Meet the tutors

Founded by siblings from Massachusetts

Samantha and Ryan each hold a state certification and a Master's degree, with years of real classroom experience behind every session.

Samantha Dibble LinkedIn

Math, Pre-Algebra through AP Calculus · Grades 5–12

MA Professional License 8 years teaching Master's degree

Samantha graduated from Wheaton College with a dual Bachelor's degree in math and secondary education and earned her M.A.T. from Bridgewater State. She teaches the full math sequence — Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus — with experience at middle and high school levels in Hull and Sharon, MA. Outside the classroom, Samantha coaches Middle and High School track and field.

SAT/ACT math AP/Honors IEP/504 support
Ryan Kaplan LinkedIn

English · Social Studies · History · Grades 5–12

MA Professional License 8 years teaching Master's degree

Ryan graduated from UMass Amherst in 2014 with a BS in English and earned a Master's in Education, and has spent eight years teaching English, Social Studies, and History to middle schoolers. He specializes in SAT/ACT reading and writing prep, AP and Honors coursework, and differentiated instruction for students with IEP/504 plans. Outside the classroom, Ryan is a multi-instrument musician and has recorded and produced several independent albums, and serves as Music Director for his school's student shows.

SAT/ACT reading & writing AP/Honors IEP/504 support
TeacherBuilt Learning was founded by siblings Samantha Dibble and Ryan Kaplan, both state-certified teachers with Master's degrees and years of real classroom experience. They started TeacherBuilt Learning to work more closely, one-on-one, with families and students than a classroom of thirty ever allows.