Meet Our Tutors
Our team of experienced, Virginia-certified teachers is dedicated to helping your child succeed
Michelle Ward
Experienced Educator | CEO | Student-Centered Instruction
Professional Experience
- •Current ESOL Teacher (Grades 4-6)
- •6th Grade Teacher | 21 Years at Fairfax County Public Schools
- •5th Grade Teacher & Dean of Student Services | 5 Years at New York City Public Schools
- •Founder & CEO of Jump Start Advanced Academic LLC (2013-Present)
Education & Certifications
- •BA in Psychology
- •MS in Elementary Education
- •ESOL Endorsement
- •English Endorsement
- •Virginia Licensed Teacher
Key Strengths
- •Passionate about student growth and development
- •Experienced in supporting multilingual learners
- •Dedicated mentor and advocate for students
- •Entrepreneurial leader in education
Kayla Graham
Experienced Educator | Co-Chair | Student Engagement & Instruction
Professional Experience
- •Current 6th grade reading & writing teacher at Fairfax County Public Schools (2020-Present)
- •Co-Chair and Tutor at Jump Start Advanced Academic LLC (2023-Present)
- •Teacher at Duval County Public School, Jacksonville, FL (2 years)
Education & Certifications
- •B.S. in Teacher Preparation
- •M.S.Ed in Elementary Education
- •Virginia Licensed Teacher
Key Strengths
- •Excellent at building positive relationships with students and families
- •Empowers students to build confidence in their abilities
- •Use of web-based learning resources to keep students engaged
- •Support students overall executive functioning skills
Mia Wallace
Experienced Educator | Mathematics & Spanish Specialist
Professional Experience
- •Five years of teaching experience
- •Specializes in mathematics up to calculus
- •Essay writing and SAT preparation expert
- •Fluent in Spanish
Education & Certifications
- •Undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia
- •Master's in Education from George Washington University
Key Strengths
- •Strong academic background and diverse skill set
- •Excellent in mathematics up to calculus
- •Expert in essay writing and SAT preparation
- •Bilingual in English and Spanish
Why Our Tutors Stand Out
At Jump Start with Us Advanced Academics, we pride ourselves on our exceptional team of educators who bring classroom experience and specialized knowledge to every tutoring session.
- All Virginia-certified teachers with classroom experience
- Specialized training in various learning approaches
- Experience with diverse learning needs and styles
- Ongoing professional development to stay current with educational best practices
- Passionate about helping students achieve their full potential
