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Our Tutors

Ms. Arleth

“It’s all about the journey, not the finish line.”
- Lightning McQueen

Hi there! I’m Ms. Arleth and I am a Tutor here at Elev8 Online schools. I graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Liberal Studies degree. I love helping students feel more confident within themselves and being their cheerleaders! I am a first-generation college student (and a middle child), so I know what it’s like to feel like you are figuring things out on your own. I love to spend time with my cats, family, and my TV! I also love to try new foods, especially homemade foods. My favorite activities are coloring and listening to music.



Ms. Blair

“Science is not a boy's game. It's not a girl's game. It's everyone's game. It's about where we are and where we're going.”
- Nichelle Nichols, “Lt. Uhura” on Star Trek and NASA Ambassador

Hello! You can call me Ms. Blair. I have a degree in Economics and Mathematics from Cal State University, Northridge and I’ve been tutoring math for over 20 years 😮. When I was in high school, I never liked math, but I really enjoy helping student learn that they can learn anything, including all sorts of math. Math is a language and the more languages you know, the more you can understand the world. Like they say in the movie Mean Girls, it’s the universal language. In my free time, I like to be active when I’m outdoors and watch cartoons and YouTube when I’m in doors. Send me a request for tutoring! I’d love to help you love math too!



Ms. Darlene

"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."
- Nelson Mandela

Hi! My name is Darlene and I’m a tutor here at Mission Academy. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Cal State Northridge. I originally wanted to become a social worker but now my new passion is to teach. I tutor all subjects, but my favorite subject is social studies. My goal is to help our students grow and succeed in reaching their academic goals. I’m here to help you and I look forward to working with you! Some things about me are that I enjoy watching movies, reading, trying new restaurants, going on walks, and spending time with family.



Mr. Diego

“Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep Going”
- Sam Levenson

Hello my name is Mr. Diego and I am a high school Tutor here at Elev8. I received my bachelors in Kinesiology from California State University, Bakersfield. Tutoring is such a great job to have because I am able to build connections with students and still help the student achieve their goals which might seem small to some but it is an enjoyable emotion. Some fun things I enjoy are playing baseball and watching formula 1. I also enjoy staying home and watching movies like Star Wars, Ford vs Ferrari and to laugh is Rush Hour.



Ms. Donielle

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”
- B.B. King

Hello! My name is Ms. Donielle, and I am a Tutor at Elev8 Online Schools. I graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I’ve always had a passion for teaching and empowering students. As a tutor I’m able to make positive connections with students, and create a safe space to help them thrive in their educational endeavours! I enjoy painting pictures, writing poetry, listening to music, and spending time with my family. I also love traveling whenever I can, especially along the California coast. The beach is my favorite place to be!



Mr. Gerardo

“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”
- Vince Lombardi

Hello everyone, my name is Mr. Gerardo, but you can call me Mr. G if Gerardo is too tricky to pronounce. I am a tutor here at Elev8. I graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in Public Health. I enjoy helping students learn new skills and feel confident in their studies, especially in math and science. I enjoy watching sports like football, baseball, soccer, and boxing. In my free time, I love going on adventures with my family and golfing.



Mr. Gustavo

“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.”
- Paulo Coelho

My name is Gustavo and I am a tutor at Mission Academy. I graduated from California State University, Northridge with a degree in English. I enjoy tutoring all subjects. My favorite part about tutoring is helping students grow and gain confidence in their skills while helping them achieve academic success. During my spare time, I enjoy playing with my dogs, going on walks, watching football, watching new movies or shows, trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with my family.



Ms. Jasmine

“If you can’t beat fear, just do it scared.”
- Glennon Doyle

Hello there! My name is Ms. Jasmine and I am a Tutor here at Elev8 Online Schools! I graduated from California State University Northridge and received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I am an avid baseball fan and my favorite team is the Dodgers. I never miss a game and try to attend games every season. I love animals and have a cat named Lilo, like from the movie Lilo & Stitch, although she should’ve been called Stitch based on her personality. One of my biggest passions is working with students and being able to create a comfortable and positive learning environment for you. I want you to succeed so don’t be scared to reach out for help. It’s what I’m here for! I am very excited to meet you and help you achieve your goals.



