Employee Spotlights

Unveiling the Art of Tutoring: A Conversation with Kim Soo Any educational professional knows that there’s a special kind of magic that occurs when a tutor connects deeply with their students, guiding them through challenges and illuminating paths to success. Kim Soo, one of SmartStart’s distingui...

Camilla Carr is a SmartStart Education ELA tutor working with 9th and 10th grade students at the Baltimore School for the Arts. She has been enjoying the experience and has been inspired by the talented teachers and students. “This is a wonderful school, because the kids want to be here and work har...

Math: The Universal Language Why would someone who graduates with a degree in music and mathematics with a concentration in computer science choose to become a tutor? This month’s spotlight tutor, George Trejo answers that question with a word, ‘passion.’ George exudes enthusiasm when discussing w...

Mark Prelli is a SmartStart virtual tutor who is currently placed in Fairfield Public Schools, located in Connecticut. He was hired in Spring, 2022 to help students with both math and science but said he has tutored nearly every subject offered at the school. Background & Education: Prelli complet...

Joseph McFadden has been with SmartStart Education since September. He currently works with 3rd and 4th grade students as a small group math interventionist with City Springs Elementary School in Baltimore, Maryland. McFadden holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Bal...