Our Team
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Katie Walker, CEO & Founder
Katie has over 15 years of experience teaching math, from 5th grade through AP Calculus. She earned her master’s degree from Harvard and has dedicated her career to helping students who learn differently. With training in dyscalculia and extensive experience supporting students with ADHD, dyslexia, and math anxiety, Katie specializes in turning frustration into confidence and helping students see themselves as capable learners.
She founded Dyscalculia Tutoring to provide the individualized support that many students need but rarely find. Using multisensory strategies and a strengths-based approach, Katie helps students truly understand math, not just memorize it. Her goal is to give every student the chance to build confidence, reduce anxiety, and experience success.
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Alexis Swanson, COO
Alexis is the Chief Operating Officer and Integrator at Dyscalculia Tutoring, where she ensures smooth systems, strong communication, and a culture of accountability across the team. With a passion for personal development, process improvement, and goal setting, she brings clarity and organization to every aspect of the company’s operations. Her leadership style combines strategy with heart, keeping both the team and families supported.
Alexis and her husband, Amos, have been married for over sixteen years and are raising seven wonderful children, ages two through fifteen. Outside of work, she loves reading, planning, and helping others reach their goals. Alexis is deeply committed to the mission of Dyscalculia Tutoring and is proud to help change the lives of the students and families they serve.
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Katie VanBeekum, CFO
Katie serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Dyscalculia Tutoring, where she ensures the financial health and sustainability of the organization. A graduate of LDS Business College with a degree in Accounting, Katie combines her strong analytical background with a heart for service and teamwork. Her attention to detail, organization, and commitment to excellence keep operations running smoothly and allow the company to continue expanding its impact.
Outside of work, Katie finds her greatest joy in family life. She and her husband are the proud parents of four children—three girls and one boy—who keep life full of energy and purpose. Katie values balance, faith, and growth, and she approaches both her family and professional life with dedication and gratitude.
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Director of Client Experience & Tutor Operations
Kierra brings over 20 years of experience in education, spanning roles in both classroom teaching and administration from preschool through college. She is passionate about equity and accessibility, ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn in ways that align with their unique strengths. Her work with Dyscalculia Tutoring focuses on supporting families and tutors so that students receive consistent, effective, and compassionate instruction.
Outside of her role with Dyscalculia Tutoring, Kierra teaches college composition courses and enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband, four children, and three beloved dogs. She brings warmth, organization, and a genuine love for learning to everything she does.
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Ben Heder, Outreach & Enrollment Specialist
Ben is a business and marketing teacher with a career dedicated to helping students identify their goals and gain the tools they need to achieve them. With years of classroom experience, he brings strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine passion for student growth. As a military spouse, recent relocations have allowed Ben to transition from teaching into a meaningful role with Dyscalculia Tutoring, where he continues to support families and students in their educational journey.
In his role as Outreach and Enrollment Specialist, Ben connects families with the right tutoring resources to meet their unique needs. He is driven by the same mission that shaped his teaching career—helping students see their potential and providing them with the tools and confidence to succeed.
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Claudia S-N.
Claudia specializes in algebra and geometry but enjoys teaching students at all levels. She has years of experience tutoring in Math Reinforcement programs and has also supported students in special education and ESOL settings, giving her a strong background in adapting instruction for diverse learners. Her teaching combines subject expertise with patience and creativity to meet students exactly where they are.
She emphasizes confidence, resilience, and problem-solving in her sessions. By finding engaging ways to explain concepts and celebrating progress, Claudia helps students strengthen their skills while developing a positive and lasting relationship with math.
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John T.
John has been a high school special education math teacher for the past 18 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a master’s degree in Education, bringing both deep content knowledge and specialized teaching expertise to his students. His experience in special education has given him a strong understanding of how to adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs, ensuring that every student feels supported and capable.
John’s favorite part of teaching is seeing the “light bulb moment” when a concept finally clicks. His goal is to build confidence and create a safe, encouraging environment where students can enjoy learning and discover their own potential. He believes that with the right support, every student can succeed in math.
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Patience C.
Patience is a math teacher with over ten years of experience helping students succeed. She holds a master’s degree in elementary instruction and has taught 3rd–6th grade, in addition to writing math curriculum for grades K–6. In the classroom, she specialized in supporting students with diverse learning needs, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, limited English proficiency, hearing loss, autism, and ADHD. Her belief that every student can master mathematics with the right tools and teacher guides all of her work.
Her approach begins with visuals to build deep understanding before introducing more complex strategies. This helps students not only learn the steps to solving problems but also understand why those steps work. Patience is passionate about making math accessible and meaningful, empowering students to feel capable and confident. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading and painting with her 7-year-old stepson.
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Rachel B.
Rachel is a licensed Massachusetts educator for grades 1–8 with a dyscalculia specialist certification from EduCalc Learning. She has taught 4th–7th grade math as both an elementary and middle school teacher and holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and mathematics from Assumption College. Rachel is currently pursuing her master’s degree in special education at Bridgewater State University, further deepening her expertise in supporting diverse learners.
She brings warmth and creativity to every session, making math approachable and engaging. Rachel’s focus is on strengthening number sense, developing problem-solving skills, and helping students grow the confidence to take on new challenges.
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Stacy H.
Stacy brings 15 years of dedicated teaching experience to Dyscalculia Tutoring. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Literacy, both from SUNY Potsdam. Her classroom experience includes teaching 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades, as well as providing specialized instruction in RTI Reading and Math. A highlight of her career was helping to spearhead the RTI Math program at her previous charter school, designed to support students struggling with mathematics.
Stacy believes every learner can find success with the right support and strategies. She is passionate about building students’ confidence and helping them understand that math can make sense. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, as well as basketball, softball, golf, fishing, puzzles, and 5K races.
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Susan A.
Susan has over 12 years of experience in education and is a Trained Educational Clinician with expertise in dyscalculia, ADHD, and executive functioning. She holds a B.Ed. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M (Summa Cum Laude) and an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction in Math Education from the University of Texas (4.0 GPA). She has also completed advanced training in multisensory math, educational therapy, and dyscalculia tutoring, along with certification in ADHD and executive functioning coaching.
Susan’s approach blends rigorous preparation with warmth and encouragement. She uses multisensory, personalized strategies to turn confusion into clarity and helps students achieve the “aha” moments that transform how they view themselves as learners.
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Wendy E.
Wendy brings over 40 years of experience in education, teaching students of all ages with learning differences. She holds a master’s degree in Specific Learning Disabilities from Auburn University and an Education Specialist degree from Georgia Southwestern University. Throughout her career, she has been recognized as Teacher of the Year, Resource Teacher of the Year, and received the School Bell Award for Innovation from the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals. Her work focuses on identifying each student’s strengths, interests, and needs to create engaging, personalized instruction.
In addition to her academic expertise, Wendy directed children’s theatre for 20 years, infusing her lessons with creativity and a touch of dramatic flair. A Georgia native now living in California, she enjoys spending time with her family, including three sons, two granddaughters, and a miniature schnauzer. Wendy loves theatre productions, travel, and reading science fiction, and finds great joy in virtual tutoring, which rekindles her lifelong commitment to helping students who learn differently.