T2 Was Founded For Students Who Need A Personalized Approach

T2 Teaching & Tutoring was founded by Emily Termotto-Trott, a Bluffton native and certified educator, who saw firsthand how many capable students were not receiving the focused and differentiated instruction they needed to thrive.

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Emily Termotto-Trott, owner and founder of T2 Teaching and Tutoring

A Place for Students to Thrive

After years in both public and private school classrooms across grade levels and learning profiles, Emily recognized a gap. Families were looking for experienced classroom teachers who could provide steady, expert support rather than temporary tutors or pre-packaged programs.

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Students excel when learning is personal & consistent

Today, T2 serves families across Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort, Savannah, & surrounding communities with classroom educators who prioritize steady growth.

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T2 was created to empower students in their school careers

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Our Mission

To nurture capable learners of all abilities through one-on-one instruction led by experienced teachers who truly understand how children grow.

As the only teaching and tutoring center on Hilton Head Island, we are deeply connected to the schools and families we serve. Through strong relationships and expert teaching, we help students build lasting academic skills and the confidence to move forward independently.

Meet the Teachers

Our team is small by design so we can know our students well and maintain the highest level of instructional quality.

Every educator at T2 is an experienced classroom teacher or holds an expert degree in their field. We do not use college students, temporary tutors, or volunteers. Families work directly with professionals who understand curriculum, child development, and how academic skills progress from year to year.

Emily Termotto-Trott

Owner | ELA & Literacy Specialist

Certified educator with over 10 years experience
Emily holds degrees in Special Education K–12, Psychology, and Autism, with ongoing graduate study in Applied Developmental Psychology. Trained in Orton-Gillingham literacy instruction, with professional experience across multiple grade levels in both public and private schools.

Specialties: Orton-Gillingham Reading | ELA (All Levels) | Executive Functioning | Special Needs Support | College Application Guidance and College Essay Assistance

Kathryn Gilmour

Elementary & Math Specialist

Certified educator with over 25 years experience
Certified educator with a B.A. in Elementary Education from Wake Forest University and more than 25 years of experience in both public and private school settings across North and South Carolina. Extensive experience teaching in Bluffton-area private schools and supporting students across grade levels.

Specialties: Orton-Gillingham Reading | Elementary, Middle, and Early High School Math | Homeschool Math Support | Homework Support

Jenny Hursey

Elementary Literacy & Math Specialist

Certified educator with Orton-Gillingham experience
Certified educator with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree in Integrating the Arts into the Curriculum. Gifted & Talented certified and trained in Orton-Gillingham instruction, with extensive experience supporting students with IEPs in reading and math.

Specialties: Orton-Gillingham Reading | Elementary, Middle, and Early High School Math | Homeschool Math Support | Homework Support

Sarah Hobson

High School Humanities & College Writing

Certified educator with over 20 years experience
Certified educator with degrees in History, International Studies, and K–12 Reading, and more than 20 years of teaching experience. State certified in multiple states and College Board certified for AP classes, with extensive experience teaching high school English, social studies, and AP-level courses.

Specialties: High School English & History (Including AP) | Psychology & Sociology | College Essay Writing | Executive Functioning

Lilibeth Rivera

Math & Test Prep Specialist

Certified educator with over 15 years experience
Certified educator with a background in adolescent education and more than 15 years of experience in schools, nonprofits, and private academic coaching. Experienced middle school math teacher and SAT/ACT instructor with additional experience teaching English Language Learners internationally.

Specialties: SAT & ACT Preparation | Elementary, Middle, and Most High School Math | Upper Elementary & Middle School ELA | Beginner & Intermediate Spanish

Barbara Pittman

Middle School ELA Specialist

Certified educator with over 35 years experience
Certified educator with more than 35 years of classroom experience across Louisiana, Georgia, and South Carolina. Former Language Arts and Drama teacher at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic School in Bluffton.

Specialties: Middle School ELA | Homeschool ELA

Kim McNab

Literacy, Math, & Academic Support Specialist

Certified educator with Orton-Gillingham experience
Certified educator with degrees in Early Childhood Education and Literacy Leadership from the University of South Carolina. Trained in Orton-Gillingham literacy instruction and experienced in private school instruction and student support services throughout the Lowcountry.

Specialties: Orton-Gillingham Reading Intervention | Elementary, Middle, & High School English and History | Elementary, Middle School, & Early High School Math | Executive Functioning

Andi Shaw

Science & Engineering Specialist

Educator with background in Chemical Engineering
Educator with a background in Chemical Engineering and extensive experience teaching middle and high school science, including AP-level coursework. Department Chair for the Diocese of Charleston, specializing in hands-on, real-world science instruction.

Specialties: Middle & High School Science | Chemistry, Physics & Engineering | AP Environmental Science

Zach Elick

STEM & Engineering Specialist

Educator with specialty in Advanced Mathematics
Educator with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Technology Education K–12. Former high school STEM teacher with experience teaching engineering, woodworking, and architectural design.

Currently serves as a Firefighter/EMT with Hilton Head Fire Rescue.

Specialties: Advanced High School Mathematics (Algebra II, Algebra III, Geometry)

Tracy Sklarin

Math Specialist

Educator with background in Chemical Engineering
B.S. In Mathematics Education from Georgia State University. Over 25 years teaching experience across grades 3-12 in both public and private settings in Georgia and South Carolina to include locally, in Beaufort and Jasper County Schools over the past 17 years. Worked in Hilton Head area private school for 10 years and in Jasper area private school for 7 years.

Specialties: AP Courses: AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics, All High School Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics, Homeschool Math, SAT/ACT Math Prep