Homeschool Support
If you are seeking more specific support with homeschooling, including tips on organization, pacing, planning, teaching multiple grades, and more, please check out our Homeschool Support service. Available to independent curriculum users only.
Tutoring and Coaching Services
We understand that our curriculum users may need extra support when teaching their children at home—in particular, within certain subject areas—so we are pleased to recommend tutoring provided by Oak Meadow teachers. Below is a list of teachers who are available as tutors, along with their specialty areas and contact information. If you have any questions about tutoring or you are interested in working with one of our teachers, contact the teacher directly. Please note that our teachers may not tutor any students who are their own enrolled students.
Please note: The fee-based tutoring services recommended on this page are NOT managed by Oak Meadow School; you will enter a tutorial services agreement with each teacher individually.
For students needing coaching services for executive function and/or learning challenges, please contact our Oak Meadow coaching specialist.
K-8 tutors
Leslie Daniels: Leslie graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Environmental Education and a minor in General Science. She also received a Teaching Certificate through IU’s School of Education for Grades K-8, and she took graduate courses in Alternative Education at the Waldorf Institute of Southern California and at Antioch College in Keene, NH. In addition to working as an Oak Meadow teacher since 1986, Leslie homeschooled her children with Oak Meadow’s curricula for fifteen years. She is currently the founder, director and head teacher of the “Little Tree Education” program, which offers educational activities to groups of homeschooled students. Her tutoring services are offered for grades K-6. Contact: littletree.edu@gmail.com
Kristen Glover: Kristen has been working as a private homeschool teacher and tutor for 4 years with direct instruction experience including: elementary and middle school core curriculum, PSAT, and SSAT. Kristen also has extensive experience teaching English and History at high school level. She strives to make learning an engaging and exciting experience with the goal to create lifelong learners. She has had success working with reluctant learners and students who struggle with learning differences. In addition to being an experienced educator, Kristen has worked in fields of diplomatic relations and with non-government organizations around the world. Kristen holds a Virginia State Teaching Certification and has received a MAT in Middle School Humanities. Contact: kristenglover01@gmail.com
Lori Humiston: Lori Humiston received a BA degree in English from the University of Louisville and a Masters of Science in Teaching from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and certification as a School Building Leader from SUNY Plattsburgh. She has taught English in middle school and high school for the past 18 years after having switched careers from working in the insurance industry. Lori can tutor students in grades 5-8 in social studies/math/science, and 5-12 in English. Her meeting hours are after 5pm ET M-F. Weekend hours can be arranged. Contact: louisvillegrad88@gmail.com
Justin Neal: Justin graduated from Liberty University with a B.S. in Science of Education and a Masters Degree in the Arts of Education. He is a licensed K-6 Elementary Educator from the state of Virginia. He has been a classroom teacher for the past ten years. He has a vast amount of experience across various grade levels, and currently teachers first grade along with working with Oak Meadow families! His tutoring services are offered for grades K-6. Contact: justin.neal.2020@gmail.com
High School tutors
Annie Bolotin: Annie has been teaching writing and literature to high school and college students since 2014. She will come up with individualized tutoring plans to work with a range of students, spanning from those who want to practice writing fundamentals to those who want to enrich their homeschooling with additional reading materials and assignments. Annie received her AB in English from Harvard University and her Ph.D. in English from the University of Michigan. Contact: ann.bolotin@gmail.com
Erin Bouchard: Erin is most notably a math teacher and has been tutoring for more than 20 years. After earning her BS in Telecommunication-News Broadcasting from the University of Florida in 2003, she taught middle school math and tutored math and English. Erin established her own tutoring company in 2009, where she tutored students of all ages in many subjects, including a range of math courses (pre-algebra to Algebra 2) and English/language arts, and test prep (SHSAT, SAT/ACT, GRE, and GMAT). Erin earned her MS in Education Leadership, Management, and Policy from Seton Hall University in 2016. She has also worked for non-profit organizations, where she created educational programming that engaged families with children ages birth to 22. Erin is a lifelong learner who enjoys fostering love of learning in her students.Contact: erinreneebouchard@gmail.com
Robbin Dilley: Robbin has been teaching high school biology (general and AP), chemistry, environmental science and SAT/ACT prep since 2012. She has experience working with neurodiverse students and students who are learning English. Robbin holds a high school science teaching certificate in Massachusetts and is a National Board Certified Teacher. She graduated from Columbia University with a BA in Biology and from UMass Boston with a Masters in Education. Contact: robbin.dilley@gmail.com
Kristen Glover: Kristen has been working as a private homeschool teacher and tutor for 4 years with direct instruction experience including: elementary and middle school core curriculum, PSAT, and SSAT. Kristen also has extensive experience teaching English and History at high school level. She strives to make learning an engaging and exciting experience with the goal to create lifelong learners. She has had success working with reluctant learners and students who struggle with learning differences. In addition to being an experienced educator, Kristen has worked in fields of diplomatic relations and with non-government organizations around the world. Kristen holds a Virginia State Teaching Certification and has received a MAT in Middle School Humanities. Contact: kristenglover01@gmail.com
