United by a Passion for Teaching Excellence
A Collaborative Community of Certified Educators
Every member of our team is a state-certified teacher with real classroom experience. We're not just tutors—we're dedicated educators who've chosen to continue our teaching careers in a more personalized, impactful setting.
Who We Are
Our Background
Every educator on our team began their career in traditional classroom settings—public schools, private schools, charter schools, and special education programs. We've taught diverse student populations, navigated challenging curriculum standards, managed full classrooms, and learned what truly works in education. This shared foundation gives us a deep understanding of the academic system and the real challenges students face.
Why We Choose Personalized Education
We transitioned from traditional classrooms not because we stopped loving teaching, but because we wanted to teach more effectively. In a classroom of 30+ students, even the most dedicated teacher can only provide so much individual attention. At Kids on the Yard, we can finally deliver the personalized instruction we always wished we could give every student. We get to know each child deeply, adapt our methods to their unique needs, and witness the transformative power of truly customized education.
Our Team Values
The principles that unite us
Collaborative Spirit
We believe in the power of collective wisdom. Our teachers regularly share strategies, troubleshoot challenges together, and learn from each other's successes. No teacher is an island—we're a community that makes each other better.
Lifelong Learners
We practice what we preach. Every team member is committed to continuous professional growth, staying current with educational research, and refining their craft. We participate in regular training, peer observations, and professional development workshops.
Student-First Mindset
Every decision we make starts with one question: 'What's best for the student?' We put children's needs, growth, and wellbeing at the center of everything we do, even when that means going the extra mile.
Professional Expertise
We're not hobbyists or part-timers—we're career educators with state certifications, degrees in education, and years of classroom experience. We bring professional-level instruction to every tutoring session.
Adaptive Teaching
No single method works for every student. We're skilled at reading students' responses in real-time, adjusting our approach on the fly, and finding creative ways to make concepts click.
Results-Driven Accountability
We set clear, measurable goals for every student and hold ourselves accountable for progress. We track data, adjust strategies based on results, and maintain the highest standards for outcomes.
Our Team By The Numbers
Our Teaching Philosophy
After decades of combined classroom experience, our team has developed a shared teaching philosophy grounded in what actually works:
1. Deep Understanding Over Memorization
We don't teach students to parrot back answers. We build genuine comprehension by connecting new concepts to prior knowledge, encouraging questions, and ensuring students can explain ideas in their own words. This creates lasting learning that transfers to new situations.
2. Building Confidence Through Incremental Success
Many struggling students have internalized a belief that they're 'bad at' certain subjects. We break this cycle by carefully sequencing challenges so students experience frequent, genuine success. Each small victory rebuilds their confidence and changes their self-narrative from 'I can't' to 'I can.'
3. Teaching Students How to Learn
Subject mastery is important, but learning how to learn is transformative. We explicitly teach metacognitive strategies: how to approach new material, monitor understanding, identify confusion, and seek help effectively. These skills serve students for life.
4. Relationship as Foundation
Students learn best from teachers they trust and respect. We invest time in building genuine relationships with our students, understanding their interests and challenges, and creating a safe space where they feel comfortable taking intellectual risks.
Professional Development & Training
Our commitment to excellence doesn't end with certification. Every team member participates in ongoing training:
Monthly Professional Development Sessions
We gather monthly to study the latest educational research, share successful strategies, and practice new teaching techniques together. Recent topics have included differentiated instruction for neurodivergent learners, integrating SEL principles into academic tutoring, and effective use of formative assessment.
Peer Observation & Feedback
Teachers regularly observe each other's sessions (with student/family permission) and provide constructive feedback. This collaborative approach helps us learn from each other's strengths and continuously improve our practice.
Subject-Specific Expert Consultation
For specialized subjects or unique learning challenges, teachers can consult with our network of subject-matter experts and educational specialists. This ensures every student gets the benefit of our collective expertise.
What Makes Our Team Special
The Kids on the Yard difference in action
We Support Each Other
Teaching can be isolating, but not here. Our team maintains active communication channels where we celebrate wins, troubleshoot challenges, and provide emotional support. We're colleagues and friends who genuinely care about each other's success.
Diverse Expertise
Our team includes specialists in elementary education, secondary content areas, special education, ESL, gifted education, and more. This diversity means we can match students with teachers who have the exact expertise they need.
Genuine Passion
We didn't become teachers for the money or prestige—we did it because we genuinely love helping students learn and grow. That passion is evident in every session and makes all the difference in student outcomes.
Join Our Team
Are you a certified teacher looking for a more rewarding way to use your skills? We're always looking for passionate educators who share our values and commitment to excellence.
What We Offer Our Teachers
Competitive compensation that reflects your expertise and experience • Flexible scheduling that accommodates your life • Smaller caseloads that allow for genuine relationships with students • Ongoing professional development and peer support • The autonomy to teach according to what you know works • The satisfaction of seeing real, measurable impact in students' lives
If you're a certified teacher who wants to make a bigger difference, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our careers page to learn more about joining the Kids on the Yard team.
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