding a BA in Politics, a BA in French Studies, and a minor in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. She has a diverse range of experience and skills related to researching, assisting, … Continue reading →

Jordan Vargas graduated from Simpson University with a degree in Mathematics for Teachers in 2013. Jordan then continued to pursue his teaching aspirations through Simpson’s credential program. While teaching secondary math at Magnolia Science Academy – Santa Ana, he was … Continue reading →

Kevin joins Study Smart Tutors as the Northern California Program Manager following time spent in the educational, non-profit, and technology realm. Following three years as a high school English teacher in the Philadelphia area, Kevin decided to relocate to the … Continue reading →

Elise Dunaway joins Study Smart Tutors after working as a director of a non profit and as an outdoor educator. She has a real passion for hands-on education and creative learning inside and outside the classroom.  She knows firsthand how … Continue reading →

Laura Orozco joins Study Smart Tutors after working for a nonprofit organization. Prior to that, she provided behavioral services for children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. There, her work focused on child and adolescent … Continue reading →

Bree joins Study Smart Tutors after working with a nonprofit organization as a Family Case Manager. Her work focused on collaborating with district personnel, school staff, and other mental health professionals to help students with an Individualized Education Plan access … Continue reading →