Liz Presley | Women of Impact 2026

LIZ PRESLEY

Director and Lead Tutor

Tutor of Dragons

Our focus at Tutor of Dragons is educating to learn. We offer tutoring services to students across the area, including subject-focused classes, private lessons, SAT and ACT prep, and college application support. Our approach builds on foundational concepts to strengthen understanding and long-term success.

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PRESSING QUESTIONS

How I knew this was my passion

Watching my father teach and later helping friends in college showed me I wanted to educate, especially in math and science.

Biggest challenges in my career

Managing time across multiple roles while growing the business and supporting students and tutors.

My first job and what it taught me

Working in fast food taught me accountability — showing up and standing by my commitments.

A nonprofit I wish more people knew about

Dragons Care and Grace.

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

Seeing students succeed — whether it’s a breakthrough moment or an aced test.

Best career moment so far

Opening our facility and expanding to reach more students.

A skill I never expected to need in this field

Technology — adapting to virtual platforms and managing both in-person and online tutoring.

One practice I use to maintain my mental health

Yoga and breathing exercises help me reset and find clarity.

Best advice I ever received

Love what you do and you will never work a day in your life.

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

Tutoring is not teaching — it’s guiding understanding by asking the right questions.

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

Take a break — gardening or yoga helps me reset and gain a new perspective.

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