Due to the size of classrooms, schools are unable to guarantee the needs of each student are met. The benefit of one-on-one tutoring is students are set up to form a meaningful attachment with their tutor. A good tutor must have more than just the right degree and resume. Thrive tutoring is different because of the selection process of our tutors. Our core leadership team personally interviews and vets every potential team member. We are looking for life experience, relational intelligence, emotional intelligence, and a person who carries our core values: intuition, connection, curiosity, story, hope, and passion. Scroll to get to know our amazing team.
Our owner and senior team member. Matthew has a degree in Education, English, and Mathematics. He is the king of encouragement and has a contagious passion for engaging people. And with over a decade of experience in education he guides and leads our team as we shape our curriculum.
Michelle has a BS in Biology and Chemistry. She has over a decade of tutoring experience with Test Prep and various subject tutoring support. She is patient and meticulous in providing the support each of her students needs and deserves. She is a true believer in the power of persistence!
Josh is man of passion and purpose. He has a degree in Speech Communications and an M. Div. making him a jack of all trades. His intellect is matched by his compassion for people. He is a gifted communicator and great at coming alongside students and families to see them succeed.
Abby has a bachelor's degree in history and a love of the Spanish language. She enjoys exploring the many historical sites Colorado has to offer. Abby is passionate about seeing the joy of learning spread. She believes that all students can flourish as obstacles that hold them back are removed.
A graduate from Oregon State, Zach is a nerd from the west coast that loves impacting the lives of others and seeing them succeed. He excels in math and coding, and is constantly learning the creative side of the brain Zach loves to play sports such as basketball and golf, play video games, and exploring CO.
A licensed teacher with 25 years of experience. She is a registered Reading Recovery teacher trained in Orton Gillingham. She is loves coming alongside struggling readers reach their full potential as lifelong learners. Outside of tutoring, she loves to spend time outdoors with her grandchildren.
Sarah loves language and the transformative power of story, and she is excited about helping people feel confident in their writing and communicating. She has experience at the DU writing center, as a researcher, and mentor! Sarah is originally from Wisconsin and can almost always be found drinking tea or coffee.
As a licensed counselor, she partners with students and parents to achieve goals and establish their gifts. She believes that academic change happens best when students are able to connect with others and their strengths. She is an avid road runner, coffee drinkers, and SEC football fan.
A DU Physics graduate who minored in math, business ethics, and sociology. She was also a captain on the DU Gymnastics team during her time there. She loves cross-curricular learning helping out kids who are growing up in the same school systems as she did.
Sarah holds a degree in fine arts and pedagogy and has over two decades of experience in education. She knows the value of the 1-1 education and instilling a child with confidence. She has worked in public and private , hybrid and homeschool , and in curriculum instruction since 2014.
Hannah has a BS in Exercise Science and is currently at getting a MA in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling. She enjoys reading, spending time with friends, traveling and adventures in nature. She truly believes this generation today needs to be loved, known, and invested in to see a brighter future.
Working as a camp counselor she learned the key role relationships play for learning. She has a degree in Spanish with four endorsements and has taught students of all ages in many places. Rachel's passion for education stems from her family and a desire to empower individuals to make a positive impact wherever they are planted.
A former environmental engineer who discovered my passion is special education and got my teaching license. I love supporting diverse learners, including those with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. My mission is to provide tailored support, fostering inclusive environments and using innovative teaching methods to empower every child.
Mario works at the University of Denver Writing Center, where he first discovered his passion for teaching. Reading and writing have always been a part of his life, and they are excited about helping people feel more assured in their writing. Mario is originally from Texas and can almost always be found reading the Manga One Piece.
Desiree is a lifelong learner, writer, and reader. She holds a degree in journalism and mass communication. She also earned her MA in English. She provides students with insightful guidance tailored to individual needs, fostering academic excellence and a joy for learning.
Christian is a natural coach and mentor. He has a passion to see students grow and develop confidence. He grew up in Zimbabwe giving him a unique cross-cultural intuition. He enjoys spending time with his family and being outside running, hiking & biking.
Also an owner, he is the architect and the jack of all trades. David has an undergraduate degree in Physics and Mathematics and Masters of Arts in Philosophy and Theology. With nearly a decade of experience David lives to see people realize their potential and discover the joy of learning.
Her BA in Neuroscience and current career bioethics research instilled a love for interdisciplinary learning. She loves sharing this approach with her students. In her free time, Hannah can often be found enjoying the outdoors, through running, hiking, biking, rowing, and canoeing.
She holds a BA, MBA, and an MD. She has over a decade of tutoring experience, especially with peers while going through school. The greatest gift she ever received was education and she is passionate to empower others in that same pursuit. In her spare time you will find her outdoors :)
My name is Kelsea Young. I have been an elementary teacher for 8 years. I specialize in reading, special education and english as a second language. I have a passion for working with students by building strong, lasting relationships and helping them reach their full potential!
