Age 3
Learning my letters and numbers through play with my grandfather.
Hi, I’m Ms. Amahni.
Everybody calls me that. My students, their parents, my friends. I’m a neurodivergent educator who brings care, expertise, and experience to every kid, every session.
Four Undergraduate DegreesTriple Certified in Child DevelopmentSix Languages StudiedTeaching Since 2007Founded the Second Chances Scholarship
Educating since 2007
It started with one teacher.
I had a teacher who changed how I saw myself, and I wanted to be that for someone else. Here’s the journey so far.
Growing up
A military child, with my dad, in Germany , Japan , Turkey , Nebraska , and California . I lived overseas for 11 years.
Age 12
I taught my first student, my 5 year old next door neighbor Jaden, how to read and put the commas where they go.
2007 to 2018
I’ve taught and tutored kids in pre-K to 12th grade in Spanish, math, and English, in classrooms across Germany, Turkey, and California.
December 2013
I had the privilege of serving as an English and German translator at the Special Olympics in Germany.
2016 and 2017
For two years, I interned at a special education summer school, where I worked with kids with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences and learned from the educators there.
December 2019
Graduated with my first undergraduate degree, a bachelor’s in Liberal Arts and Humanities.
September 2020
I opened Teach Me Ms. Amahni, and we’ve since celebrated more students and wonderful families than I can count.
June 2023
I awarded the first Second Chances Scholarship at Mt. San Antonio College to a first generation college student.
November 2026
Teach Me Ms. Amahni blossomed into The Growth Studio by Ms. Amahni. New name, same Ms. Amahni.
Your student’s story starts here.
I know what it’s like to feel lost in class.
I’ve failed classes before, sometimes even the same class more than once (looking at you, college algebra), and I know how it feels to sit in a classroom and feel completely lost.
So when a student tells me they can’t do it, I take them seriously, and I also know that feeling doesn’t have to last. What we feel now doesn’t have to be forever.
The credentials behind the care.
4 Undergraduate Degrees
A B.A. in Humanities, plus Early Childhood Education, World Languages and Global Studies, and Language Arts from Mt. San Antonio College.
3 Child Development Certifications
Three professional certifications in Child Development.
6 Languages Studied
I teach in English, Spanish, and French.
4 Countries Growing Up
I grew up in Germany , Japan , Turkey , Nebraska , and California .
The best part of my week.
★★★★★“Your child’s improvements are personal victories for her and it shows.”
Clara M. · parent of a 5th grader · 4 years with Ms. Amahni
★★★★★“She’s not just a tutor; she’s family now!”
Diana · parent of a 10th grader
★★★★★“You could tell it was about the joy of watching a child go through the milestones of learning for her.”
Gloria · parent of a pre-K student, now in college · 1 year with Ms. Amahni
Meet Gia.
Gia is my sweet, gentle service dog, and she’s often at the studio. If anyone in your family has dog allergies, just let me know and we’ll plan around it.
When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me reading, cooking, spending time with my family and the people I love, and hanging out with my dog Gia, who enjoys taking me on walks.
I’d love to help.
Book a free Welcome Call and I’ll call you. We’ll talk about where your child is, their strengths, and how I can help.