Our Staff
We believe the best learning and growing takes place when a student feels safe, supported, and empowered. That’s why our tutors create an environment of trust, respect, and high expectations. Our model of one-on-one learning across subject areas allows our tutors to establish unique relationships with students and families, enabling them to be trusted mentors, teachers, and coaches.
LTLS tutors connect with youth as people first and students second, and base our mentorship on the recognition that students have individual interests, needs and skill sets. We allow the necessary time and space to enable students to develop trust and an ability to communicate their needs. This allows tutors to recognize and support different facets of students and help them discover unrealized potential. As rapport with students evolves, we teach, model, and develop dynamic methods for varying content, remaining focused on the student as an individual.
At Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services, we work tirelessly to hire and maintain dynamic, unique, and empowering educators. Our team includes computer scientists, individuals who teach jewelry-making classes, a punk-rock band member, a high school basketball coach, and much more. Liddane tutors are real people with a real compassion to co-create a safe, support, and empowering environment for students. We encourage students to bring their whole self to their learning, just as our tutors do so in sessions. Every tutor is thoroughly vetted, and must pass a full FBI background-check.
Below is a list of our current tutors, including their background, and subject areas. Please note we cannot guarantee that new students will be paired with specific tutors. To learn about our tutor pairing process, click here. To get started, please contact us.
Admin Staff
Andrea
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Since founding Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services in 2001, Andrea Liddane has grown her vision of combining strong relationships with creative, student-centered learning strategies into a trusted and comprehensive educational support organization. Drawing from her early career as a public school teacher and private tutor, Andrea now leads a carefully selected team of experienced, empathetic educators who support hundreds of students across two locations and online.
Andrea’s leadership prioritizes ongoing tutor development, collaborative problem-solving, and thoughtful customization of sessions to meet each student’s individual needs. She is committed to hiring professionals who share her core values: building meaningful connections with students and families and supporting them throughout their educational journey.
Under her direction, LTLS provides academic tutoring across all subjects, executive function coaching, project management support, standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT), college application coaching, and study skills development. Tutors work with students from preschool through college, including those who thrive with conventional approaches and those with learning differences such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, language processing challenges, reading comprehension issues, and dysgraphia.
Although Andrea primarily works behind the scenes, she continues to provide educational consulting to families, school communities, and professionals. Her holistic approach includes one-on-one support, collaboration with school teams, interpretation of psychological evaluations, and—most importantly—building trust and rapport with young people and those who support them.
As part of its ongoing commitment to educational equity, LTLS quietly offers support to a small number of students with financial need—reflecting Andrea’s deep belief in access, dignity, and community care.
Nicolette
Chief Operating Officer
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Nicolette rejoins the Liddane Tutoring team as the Chief Operating Officer after almost a decade at an international education company where she held multiple leadership roles. She brings a sophisticated background in operations and technology, having honed her expertise within the fast-paced environment of a Fortune 100 company.
While her career is marked by operational excellence, Nicolette’s true north is her commitment to inclusive stewardship. She is deeply passionate about supporting students and learners who think and work differently, ensuring that "standard" processes never stand in the way of individual potential.
Nicolette has built her reputation on the idea that high-level business success and deep empathy are not mutually exclusive. A specialist in customer experience and client management, she is known for her unique ability to make every stakeholder feel truly heard. Her goal is simple: to build environments where everyone feels they belong and has the tools they need to thrive.
A former student-athlete at Carroll University, Nicolette brings a grounded, team-first mentality to everything she touches. She is a champion for neurodiversity and inclusivity. Outside of work, she loves cooking, reading, and spending time with family.
Chris
Director of Culture & Human Resources
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A Chicago-native, Chris began his education at the University of Iowa and finished his degree at Seattle Central College. His background includes extensive experience in people leadership, culture building, and human resources. Chris is a pillar of our team, known for his attention to detail and commitment to excellence. He leads tutor recruiting, performance, and compliance, ensuring we remain a "gold-standard" employer for educators. In his spare time Chris enjoys the theater, traveling, game nights with family and friends, and his dachshund, Baron.
