Melissa Muir, MAT is the founder and lead teacher at Curio, where she helps families create practical, real-world learning experiences for their children. With a Master’s in Teaching and years of experience in homeschooling, public, private, and online education, and curriculum development, she’s passionate about critical thinking, creative writing, and meaningful discussions. Melissa specializes in interactive, thought-provoking classes that challenge students while keeping learning fun. Whether she’s leading a lively debate or helping kids craft compelling stories, she equips students with the skills they need to think deeply and express themselves confidently.
Melissa Muir, MAT
Kelly Steindler
Meet Kelly from Virginia! She is a college grad with a passion for reading, writing, and speaking with confidence. She believes that practice makes perfect, especially when when you've got someone patient and encouraging guiding you along the way! Some of her creative hobbies include writing poetry, voice acting, and painting rocks. When she's not teaching, she's playing boardgames, baking sweets in the kitchen, or snuggling her six cats. Kelly believes that with the right attitude, you can accomplish anything.
Yasmine Abdelkefi
Yasmine is a French tutor with a double degree in French studies. She teaches French to both children and adults, using an approach carefully adapted to each learner’s age, level, and learning style.Her lessons focus on clear communication, gradual progress, and confidence-building. Whether working with young beginners or adult learners, she creates a supportive and engaging environment that makes learning French both effective and enjoyable.
Pamela Mejia
Pamela Mejia is a native Spanish speaker and experienced educator who has spent over ten years helping students feel confident using Spanish in real-life situations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and works with learners from beginner through advanced levels, including AP and IB. Pamela believes language learning should feel engaging, supportive, joyful, and meaningful, so she tailors each lesson to the student’s age, needs, and interests.Through conversation, storytelling, and cultural exploration, Pamela creates interactive lessons that encourage curiosity and steady growth. Her goal is for every student to leave class feeling successful and excited to keep using Spanish beyond the screen.
Ashley DiMercurio
Ashley is a certified Reading Interventionist, teacher, and podcaster with over five years of online teaching experience. She specializes in helping boys ages 7-12 become confident readers and writers through a personalized, interest-based approach. Trained in the Orton Gillingham method, she primarily uses the Brain Friendly Reading Program, a systematic and multi-sensory approach to literacy. Living in sunny South Carolina, she’s also a wife and mom to two children.
