The Ones Behind the Mateo Method:

· Lariel Mateo, M.S.

Founder

the one who knows the right pairing doesn’t just teach the subject. It changes the student on the other side of it.

Concordia University – Chicago & University of the Pacific alumna · 10+ years of teaching, coaching, and leadership experience

· Leo Libres, B.S.

College & Career Advisor

the one who knows that the next chapter is a complex decision that is made clear with a plan.

UCLA College Counseling Certified · University of the Pacific & high school academic advising and administration

· Sue McMahon-Dyogi, M.A.

Reading Literacy Specialist

the one who knows that once a student can read, the world stops feeling like it was written for someone else.

40 years as a Master Teacher · Special Education, Technology, and Curriculum Development specializations

· Top Maverick

Chief Dog Officer

the one who is always the employee of the month.

Certified good boy · Fluent in tricks, loyalty, and emotional support

· Our Academic Tutors

the ones who bring the magic of mentorship and mastery to life.

Warmth, curiosity, and range embodied · Academic and real-world experiences from UC Berkeley, Stanford, and other top universities