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- Ed.S
Elementary Education P-5
Middle Grades (4-8): ELA, Math, Science, Social Science
Gifted Endorsement
Meet Nicole Jess
Please help us welcome Nicole Jess to the ATA team!
Ms. Nicole Jess-M.Ed
Elementary Education P-5
Gifted Endorsement
Special Education
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 Crystal Brewington
Please help us welcome Crystal Brewington to the ATA team!
Ms. Crystal Brewington-M.Ed
Education Leadership
Elementary Education P-5
Gifted Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
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Meet Kandra Thomas
We are proud Kandra Thomas has joined our ATA team as a mathematics and literacy instructor.
Mrs. Kandra Thomas
Elementary Education P-5
ESOL 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
College Tutor
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