Who We Are And
How It All Began...
Terri Eisenberg Founder/Owner/CEO
The Tutor Shop was created by Terri and Hal Eisenberg back in 2011. Terri Hartley Eisenberg, a graduate of the University of Georgia, and a 28 year veteran teacher, tutor, and mom, has taught every grade level in virtually every subject. She and her husband, Hal, an advertising executive for over 30 years, created The Tutor Shop, after dropping off their oldest son at college in Nashville. The thought occurred to Terri that all those agonizing times laboring over homework and study issues through the years could have been spent as valuable family time. As a teacher, Terri knew that there were always some children at the end of each school day who needed additional help. It was at that moment that an idea was formed to create an academic, after school program, with degreed teachers, that could help children complete their homework each day in their school, allowing families to be families again when they got home!
Hal Eisenberg Founder/Owner/CEO
Hal’s career was initially in advertising where he owned and operated two ad agencies over a span of 30 years creating, writing, producing, and even voicing radio and television ad campaigns for various local and regional accounts. When Hal and his wife, Terri, initially started The Tutor Shop back in 2011, their dream was to create a program that helped children learn and succeed, while also helping parents and school administrators achieve their goals. However within a few short years, both of them decided to leave their “day jobs” and devote all their energy into making The Tutor Shop the immensely successful academic based company it is today and are proud to have been able to help thousands of children over the years.
Fred Wilks
COO/Senior Director
Fred Wilks is an experienced Program Manager and Behavioral Specialist and has over 20 years experience working with children of all ages. His passion is helping others, and his strong sense of integrity and terrific communication skills make him an invaluable part of The Tutor Shop. “I take pride in knowing that our program is fun, safe and structured, and that we ensure that our environment is always positive and productive.” Fred has been with The Tutor Shop for 10 years, starting out as a teacher, director, and now serves as our COO/Senior Director. In his role, Fred hires teachers, oversees programs, trains staff, and works directly with families and students. Fred is also a proud husband and father of 3 children. Fred is an invaluable part of The Tutor Shop family, and we are very fortunate to have him with us!
Noah Eisenberg
CFO
Noah started with The Tutor Shop as a student intern working in the classroom alongside students in 2014 providing additional support to teachers and academic aide to students.
Noah graduated from the College of Charleston in 2019 with a B.S. in Commercial Real Estate Finance with a minor in Finance. Along with payroll execution, Noah provides a pivotal role in ensuring the financial stability and growth of The Tutor Shop, ultimately broadening the reach of The Tutor Shop’s impact on students.
Sam Eisenberg
CMO
Sam graduated from Belmont University in 2016 with a degree in Music and a minor in Music Business. In addition to overseeing marketing strategies and public relations duties, Sam also conducts staff onboarding and facilitates communications between The Tutor Shop and our state and local partners.
