About Us
Founder
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Nick has a strong commitment to ensuring that all students in the Mid-Michigan area have access to quality education. With ten years of tutoring experience under his belt, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table that benefits both teachers and students alike.
Throughout his younger years, Nick worked as a school-hired tutor and provided valuable assistance to a diverse range of students in various scenarios. He firmly believes in the importance of providing every student with the necessary resources to succeed, and with Nucleus Tutoring, he hopes to make this a reality.
In 2023, Nick founded Nucleus Tutoring with the goal of consistently pursuing innovative solutions with his team of compassionate, expert tutors.
Nicklas Bara
Our Tutors
Caleb Rispler
Elementary/Middle School/High School/Test Prep/College
Specialties: Algebra, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Studying Habits, ADHD-Informed
Caleb is an exceptional tutor with three years of undergraduate experience as a teaching assistant at Michigan State University. Caleb is currently a medical student at Michigan State in the Lansing Area and supports a wide array of students in a diverse set of topics. He covers multiple science and mathematics subjects and has expertise in adapting to a student's learning style to enhance their performance best. Caleb has a keen interest and background in helping children with learning disabilities, stemming from his many hours working with Michigan State's Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities as a tutor and exam helper, which he utilizes with his students here at Nucleus.
He received his Bachelor's degree in Astrophysics and Psychology from Michigan State University and looks forward to helping his students succeed!
Abigail Lemek
Elementary/Middle School/High School/College
Specialties: Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, SAT
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Abbie is a recent MSU graduate with a degree in Mathematics and a minor in History. She is in the teacher preparation program at MSU, teaching Algebra 2 and geometry classes this year. Prior to starting teaching, she spent 3 years as a learning assistant in college algebra and tutored geometry in addition to 3rd grade math. She prides herself on meeting students where they're at and trying personalized learning strategies to move forward with confidence and academic excellence
Abbie believes that all students have the capabilities to succeed when provided a strong level of support and compassion, with the strong belief that her students work best with the right amount of empathy and expertise. She's excited to tutor virtually this year and help her students thrive!
Middle School/High School/Test Prep/College
Specialties: Algebra, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry
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Phoenix is a passionate tutor interested in helping students learn and gain academic confidence. She loves encouraging excitement about the sciences and has tutored students in biology, algebra, pre-calculus, reading comprehension, and chemistry. She specializes in helping students visualize the best methods of improvement and confidence-building. She has extensive experience assisting students with their college admissions, including preparation for interviews and essays to maximize their chances of success.
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Phoenix obtained her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Loyola University in Chicago and is ecstatic to help students!
Phoenix Dempster
Elementary/Middle School/High School/College
Specialties: Algebra, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Statistics
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Alex has a strong background with students of all ages from his previous experience working as a residential advisor at the University of Michigan and his current work tutoring chemistry and engineering. He also is actively involved in many research projects where he helps onboard and teach upcoming college students the ins and outs of research. Alex is a compassionate tutor and works well with different teaching styles to help his students fully understand the material and succeed personally. Alex enjoys working with students of all ages in various subjects and specializes in chemistry and math.Â
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Alex is a current medical student at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine with a Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Statistics from the University of Michigan. Alex is looking forward to helping all students achieve their full potential for a brighter future!
Alexander Ky
Elementary/Middle School/High School/College
Specialties: K-6, Writing, History, Resume-Building, College Essay Building/Consulting, Dyslexia-Informed, ADHD-Informed
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Caitlyn has a diverse background with students with various ages and histories through tutoring in both family and professionally while in school. She has a wide range of experience helping students improve their essays for classes, scholarships, and even college applications, and finds great passion in helping her students achieve their academic goals. Caitlyn prides herself on her empathetic tutoring method with young students, allowing them to relate to her and learn through a strong student-tutor bond. Caitlyn enjoys reading, travel, yoga, and spending time with her family.Â
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Caitlyn is a current medical student at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine with a Bachelor's in Neuroscience from Michigan State University. Caitlyn is looking forward to bringing new, engaging learning methods to the bright students of Mid-Michigan!
Caitlyn Babi
Middle School/High School/College
Specialties: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus
Claire, a recent graduate with a major in Mathematics from Michigan State University, is currently pursuing her certification in secondary math education within the greater Lansing area. With three years of tutoring and assistant teaching experience across various grade levels and college courses, she brings a wealth of experience to her tutoring.
Passionate about curriculum development, Claire has dedicated time to crafting student-centered classes and texts for math courses at her alma mater. As a dedicated tutor, she prioritizes instilling confidence and fostering meaningful connections between mathematical concepts and real-world applications. Claire thrives on working with students of diverse ages and mathematical backgrounds.
In her free time, Claire enjoys going for walks with her dog and swimming in Northern Michigan, where she is originally from.
Claire Ackerman
Elementary/Middle School/High School/College
Specialties: Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Biology
Noor is a passionate math tutor with 7 years of experience. Working with students of all ages, she is an expert in a variety of math subjects, and is more than happy to help her math students succeed! Noor loves helping her students gain confidence in their understanding of difficult concepts and creating an engaging and safe environment to promote powerful learning.
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With her calm and progressive style of tutoring, Noor works perfectly with students who are wanting to learn by tutoring throughout the year. As a professional tutor, she believes in the strength of confidence in her student's studies, and works to instill that confidence in every one of her students.
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Noor is a first-year medical student at Michigan State University. Noor graduated with a Master's Degree in Public Health from Wayne State University. She's excited to meet the wonderful students in the areas around Michigan State University and beyond!