Rachel
Associate Director of Programming
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Rachel is a teacher with over a decade of experience providing support and encouragement to her students in a variety of academic subjects, including writing, humanities, and intermediate math. She graduated from Knox College with a degree in secondary education and began her teaching career as a Study Skills instructor for the students of the University of Chicago Laboratory School. Since then, Rachel has incorporated direct instruction in executive functioning skills for students who need support staying organized and planning for success. Together, Rachel and her students set high goals and create a map to achieve them.
Rachel lives in Shoreline with her husband, two children, their dog Frodo and their cat Hrothgar. She loves reading, baseball, and PC video games, though students often say her favorites are “video games for old people.
CJ
Associate Director of Learning & Education
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CJ earned his bachelor's degree in liberal arts from the University of Illinois and his professional educator's license from Northern Illinois University, later diving into master's-level coursework in data science and machine learning. With 12 years in education, CJ now serves as Associate Director for the tutor team, coaching tutors on evidence based learning science while also helping build collaborative technology systems for better family and tutor experiences. He's a firm believer that the best educators never stop being students themselves. Outside of work, CJ is an endless tinkerer — happiest with his wife and two young daughters, or knee-deep in some new project, whether that's in the garage or on his computer. He's endlessly curious about what makes people (and systems) tick, and why
Caitlin
Client Intake & Office Manager
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After completing a year at CalPoly studying engineering, Caitlin received her bachelor’s degree in linguistics from the University of Washington. She is also certified to teach English as a foreign language. Caitlin has experience tutoring elementary to high school students in humanities, test prep, college applications, ESL, and executive skills. Caitlin believes in the real benefits of lifelong learning and loves working with students one on one to achieve their goals. In her free time she enjoys reading, video games, and owning an excessive amount of wall calendars.
Nicole
Support Specialist
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Nicole graduated from California State University, San Bernardino with her B.A. in mathematics. While at university she assisted one of her professors in his research and led study groups for various courses. A lifetime educator, Nicole somehow finds passion in teaching a wide array of subjects, from the subtle nuances of subject-verb agreement to multivariable derivation. She especially loves mathematics in all of its permutations, from witticism to calculation. She lives for the moments where she can make learning fun, accessible, and understandable. Well, that, and just about every animal in existence. In her free time, Nicole can be found reading, writing, video-gaming, or hiking to waterfalls.
Tutoring Staff
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Since founding Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services in 2001, Andrea Liddane has grown her vision of combining strong relationships with creative, student-centered learning strategies into a trusted and comprehensive educational support organization. Drawing from her early career as a public school teacher and private tutor, Andrea now leads a carefully selected team of experienced, empathetic educators who support hundreds of students across two locations and online.
Andrea’s leadership prioritizes ongoing tutor development, collaborative problem-solving, and thoughtful customization of sessions to meet each student’s individual needs. She is committed to hiring professionals who share her core values: building meaningful connections with students and families and supporting them throughout their educational journey.
Under her direction, LTLS provides academic tutoring across all subjects, executive function coaching, project management support, standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT), college application coaching, and study skills development. Tutors work with students from preschool through college, including those who thrive with conventional approaches and those with learning differences such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, language processing challenges, reading comprehension issues, and dysgraphia.
Although Andrea primarily works behind the scenes, she continues to provide educational consulting to families, school communities, and professionals. Her holistic approach includes one-on-one support, collaboration with school teams, interpretation of psychological evaluations, and—most importantly—building trust and rapport with young people and those who support them.
As part of its ongoing commitment to educational equity, LTLS quietly offers support to a small number of students with financial need—reflecting Andrea’s deep belief in access, dignity, and community care.
