Atlanta Tutors

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Our Tutors

Meet some of our Atlanta tutors and staff members!

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Lane Friel, President
lane.friel@connectivetutoring.com
  • Summa Cum Laude Graduate of Georgia Tech with B.S. in Industrial Engineering
  • Over 8 years of tutoring and SAT/ACT instruction
"Lane is always professional, kind, and a wonderful example and role model. She helped our son raise his ACT score by many points! Lane's time is money well spent by our family."
-Marsha Burdette, Landmark Christian School parent
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Teresa Shell, Atlanta Director
teresa.shell@connectivetutoring.com
  • Graduate of Georgia Tech with B.S. in Civil Engineering
  • Over 10 years of tutoring, mentoring, and tutor development experience in all subjects and standardized tests
"Steven said Teresa was the best tutor he has ever had. Our overall experience with Connective Tutoring has been oustanding."
- Stan Tommasello, The Walker School parent
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John Gortney, Senior Tutor and Area Manager
john.gortney@connectivetutoring.com
  • Graduate of Georgia Tech with B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and French Certificate
  • Over 5 years of tutoring and mentoring experience for elementary to high school students
  • Specializes in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics I, and Advanced French
"I think my son learned how to study by spending time with you."
-Mother of a Lakeside High School Physics student
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Alan Lantz, Senior Tutor
  • Georgia Tech senior majoring in Industrial Engineering
  • Over 250 hours of tutoring experience for high school and college students
  • Specializes in Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Physics I and II, Advanced Placement Exam Preparation and SAT/ACT Preparation
"Alan was here yesterday and the confidence level that my son obtained was amazing."
-Mother of a Collins Hill High School Trigonometry student
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Alex Crotty, Tutor
  • Graduate of Georgia Tech with M.S. in Structural Engineering and B.S. in Civil Engineering
  • Over 100 hours of private tutoring and mentoring experience with high school and college students
  • Specializes in mathematics and sciences from middle school through college level including Algebras 1-3, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1-3, Accounting, Chemistry, Physics 1-2, and Physical Science; core engineering and advanced civil engineering courses; and SAT and ACT test preparation
"He got a 100% on the last quiz."
-Mother of a Walton High School Physics Student
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Ben Albrecht, Tutor
  • Georgia Tech student majoring in Biochemistry and Biomedical Engineering
  • 6 years of tutoring and mentoring experience
  • Specializes in Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, Geometry, Trigonometry, Physics, Biology, Chemistry (Organic and Inorganic), Language Arts, English, Reading, Resume Building, SAT Math, and ACT Math and Science
"[My son] really liked Ben. He clearly explained concepts and he was fun!"
-Mother of a Galloway Biology and Algebra II student
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Cait Meree, Tutor and SAT/ACT Instructor
  • Georgia Tech Master's student majoring in Polymer and Textile Engineering
  • Over 8 years of private tutoring experience in Math, Chemistry, SAT and ACT Test Preparation, and organizational and time management skills
"My daughter had her last tutoring session with Cait... I just wanted to tell you that she was absolutely awesome. I am so impressed with the caliber of individuals that are associated with Connective Tutoring."
-Mother of a Pope High School Chemistry student
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Catherine Drew, Tutor
  • Georgia Tech student majoring in Mechanical Engineering
  • Over 6 years of private tutoring experience with elementary, middle, and high school level students
  • Specializes in mathematics, reading, phonics, vocabulary development, comprehension skills, organizational/study skills, and the Orton-Gillingham method of teaching
"I'm really pleased and so is my daughter. Catherine was great, and really made my daughter feel comfortable!"
-Mother of a Woodland High School Pre-Algebra student
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Erica Esslinger, Senior Tutor
  • Graduate of Georgia State with M.A. in Education, Concentration in Social Studies; Graduate of University of Indiana with B.A. in Political Science and Minors in Spanish and Psychology
  • Taught at Dunwoody High School and Hopewell Middle School
  • Specializes in SSAT prep, all levels of History, Literature, Psychology, and Essay writing/coaching and editing
"Erica was great and [my daughter] really liked her."
-Mother of a Cliff Valley School student
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Jessel Dhabliwala, Tutor and SAT/ACT Math Instructor
  • Graduate of Georgia Tech with B.S. in Industrial Engineering and B.S. in Management, Concentration in Finance
  • 7 years of private tutoring experience
  • Specializes in all levels of Math and Science, Statistics, Language Arts, English, History, Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, and SAT and ACT Math Sections
"[My son] scored 60 points higher than any previous times he has taken the SAT. If you ever need a referral from us, please have your future students' parents give us a call."
