Meet Our Team
Nice to meet you, friend!
Jessica Pezold
Founder & ELA Tutor
I'm Jessica Pezold, founder of J.PEZ Tutoring and a certified English teacher with a Master's Degree in Secondary Education and a background in Mass Communications and Psychology.
I taught public school English/Language arts and ESL (English as a second language) for four years. I have also taught for one year at an English Academy in South Korea. These incredible experiences inspired me to branch out from the confines of a single building to start my own tutoring business.
Currently, I specialize in 6-12th grade English language arts. This includes homeschool students and private and public school students who need help writing essays, comprehending literature, understanding foundations of grammar, and more.
In my spare time, you may find me shooting and editing video with iMovie or hiking with my husband and our dog, Jarvis. Otherwise, I'm curling up on the living room couch with a good book, watching the latest episode of a new Netflix show, or planning the next family adventure.
Cali A.
Reading & ELA Tutor
Hi, I'm Cali! I’m a fourth-year Elementary Education student specifically studying the science of reading and writing instruction. I’m also in the process of earning my certification in an endorsement program accredited by the International Dyslexia Association.
I specialize in helping students with decoding (reading) skills, vocabulary, spelling, writing, and reading comprehension. I am passionate about helping students gain confidence in reading, writing, literature study, and so much more. I truly believe that reading is the survival skill of the "Information Age," and it's more important than ever that we support our students in becoming strong readers.
In my free time, I enjoy being creative, writing fairytale retellings, watching movies, refining my at-home barista skills, and spending time with my loved ones.
Elián F.
Math Tutor
Hey! My name is Elián, I am a fourth year student at the University of Georgia with a focus on Math Education. I have three years of experience tutoring both math and Spanish at a local private school, and now I am here to serve J.PEZ students!