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Meet The Team

Meet The Tutors

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Meet Miss Tabitha, MA

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Welcome to North Star Academic Tutoring! My mission is to guide young learners toward academic confidence, curiosity, and success.

 

My Teaching Journey

I have spent over 20 years cultivating a deep passion for education. My diverse background includes teaching in the private school sector and working directly within the homeschool community. I hold a Master's in Education Administration with an Elementary Education minor, along with a Bachelor's in Child Psychology with a Behavioral Science minor. This education and decades of experience have taught me that every child learns differently. I specialize in meeting elementary students exactly where they are, helping them discover their unique strengths, and making learning an exciting adventure.

 

A World of Experience

My approach to teaching is shaped by a global perspective. I am well-traveled and have lived abroad, experiences that instill a sense of wonder and a love for storytelling in my sessions. However, my favorite place to be is right here in Watertown, Wisconsin. I absolutely love living here, experiencing the beauty of all four seasons, and taking advantage of everything our wonderful state has to offer.

 

Life Outside the Classroom

When I am not tutoring, you can usually find me embracing both local comforts and new adventures. I am a big fan of cozy coffee shops, wandering through local bookstores, and diving into a great book. I still hold a deep love for travel and exploring new places.

At home, I am supported by my incredible best friend and marriage partner of 18 years. Together, we raise our two wonderful children (ages 17 and 11) and our beloved dog, Finley. Finley and I love going on long walks together through the neighborhood.

I look forward to partnering with your family and helping your child find their academic "North Star!"

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Meet Mr. Tim, PHD

 

Mr. Tim is a dedicated educator at North Star Tutoring, specializing in helping elementary school students discover the joy of learning.

 

Bringing a unique, worldly perspective to education, he was born in Oklahoma and raised for nine years in Germany, where he developed a lifelong love for the German language and a deep appreciation for Europe’s countryside and cuisine.

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With a passionate commitment to mentorship, Mr. Tim has spent several  years tutoring history and science while simultaneously serving in full-time ministry.

 

His deep academic foundation includes both a PhD and a Doctorate in

Religious Education (DRE), reflecting a profound personal love for reading, studying, and exploring local bookstores.

 

Now residing in Watertown, Wisconsin, he balances his academic pursuits with a vibrant family life with his wife and two children, early 5:30 AM walks with the family dog, and a love for good coffee and Mexican food.

 

Through North Star Tutoring, Mr. Tim combines academic excellence with a warm, encouraging approach to guide young learners toward their own bright futures.

Hi, I'm Miss Carrighan

 

I am high school senior and I tutor with North Star Tutoring, where I teach beginner violin using the Suzuki method after eight years of playing and studying both Suzuki and Royal Conservatory books. I have been tutoring violin for beginners for a little over a year.

 

My Journey and Moves

  • Born in Ottawa, Illinois

  • Lived in Montana, Illinois, North Dakota, Colorado, and now Wisconsin

 

Writing, Music & Coffee Culture

  • Love reading and all kinds of music

  • Writing fiction in free time

  • Publishing the first book in the Strings & Stars fantasy series in 2027, with three more books currently in editing

  • Coffee is my favorite food. Coffee with chicken tenders. Coffee with Mexican meals, and of course coffee alone. ​

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