Adelaide received her Bachelor of Science in Special Education and Elementary Education from Indiana State University, and her master’s in education from Boston College. Since graduating, she has served as a lead inclusion specialist for Bright Star Schools in Santa Monica, where she has led the special education department with a focus on student-led IEPs and family-inclusive meetings. Previously, Adelaide spent six years as a reading specialist and resource teacher in middle schools and subsequently worked as a traveling teacher across multiple states. She is trained in SRA Corrective Reading, Read Naturally, Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System. As an educational specialist, Adelaide works with students one-on-one and regularly reads and interprets testing reports, conducts informal assessments, addresses remedial math, reading, and writing needs, and communicates with parents and any therapists, educators, and faculty that may be part of a student's support team. As a tutor, Adelaide supports students in English through the AP level, history, math through Algebra 2, and science. Adelaide is also an experienced Executive Functioning coach who helps students improve study skills, time management, organization, and planning. In her free time, Adelaide enjoys traveling and visiting parks.

 

We Asked, Adelaide Answered 

  • What is one of your fundamental beliefs about education?

    I believe education should be accessible for everyone, no matter their starting point or challenges. I’ve seen firsthand how the right tool, strategy, or even mindset shift can open doors. With my students, I emphasize self-advocacy and data, helping them understand their IEP accommodations, tracking their progress, and showing them that with the right supports, they can move forward. I never want a student to feel education is something that’s happening to them; I want them to feel like active participants in their own growth.

  • What is your favorite subject to teach and why?

    I love teaching transition skills... helping students plan for their futures. There’s something powerful about connecting schoolwork to real life, whether it’s writing resumes, practicing communication skills, or setting personal goals. Watching a student realize they have a future worth shaping is one of the most rewarding moments as an educator.

  • Share an anecdote about a time your student hit a wall and how the student overcame it.

    One of my students was overwhelmed by reading assignments and felt like they could never keep up. We broke down the task together, used text-to-speech tools, and practiced skimming strategies. Slowly, the student realized they didn’t have to “master it all” at once, they could approach it step by step. By the end of the semester, they were completing readings independently and even teaching classmates how to use the tools that helped them.

  • What makes Hayutin different?

    Hayutin really personalizes learning. It’s about adapting to them. There’s flexibility and creativity built into how we approach each learner, and that’s rare. We’re not just tutoring, we’re building confidence, independence, and a love of learning

  • What is the favorite thing you've learned from a student?

    Students constantly remind me that progress isn’t always linear. I’ve learned to celebrate small wins and that sometimes the most important breakthroughs come from moments that look ordinary.
     

  • Other than education, what is something you are passionate about?

    I’m passionate about building community, whether that’s through journaling, poker leagues, or social media projects. At the heart of everything I do is the idea that people feel stronger when they’re connected and supported.

  • What’s something you learned about yourself after high school that you wish you knew back then?

    I wish I knew that perfection isn’t the goal... progress is. Back then, I thought I had to have everything figured out and flawless. Now I know the power of trying, failing, adjusting, and trying again.

  • What is a stretch you experienced growing up?

    I’ve always struggled with the idea of “not enough”...not doing enough, not being enough, and sometimes being too much. It still pops up, especially in a high-pressure field like education. But now, I meet that thought with grace and strategies that ground me: journaling, data to show the real progress, and focusing on what’s in my control.

  • If you could tutor any historical figure, who would it be and what would your focus be?

    If I could tutor any historical figure, I would choose Thomas Edison. He was brilliant, but also famously struggled in school because of learning differences. I’d focus on teaching him executive functioning strategies and modern accessibility tools. I think it would be fascinating to imagine how someone with his creativity might have flourished earlier if he had the supports that my students now have access to.

  • What’s the book on your nightstand you are dying to read?

    The Power of Now

  • Anything else you'd like to say that we can quote you on?

    At the end of the day, education is more than academics; it’s about helping students see themselves as capable, resourceful, and worthy of opportunity. If we can do that, we’ve done something life-changing.

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