Bailey Tutoring Services

The Team

*Now accepting Florida Empowerment Scholarship - Unique Abilities. (Formerly Gardiner)

Bailey Tutoring Service believes success comes from within through building your confidence in math and the learning process. 

I'm Holly Bailey and along with my husband George Bailey, we founded Bailey Tutoring Services. 

I'm a certified 6th - 12th grade math teacher with over 17 years experience in helping to foster confidence in the math learning process. From my first classroom in Maine, to online at Florida Virtual School and then my own tutoring family, I've helped students regain a joy of learning math for over 17 years. 

My Story. . . 

I am also a former struggling math student! Can you believe it?! It's true. I had a very good friend of our family, who through persistence and constant tutelage from Pre-Algebra through Trigonometry, helped me to learn that I was not bad at math, I was simply still learning. I went on to earn academic scholarships and graduated in 2000 from the University of Rhode Island with a double major in Civil Engineering and German. 

Mr. Derek Meier

6th - 12th Math

Ms. Victoria Dearman

6th - College Math

I'm Victoria Dearman, and I'm passionate about sharing my love of learning. As a homeschooler, I was encouraged to be curious about the world, learn problem-solving, and not to give up when I wasn't "a natural" at something.. and math was one of those things! I started to struggle in middle school, so I threw myself into learning, growing, and getting better at math. I didn't know anyone who was "good at math" past Algebra 1, so I had to learn a lot about teaching myself from the ground up. I worried I wouldn't be able to keep up, but I worked hard and earned a 5 in the Algebra 1 EOC and a perfect score in the PERT math section. Since then, I've gained five years of experience as a mathematics peer tutor at Indian River State College and a private tutor. My hard work in high school earned me an SAT math score in the 98th percentile and a full scholarship to Florida Southern College. Now, I'm pursuing my Bachelor's in Integrative Biology with minors in Mathematics and Data Analytics. I hope to use both my personal journey and my experience as a tutor to help students grow as curious, independent, life-long learners! 

Mrs. Traci Henderson

Certified K - 8th

Traci is a dedicated Special Education teacher specializing in supporting

students with learning differences and developing foundational literacy skills

at the elementary level. Traci is passionate about helping every child reach

their full potential through individualized instruction, structured routines, and

a nurturing environment.

With a background in Psychology and Elementary Education from the

University of Central Florida, and specialized training in Autism Spectrum

Disorders and early reading intervention, Traci focuses  on creating engaging,

multi-sensory lessons tailored to meet each student’s unique learning needs.

Her approach combines evidence-based literacy strategies with compassion,

patience, and a deep belief in the abilities of every learner.

Building strong relationships with students and their families is at the heart of

her work. Traci believes that collaboration and consistency are key to helping

children grow both academically and socially.

When she not teaching, Traci enjoy’s spending time with her family outdoors,

reading, and going to the beach.

Mrs. Carol Kapostasy 

Certified K-8th

Mrs. Carol Kapostasy is an award-winning educator with a rich background in teaching and curriculum development. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with both her B.A. and M.Ed. degrees from Notre Dame College of Ohio and is a recipient of the prestigious Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. She holds a permanent license in elementary education from the state of Ohio and brings decades of experience to her work with students and families.

Known for her engaging and thoughtful approach, Mrs. Kapostasy can support your child’s learning by enhancing an existing curriculum or designing custom literature and history projects tailored to spark interest and deepen understanding. She offers flexible instruction, available both in-home and via Zoom, to meet the needs of a wide range of learners.

Mrs. Kristen Drinnon

6th - 12th ELA

(picture coming soon)

With over 20 years of experience in English Language Arts education, Kristen is a seasoned and passionate educator dedicated to nurturing a love of language, literature, and learning. Certified to teach both middle and high school students, she brings deep knowledge, compassion, and a steady commitment to academic excellence to every classroom she enters.