A teacher for 24 years, Russ loves to challenge and coach students to grow emotionally, socially, and academically. He knows all kids have unique gifts and loves to see them discover who are they are. Outside of the classroom Fly fishing, basketball, and laughing are his favorite things.
Kelsey is an actuary by training and trade, but a writer and coach by passion. She loves helping people see the world in a fresh way and walk out of their truest, fullest selves. Running single-track, sparking ideas for her Young Adult fantasy trilogy, and laughing are some of her favorite things to do.
A Colorado native and CSU graduate. She is a natural coach. AnneMarie is passionate about connecting students with self-compassion and discovering their own intrinsic value. She sees almost any activity as an opportunity for humans to get to know themselves better and amplify their strengths.
Teaching is Marcy’s Joy in life! She has 6 years of experience working alongside elementary students with mild-to-moderate learning needs. I received my Masters degree in Special Education from MSU. She has holistic focus on both their confidence in new skills and on who they are as a person.
A Chemical Engineer with a passion for teaching. He loves the integration of science and math. Seeing students connect concepts to the real world is his passion. In his free time, he enjoys paddle boarding, playing with his dog, and going to the gym.
He has been teaching math and science almost a decade. Jonathan loves sharing his passion with students, and helping them see the beauty and order in the laws and rules of mathematics especially. When he is not working, he is typically spending time outside hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing.
Malea is close to wrapping up her degree in Psychology at DU! She is driven to understand how the brain and learning works. This gives her a creative edge helping students. When not tutoring she is probably enjoying the outdoors. You will find her in the mountains backpacking, skiing, or just at the gym.
She has a degree in Elementary Ed and over 30 years experience as a classroom teacher. Sharon love s to use hands-on activities, music and movement to make learning fun and engaging. She enjoys the excitement, curiosity and energy of students. Sharon loves staying active outdoors and watching her daughter compete in Softball.
A life long learner, Tegan earned her Bachelors from Bucknell in Philosophy and Gender Studies and earned two Master's Degrees from Durham University (one in Philosophy and one in Political Theory). An avid outdoorswoman, Tegan is passionate about protecting the environment and loves to find reasons to be outside.
A PhD student studying microbiology at the University of Colorado. She plans to become a professor after graduating. She has been tutoring in STEM for the past 5-6 years. She has also worked with individual families for as long as 3 years at a time, teaching algebra, biology, chemistry, and more. She loves CO and getting quality time outside!
He has a degree in psychology from Texas A&M. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Clinical Counseling. He is deeply passionate about science and literature. He thrives on guiding individuals, standing by their side, and fostering a solid foundation for knowledge retention and confidence.
He holds a degree in science education and 5+ years of diverse teaching experience. While he has a passion for teaching, he discovered a knack for working in small groups or 1-on-1. Outside the classroom, Jackson enjoys reading, playing games, and watching movies.
Our third owner and the guy who keeps us running smooth! He is a friend to everyone he meets and puts full effort into everything he does. Jon a masters degree in Public Health. He has a passion for seeing people reach their full potential and has seven years of experience tutoring and mentoring students.
Jake holds a BS and MS in mechanical engineering and has spent the last ten years working at national research laboratories to make a more sustainable future. He has a passion for sharing his experience to support the next generation of scientists and engineers as they pursue their goals!
A proud Colorado native and graduate of Colorado State University. He holds two Masters degrees in Theology and the Humanities. He is an avid sports fan and natural coach! Vincent is passionate about helping others reach their goals and look forward to working with students on their way to success!
Ethan studied engineering and art in his undergrad, yielding a balance of skills. He has taught for Mad Science, Apple, and privately. He tailors to each student's abilities and strengths. Ethan views tutoring primarily as a relationship that fosters the holistic growth of everyone.
If he's not playing board games or rock climbing, he's probably reading. With many years as a Mechanical Design Engineer and experience as a youth mentor, he loves when math and physics begin to make sense and come alive for students. Seeing students turn a corner is what energizes him!
Alex loves to explore. Whether that's on a road trip, a run, or a hike, he enjoys seeing and experiencing new terrain. You can find him spending time with friends or outside for a walk if he's not studying for his MDiv. Alex is a big encourager and aims to help students feel confident and capable.
Benjamin is most often found sitting at the piano, behind a book, or hanging out in a rock climbing gym. After graduating from Swarthmore College with a double major in economics and math, he worked in economic consulting. Now he loves writing, teaching, and helping students feel empowered and capable.
A licensed teacher with 6 years of experience with young learners. She is helps her students feel valued, safe, and motivated to explore new ideas. She loves engaging students stories as part of this process. As a bilingual learner, she loves exploring languages and traveling to new places.
Clay moved to Colorado when I was 8 years old. He speaks Spanish and holds a BA in Biblical Studies. He is currently doing graduate work studying the Bible, Jewish history, and language. You will find him with his wife Sara and daughter Ryn playing pickle ball and spike ball.
