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Math expert and author

Author Jessica Kaminski

Jessica Kaminski

77 articles

Jessica is a seasoned math tutor with over a decade of experience in the field. With a BSc and Master’s degree in Mathematics, she enjoys nurturing math geniuses, regardless of their age, grade, and skills. Apart from tutoring, Jessica blogs at Brighterly. She also has experience in child psychology, homeschooling and curriculum consultation for schools and EdTech websites.

Math tutors and Expert Staff

Author Jo-ann Caballes

Jo-ann Caballes

12 articles

As a seasoned educator with a Bachelor’s in Secondary Education and over three years of experience, I specialize in making mathematics accessible to students of all backgrounds through Brighterly. My expertise extends beyond teaching; I blog about innovative educational strategies and have a keen interest in child psychology and curriculum development. My approach is shaped by a belief in practical, real-life application of math, making learning both impactful and enjoyable.

Author Rachelle Bencio Yu

Rachelle Bencio Yu

16 articles

Rachelle Bencio Yu is a qualified tutor with more than 15 years of experience teaching math to children from Pre-K to 12th grade. Currently, she is one of the best teachers at Brighterly educational platform and an author of educational content on the Brighterly blog.

I am a seasoned math tutor with over seven years of experience in the field. Holding a Master’s Degree in Education, I take great joy in nurturing young math enthusiasts, regardless of their age, grade, and skill level. Beyond teaching, I am passionate about spending time with my family, reading, and watching movies. My background also includes knowledge in child psychology, which aids in delivering personalized and effective teaching strategies.

Author Yaren Fadiloglulari

Yaren Fadiloglulari

5 articles

Yaren Fadiloglulari is a freelance writer and researcher. Besides Brighterly, she has written articles for education companies like Preply, Studyportals, and Fluent in 3 Months. She also has publications in Euronews, Time Out, and The Independent.

Author Maila Caliao

Maila Caliao

2 articles

Maila Caliao is an expert-driven math tutor with over 3 years of professional experience currently working at the Brighterly math tutoring platform. With a Master’s Degree in Computer Programming and Mathematics, Maila has been successfully applying diverse teaching techniques to cater to elementary and middle school students’ learning needs.

Author Florence Khitsane

Florence Khitsane

2 articles

Florence Khitsane is a dedicated math tutor for elementary and high school students with over 2 years of experience in the field. Florence is a well-rounded math tutor who combines various learning styles to cater to diverse students’ needs, encourage student participation, and improve learning outcomes. Her primary teaching style is proactive, STEM-emphasized, and focused on improving children’s critical thinking abilities. 

Author Mary Grace Carlos

Mary Grace Carlos

2 articles

Mary Grace Carlos is a highly experienced tutor with 13+ years of teaching background. Over a year ago, she joined the Brighterly math tutoring platform to help kids in grades K to 8 with studies while closely following their learning style.

Phoebe Belza-Barrientos is a Brighterly math tutor with 13 years of teaching background. Math is far more than just another basic subject for Phoebe; it’s a passion she now channels into every lesson. She builds study materials in a way that her students begin to feel the same discovery and enjoyment as she did in her school years.