Our full-time educators are recent college graduates who have mastered the skills students need to succeed and are well versed with Sage’s methods, curriculum, and culture, in order to provide your students with the best tutoring experience available in the Bay Area. Having recently graduated themselves, our educators offer students help from adults they can relate to (not adults they are related to).

William Heaps, Sage Founder and Educator 

Sage Educators Founder William Heaps graduated from Virginia Tech University with degrees in political science, international politics, and Spanish. While completing his coursework, he coached soccer, swimming, and basketball teams and served as an athletic camp director. He also studied abroad at Universidad de San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador. William then studied history at the University of Amsterdam, earning him master’s degree summa cum laude. Back in the U.S., he became director of a prominent Washington, D.C. tutoring and test-prep company, where he was an SAT and ACT instructor, academic tutor, and homeschool teacher. While teaching subjects from American history and government to trigonometry and AP calculus, he also trained new instructors and implemented an innovative online tutoring program. William and his wife, Jaime, have been part of the Mill Valley community since 2007. Recognizing a need for customized tutoring and test prep services, Jaime and William founded Sage Educators. Along with serving as Sage’s director, William specializes in math, science, and history tutoring. When not at Sage, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and volunteering as a mentor for a Bay Area youth organization.

Jaime Heaps, Sage Founder and Executive Director

Sage Educators Founder Jaime Heaps graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.A. degree in world politics and policy, French, and political science. As an undergraduate, she studied abroad at the prestigious American University of Paris and the Sorbonne. She went on to earn a master’s degree in history from the University of Amsterdam. Following her education, Jaime accepted a position in one of the top public school systems in the U.S. As a key member of the district’s Special Education team, she coordinated Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans for students with special needs. Jaime and her husband, William, have been part of the Mill Valley community since 2007, when they moved here from Washington, D.C. Recognizing a need for customized tutoring and test-prep services, Jaime and William founded Sage Educators. Along with serving as Sage’s director, Jaime specializes in test prep, organization, and study skills. When not at Sage, Jaime can be found cooking, reading, hiking, and traveling wherever she can, from France to Ecuador.

Rachel, Senior Director

Rachel Byron graduated magna cum laude from Miami University, where she earned her B.S. in Exercise Science. Rachel’s dedication to education earned her President’s List and Dean’s List distinctions at Miami and enabled her to participate in the Golden Key National Honor Society, a selective organization for high-achieving college students. Like her twin sister, fellow Sage tutor Jessica, Rachel played four years of NCAA Division I soccer on the Miami University Women’s Soccer Team. During her tenure at Miami, Rachel learned to successfully balance the demands of academics and college athletics as demonstrated by her selection to the 2010 and 2009 Academic All Mid-American Conference Team and recipient of the Mid-American Conference Commissioner’s Award for Academic and Athletic Excellence. Rachel was born in Elkhart, IN, and has been very fortunate to travel to some amazing places. Her experiences have led her to develop a strong passion for empowering youth. She is excited about the opportunity to help kids realize their potential and is especially thrilled to be a member of the Sage team. While Rachel is not pursuing her passion for youth development, she can be found running, reading, and taking advantage of the beautiful Bay Area that she is happy to call home.

Aaron, Educator

Aaron Batker Pritzker graduated from Harvey Mudd College with a bachelor’s degree in physics, and continued in physics to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for part of a Ph.D. program, before deciding his more fundamental questions lay in philosophy. He then completed a master’s degree in philosophy at San Francisco State University. He’s worked in physics to improve the efficiency of thin-film solar cells, test a new explanation for how the conductivity of a magnet changes next to a heavy metal, and simulate noise patterns in quantum computing hardware. In philosophy, his project has been to tell a story about which kinds of entities make up thoughts, feelings, emotions, and sensations, just like physicists tell a very compelling story about which kinds of entities make up everything else. Throughout his education, he’s been teaching and tutoring; his favorite part of this area of his life is discovering the way that each student learns so he can strengthen their particular skillset.

Brenden, Educator

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Kelsey, Educator

Kelsey Lytle graduated from California State University, Chico with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts specializing in scenic painting and is currently working towards a Masters Degree in Counseling. She has five years of teaching experience in multiple environments and enjoys working with students one on one, incorporating their individual learning styles. She is excited to continue teaching as a part of the Sage team. Outside of academics she enjoys reading, crafting, dance and attending live performances.

