An educator who sees the whole child
I’m Mrs. Shafa, a Montessori-certified teacher with over six years of dedicated experience guiding children through early and elementary learning. Teaching is more than a job for me—it’s a privilege to help students feel capable, curious, and proud of their progress.
My approach honors each learner’s unique strengths and pace. Whether a child needs steadier math foundations, stronger reading comprehension, or kinder writing confidence, we build skills through encouragement, clear structure, and personalized attention.
Today, Sunshine Academy’s shining focus is Math and Language Arts tutoring for Kindergarten through 7th grade, live online for school and homeschool families—on the West Coast, East Coast, and in the UK.
Values that guide every session
Academic growth
Strong foundations in math and language arts open doors in every subject—and every year ahead.
Personalized attention
No one-size-fits-all scripts. We adapt to the student in front of us.
Confidence building
Progress feels possible when children are supported, not rushed or compared.
Safety & trust
Families deserve a professional, respectful partnership and a supportive learning environment.
Community roots
Proudly based in Sycamore Creek, Corona, CA—teaching live online across U.S. time zones and to UK families after school.
Montessori heritage
Independence, curiosity, and respect for each child’s pace remain part of how we teach.
Sunshine Academy today
You may also know us as Sunshine Montessori Academy. Our name and heart remain the same: educational excellence meets nurturing care.
Active offering: Personalized online Math & Language Arts tutoring (K–7).
Daycare / Montessori program: Currently paused while we focus on academic support.
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