Meet Our Instructors
At Aralia, we believe that the right teacher can spark curiosity, build confidence, and transform a student’s academic journey. That’s why we work with dedicated, highly qualified instructors who are not only experts in their fields but also are passionate about helping students reach their full potential.
Carefully Selected, Exceptionally Qualified
Aralia’s instructors are teachers and professors who are committed to student success. They currently teach at top high schools and colleges/universities in the US, with at least 8 years of teaching experience in American high schools or universities, all with advanced degrees.
Aralia’s candidates undergo a rigorous review process, designed to give us the greatest insight into their qualifications. Additionally, all instructors go through a comprehensive background check process to ensure the safety and well-being of our students.
Our instructors teach full-time at high schools and colleges across America; therefore, they understand students’ needs on an academic and personal level. They are committed to teaching academic lessons and various skills that students will need to excel in class and prepare for college.
After every class, the instructor will send feedback, including a summary of the materials covered, assigned homework, and student performance.
Competition & Research Preparation
• Scholastic Writing Competition judge; her students have won National Silver Medals
• Her students have won awards in the New York Times and Ocean Awareness Writing Contest
• Holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Scholastic Writing Competition judge; her students have won National Gold Medals
• Her students have won awards in Write the World, the New York Times, and Ocean Awareness Writing Contest
• Current Professor at a recognized liberal arts college
• Students have won the Grand Prize in the John Locke Competition, with a 70% shortlist rate
• Students received Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards in the HIR Competition
• Former Professor at a liberal arts college; holds a Ph.D. in Economics
• Business Lecturer at Northeastern University
• Senior MBA Instructor at a liberal arts college
• His students won 3rd place in a division of the Diamond Challenge Business Competition
• Her students have won National Second Place and been Regional Champions in the National Economics Challenge (NEC)
• Served as an AP Macroeconomics and Microeconomics Exam Reader
• Former Academic Director at one of the top 5 private high schools in her state
• Former Psychology and Neuroscience Professor at a prestigious U.S. private university
• 10+ years of teaching experience
• Holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Neuroscience from a top 30 university in the QS World University Rankings 2025
GPA Improvement
• 13+ years teaching AP & Dual Credit English; current college instructor
• Her students have earned Very High Commendation, High Commendation, and Commendation in the John Locke Competition, with a 70% shortlist rate
• Holds M.A. and B.A. in English Language & Literature
• Current English teacher at a top public high school in New England
• Former English teacher at two top boarding high schools in the US
• Over 30 years of English teaching experience
• Former Head of the English Department at a top 5 private K–12 school in her state
• Her students have won awards in the John Locke, Scholastic, and Ocean Awareness Writing Contest
• Holds a Master’s degree in Secondary English Education
• Former English teacher and department head at one of the top junior boarding schools in the U.S.
• Over 15 years of experience teaching English in middle and high schools across the U.S.
• Former English lecturer at one of the top U.S. public universities
• AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC Exam Reader
• 40 years of experience teaching mathematics
• Former principal at multiple public high schools
• College Board AP Table Leader and AP Question Lead, responsible for training and supervising AP Readers
• AP Biology curriculum consultant for the College Board
• Over 35 years of experience teaching biology
• Former Head of the Science Department and Academic Advisor at a prestigious private American high school
• AP Biology Exam Reader for the College Board with nearly 10 years of experience
• Holds a Master’s degree in Genetics and dual Bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry
• Current public high school history teacher with over 20 years of experience
• AP U.S. History Exam Reader
• Trains AP teachers nationwide in content instruction and curriculum development
• Over 10 years of experience teaching all levels of French in a Dual Credit high school program
• AP French Exam Reader for the College Board
• Holds dual Master’s degrees in French Language & Literature and Secondary Education
• Over 15 years of experience teaching Latin, Classical Rhetoric, and AP Latin
• Currently teaching at a private high school in the U.S.
• Latin teacher at a U.S. public high school with over 10 years of experience
• Her students have received Perfect Paper, Gold Medal, and Silver Medal awards in the National Latin Exam
• AP Spanish Exam Reader; all of her AP students have scored 4 or 5 on the AP Spanish exam
• Current private high school Spanish teacher and moderator for the National Hispanic Honor Society.
• Over 18 years of Spanish teaching experience
• Current Spanish teacher at a prestigious private boarding school in New England
• Over 20 years of teaching experience
• Former university professor and department head prior to her high school teaching career