Stephen, Educator

Stephen Gomez graduated with an M.S. degree from California State University Eastbay in Applied Statistics and a B.S. degree from Sonoma State University in Statistics. During his undergraduate and graduate studies he conducted data science research in several areas of interest such as healthcare, economics, the environment and climate studies. He has over nine years of experience tutoring and teaching in various academic settings. Currently he is enrolled in a graduate certificate program for Mathematics at Indiana University, with plans to pursue a PhD program in the future. Outside of academics he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, camping, baseball, video games, cinema, reading, and whatever else peaks his interest.

Wesley, Educator

Wesley De Leon Rodas is a UC Davis alumnus who earned his Bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics with a concentration in Materials Science and a minor in Music. His teaching experience began as a volunteer at a homework help center and continued through a teaching internship, where he served as a teaching assistant to an elementary science teacher. Beyond teaching, Wesley has conducted research on photocurrent effects in two-dimensional materials and contributed to his community by managing a local food pantry.

With a strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and the sciences, Wesley enjoys helping students build understanding through different approaches and finding the strategies that work best for each learner. Outside of academics, he enjoys playing classical music, attending live shows, exploring cafés, social dancing, and playing video games.

Wallace, Educator

Wallace Morgan graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Georgia, where she earned her B.A. in Journalism with a certificate in Music Business. During her time at UGA, she was awarded the McGill Fellowship and the Terry Excellence Award, and further enriched her studies through a summer abroad at Oxford University in England. She went on to build a decade-long career in the entertainment industry before shifting her focus to education and counseling. Wallace has mentored students through 826LA and currently volunteers at Halleck Creek Ranch, supporting adaptive riding for children and adults with disabilities. She is pursuing her Master’s in Counseling Psychology at the University of San Francisco with plans to become a licensed marriage and family therapist. A published writer and performing artist, Wallace especially enjoys helping high school students craft standout college essays and fostering confidence through creative, individualized learning. Outside of tutoring, she loves hiking in Marin with her husband and dog, Binny, and spending time with their two cats, Phoebe and Flea.

Hana, Educator

Hana earned her Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. While at UCSB, she worked for the Disabled Students Program and ensured accessibility for all students. Her background in actuarial science has given her extensive experience with mathematics, statistics, and problem-solving. Hana enjoys making difficult material easier to understand and adapting her approach to each student’s needs. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, baking and playing video games.

Jane, Educator

Jane Daly (they/she) graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science: Game Design. While at Santa Cruz, she realized her love for education, especially in more technical contexts. She has experience teaching nearly all age ranges, from elementary schoolers up through college undergrads and beyond. Her main specialties are Test Prep, Computer Science, English, and Math. Outside of academics, she enjoys playing pinball in her local community league; she is also a game developer and music producer in her spare time.

Luke, Educator

Luke Weidner graduated from Sonoma State University with a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. As an undergraduate, he tutored fellow computer science students across beginner to advanced coursework while also helping students strengthen the mathematical foundations needed for those courses. Through tutoring, Luke developed a passion for helping others and takes pride in building students’ confidence and helping them recognize their own abilities.

Luke is excited to continue supporting students as part of the Sage Educators team. Outside of tutoring, he enjoys game development and currently has several projects in the works. He also enjoys going to the gym, cooking, playing board and video games, and playing and listening to music.

Desmond, Educator

Desmond Yalom graduated from Hendrix College with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science, where they tutored advanced math and computer science. After graduation, they taught algorithm workshops for software engineers before beginning their career in software engineering.

They went on to work at Amazon as a Software Engineer and at Google as a Research Software Engineer. After several years in the field, Desmond chose to pursue their long-standing passions for teaching and therapy and is now completing a graduate degree in psychology.

They are passionate about helping students move beyond memorization toward a deep understanding of mathematical logic, structure, and problem-solving. As a Tam High alum, they are grateful for the role Sage played in their own high school experience and are excited to give back through tutoring and mentorship.

Outside of tutoring, they enjoy DJing, powerlifting, puzzle games, and spending time with their dog.