Our Tutors
Jennifer Carney
Jennifer is our owner and fearless leader. She was born and raised in The Woodlands, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University (WHOOP) in 2006. She went on to teach 8th grade math at Riverwood Middle School in Kingwood. After teaching for five years, she identified a real need to help students outside of the classroom with a more individualized approach. In 2011, she decided to take a leap of faith and start Carney’s Tutoring. Being a student that struggled growing up, she wanted to offer something affordable and easily accessible to students and parents. Jennifer’s passion in life has always been to make a difference through teaching, and Carney’s Tutoring allows her to use that passion to help her customers succeed .
Kathy Pickett
Hi, I’m Kathy Pickett. I moved to Kingwood 40 years ago and love our community. After spending 20 years in public education, I retired and now teach part time and continue while continuing to tutor students at Carney’s. I’ve been with Carney’s Tutoring since its opening in 2011 and I absolutely love coming to work here! I am Texas certified in Math, Social Studies, Language Arts and Special Education, but the majority of my experience is in middle school math and Algebra I. I look forward to helping with your student’s success.
Angela Tyler
Hi, I’m Angela Tyler. My background is in engineering, business, and law. I entered the tutoring arena as an instructor for graduate entrance exams at a national firm. I then expanded to other exams and individual subjects as my schedule allowed. Standardized tests aren’t a chore, but rather an opportunity to differentiate yourself from the crowd and win lucrative scholarships. Even the smartest student can sharpen their timing and test-taking skills through specialized tutoring sessions. I wish I had that advantage years ago.
Hi! I’m Elaine Phillips. I am the Spanish tutor at Carney’s Tutoring. I’ve been a Kingwood resident for 30 years. I have three bachelor’s degrees; one of which is in Spanish. I was working on my master’s degree when I was diagnosed for the first time with cancer in 2009. I have taught Spanish at St. Martha’s school, been a substitute teacher in Spanish in Humble ISD for 12 years, and tutored Spanish at Carney’s for over a decade. I’ve traveled to Mexico & Spain numerous times. I hope I can help the students here not only pass Spanish class, but recognize the importance & advantage of speaking a second language! ¡Ojalá que nos vemos pronto!
Mike Letsos
Hello. I’m Mike Letsos and I have been a math tutor at Carney's Tutoring for 5 years. I taught high school math for 27 years before retiring in 2015. I've always enjoyed teaching mathematics and helping students. Carney's Tutoring is a great place for students to get the extra help they sometimes need with their education.
Julie Callaway is a former elementary school teacher and has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. She is also certified in Special Education and taught in an elementary collaborative setting. She has enjoyed working at Carney’s Tutoring since she moved here from San Antonio almost 2 years ago. She looks forward to meeting and working with your child!