"Hi Families - I'm an accomplished teacher & educational tutor with 10+ years of experience in both traditional & Montessori classrooms, with a masters & undergraduate degree in education, as well as an AMI Montessori Primary(age 3-6) Credential. I bring a sense of enthusiasm to my work with children, while guiding them to learn new skills motivated by a love of learning & a bond with their teacher. I offer one-on-one, in-person tutoring for young learners of all abilities catered to their individual needs & goals in Santa Barbara County. Look me up on google for a detailed bio of my experience and my resume!

My educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that learning should be a fun & playful experience. My combination of traditional & Montessori pedagogies allows me to create a unique learning environment that fosters confidence & success, by building a bond with my students.

From a young age, Meaghan began working directly with children as a ballet teacher and babysitter, and then went on to study education at Skidmore College in upstate New York. During college, she was trained by experts in the field of education, learning about best-practice teaching strategies and the social-emotional development of the child in the classroom. After college, she went on to work in elementary schools, at an occupational therapy clinic and then given her love and mastery of the language, to Spain to teach in an international and then a Montessori school. Meaghan was then inspired to return to school and earn an AMI Primary Diploma at the Montessori Institute of San Diego followed by a Master of Arts in Education from Loyola University Maryland.

Meaghan feels lucky to still hold a strong love of learning that she gained from her education - and aims to share that joy with the children she works with. Outside of the classroom, Meaghan loves to be outdoors, try new restaurants, spend time with friends & family, and most of all, travel the world." less...