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Ai Vy graduated from Princeton University with a B.A in Neuroscience. As an aspiring doctor, she is working hard to prepare for her medical school application while honing the skills that are necessary to become a competent doctor. In her free time, she likes to hang out with her family and dog, bake, cook, and make really good coffee. What she finds the most rewarding in a tutoring setting is the connections with her students and the gradual, small but meaningful improvements that she can contribute to the students’ academic careers. She is looking forward to connecting with students and encouraging them to learn in their own way and pace.
Alex
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Alex graduated from Florida's Honors College, New College of Florida, and from Florida International University with bachelor's degrees in History, Political Science, and Chemistry. He wrote an undergraduate thesis on Florida Population Growth and conducted wine research in a chemistry lab. Alex has been tutoring since high school, so he knew a career in education was his calling. His broad educational background allows him to tutor US History, Calculus, SAT Exam Prep, and Chemistry, to name a few. He loves teaching students that chemistry can be found everywhere. He believes history is not a dead subject; it's a global, living subject we feel today. In Alex's free time, he enjoys watching movies no one has heard of, watching baseball and soccer, and exploring all the nature Seattle has to offer.
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Ann has Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, and a Master in Teaching from the University of Washington. Ann worked for 12 years at Microsoft before leaving to start a family and do one-on-one tutoring for a variety of ages. She has visited over 20 different countries, and loves to cook, read, garden, and watch her actor husband on stages all over Seattle. She is writing her first young adult fantasy novel, and likes math so much she does Kahn Academy just for fun.
Bennet
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Bennet graduated from the University of Washington with a Master’s in Chemistry, as well as from the University of Chicago with a B.S. in Chemistry. During his Master’s, he was a teaching assistant for a number of introductory general chemistry courses, as well as a research assistant in a synthetic chemistry lab. As a teaching assistant, Bennet helped students of a variety of educational and personal backgrounds navigate the challenges of chemistry and starting college. He has been tutoring since completing his degrees, and hopes to spread his enthusiasm for math and science to the next generation of students. In his free time, Bennet enjoys playing video/board games, cooking, reading comics, and hanging out with his dog Pop-Tart. Current clients email Bennet.
Brenna
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Brenna brings a holistic, strengths-based approach to supporting learners of all ages. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in positive psychology and coaching psychology from the University of East London. With experience leading preschool classrooms, mentoring teens, and coaching adults, Brenna centers her work on compassionate curiosity and practical strategies for learning and growth. She specializes in supporting neurodiverse individuals as they develop executive functioning skills like organization, emotional regulation, and productivity. Brenna believes that when individuals feel seen and supported, they're more empowered to take the steps they need to thrive both academically and personally. Outside of sessions, you'll likely find her in the garden, crocheting her latest project, or cuddling her two dogs—passions that remind her that growth is nonlinear, sometimes messy, and stitched together with the little wins.
Caitlin
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After completing a year at CalPoly studying engineering, Caitlin received her bachelor’s degree in linguistics from the University of Washington. She is also certified to teach English as a foreign language. Caitlin has experience tutoring elementary to high school students in humanities, test prep, college applications, ESL, and executive skills. Caitlin believes in the real benefits of lifelong learning and loves working with students one on one to achieve their goals. In her free time she enjoys reading, video games, and owning an excessive amount of wall calendars.
Ceci
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Coming from the highlands of La Paz, Bolivia, Ceci grew up in a Spanish-speaking home. She began studying English at the age of nine and later graduated with a degree in Political Sciences from Universidad Católica Boliviana. In 2020, Ceci moved to Seattle to pursue an MA in Hispanic Studies at the University of Washington, where she decided to stay to work toward her PhD. As a Spanish instructor, Ceci has taught at various levels, working with both second-language learners and heritage speakers. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new coffee shops in Seattle and spending time with her two cats, Catalina and Sashimi.
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David grew up in and around New York City and earned his B.A. in English and Creative Writing at The City College of New York. In East Oakland, Bellevue, and Seattle he’s taught young below-benchmark readers, SAT and ACT test takers, English language learners, AP History students, college applicants and more.
