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MELISSA BERMAN
Founder & Director
Math & Test Prep
Melissa Berman has the experience and the heart to help your child succeed. She is an educator with twelve years of teaching experience in elementary and middle school and has built Akasha over the past five years. Melissa was named Teacher of the Year at her Middle school in 2009, and in 2011 she was named Broward County Middle School Math Teacher of the Year. Melissa has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Pennsylvania State University and a Master’s Degree in the Science of Teaching Mathematics through the National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with Florida Atlantic University.
ROSEMARY
Learning Coach & Private Tutor
Rosemary has extensive and varied tutoring experience. She received a BS in Math (CW Post College, NY) with a minor in Chemistry and a MS in Computer Science (SUNY at Stony Brook, NY). She worked for 12 years as a software engineer before homeschooling her own children. and tutoring and offering classes to others. She has tutored in all levels of math, high school Chemistry, Language Arts, SAT/ACT test prep, and many other subjects including different online school platforms. In addition she has taught in private schools, alternative schools, and residential behavioral/substance abuse rehab facilities.
JOE
Learning Coach
Joe is majoring in social science education at FAU, where he is studying to become a history teacher. Joe is passionate about anything historical, and curates a learning environment that engages students in history, civics, and government. Joe also specializes in reading, writing, and grammar. He prioritizes learning important skills and concepts such as reading comprehension, critical thinking, and cause and effect through engaging lessons and presentations.
KATS
Learning Coach, Private Tutor, Music Instructor
Kats is an education major at FAU and has worked as a learning coach at Akasha for the past two years. She leads the music program that provides private lessons to students during the school day. Kats is classically trained in piano, vocals, guitar (electric, classical, and jazz), music theory, and bass guitar. Kats’ coaching ability encompasses Math, Reading, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, and SAT, AP, and ACT test prep. She is dedicated to personalizing instruction to reach students of all abilities.
BECCA
Learning Coach & Private Tutor
Becca is a licensed Florida teacher and former Northern Virginia teacher with 8 years of classroom teaching experience. She has a Master’s in Teaching from the University of Virginia. She can tutor students across various grades and subject areas History, Government, English, Reading, Writing, Science and Test Prep (academic, honors, and AP levels). Becca is passionate about working with diverse learners to build lifelong skills and make things stick.
ALVARO
Learning Coach & Spanish Tutor
Alvaro is a God loving family man, passionate about teaching, and believes in the power of personalized education. He has a BS in Business Administration (Northern International University). He is committed to providing support and encouragement to his students and loves helping them navigate the curriculum, manage their time effectively, and celebrate their unique learning styles. He has been tutoring Math as well as reading and writing in both Spanish and English. He worked as a banker for 18 years, has been an entrepreneur, and has helped others start their own businesses and find their passion. That is why he prioritizes focusing on each student's strengths without neglecting areas that need reinforcement.
We believe that with the proper tools, preparation and mindset, every child has the potential for academic success.
Akasha Academics was founded in 2012 with the dream of changing education for the better. By moving students from a traditional classroom to a comfortable home-based setting, we provide a more effective learning experience for your child. We offer personalized virtual school instruction with a curriculum that is designed for each student's needs and is strictly monitored.