Stephanie Lieblappen: Stephanie has over 10 years of experience tutoring students in math, physics, and chemistry. She has tutored a range of students from middle school through upper level college courses both online and in person. Subject areas include Pre-algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, HS/College Physics, and HS/College Chemistry. Stephanie has an MS in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. Contact: steph.lieblappen@gmail.com
Anna Logowitz: Anna has been working with homeschool families since 2012, both in person and at a distance, as well as teaching in Montessori, Waldorf, project-based, and special education schools. She brings a wealth of approaches in connecting to student interests with both motivated and struggling learners. Anna often uses storytelling and projects to demonstrate a concept, drawing on interests ranging from animal care to schooner sailing. She has taught students aged preschool to grandparent, and currently runs a program that combines elementary, middle, and high school students. Anna received both her BA and Master of the Arts in Teaching from Smith College. Contact: edenite.arts@gmail.com
Stephanie Tartakoff: Stephanie has been teaching and/or tutoring chemistry for the past 15 years. She has a BA in chemistry education from BYU and will be completing her MS in Chemistry in 2023. She has taught all levels of chemistry ranging from introductory, honors, AP, and now college level classes and labs. She is currently adjunct faculty for two universities in upstate NY and loves helping students learn more about the world around them at a molecular level. Contact: stephtartakoff@gmail.com
Julia West: Julia has been teaching with Oak Meadow for over 20 years, and has developed the high school biology, environmental science, and health courses. She is available for tutoring these subjects. Julia is a lifelong learner with a passion for the study of the natural world and cultural perspective on environmental issues, climate change, and all things science! Having homeschooled all three of her children from K-12, she understands firsthand the joys and challenges of homeschooling. She received a BS degree in environmental and forest biology with a focus on fisheries biology, and has pursued several professional development opportunities during her career. Contact: juliawest60@gmail.com
Lindsay Vanoli: Lindsay has been tutoring middle school through college-level mathematics since 2005, both in-person and virtually. She has a BA in Mathematics, an MS in Mathematics and Math Education, and holds grades 7-12 mathematics teaching certifications in Vermont and New Hampshire. She has experience teaching a range of math courses from Pre-Algebra through Calculus at both private and public high schools since 2013. Lindsay joined the Oak Meadow faculty in 2020 and enjoys working in a distance learning format with homeschool students to foster an appreciation for math and build confidence in their mathematical abilities. Contact: lindsay.vanoli@gmail.com
Nicole Williams: Nicole has been teaching high school biology, chemistry, middle school science and anatomy and physiology since 2008. Nicole has experience teaching and tutoring both in person and online. Nicole earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Cellular Biochemistry and her Master’s of Science in Teaching and is holds NYS teaching certifications in biology, chemistry, general science and students with disabilities-generalist. Contact: omnwilliams@boltoncsd.org or 518-812-5249
Coaching Service
Rebecca Larkin:
Struggling with Homeschooling? Planning and Keeping Up? Organization or Motivation Challenges? Frustrated by Reading, Writing, and Research? Rebecca Larkin offers professional support for Adolescents and their Parents.
Rebecca is an Oak Meadow Humanities teacher, Executive Function and ADHD Advisor, Adjunct College Professor, Reading, Research & Writing Tutor, and Life Coach.
Rebecca is engaging and enthusiastic about establishing rapport with students and families. She teaches self-advocacy for learners and promotes positive parenting/family skills. Rebecca also coordinates partnerships with other schools and programs for Independent Oak Meadow families.
Rebecca is the parent of a college student and has 30 years of teaching and coaching experience in public, private, alternative, and homeschool settings. As an Independent Coach, Rebecca can be contacted directly at rdl@rdlcoaching.com or (802) 376-6124 for more information.
Tutoring Centers
Big Apple Tutoring
Big Apple Tutoring LLC provides individual private tutoring in New York City for students of all ages and levels: Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School and College. Our professional tutors specialize in their respective subjects and have detailed knowledge of the New York City schools’ classes and testing methods, as well as the demanding requirements from Manhattan’s private and preparatory schools.
Visit BigAppleTutoring.org to learn more.
Teach Play Learn
Teach Play Learn is an educational concierge curating customized learning roadmaps and services for the whole family.
At TPL, they understand how stressful educational decisions can be. That’s why they’re available to help you learn your way and level the learning field, whether that’s providing a tailored DIY roadmap of perfect fit products, schools and professionals, or collaborating hand-in-hand until goals are met with their comprehensive services. Their goal is to make an often overwhelming process feel simple and, even, fun by tending to the unique needs of each student and their family so that everyone thrives.
Visit teachplaylearn.com to learn more.
Groza Learning Center
Groza Learning Center believes every student can learn. Just not on the same day or in the same way.
Their award-winning (PreK-12th grade) programs provide tutoring for all subjects and all levels. In addition, they provide SAT/ACT test prep, reading/writing programs, academic management, executive functioning, foreign language tutoring (French, Spanish, Latin, Russian, Mandarin, and Japanese), and college essay support.
Groza’s credentialed and experienced teachers provide each student with the tools and academic support necessary to be self-efficient, strong, and self-confident learners.
Their online services are available nationally and internationally, 7 days per week.
Their in-person services are available at their facility in Pacific Palisades, California, or at your home throughout Los Angeles County.
Visit GrozaLearningCenter.com to learn more.
