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OUR TEAM
Meet our JAM Specialists
The right tutor changes everything. JAM's team includes more than 80 experienced educators, specialists, and tutors with expertise across a wide range of academic and learning needs. Every one of them was chosen for the same reasons families choose us: real teaching experience, depth in how kids learn, and the patience and warmth that make a struggling student want to keep going.
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EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS. PERSONALIZED MATCHES.
We handle the matching from start to finish
Rather than asking you to sort through tutor profiles and guess who might click with your child, we do that work for you. Based on your student's needs, goals, personality, location, and schedule, we identify the tutors who are strong potential fits and present you with available options. It's one of the most important things we do, because the right fit is what makes support actually work.
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no guesswork. ever.
VETTED, NOT JUST AVAILABLE
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Every tutor is carefully screened before they ever work with your child
Bringing someone into your child's learning is a real act of trust, so we take who joins our team seriously. Every tutor goes through a thorough vetting process before we ever match them with a student, including interviews, background checks, and reference calls. We do that work so you don't have to. And it's about more than credentials. As educators, we know a child's learning time is precious, and the wrong fit means lost ground a struggling student can't afford. When the tutor is right, from their training to their temperament, every session counts.
​A TUTOR FOR EVERY NEED
Specialists for whatever your child needs
Our tutors bring specialized training across reading and structured literacy, writing, math, executive functioning, test prep, and support for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. Here are just a few of the people behind the progress.
Rachel
Dr. Rachel is a clinical psychologist with a doctorate and health psychology fellowship. She partners with parents on child anxiety, behavior, sleep, and managing medical conditions.
Maya
Ms. Maya tutors math, science, AP courses, and SAT and ACT prep. She also supports students with ADHD and executive functioning, and can help with programming and engineering projects.
Ali
Ms. Ali is a literacy teacher with a Master's in TESOL and Orton-Gillingham certification in the science of reading. She has a gift for making reading click for kids, including students who learn differently.
Amy
Ms. Amy is a veteran educator and school leader with more than 25 years of experience. She specializes in elementary and middle school math, literacy, and executive functioning.
Veronica
Ms. Verónica is a bilingual educator. She supports reading, writing, and math with more than a decade of Chicago Public Schools experience, and helps students build strategy for standardized tests.
Azam
Mr. Azam's specialty is tutoring high school and college students in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. He breaks down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps.
Carrie
Ms. Carrie is a National Board Certified educator with over 20 years of experience and a master's in Elementary Education. She supports literacy, math, executive functioning, and ACT prep.
Hanz
Mr. Hanz is a bilingual educator with over a decade of experience. He supports students in literacy, language, and core subjects, and specializes in working with multilingual learners.
Julia
Ms. Julia is a special education teacher and certified LBS1 educator with a degree in Special Education and tutoring experience since 2014. She supports K-8 students in literacy, math, and writing.
Maria
Ms. Maria is an elementary educator who supports literacy, foundational skills, and executive functioning, blending structure with creativity to help every child feel both supported and challenged.
Maggie
Ms. Maggie is an early childhood educator a master's in Trauma-Informed Education. She supports preschool through first grade across general, special education, and blended classrooms.
Rhonda
Ms. Rhonda is a longtime educator and school leader with a doctorate. She supports reading, writing, and the college application process, and uses mindfulness and emotional regulation.
