Meet The Team
Meet The Director
Mrs. Kenyatta Smith- EdS
Academic Tutoring Academy fosters a learning environment that ignites elementary students' passion for learning. With my personalized touch and over 22 years of teaching experience, I utilize the most current and effective learning strategies that challenge, motivate, and support positive student outcomes. I believe in empowering students with the study skills and learning resources they need to achieve academic success. Since 2002, I have helped students to maximize their academic potential and excel across the curriculum. Through my individualized and stress-free approach, I have perfected a method of teaching that yields serious results. Don’t believe me? Enroll and discover the immediate difference a tutor can make.
Mrs. Kenyatta Smith- EdS
Elementary Education P-5
Middle Grades (4-8): ELA, Math, Science, Social Science
Gifted Endorsed
Staff Update Coming
Academic Tutoring Academy is currently expanding and will be hiring tutors for the upcoming school year.
Update Coming Soon
Meet Jennifer Dennis
We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Dennis to our dedicated team of ATA tutors! Ms. Dennis is a Georgia certified educator with 20 plus years of teaching experience in both private and public education. Most notably, Ms. Dennis is a knowledgeable Phonics Instructor with a strong understanding of phonemic awareness and early literacy strategies essential for literacy development.
​Ms. Dennis is supportive and motivates students to build confidence in their abilities. She is patient and
understands students often need time to fully grasp new concepts. We are beyond happy she chose to be part of our mission. We are excited to see the amazing things Ms. Dennis will accomplish as a member of our tutoring team!
Ms. Jennifer Dennis
Bachelor in Early Childcare
Elementary Education P-5
Meet Nicole Jess
Please help us welcome Nicole Jess to the ATA team!
Ms. Nicole Jess
Elementary Education P-5
Gifted Edorsement
Special Education
Meet Lauren Fraundorf
We are proud Lauren Fraundorf has joined our ATA team as a mathematics and literacy instructor. Ms. Lauren has been a Georgia certified educator for nine years with a range in experience from pre-k to fifth grade. She strongly believes that every child can achieve success given the right tools and finds great honor in positively impacting our next generation. Ms. Lauren holds endorsements in reading, English language learner services, gifted education, and instructional coaching. With Ms. Lauren's diverse skill sets and consistent tutoring, ATA students will close academic gaps and excel in areas of strengths.
Ms. Lauren Fraundorf-M.Ed
Elementary Education P-5
Reading Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
Gifted Endorsement
Meet Taylor Cooks
Welcome to Academic Tutoring Academy, Ms. Taylor. Ms. Taylor is a scholar at Georgia Gwinnett College. She is ATA’s knowledgeable and dedicated collegiate tutor who
actively engages students in the learning process. She fosters a supportive yet challenging learning environment that encourages critical thinking. Ms. Taylor enhances
student achievement by making complex academic skills student friendly. We are beyond proud of her commitment to developing young minds and appreciate her meaningful contributions to our student’s educational journey.
Ms.Taylor Cooks
GCPS Certified Substitute