Ms. Jenny

“When we hit our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change.”
- Avatar Aang

Hi there! I’m Ms. Jenny, and I’m a Tutor here at Elev8 online schools. I graduated from Cal- State Fullerton with a Bachelor’s in Marine Biology. After graduating, I've loved helping students with tough STEM subjects in a fun and safe place. You are capable of doing hard things! I love anything Disney and going to theme parks as often as possible. A few of my favorite things are to yap about are Disney, sharks, Anime Avatar, and reading. I love spending time with my loved ones, including my pets. Can’t wait to meet all of you!



Ms. Katie

“Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.”
- Winnie The Pooh

Katie is a California girl at heart, although she spent most of her life in the small town of Ashland, Oregon. She graduated from Southern Oregon University with a degree in Elementary Education and Shakespearean Studies, then promptly moved to Los Angeles. Katie loves math, thanks to her parents relentless efforts to make her work harder (even though she had to take Algebra TWICE!). She also loves playing with her cat, watching Doctor Who, and going to Disneyland as often as she can.



Ms. Michele

“Success is not final; Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”
- Winston Churchill

Hello! My name is Ms. Michele and I am a Tutor here at Elev8 Online Schools. I graduated from Western Governors University and received my bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I decided to become a tutor because I struggled with math when I was younger, so I'm beyond delighted when students have that “aha” moment after I help them. I enjoy volunteering as a grant writer for two small nonprofits. When I’m not working, I enjoy collecting seashells, swimming, going to pumpkin patches and farmers markets, and saving snails from being stepped on. I look forward to helping you!



Mr. Miguel

“If you focus on what you left behind, you will never be able to see what lies ahead.”
- Gusteau (Ratatouille)

Hello! I’m Mr. Miguel and I am an Online Tutor. I went to Cal State Northridge where I got my degree in Child and Adolescent Development. I think it’s easy to trick yourself into believing that you can’t do something, so what I love about tutoring is that it helps students gain confidence. I have a motto: Every problem has a solution; you just have to find it. I enjoy traveling to new places! The world is too big to not explore. I also love watching movies. Suspense and horror are my favorite. And overall, I just love making new memories with friends and family.



Ms. Sarya

“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”
- Paulo Coelho

Hello Students! My name is Sarya Thomas and I am a Tutor here at Elev8 online schools. Some of my enjoyments would be listening to a variety of music genres, being close to a beach, as well as reading Romance novels. I graduated from California State Dominguez Hills with a major in Psychology.. I really enjoy working 1 on 1 with students and helping them reach their goals. You are absolutely capable of anything you set your mind to. I look forward to this new journey of learning and working with each of you!



Ms. Tanysha

“Mistakes are a fact of life: It is the response to the error that counts.”
- Nikki Giovanni

Hi everyone! My name is Tanysha and I am a Tutor at Elev8 Online Schools. I graduated from Cal State Dominguez Hills with a degree in Accounting. I became a Tutor because I love to help students not only with their work but also to tap into their full potential. My favorite things to do are shopping, trying new foods and restaurants, and spending time with my family and friends.



Mr. Timothy

“There is nothing that teaches you more than regrouping after failure and moving on.”
- Charles Bukowski

My name is Timothy, I am a Tutor with Elev8 Online Schools. I graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a degree in Cinema Studies. In my free time I enjoy cooking, watching movies, and playing video games.



Ms. Victoria

“Whether you believe you can or not, you're right.”
- Henry Ford

Hello! My name is Ms. Victoria. I am a tutor here at Mission Academy. I am working on my Bachelor's degree in Math Education. Although math is my favorite, I can help with any subject. My goal is to become a math teacher and work my way up to become an administrator. In my spare time I enjoy shopping, wandering around bookstores and thrift shops, playing with my dog, traveling to new towns finding new foods to try, and spending time with family.