-Mother of a high school senior
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Kathryn Folkner, Tutor
  • Cum Laude Graduate of Georgia Tech with B.S. in Biology and Certificates in Management and Biomedical
  • 6 years of middle to high school tutoring and mentoring experience
  • Specializes in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Math, Psychology, Reading, Literature, and Preparation for the SAT, PSAT, ACT, SSAT, CRCT, and MCAT
“Kathryn has been fantastic. The children love her and her coming to our home has been a huge benefit for me.”
-Mother of Woodward Academy students
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Katie Umberson, Tutor
  • Georgia Tech student majoring in Psychology
  • Tutoring and mentoring since 2004 with a focus in elementary to middle school level students and children with special needs
  • Specializes in Psychology, SAT Verbal and Writing Sections, ACT Verbal and writing, Microsoft Office, College Application Coaching, organization skills, study skills, test taking tips, and elementary to high school levels of math and science
"Katie was great and I know my son will see the results. She is wonderful! We look forward to working with you again!"
-Mother of a Factory Shoals Middle School student
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Katie Walton, Tutor
  • Honors Graduate of University of Georgia with Bachelor's in Business and Marketing
  • Specializes in advanced math instruction for middle and high school students including Algebras 1-3, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Geometry, Study and Organizational Skills, and SAT/ACT Preparation
"My son seems to really like Katie. Thanks for sending her to us!"
-Father of a Pre-Calculus Student
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Kevin Hade, Tutor
  • Graduate of Georgia Tech with B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
  • Over 100 hours of tutoring and mentoring experience, specializing in middle school through college level Math and Science as well as Test Preparation for the SAT, SSAT, and Advanced Placement Exams
  • Also available for tutoring in high school level World History, US History, Literature, Government and Economics
"My son's grade rose from failing to a B in the time we engaged our tutor. I would recommend C.T. to anyone."
-Father of a South Cobb High School Analysis student
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Lauren Spikes, Tutor
  • Georgia Tech student majoring in Civil Engineering
  • Over 200 hours of individual tutoring experience
  • Tutoring experience in diverse areas including Reading, English, Literature, History, Trigonometry, Chemistry, Calculus, Biology, SAT and ACT Preparation, study skills, test taking tips, and organization strategies
"We loved Lauren. She was so professional and seemed to help my son a lot. I am referring you to some friends!"
-Mother of a 7th grade Woodward Academy student
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Mariel Rezende, Tutor
  • Georgia Tech student majoring in Mechanical Engineering
  • Tutoring since 2007, over 100 hours of tutoring and mentoring experience
  • Specializes in all levels of Math, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, US History, Government, World History, Spanish, and SAT and ACT Test Prep
"Mariel was a great match for my daughter!"
-Father of a North Gwinnett High School Physics student
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Nathaniel Rowe, Tutor
  • Georgia Tech student majoring in Computer Science
  • Over 2 years of one-on-one and peer tutoring for high school and college students
  • Specializes in advanced computer sciences including Python, Java, C, C++, Jython, Matlab; AP level history and language; study skills and test taking strategies; and SAT/ACT Preparation
"You have the highest caliber of tutors I've seen. My son loves working with you!"
-Mother of a Math student
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Randy Goodheart, Tutor and SAT/ACT Instructor
  • Georgia Tech student majoring in Aerospace Engineering
  • Over 400 hours of tutoring experience in advanced math and physics for high school and college students
  • Specializes in High School and College level Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Physics I and II, Advancement Placement Preparation and SAT/ACT Preparation
"We were very pleased with Randy's knowledge and method of tutoring. We will be saving your contact information for any future needs we may have."
-Mother of a Landmark Christian School Algebra student
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Suzanne Clark, Tutor
  • Graduate of Georgia Tech with B.S. in Industrial Design
  • Full-time Design Engineer in Gwinnett County
  • Specializes in Mathematics, Reading, Art, Design, and Computer Applications such as PhotoShop and Illustrator
"[My son] earned the 4th highest grade in his English teacher's 3 classes... Victory!"
-Father of a Holy Innocents' 11th grade student
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Travis Banks, Tutor and SAT/ACT Instructor
  • Georgia Tech student majoring in Chemistry
  • Over 150 hours of tutoring, teaching, and mentoring experience
  • Specializes in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Calculus, Pre-Calculus, French, World History, U.S. History, Literature, Psychology, and SAT/ACT Prep
"My son has really enjoyed working with Travis. I would like to sign up for 10 sessions."
-Father of a high school French student