Meet Our Faculty

    Our Tutors

    Meet Our Tutors

    Available Tutoring Positions

    We're staffing up! Currently we have available employment positions, including: Math (all levels), English/Reading (all levels), and ACT/SAT Test Prep Support. To apply, submit your resume to: tutoring@bowiereading.com.

      Kristen Bergstein

      BA in Elementary Education, U of M

      I’m originally from Pittsburgh and love to read in my free time, especially with my kitten, Gus, on my lap.

        Kristin Edwards

        B.A. in English and Spanish, U of Memphis

        I have always felt a calling to be a teacher and began peer-tutoring when I was thirteen. I’m passionate about language, humanities, and the arts. I enjoy drawing, dancing, cooking, reading, and poetry. I also love hiking and camping with my family. 

          Laila Smith

          B.A. in English w/ minor in Marketing Management & Spanish, U of Memphis

          In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, writing, and drawing. 

            Laren McCormack

            BS, Computer Science & Music Performance — Lipscomb University; MDiv — Lipscomb; DMin — Lipscomb

            I love to read and learn new things every day and challenge myself to expand my current knowledge and skills. When not at work, I enjoy baking and experimenting with new tea combinations to drink on my balcony.

              Matt Parris

              Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, U of Missouri

              I enjoy all types of biology, especially the ecology of amphibians and reptiles. Helping students succeed in their educational goals is my passion. Outside of teaching, I love spending time with my daughter and pets. I’m an avid reader and love traveling.

                Nettie Ciaramitaro

                BS in Psychology, ATU / MS in Educational Leadership, ATU

                When I am not tutoring, I enjoy performing soul music with my cover band, The Players, and writing songs with my jazz/funk group Nettie Parr and the Peoples/Outer Ring. I also love to go on fun trips with my husband, Michael.

                  Rachel Warren

                  B.A. in English Literature, Millsaps College

                  I love cycling, work part-time as a bicycle mechanic, and skate for Memphis Roller Derby. In my spare time, you can find me and my husband, Jason, biking, enjoying nature, and hanging out with our puppy, Coupe, our four cats and a tank full of fish!

                    Sarah Appleton

                    BA in Political Science, University of Tennessee / DR of Jurisprudence, University of Memphis

                    My favorite hobby is napping, though I also enjoy reading novels and geocaching when the weather is nice.

                      Seth Massey

                      BS, Chemistry — Christian Brothers University

                      I love God, my family, food, and football. Also, just about anything super hero, sports, or Star Wars related.