Welcome!
They/Them Tutors is devoted to providing excellent academic tutoring and queer mentorship for K-12 students.
They/Them Tutors is devoted to providing excellent academic tutoring and queer mentorship for K-12 students.
Our tutors are professionals and
mentors
Our mission is to connect young people with positive queer role models and offer the best of academic tutoring across all subjects.
We believe that students do their best when they see themselves represented and there is nothing more valuable to a young person than feeling understood. We strive to connect students with the tutor with both the expertise and experience for them.
All of our tutors are Trans or Queer and we specialize in working with LGBTQ+ students and families.
Our mission is to connect young people with positive queer role models and offer the best of academic tutoring across all subjects.
We believe that students do their best when they see themselves represented and there is nothing more valuable to a young person than feeling understood. We strive to connect students with the tutor with both the expertise and experience for them.
All of our tutors are Trans or Queer and we specialize in working with LGBTQ+ students and families.
Academic Subjects:
Academic Subjects:
English, History, Study Skills, Essay Writing, Spanish, French, Science, and Math.
English, History, Study Skills, Essay Writing, Spanish, French, Science, and Math.
Creative Sessions:
Creative Sessions:
Digital Design, Photography, Clothing Design, and Videography
Digital Design, Photography, Clothing Design, and Videography
Sam Bacon (they/them)
Sam is the Founder of They/Them Tutors and covers English, Math, and Study Skills. They are from Manhattan and attended the Buckley School, Grace Church, and John’s Hopkins University where they were on the fencing team. Sam founded the company in 2022 after working in private equity. They love tutoring for the opportunity to support a new generation of young people; both academically and as a mentor. Sam lives in the East Village with their dog Rosie and loves cooking, reading, yoga, and rooftop gardening.
Sam Bacon (they/them)
Sam is the Founder of They/Them Tutors and covers English, Math, and Study Skills. They are from Manhattan and attended the Buckley School, Grace Church, and John’s Hopkins University where they were on the fencing team. Sam founded the company in 2022 after working in private equity. They love tutoring for the opportunity to support a new generation of young people; both academically and as a mentor. Sam lives in the East Village with their dog Rosie and loves cooking, reading, yoga, and rooftop gardening.
Zoë Heller (she/her)
Zoë is a Language Tutor covering Spanish, French, and Study Skills. She is from Brooklyn Heights where she attended the Saint Ann’s School and graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University. Zoë is passionate about empowering young people to achieve their personal and academic goals. She works as an IB Language Acquisition Teacher at The Swiss School in Mexico City. Zoë loves reading, hiking, trying new cuisines, and dancing.
Zoë Heller (she/her)
Zoë is a Language Tutor covering Spanish, French, and Study Skills. She is from Brooklyn Heights where she attended the Saint Ann’s School and graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University. Zoë is passionate about empowering young people to achieve their personal and academic goals. She is spending a year in Mexico City teaching English and IB Language Acquisition Teacher at The Swiss School. Zoë loves reading, hiking, trying new cuisines, and dancing.
Levin Guerra (they/them)
Levin is a Math and Science Tutor and covers Biology, Chemistry, and High School Math. They grew up in San Diego, California and now live in Brooklyn. Levin graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University, where they found rewarding experiences working with younger students as the leader of a queer mentorship program. Levin is focused on helping students improve their skills and learn what they care about. They love writing, cooking, playing piano, and they're learning salsa.
Levin Guerra (they/them)
Levin is a Math and Science Tutor and covers Biology, Chemistry, and High School Math. They grew up in San Diego, California and now live in Brooklyn. Levin graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University, where they found rewarding experiences working with younger students as the leader of a queer mentorship program. Levin is focused on helping students improve their skills and learn what they care about. They love writing, cooking, playing piano, and they're learning salsa.
Why choose us?
Why choose us?
We meet both student and family where you are and work together to build the right support for you. We work to improve their learning according to their style and build them up to do their best work
We meet both student and family where you are and work together to build the right support for you. We work to improve their learning according to their style and build them up to do their best work
Our Ethos
Students learn best when they feel represented!
Want to learn more?
Want to learn more?
Here are some tips directly from our tutors on everything from study habits to snack breaks! There are also tips how to be supportive of young people for both academic and personal improvement
Here are some tips directly from our tutors on everything from study habits to snack breaks! There are also tips how to be supportive of young people for both academic and personal improvement
Study Skills: Planning
Aug 20, 2024
5
min
Supporting a Student Using New Pronouns or Name
Aug 25, 2024
3
min
How to Ask Questions
Sep 2, 2024
8
min