About Lifetime Tutors

Thoughtful, PhD-led tutoring for families who want clarity, structure, and a partner in their child’s learning.

Dr. Elena Santana, PhD

Dr. Santana combines doctoral-level preparation with years of hands-on teaching. She works across reading and phonics, mathematics, science, Spanish, SAT preparation, and study skills—always with an eye toward how each student learns best.

Families of diverse learners find a calm, structured environment here: accommodations are honored, pace is intentional, and communication with parents is a priority—not an afterthought.

Lifetime Tutors is an approved provider for several Florida scholarship programs. Details are on our Scholarships page.

Explore the portfolio for learning systems—including the STAAR tutoring platform—and tutoring services for booking.

Dr. Elena Santana, PhD — online K–12 reading, math, SAT, STAAR and TEKS tutoring specialist

Academic preparation and professional development

Families often ask about training and qualifications before getting started. Dr. Santana combines advanced academic preparation with specialized literacy training and broad teaching experience.

  • PhD in Engineering and Computing Education
  • Master's in Software Engineering
  • Bachelor's in Disciplinary Studies, eCommerce Marketing, and English
  • Florida Certified Educator
  • Orton-Gillingham Certified
  • TESOL Certified

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