About StudySesh

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StudySesh was created during a season of change. In 2022, while working as an English teacher in Tampa, I stepped away from the classroom for maternity leave, fully expecting to return. During that time, I discovered how impactful one-on-one instruction can be when teaching is thoughtful, focused, and tailored to the student in front of you.

At the encouragement of my family, I began tutoring and quickly saw how even a single session could strengthen skills and build confidence. Tutoring allowed me to work closely with students, identify areas of need, and provide targeted instruction using proven strategies that support steady academic and test-prep progress.

With a background in both education and business, I approach tutoring with intention and structure—bringing organization, clear goals, and consistency to each student’s support. Today, StudySesh provides personalized academic tutoring for middle and high school students in the Tampa area, with an emphasis on confidence, skill-building, and meaningful progress.

— Stacy, Founder of StudySesh

  • B.S. Business Administration (Binghamton University, NY)

  • M.A. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Hunter College, NY)

  • M. Ed. Educational Leadership (University of Tampa, FL)

A Thank You …

I’ve been thinking lately about my journey to StudySesh. Much of this journey is about writing. I love writing, though I’ve never been much of a creative writer. My strength is in structured, formulaic essay writing. A coincidence? Probably not. The first few years of my career were focused on teaching ESL students to read, write, think critically, and…to pass the required New York City Regents (standardized) high school English exam. Relying on structure and writing rules was so important in helping my students reach their target scores.

Though I no longer work predominantly with ESL students, my training in the field has been one of the most valuable pedagogical assets in my toolbox. Many of the strategies can be adapted to meet the needs of both neurodiverse students and advanced English students. This specific training has made me a more well-rounded teacher and better able to connect with a wide range of students. As this journey continues, I want to give thanks to all the wonderful teachers, ESL and English, who took the time to teach, listen, support, and challenge me over the years. You have made an immeasurable difference in my life, and I hope to pay it forward by providing my students the best education possible.

- Stacy