Firat Educational Solutions, LLC has developed a dynamic and exceptional team of highly motivated academic experts, who are fully dedicated to helping students learn the skills and strategies to succeed and excel.
Our FES team is experienced, dynamic, diverse, friendly, and most importantly, caring. We are more than just coaches; we are educational and academic consultants who care and want the most and give the best for our students.
Introducing below: the FES Team of Excellence… If you or someone you know have what it takes to be in our team, please click here.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
IBRAHIM C. FIRAT, MBA
President & CEO | Co-Founder
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History, Minor in Mathematics
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
10+ years experience in one-on-one and group tutoring
M.S. Associates
Learning and Writing Center, University of St. Thomas
Deputy Director, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative
Houston Community College System
Lead Faculty, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative
Houston Community College System
6+ years experience as an Adjunct Professor
Houston Community College System
Chief Academic Officer
Core Curriculum Inc.
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Language Arts, Social Studies, Business, Test Preparation, Educational Skills, Academic Coaching, College Counseling
KRISTINA L. NGUYEN, MBA
Business Development Manager
EDUCATIONAL TEAM
ANTHONY P. LEE, M.ED.
Vice President of Academics | Coach
Master of Education (M.Ed.),Secondary Education
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
ESL Adjunct Professor
Houston Community College System
3+ years experience as a World Geography teacher
Alief ISD
3+ years experience as a Development Assistant
The Heritage Society
1+ years of AmeriCorps Service
Harris County Department of Education
2+ years experience tutoring
Independent
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Test Preparation, Educational Skills, Social Sciences, English
BECKY LEE, MLA
Coach
Master of Liberal Arts (MLA), History
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
History Professor
Lone Star College System, Tomball
Education Assistant/Docent
The Heritage Society
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
History (U.S., Texas, European/Russian, Military, Environmental), English
SELVAM ARJUNAN
Coach
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
University of Texas, Austin, TX
4+ years experience as a Petroleum Engineer
4+ years experience in one-on-one and group tutoring
University of Texas, Austin, TX
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Mathematics, Sciences, Test Preparation
PATRICK NGUYEN
Coach
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting, Minor in Spanish
University of Houston, Houston, TX
4+ years experience as a Project Accountant
Gilbane Building Company
Branch Accountant
Amstar Mortgage Company
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Mathematics, Sciences, Test Preparation
JONATHAN COLLINS
Coach
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
2+ years experience as a Tutor
Louisiana Tech University Counseling Ph.D. Program
2+ years experience as Peer Educator & College Tutor
Educational Resources Center at Tulane University
Community Action Counsel of Tulane Undegrad Students
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Test Preparation, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Sciences, English, Spanish, Psychology
ALEX ALMAGUER
Coach
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology, Spanish
University of Houston, Houston, TX
5+ years experience as a Tutor
University of Houston
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Social Sciences, English, Spanish
JOSEPHINE L. FIRAT, MBA, MIB
Executive Vice President | Co-Founder
Master of International Business (MIB)
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance & Marketing
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Minor in Psychology
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
6+ years experience as an Adjunct Professor
Houston Community College System
Art Institute of Houston (Fashion & Retail Management)
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative
7+ years experience in Retail Management
HEB
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Academic Coaching, Business, Educational Skills
PAUL ROY
Coach
Master of Science (BS), Chemistry
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Education
University of Houston, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
13+ years experience as an Adjunct Professor
Houston Community College
San Jacinto College
North Harris College
9+ years experience as a Chemist
Solvay Interox
2+ years as a Research Associate
Harvard University
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Chemistry, Mathematics, English, History, Psychology, German, Music
SARAH MUNYU
Coach
Master of Science (MS), Environmental Toxicology
Texas Southern University, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology
Texas Southern University, Houston, TX
Adjunct Professor
Houston Community College
Upward Bound Program
3+ years experience tutoring
Club Z
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Test Preparation, Mathematics, Sciences
RONALD OBMACES
Coach
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering
University of Texas, Austin, TX
6+ years experience as a Structural Engineer
NCI
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Mathematics, Sciences, Test Preparation
DEYANIRA BALBOA
Coach
Bachelor of Science (BS), Construction Management
University of Texas, Austin, TX
7+ years experience in Project Management
Serimax
EC-6 & ESL
Alternative Certificate
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Language Arts (Spanish), Mathematics
EDWARD GARCIA, JR.
Coach
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics, Statistics
University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, TX
2+ years experience as a Mathematics Teacher
Pasadena ISD
6+ years experience tutoring
YMCA
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Test Preparation, Mathematics
CEREN CENGIZ
Coach
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Linguistics, Minors in Spanish and Education
University of Houston, Houston, TX
3+ years experience as a Student Teacher
Pin Oak Middle School
5+ years experience as a Turkish Teacher
American Turkish Association
2+ years experience as a Spanish Instructor
Houston Community College
1+ years experience as an After School Tutor
MacGregor Elementary School
FES AREAS OF SPECIALTY
English, Spanish, Turkish