He studied International Business knowing he wanted to interact with people. After working in the professional world for a few years he decided to pivot to more focus on people. He is now working on his MA in Counseling and working in Education to explore that passion of developing people!
She grew up in Lebanon and moved to the States for college and is now getting her MA in Counseling. She loves watching students have their "light-bulb moments" and really begin to form healthy identity! Some of the things that bring her joy are friends, hiking, reading, coffee shops, and listening to music.
Current Middle School Teacher for English Language Development with over ten years teaching experience k-12 all subjects. Graduated in 2020 with her Master's in Bilingual Ed and speak fluent Academic Spanish. I love helping all people learn and reach beyond their potential. I am a certified Cognitive coach, musician, artist, and soccer coach!
Lucam is a Science and Math teacher with five years of experience. A former aerospace engineer working in the private jet business, he found greater purpose and joy in teaching and tutoring young adults at the high school and college levels. He strongly believes that a trusting relationship is at the core of a healthy learning environment.
He is an aerospace engineer with experience working on human spaceflight and satellite constellations monitoring climate change. He loves to teach others math and science as it helps us better understand and explore the world around us. Outside of work he enjoys hiking, camping, snowboarding, and exploring the mountains.
Jenny has been an educator for over twenty years. She has worked as a Teacher's Aide, Classroom Teacher
Literacy Coach, Reading Interventionist, and a
ELD Specialist. She is a vibrant and joy filled tutor. She is a life long learner who enjoys instilling the love of learning in others.
She holds a degree in Elementary Ed. & ESL. Currently teaches 5th grade in Lakewood. She has a passion for helping all students reach their full potential. On the weekends, you'll find her hiking, camping, snowboarding, and drinking coffee with a good book.
She is the creative one on our team and helps us keep innovating. Amy has a MA in global development, which she completed while working for an international non-profit organization. She has worked over thirty countries and has 5 years of experience working as a life coach and mentor.
A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, he is currently getting his MA in clinical mental health counseling. Hance worked in the corporate world for five years and has felt lead to shift to a more relational vocation. He is excited build on his lifelong passion for teaching and mentoring!
After serving an AmeriCorps in Denver, Dom knew she had to move from here. She is currently pursuing her teaching certification. She loves connecting with each student to understand them as both a learner and a person. She’s always down to talk about your favorite recipes or TikToks!
Susan loves to travel to new places, bake healthy desserts, and brew her own kombucha. She has a degree in Public Health and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Her patience combined with over 8 years of tutoring experience help her to connect with students and support them in their academic journey.
Donna is an passionate educator. With a degree Elementary Special Ed. She brings with her over 20 years of experience working alongside students with mild to moderate learning needs in a variety of contexts. She is enthusiastic, faithful, and a patient communicator who kids love being with!
She has a passion for connecting with students about everything from pop culture to philosophy, and calling out their strengths. She has a decade of teaching experience in Spanish and leadership. She is a mom of two who loves reading, boarding, youth ministry, activism, and of course Colorado.
A Colorado native with degrees in English and Theology. He was a youth pastor for 8 years and a middle school teacher for 2, so working with teens has been his life for a decade! He loves their energy and curiosity. He also helps them reach their full potential and see why they should push themselves.
She is a creative mentor and teacher with a non-anxious presence. She spent five years teaching Vienna, Austria. This instilled a love of diversity and learning from other cultures. She loves going deep and processing the things of life with care and a gentle spirit of curiosity.
He studied music composition, then went on to become a nurse and baker. He is now back in school to become a Physical Therapist. He has a deep love for learning and wants to share it with his student’s. He helps students to build confidence and mastery of their subjects.
Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing During the summers, he work at a highly respected, world-renowned summer camp in upstate New York, where I assist children in learning and ensure their safety and enjoyment. He is committed to creating a safe and positive environment for all students.
Equipped with a MA in Ed Psych and Human Development she is an enthusiastic life long learner. Debbie has worked in a classroom, as a personal development advocate, educator, and coach. Born and raised in Denver, she has had lots of time to explore this beautiful place we live in and loves staying active in the mountains!
She has 8 years of teaching experience and a MA degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Her three goals for her students are building problem solving skills, creating a love of learning, and fostering a confident growth mindset. When she's not hard at work in the classroom she loves to go new places and play board games.
A Denver native with over 25 years of teaching experience in elementary education. She taught bilingual (Spanish), Special Ed (mild-moderate needs), and ESL, in the Denver Public Schools. She loves to scuba dive, horseback ride, take long walks with her dog, read books and spend time with children. They add life to her life!
She values relationships as the root for all learning. She holds a degree in Spanish with four endorsements. She has taught students of all ages in many places. Rachel's passion for education stems from family and a desire to empower individuals to make a positive impact wherever they are.
