About Us
L i s a J o h n s o n
Owner and Director
Education
Lisa graduated with honors from Spelman College where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. She went on to be the recipient of a Rackham Merit Fellowship from the University of Michigan and earned a Master’s Degree in Education as well as teaching credentials in both mathematics and economics there.
Experience
Marlisa has classroom experience at several of the top Independent schools in Los Angeles where she taught middle school and high school mathematics. She has worked with a variety of academic enrichment programs in several roles: teacher, administrator and student. Among them – SHARP program at NASA, Princeton Summer Research Experience, Summer Engineering Program at the University of Michigan.
Our Services
Private Tutoring
One to one tutoring provides individualized instruction. Our students often participate in weekly sessions with a standing appointment each week. We support students who lack confidence and organization and/or have foundational gaps. We provide tutoring in every academic subject including math, science, English, history and languages.
Test Prep
One to one preparation for the PSAT, SAT, ACT, SSAT and ISEE. Small group test preparation workshops are available and can be arranged during the summer months (please inquire if interested).
College Applications
We offer full support of completion of the Common App and other college applications. We can help with the general essay questions as well as those supplements specific to colleges and universities.
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Essentials carefully curated for middle school and high school students. Save yourself the pain of school supply shopping or just restock mid-year. We have selected only the best stuff.