Will has a bachelor’s degree in studio art and art history and extensive post-baccalaureate work in geology and planetary science. He even worked with the Institute of Meteoritics (University of New Mexico) where he studied lunar and Martian geology and even briefly worked on the Curiosity Rover! He has been educating students of all ages for nearly a decade having worked as a tutor, museum educator, and GED instructor. Growing up, Will struggled with ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia, so he is deeply passionate about helping students navigate these and similar challenges to build self-efficiency and recognize their own potential. When he isn’t tutoring, Will can be found teaching youth swimming lessons and is a certified personal trainer. He also enjoys learning foreign languages, sports, reading about history and sociology, and experimenting with different artistic media.

Olivia is a senior at Holy Names Academy in Capitol Hill, where she has developed valuable experience tutoring students of all ages, from kindergartners to high schoolers, both at school and in her neighborhood. She enjoys discovering how each student’s unique thought process contributes to their learning journey. A dedicated member of her school’s varsity crew team, Olivia thrives in the close-knit, supportive community of athletes. Outside of her academic and athletic pursuits, she enjoys baking, running, traveling, and trying new foods. 

Amina is a junior at the University of Washington where she is pursuing a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology. Amina loves working with students because they always teach her something new or bring a different perspective. She feels honored to be part of her students’ growth journeys as they overleap academic hurdles and scale to new heights. Amina has a great passion for languages and would love to travel the world someday.

Aidan was born and raised in the Seattle area and has recently graduated from the University of Washington with a major in history and a minor in linguistics. At UW, Aidan has developed lots of experience with critical reading and essay writing which he is excited to share with young learners! Recently, Aidan has also gained teaching experience as a theatre instructor for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Aidan is dedicated to helping young people develop confidence in their literary abilities as a means of unlocking each student’s unique and important voice. In his free time, Aidan enjoys creative writing and performing improv comedy. He believes the Seattle Mariners are the greatest team in the history of baseball.

Currently a student at Seattle Central majoring in Business Management, Kaela has years of experience doing administrative work as well as working with children from infants to 12 years of age. Kae also has a toddler of her own, which gives her a parental perspective and a passion for what we do at Firefly! She looks forward to putting her creative and organizational strengths to use in order to improve and run Firefly efficiently. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and self care activities like mediation, yoga, reading, etc.

Christopher is currently studying Biochemistry at Seattle University. He previously worked as a STEM tutor at Highline College, helping fellow students tackle challenging subjects. His experience as both a tutor and a student sparked his passion for guiding others through their STEM journeys, especially since he understands firsthand how challenging these subjects can be. It’s a rewarding achievement for him when students begin to understand and apply their own thought processes to STEM problems.

Outside of academics, Christopher enjoys expressing his creativity through digital art and programming. He's currently working on a side project—learning how to design and program a video game just for fun. These hobbies allow him to combine creativity and logic, a perfect complement to his studies.