At Liddane David works with learners of all ages and abilities, always with an awareness of their executive function challenges and strengths. He loves when tutoring lets him laugh, learn new things, and get creative, but is most inspired by his seeing his students face frustrations, struggle toward their goals, and keep showing up even when the work is painful. Raised on science fiction, musical theater, and LEGO, David loves biking to music, singing with friends, walking through cities, and many kinds of dancing.
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David earned his Ph.D. in Physics and B.Sc. in Science Education at Dublin City University, Ireland. After graduating, David moved to the US to begin working with the Physics Education Group at the University of Washington. In this position, David wrote and tested inquiry-based curriculum for both the high-school and university level. He is very passionate about creating an inclusive and student centered learning environment in his classrooms. After three years at the University of Washington, David taught at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played a key role in transforming the introductory physics course for life-science majors. He has since returned to the University of Washington, where he continues to teach introductory physics to both physics and non-physics majors. David is a fan of multiple sports and in his personal time he enjoys cycling, swimming, hiking and golf. David is also a keen music fan and very much enjoys attending live shows.
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Gretchen developed her 20-year career in education by serving in many capacities: class teacher, specialty teacher, education support specialist, academic tutor, writing coach, and co-facilitator of social-emotional learning circles. Her approach incorporates humor and playfulness. She meets students exactly where they are, joins them in celebrating progress (no matter the size), and motivates them to take charge of their own learning and growth. Gretchen grew up in an Arizona desert metropolis. After living there and in Oregon, Texas, Georgia, and New York, she made Seattle her home. She earned a BA in Communication from Arizona State University and two Waldorf teaching certificates.
She enjoys traveling the world, playing card and board games, and volunteering in her community. Currently, she works in an early intervention program for children under age three with special needs and as a mentor for an organization that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills to empower teen girls and gender-expansive youth. She is the mother of two emerging adults and an accomplished and published writer working on her first collection of poetry.
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Hannah graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Bioengineering. During her academic journey, she was able to work as a caregiver, lab research intern, and a surgical technician. Through these experiences, she learned about the importance of communication, transparency, patience, and perspective. As a tutor, she hopes to implement these principles to connect with students. She believes that each student is unique in personality and learning style, and should be supported in a way that focuses on their strengths and enjoyment in learning. Hannah values giving back to the community and strives to help students develop lifelong skills by catering to their learning styles. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, video games, reading, and spending time with family.
Henry C.
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Henry, a native Seattleite, graduated with a B.S. in Mathematics from Grinnell College in Iowa. Back in Seattle he worked as an acoustic designer and then earned a Master's in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington. His passion for teaching was cemented as a Calculus II TA and after graduating he worked for Upward Bound at Garfield High School and with Tutors Impacting Public Schools at Licton Springs Middle School. Henry then took a break from teaching and hiked the entirety of the Pacific Crest Trail. Now he is pursuing a Master's in Teaching from Seattle University, with the goal of teaching high school math. In his free time Henry plays soccer and guitar, hikes and bikes, and bakes a mean sourdough.
Henry S.
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Henry was born in Seattle, earning a B.A. from the University of Washington’s school for Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. He’s previously worked as a university writing and communications tutor, and served a term with AmeriCorps assisting local community college students in achieving lasting academic success. Henry has experience working with and advocating for students with accessibility needs and learning styles that are often not met in a traditional classroom setting.
In his free time, Henry enjoys gardening, reading, theatre, and exploring the outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. He has a passion for studying history, and you’ll often find him watching obscure documentaries when he should be sleeping.
Jacob
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Jacob has a BS in Computer Engineering from California Polytechnic State University. He has worked as a firmware engineer at a wide variety of companies, including a seven-person agricultural startup, a mid-sized medical tech company, and Meta Reality Labs. In both school and work, he gravitated toward teaching his peers by helping with projects, onboarding coworkers, and breaking down barriers like imposter syndrome. Outside of work, Jacob spends his time rock climbing, playing games, practicing photography, and dancing in the local music scene.