Noor Abou-Rass
Elementary/Middle School/High School/College
Specialties: Algebra, Chemistry, SAT
Rayyan brings his strong background in tutoring after working with students of all ages with Biology, Math, Chemistry, and various college-level subjects. He enjoys helping students present their best selves to admissions boards at both the undergraduate and medical school levels, and has worked with students on their application essays, supplemental essays, and activities sections to great success.
He takes great passion in helping students achieve their academic goals and thrive in a supportive learning environment. Outside of teaching and tutoring, he enjoys playing and watching sports, traveling, and exploring different cuisines.
Rayyan is a current medical student at Michigan State University with a Bachelor's in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan. He looks forward to helping his students succeed at whatever they put their minds to!
Rayyan Latif
Elementary/Middle School/ High School/ College
Specialties: K-6, Algebra, Geometry, English
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Hunter is a recent graduate of Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He has years of experience tutoring students in subjects ranging from Human Biology, Physics, Anatomy, Genetics, and Environmental Science. He also has tutored elementary school students virtually on topics of mathematics and writing.
Recently, Hunter has applied to both medical school and law school, earning multiple acceptances into both types of programs. Today, Hunter is a 1st year law student at Cooley Law School. Hunter possesses knowledge about multiple parts of the learning experience, and he's passionate about using different teaching styles to achieve student success in school.
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In his free time, he enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and playing pickleball. Hunter's looking forward to bringing innovative and engaging learning approaches to students to help achieve personal academic goals.
Hunter Galvin
Elementary/Middle School/ High School/ College
Specialties: Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
Roland is a dedicated tutor with a hands-on teaching approach and commitment to making complex subjects more accessible for his students. As a non-traditional student, Roland returned to education after a career as a paramedic in the Grand Rapids area. This real-world experience informs his teaching style, allowing him to incorporate real-world applications that enhance understanding and emphasize the importance of the material. With a strong background in Biology and physiology, Roland has taught a diverse range of subjects to students of various ages and levels.
Currently, Roland is a second-year medical student at Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Grand Valley State University. He is enthusiastic about leveraging his practical experience and academic background to help students take on any challenge!
Roland Nulph
Elementary/Middle School/ High School/College
Specialties: Calculus, Physics, Algebra, Chemistry
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Ashlyn has over four years of tutoring experience across a diverse range of subjects. During her time in undergrad, she excelled as a personal science tutor for the Chemistry department and has over three years of experience working with children, where she has developed effective strategies to engage and support younger learners.
Driven by a genuine passion for student success, Ashlyn approaches each tutoring session with enthusiasm and creativity. She leverages her educational background to implement innovative and engaging teaching methods, tailored to the unique needs of each student.
Ashlyn graduated from Central Michigan University (CMU) with a double major in Biochemistry and Psychology. She ran Division 1 Track and Field for four years while at CMU. Ashlyn is current medical student at Michigan State University with an interest in Emergency Medicine.
Ashlyn Nagel
Elementary/Middle School/ High School/College
Specialties: Physics, Algebra, Chemistry
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Brendan uses his wide range of knowledge to apply multiple adaptable subject approaches to all types of students. Brendan prefers to emphasize overall mental strength improvement in his tutoring, allowing students to feel confidence in all aspects of their academic journeys.
Brendan strives to bring out the full potential of every student he tutors, and is not afraid to give students an extra "push" as they improve. He works hard to give his students the "aha" moment that they've been hoping for, and is excited to help this year's students do the same.
Brendan graduated from Michigan Technical University with a degree in Exercise Science and is currently a medical student at Michigan State University. In his spare time he loves to hike and bike in all the parks around Michigan.
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Our MCAT Tutors
MCAT Tutor
MCAT Percentile Score: 98%
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Alec LaBadie, M.D. is an Emergency Medicine Resident in Detroit. He completed his Bachelor’s of Science in Neuroscience at MSU and went on to receive his Medical Doctorate from the MSU College of Human Medicine in 2024.
Throughout his educational experience, he has always enjoyed teaching others. Sharing information and helping people understand educational concepts is something that he always wants to keep integrated into his practice. I have helped people develop in both the classroom and on the field, with backgrounds in neuroscience, kinesiology, and computer science.
He formally mentored with Spartan Performance and his anatomy lab through medical school, and looks forward to tutoring developing professionals in the art of taking the MCAT!
Alec LaBadie, M.D.
MCAT Tutor
MCAT Percentile Score: 97%
Jack is a dedicated, patient tutor with experience tutoring high school and university students. He has a deep understanding of all 4 sections of the MCAT. Jack understands the importance of adapting his tutoring style to match the student. In his younger years, he tutored students in a variety of high school subjects including Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, and SAT subjects. More recently, Jack has been tutoring college level Organic Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, General Chemistry, and Math. His approach emphasizes not only mastering the material but also developing effective test-taking strategies, time management skills, and critical thinking.
Jack is a recent University of California, San Diego graduate and is in his gap year while he applies to medical school. In his free time, he likes reading classic literature, rock climbing, playing with his cat, and watching football. He looks forward to meeting and helping students achieve the MCAT score they need to feel confident applying to medical school.
Jack Haseltine
Our Mission
Nucleus wants to ignite the passion and confidence of students from all backgrounds in Michigan to succeed both academically and personally, paving the way to a better future for all.
What We Do
We provide personalized therapeutically-inclined educational assistance and college advising services to students of all ages, whether in Mid-Michigan or elsewhere. Our services are available both online and in-person, and we strive to meet the unique needs of each individual student with our empathetic approach and academic expertise.