Our Instructors

Dartmoor Instructors combine content fluency, pedagogical acumen, and strong rapport with students to create a respectful, dynamic, and inviting learning environment. 

Bellevue Campus

Alaina

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Eddie

Originally from 29 Palms, California, Eddie earned a degree in Secondary Mathematics and Education from Western Washington University. Now based in Seattle, he teaches a range of subjects including Algebra 1, Personal Finance, Python, Math Support, and Chemistry/Algebra 2 Support. Guided by the philosophy that “there is always room for improvement, but we should celebrate the small wins,” Eddie brings a growth-minded and encouraging approach to the classroom. Outside of teaching, he enjoys movies and music.

JUSTIN

Justin holds a PhD in Music History from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Washington. Originally from Alabama, he grew up on the Eastside and now lives in Redmond, WA. He teaches English, History, German, and Music, with a focus on middle schoolers but enjoys working with all ages. In his free time, Justin enjoys composing and playing music, cooking, and hiking.

KEVIN

Kevin graduated from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon with a BA in Film and Media arts, before moving to Kirkland with his wife and three cats. Whilst most of his years since have been spent working retail jobs to support his wife in her career, he found himself with the opportunity to work with Dartmoor and to begin teaching. In his free time, Kevin enjoys reading, writing, movies and games of all kinds.

MIA

MatH

Mia is a Seattle University graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Pure Mathematics. She has a passion for math and thoroughly enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Her high school math teacher was her inspiration to pursue teaching. In addition to her mathematical pursuits, she has hobbies such as cooking and organization. She particularly loves to clean and keep things in order.

SHAHRUZ

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Bothell Campus

chris

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JEREMY

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Jessica

Born and raised in Shoreline, Washington, Jessica studied Comparative History of Ideas—an interdisciplinary program—at the University of Washington, where she also earned a minor in Disability Studies. She has experience teaching Language Arts, Math, Social Skills, and a bit of Science and History to students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Jessica’s teaching philosophy centers on meeting students where they are—academically and personally—by getting to know them as whole individuals and valuing their unique backgrounds, experiences, and interests. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and attending concerts.

MORGAN

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Issaquah Campus

Cassandra

Cassandra graduated from Central Washington University with degrees in Elementary Education and Accounting, along with a minor in Art. Originally from Bothell, she has been living in Issaquah since 2018. She enjoys teaching a wide range of subjects to all ages, with experience as a K-12 substitute teacher in the Northshore School District. Outside of teaching, Cassandra is passionate about painting, drawing, animation, and a variety of other creative hobbies. She lives with her husband, James, and their ragdoll cat, Smurf.

HEIDI

Heidi was born in Seattle and raised in Maple Valley, just down the Issaquah-Hobart Road.  She received her BA in Drama and MA/TESL degrees from the University of Washington.  She has been teaching for more than 20 years both in the U.S. and abroad, including two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Poland, and one year in Belarus as a Fulbright Scholar.  Heidi enjoys baking, knitting, reading books, studying languages, and watching movies on the big screen. 

Heidi worked a variety of jobs before finding her niche as a teacher, including her first job at Winchell’s (best donuts ever!), the Guild 45th Theater while an undergrad (exclusive runs!), flight attendant (languages!), and a variety of positions at the YMCA.  She loves AMCs, animals (why she became a vegetarian), classical music and classic rock, oscypek, and tap dancing. When it isn’t raining, and sometimes even when it is, she likes to hike and ski in the nearby Cascades.

JONATHAN

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Seattle Campus

Alyss

Alyss studied English at Grinnell College and has since devoted their career to education across a wide range of age groups and subjects. Born and raised in Seattle, Alyss feels fortunate to continue living and teaching in their hometown. Over the years, they’ve worked with learners from toddlers to young adults, though they specialize in teaching middle and high school students, particularly in the humanities.

Alyss’s teaching philosophy centers on curiosity and connection - finding what excites each student and building lessons around that passion. By tailoring learning to individual interests, Alyss helps students engage deeply and think creatively.

When not teaching, Alyss can often be found playing games (board games, card games, or anything in between) or diving into a good book.

Io

Io earned a B.S. in Astronomy from the University of Washington, where they also conducted educational research with the Department of Chemistry. With a background in mathematics and a passion for science, Io teaches middle and high school students, inspiring curiosity and critical thinking. Io has also taught Mechanical Engineering with LEGOs to younger learners and Astronomy using planetarium software to older students. Their teaching philosophy centers on helping students navigate the ever-changing world of science by using their unique strengths. Outside of teaching, Io enjoys collecting analog media such as vinyl records, books, and DVDs ,and diving into an array of sci-fi role-playing games.

Doug

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JOSE

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Kirby

Originally from Modesto, California, Kirby now lives in Seattle, Washington. They hold a double B.A. in Psychology and Art from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Master in Teaching with an Elementary Education focus from Seattle University. Kirby is certified in Visual Arts (K–12), Elementary Education, and Middle Level Mathematics.

Kirby enjoys teaching mathematics and visual arts, particularly with middle school students, and has extensive experience tutoring learners from kindergarten through 12th grade. They especially enjoy working with kids in fourth grade and up, creating engaging, supportive spaces for learning. Kirby’s teaching philosophy centers on mutual trust—believing that when teachers and students give their best to each other, true success follows in many forms.

Outside the classroom, Kirby is an artist, aerialist, and lifelong learner. They love reading, exploring all forms of art, playing video games, and connecting deeply with others.

Tobias

Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Tobias studied Health and Society at Beloit College, with a minor in Political Science. He also pursued graduate studies in Family Medicine at McGill University. Now living in Seattle, Tobias teaches middle and high school students across a wide range of subjects including English, French, Biology, Health, Life Skills, Fitness, Civics, History, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, and Film Appreciation, and hopes to one day add improvisational acting to the mix. Guided by the belief that education should connect passion with purpose, Tobias strives to help students translate their interests into meaningful skills and action. Outside the classroom, he enjoys dog training, activism and community organizing, cooking, and staying up to date on public health and legal news. He’s also learning to embroider and felt in his free time.