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Jaquan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology with a focus on bio-manufacturing from the University of Houston. With a strong foundation in the biological sciences and analytical thinking, they bring a methodical and patient approach to tutoring, helping students tackle challenging subjects with confidence and clarity. Jaquan focuses on supporting students by guiding them through challenges with patience and creativity. They prioritize building a trusting, empowering environment so each student can explore learning in ways that make sense to them. They emphasize understanding, problem-solving, and personalized strategies that work for each individual. Outside of tutoring, Jaquan enjoys playing piano, exploring nature, and they are always eager to learn new things. These interests inspire creativity and curiosity, which they bring into every tutoring session.
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Jules is excited to return to Liddane as a test prep tutor! They tutored math and test prep from 2017-2020, and formerly served as director of the Test Prep program. Jules was born in Seattle but grew up in Shanghai, China, where they attended International School and learned Mandarin. Jules is half Brazilian, speaks Portuguese, and spent a full year of college studying abroad in Lisbon, Portugal. Jules graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in May of 2017 with a BA in International Studies and is passionate about accessibility in education and art, building community, and climate justice. Jules worked at the Seattle Aquarium for the last 5 years on the community engagement, ocean policy, and volunteer engagement teams. Jules loves tutoring and developing supportive, meaningful relationships with students. Jules also enjoys playing soccer and piano, sewing or crocheting clothes, and walking their dog around this beautiful city.
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Julia holds an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in English Literature from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. Passionate about the sciences as well as the arts, Julia began tutoring math and physics to college students while still in college herself. After moving to Seattle, she amassed a decade of experience tutoring math and sciences at the middle and high school levels. Julia is also an accomplished jeweler who teaches jewelry making classes at numerous local colleges and art centers. She loves figuring out how to break down the learning process into digestible chunks for her students whether for solving a chemistry homework problem or making a ring.
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Lauren completed her B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of South Carolina in 2021 and her Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2025. Lauren has experience in teaching and coaching scientific and mathematical subjects to a variety of ages – from preschool aged science exploration programs to undergraduate and graduate coursework in chemistry, biology, and neuroscience. She loves fostering scientific curiosity and building confidence and independence in students through one-on-one coaching. In her free time, Lauren enjoys reading, running, hiking, and watching Kraken hockey.
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Lava is a recent graduate from New York University with a BA in Politics & History, and a minor in French. She is currently living in Seattle with her two bunnies! She recently volunteered for a land conservation project and enjoyed connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences while learning about their history with the land. She is excited about meeting new students and creating a positive environment to help them feel capable and confident. When she is not tutoring, she enjoys reading, baking, outdoor activities, and being with her bunnies!
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Lia received a B.A. in Art History, a M.A in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages), and is currently pursuing a doctorate in education from University of Glasgow. She has taught English as a Second Language in a variety of contexts, among them English for Academic Purposes, and Basic Skills ESL. In addition to serving as an academic coach to international students struggling academically, she has tutored students at Literary Source in literacy skills and preparing for the U.S, citizenship exam. She has also prepared students for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test. She loves to travel and read in her free time.
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Lulavet Arnow earned a B.A. in chemistry from St Olaf College and a B.S. in computer science from Augsburg University. Her professional work has involved teaching middle- and high-school science, cohosting and editing a podcast about Jewish text study, moderating quiz bowl, and indirectly helping people design trucks. Her recent tutoring experience has focused on college students looking for extra help with computer science courses.
Lulav loves to take students beyond memorization, to understanding the concepts and relationships that make learning make sense. As an autistic “former gifted kid,” she understands from both directions how important it is to adjust education to the person learning, and to empathize with how each student sees the world.
In her free time, Lulav enjoys playing tabletop roleplaying games and League of Legends with her vast rainbow of gay friends, and reading contemporary YA with her partner.
