Hollie Brucks
I have over 15 years combined teaching experience as a college professor, assistant dean, education coach, Washington State substitute teacher, as well as private individual and group tutoring. As a college professor, I taught a myriad of Business Classes including: Motivational Psychology, Student Life Skills, Business, English as a Second Language, Citizenship, Honor’s, and Dual Enrollment. I currently teach and tutor students in grades k-PhD in diverse Washington State’s school districts. In addition, I am an academic coach/tutor to college students attending both online and traditional universities.
My vast teaching experience gives me the knowledge to assess a student’s capabilities, link the educational tools that best suit their skills, and identify their strengths and areas of opportunity. These tools go beyond the average tutoring experience by establishing goals that strive to improve the individual’s academic knowledge, learning skills and developing a confidence that transcends beyond the academic arena.
I believe I can offer your students a unique and beneficial learning experience. I look forward to discussing with you the opportunity to work with students in your life!
HeatheRose
My name is HeatheRose and I am the Administrative Coordinator for PERC. I live in Fernandina Beach, FL with my husband, Justin and our dogs, Sebastian & Rutabaga. We have been foster parents for several years and are currently licensed for medical and therapeutic children. Although it can be difficult we find it very rewarding.
I have completed 3 years of college and am currently taking classes online including Child Psychology to help me understand the children in my care.
In my free time I enjoy Lego, riding my scooter, and going to the zoo.
Jaime
Jaime Conner is a mom of two daughters and a son (ages 16, 15, and 5) and lives in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Jaime has a BS in Early Childhood Education and an MS in Reading and Literacy, and is a 5th grade Social Studies teacher for the Georgia Cyber Academy. Her interests include attending her children's sporting and marching band events, playing with her three guinea pigs, and watching Netflix.
Nyaria
I received my bachelors from the University of Washington Tacoma in Ethnic, Gender and Labor studies. My experience in education came about from my previous work as an RBT with children who have ASD, prior employment as a student support counselor and my current role as a Kindergarten teacher.
I strongly believe that every scholar learns differently and those differences should be accommodated to help every student succeed. The best part of working with students is finding creative learning strategies and being able to see their progress over time. I am passionate about about working with students with special needs and students with other educational plans including I.E.P's and 504 plans. Outside of work, I am a mother to a bright, energetic and imaginative 7 year old. I love to travel, go running and going on walks with my dog.
Jennifer
Hello, my name is Jennifer Hargis and I am happy to be tutoring for PERC again. I tutored with PERC in 2017. I have 20 years of teaching and directorship experience. My career focus had been Early Education Leadership, the last 4 years I have worked for Federal Way Public schools in a secretarial position. I have an Associates in Early Childhood, a Bachelor Degree in Elementary and Secondary Education, and a Master degree in Educational leadership. I have taught a 4/5 th grade split class, a 6 th grade elementary class, a Jr. High physical science, and a 7 th /8 th grade self-contained at a small Christian school in Oregon. I directed and owned a tutoring company for seven years. I have also directed before and after school care. My most unique educational adventure was teaching outdoor school in the woods of a small town in Connecticut for three months. My tutoring style is personalized to you. I want to do what works best for you. I like being hands on, using manipulatives, educational games, etc. to assist with learning concepts. My subject strengths in tutoring are Language Arts, elementary math, fractions, decimals, statistics, essay editing and prep, study skills and GED test prep. I love doing science labs regarding chemistry and physics. I look forward to getting to know you and being a part of your educational journey.
Carmella
Hi, I’m Carmella Gutierrez! I graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and a minor in Religious Studies. I’m excited to help students with all kinds of subjects, from math and science to history and writing. I’ve always loved figuring out how things work and breaking down tough concepts into simpler, more manageable pieces. My time at the Science and Math Institute in Tacoma taught me how to think critically and explain things clearly, skills I use to help students understand even the most challenging topics.
When I’m not tutoring, I enjoy crafting, painting, and reading. I believe every student learns differently, and I’m here to create a relaxed, supportive space where we can work together to build confidence and make learning enjoyable. Looking forward to working with you!
Emil
Hi, my name is Emil! I am a Seattlelite, born and raised. I attended O’Dea High School then the University of Washington, where I received a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a Bachelor’s of Arts in English Literature. I’m also currently back in school, so the learning never stops! In my slowly diminishing free time, I love to box, bowl and spend time with my family.
P.E.R.C. Pup
Zorro is a diabetic alert service dog, majoring in stress and anxiety relief.