I'm Taylor Berukoff.

Every student who sits down with me is a different puzzle. I watch how they work through problems, ask them what makes sense and what doesn't, and have real conversations about where they're getting stuck. Before I teach anything, I need to understand how they think, so I can find the gaps and carefully fill them in with methods and explanations that actually land.

That's fundamentally different from a classroom, where one teacher repeats the same material to thirty students who each have different challenges, interests, and energy levels. I provide support and guidance — that's it. And because you always work with me, not a rotating roster, I learn how each student thinks and I adjust every session accordingly.

I share examples of others who've succeeded after similar struggles, and I help them see why the material matters — whether it's practical, or whether mastering it is simply about building the character and logical thinking skills that come from pushing through something difficult.

Every week is a new set of interesting challenges. I get to meet families from all over the island, be a small part of their lives, and help their kids succeed where they might otherwise have been left behind. The kindness and gratitude I get back from these families is something I never take for granted.