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Nicole graduated from California State University, San Bernardino with her B.A. in mathematics. While at university she assisted one of her professors in his research and led study groups for various courses. A lifetime educator, Nicole somehow finds passion in teaching a wide array of subjects, from the subtle nuances of subject-verb agreement to multivariable derivation. She especially loves mathematics in all of its permutations, from witticism to calculation. She lives for the moments where she can make learning fun, accessible, and understandable. Well, that, and just about every animal in existence. In her free time, Nicole can be found reading, writing, video-gaming, or hiking to waterfalls.
Susan
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Susan brings passion and a deep appreciation for education. She creates an environment that centers the student's interests, learning style and motivation. Susan believes that when students feel belonging, support, and are provided opportunities for growth, they begin to experience the joy of learning. She brings years of experience as a teacher, tutor and mentor to students of all ages, focusing specifically on Writing, Reading, and Humanities - from elementary school to community college. She holds an MA Degree in Education, as well as Certificates in Teaching English as a Second Language and Reading Skills from Western Washington University. Susan also received her MA in Architecture and BA in Fine Arts from the University of Arizona. Outside of sessions, you will find Susan with her family, reading, taking walks, and making art - activities that remind her that life, much like learning, is full of wonder and discovery.
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Rachel is a teacher with over a decade of experience providing support and encouragement to her students in a variety of academic subjects, including writing, humanities, and intermediate math. She graduated from Knox College with a degree in secondary education and began her teaching career as a Study Skills instructor for the students of the University of Chicago Laboratory School. Since then, Rachel has incorporated direct instruction in executive functioning skills for students who need support staying organized and planning for success. Together, Rachel and her students set high goals and create a map to achieve them.
Rachel lives in Shoreline with her husband, two children, their dog Frodo and their cat Hrothgar. She loves reading, baseball, and PC video games, though students often say her favorites are “video games for old people.”
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Ryan graduated from the University of Portland in 2021 as a valedictorian with Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science. He has engineering experience, including working at Amazon and building a robotic hand, but his true passion lies in teaching others. He has been tutoring students in high school and college of all skill levels for several years, plus a public speaking background where he used his time at the podium to explain subjects ranging from faster-than-light travel to parliamentary government. In his spare time he will be found walking, blogging, solving puzzles, and reading way too many Wikipedia articles. Ryan believes math is fun and exciting and hopes he can spread his passion to his students.
Nicolette
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Nicolette rejoins the Liddane Tutoring team as the Chief Operating Officer after almost a decade at an international education company where she held multiple leadership roles. She brings a sophisticated background in operations and technology, having honed her expertise within the fast-paced environment of a Fortune 100 company.
While her career is marked by operational excellence, Nicolette’s true north is her commitment to inclusive stewardship. She is deeply passionate about supporting students and learners who think and work differently, ensuring that "standard" processes never stand in the way of individual potential.
Nicolette has built her reputation on the idea that high-level business success and deep empathy are not mutually exclusive. A specialist in customer experience and client management, she is known for her unique ability to make every stakeholder feel truly heard. Her goal is simple: to build environments where everyone feels they belong and has the tools they need to thrive.
A former student-athlete at Carroll University, Nicolette brings a grounded, team-first mentality to everything she touches. She is a champion for neurodiversity and inclusivity. Outside of work, she loves cooking, reading, and spending time with family.
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Yifan has lived in Seattle for most of his life, and graduated with a B.A in Early Childhood Education.
As an aspiring statistician and educator, he has worked in many educational settings from preschool up to elementary school in tutoring and after school care. He is preparing to hone his skills further by completing his Master’s in Education Degree in Measurement and Statistics to better serve the students in his community. As a research assistant, he also loves his connections with math, statistics, and numbers, and would like to share his experience in these areas of expertise to find innovative methods to better help students learn in their own unique ways. In his free time, Yifan likes cycling, hiking, and spending time at home reading his favorite books.
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Zane graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz with a B.S. in Computer Engineering. He is currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science. He has worked as a tutor with K-12 and college students, teaching math, science, English, and SAT/ACT test prep. When not working or studying, Zane likes reading, biking, hiking, programming, gardening, and spending time with his cat.