A graduate of Bob Jones University, Kristen has spent her career inspiring students with engaging instruction and personalized support, helping them grow not only as readers and writers but also as confident thinkers and communicators. Her approach combines structure with empathy, creating a classroom culture where students feel valued and motivated to achieve their best.

In addition to her classroom teaching, Kristen homeschooled all three of her children, guiding them through every stage of their academic journeys. Her youngest graduated in 2025, marking the successful culmination of two decades of home education marked by creativity, perseverance, and unwavering dedication.

Whether in a traditional classroom or a homeschool setting, Kristen is known for her ability to connect with students, adapt to diverse learning styles, and cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the written word.

She can work via zoom or locally in-home.

Ms. Samantha Miller

K-8th All subjects

Samantha is a certified K–8 teacher with over five years of classroom experience and a passion for making learning exciting and meaningful. While she enjoys teaching all core subjects, science is where her enthusiasm truly shines—bringing hands-on experiments, curiosity-driven lessons, and real-world connections into her teaching.

Known for her fun, engaging style and energetic classroom presence, Samantha creates a learning environment where students feel motivated and inspired. Outside of the classroom, she loves to travel and brings her global experiences into her lessons, helping students see the world from new perspectives and making education come alive beyond the textbook. Samantha loves to meet in-person but can also meet via zoom. 

Pre-Calc, Calculus and Chemistry - Tutor coming Soon

High School Tutor Mentorship Program - coming soon

Testimonials

"I think it’s really cool we can go to an interactive live class twice a week and learn math in a fun, accepting environment. Mrs. Bailey is really good at communicating steps and concepts that are hard to understand. "

Maden Schiermyer - Algebra 1

"Between passing the PERT test, passing College Algebra with an A, and helping my ACT math score go up, you have done wonders! Not only did you make math simpler to understand, but you also made it fun! You are truly an amazing teacher and I am SO grateful for you! I would not be where I am without you! Thanks again!

~ PERT, ACT, Algebra 2 - Gracie Beckley 

" I loved how patient and understanding you are about turning in work. You are very with it, and always willing to help. I was glad to have had you! " 

~ Algebra 2 class ~Mia

"Tutoring with Holly Bailey has changed my daughters life! Math used to be a nightmare. We struggled daily and she literally hated math. Now, not only does my daughter understand math, she enjoys it and has gained so much confidence! Holly is a true educator and we're so grateful to have found her!"

 ~ Nicole Capra

"I'm in Algebra 1 with Miss Holly. As a 7th grader, Algebra 1 seems like a lot to take on but Miss Holly makes it easy. I will be doing future classes with her because of how easy she makes it. I'm never stressed at about it at all." 

~ Algebra 1 Class ~ Acelynn Rugar

"I cannot recommend Holly's teaching enough! My 11th grader struggled with high school math and failed his first attempt at the PERT (college readiness test for dual enrollment) Holly identified and reinforced the concepts that my son was missing and, within 3 months, he had successfully passed the PERT and is taking dual enrollment courses at IRSC. My 9th grader is currently taking Holly's Algebra 1 intensive course, and describes her as nice, patient, and "the best math teacher" he's ever had. She is THE BEST." 

~ Christine Imler

"Holly has gone above and beyond to work with our daughter. She really cares and goes the extra mile to build  confidence . As a parent, I am super happy and highly recommend Holly." 

~ Mark Sartain

"Thank you for giving Peyton such a positive experience with his first "real" class and teacher experience. He told me he does like the class and you're a good teacher. We are thrilled with the class and your instruction and his progress. I'm hoping we can continue with whatever classes you choose to offer in the future." 

~ Joy Nottage

"Holly Bailey has been tutoring/teaching my three kids now for four years. She is patient and compassionate. My favorite thing is how she can adjust learning styles to each child! I have some that learned common core math before they homeschooled and some that didn't. She can easily adjust to that. She also keeps them on task and is there for them whenever they need help! Holly is the best!"

 ~ Lacy Rugar