ABOUT PIRAEUS ACADEMY

Our Tutors

Our tutors are scholars, teachers, and mentors who love the humanities and are committed to the intellectual growth of young people. Piraeus tutors have worldly perspectives, diverse experiences, and a strong commitment to academic achievement.

Each tutor is chosen not only for strong academic preparation but also for the ability to form a respectful, encouraging, and exacting relationship with students.

Kate E. Ravenscroft

Kate graduated from Harvard University in 2026 with a Bachelor’s of Arts. She concentrated in English Literature and received Latin Honors for her studies and thesis. This past summer, Kate spent three months exploring Asia and meeting with parents, students, and fellow teachers to better understand the Chinese educational system. Kate is currently writing her first novel and was a published Staff Writer in The Harvard Crimson during her time in college. Her students have received high commendation, commendation and shortlist awards for the John Locke Essay Competition and have been published across an array of online journals. Her favorite books include 1984 by George Orwell, Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

Declan I. M. Deady

Declan will graduate from Harvard University in 2028 with a Bachelor’s of Arts. His studies are jointly concentrated on English and Slavic Literature. His personal speciality is poetry and he’s currently composing a novella for his Honors thesis. Declan is a Fellow of the Harvard Catholic Forum and a National AP Scholar. In high school, he received the VA Board of Education Seal of Scholastic Excellence. He has been teaching elementary and middle school-aged children for four years now. Declan’s favorite books include Persuasion by Jane Austen, Dubliners by James Joyce, and Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak.

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Please email us at piraeuslearning@gmail.com if you believe you may be a good fit for our team. We will asses applications on a rolling basis as Piraeus Academy continues to expand.