Meet the Team

  • “I believe every student has the natural curiosity and intuition to be a scientist.”

    I have worked with students from multiple age groups. I started my educational journey as a teaching assistant intern, I then substitute taught at that school for a year and was an educator at a nature summer camp. During Graduate School I student taught Middle school science, and biology at the Syracuse City School District. After graduating I taught a second grade without any experience. Over the summer I tutored students in Earth Science, Biology and Chemistry in summer Academy. I then taught Biology and AP Biology for 3 years at Ithaca High School. Currently I teach Environmental Science, Chemistry, AP Biology and Biology at a boarding school called Besant Hill in Ojai California.

    Subjects Tutored:

    • Biology

    • AP Biology

    • Chemistry

    • AP Chemistry

    • Earth Science

    • Environmental Science

    • AP Environmental Science

    Age Specialization:

    • High School

    Education:

    • Masters | Science Education and Teaching

    • Bachelors | Biology

    Teaching since 2020

Math tutor Riya Burke smiling with her dog Archie.

  • Hey! My name is Riya Burke. I am currently a Math Teacher at Ithaca High School in Ithaca, New York. Over the years, I've taught several courses including Algebra 1, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Academic Intervention, Personal Finance, and AVID. I graduated from Utica University with a bachelor's degree in Math Education and Special Education, and I hold a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashford University.

    I specialize in Elementary, Junior High, and various High School Math courses. I also have experience preparing students for the SAT and can assist with cover letters, resumes, and college preparation.

    In my free time, I enjoy going for walks with my dog, Archie, cooking, and reading. Each year, I set a goal to read 100 books! Archie is a therapy dog, so we often visit nursing homes and academic events to spread happiness.

    Subjects Tutored:

    • Mathematics

    • Elementary Mathematics

    • Middle School Mathematics

    • Algebra

    • Algebra 2

    • Personal Finance

    • Intermediate Algebra

    • Geometry

    Age Specialization:

    • Elementary - High School

    Education:

    • Masters | Curriculum and Instruction

    • Bachelors | Math 7-12

    • Bachelors | Special Education 7-12

    Teaching since 2019

Join our team

If you’re passionate about education, believe in helping students where they are in their journey, and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join a supportive team dedicated to opening doors and expanding horizons, one student at a time.