About us
Our purpose is our passion
At Alpha Learning, our purpose is to combat learning barriers by building strong foundations in mathematics, Spanish, English, study skills, and critical thinking, ensuring no student is left behind through targeted, reliable tutoring. We empower students for lifelong learning while helping families feel supported with trusted guidance every step of their child's educational journey.
Our story
In Medellín’s metropolitan area, there is currently a need for a structured, transparent and clear bilingual tutoring option that addresses transversal academic areas such as mathematics, language, and study skills. We offer tutoring tailored to students' diversity. Our aim is to become the go-to place for all your child’s learning needs.
Meet the team
Eric Schober
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Science in Mathematics Teaching from the University of Utah. With more than 13 years of teaching experience, he has worked with students ranging from middle school to university, covering subjects such as Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus, and Calculus. He taught Geometry and 6th grade Math at TCS. His experience also includes homeschooling, where he taught mathematics, English, science, social studies, and French. He is fluent in English and Spanish, with proficiency in French. In his free time, he enjoys writing and listening to music.
Elena Maya
She holds two bachelor’s degrees, one in English Literature and another in Learning Difficulties, as well as a Master of Arts in Spanish Literature. She has worked as a Learning Center teacher in Elementary School and later as Middle School Learning Center Coordinator at TCS. In addition, she has tutored students in English, reading, writing, and mathematics, and developed a creative method for teaching reading to beginners. Outside of teaching, she enjoys handcrafts such as crochet and Miyuki, going to the gym, and studying guitar, piano, and singing.
Mateo Alcalá
He holds a Bachelor of Education in English from Universidad Católica Luis Amigó and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish as a Foreign Language at Universidad de Antioquia. He also earned a Master of Arts in Second Language Education from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana and a Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies from the State University of New York. He has experience as an Elementary and a Middle School Learning Center teacher at TCS, and as a Middle School Mathematics teacher at Avante Global School. Mateo has tutored in literacy (English and Spanish) as well as mathematics. He enjoys reading, writing, storytelling, and spending time with his loved ones.
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