ABOUT US
SiSTEM Tutoring Agency was created to bring awareness to this immense disparity experienced by our girls, our Black students and our Hispanic students; but also provide some sort of a solution. SiSTEM provides students with tutors who double as mentors to help build confidence within themselves and in their academics. We hope that through meaningful interactions, whether online or in-person, the student is encouraged to pursue and thrive in any career, but hopefully STEM!
PEARL UBARU
CEO & Founder
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Pearl has over 15 years of experience as a private tutor at the elementary, middle, high, college, and graduate level. She spent 3 years in the classroom as a math teacher. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and a Masters of Statistics and a Minor in Management. She is passionate about all things related to student success and STEM!
DR. TRINICA VENTERS
Director of School Partnerships
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Dr. Venters has over 23 years of educational experience in public school education. Her years of experience are serving as a classroom teacher, district instructional coach and principal. She is committed to building leadership capacity among students, staff and community. Her goal in any aspect of education is to eliminate the opportunity gap for all students.
DOMINIQUE JONES
Lead Engagement Ambassador
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Dominique has over 7 years experience as a special education teacher. She holds a Bachelors in Public Communications and a Master’s in Special Education. Dominique brings a wealth of knowledge surrounding educational technology for students with disabilities, and educating teachers on how to properly implement technology with their special education population.
JAEL PENN
Tutor Trainer
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Jael has 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher and 15 years of experience as a private tutor. Her lifetime certifications are for elementary (grades 1-6) and special education (grades K-12). She believes that "one size does not fit all" when it comes to the education of children. Their learning style and individual needs are considered when developing lessons.
MEET THE TEAM
MARIEL GREEN
Data Analyst
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Mariel has over 14 years of experience training teachers and students on integrating technology into learning plans. She has served as a K-12 media specialist, educator and higher ed professional. Currently, Mariel s a doctoral student at the University of St. Thomas and is studying to receive a degree in Ethical Leadership with a focus on marginalization in STEM.
SAMANTHA SHUB
District Engagement Ambassador
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Samantha‘s teaching specialty is AP English Language and Composition because high school juniors love to argue. She has taught everything from Visual Media Analysis to American Studies. She also serves as a Table Leader at the exam reading. Her Master’s thesis from California State University at San Bernardino focused on metacognition and the writing process. When not writing, Samantha will be reading, cooking, fostering kittens, FaceTiming her son at college, or planning her next trip.
OUR WHY
Who We Are
Did you know that in the United States, 65% of black children ages 6-12 do not have a positive role model in their community to look up to? Also, Black teachers only make up 2 percent of the K-12 school teacher population. Further, did you know that in the United States, women are hugely underrepresented in STEM and only 48% of women in K-12 education are STEM teachers?
OUR VISION
Our vision is to provide students with increased access to personalized instruction that bridges learning gaps, that may be experienced within the education system.
OUR MISSION
SiSTEM’s mission is to cultivate a high standard of academic achievement through exceptional educational resources and services that unlock the true academic potential of all students. We strive to build a foundation for students to take accountability for their learning, in order to harbor long-term academic success.
OUR PURPOSE
Our purpose is to cultivate confidence within our students, both inside and outside the classroom; and to provide mentorship that help students navigate through their academic and career plans.