Meet Our Founder
Diane Cutler Lewis is an educator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist committed to helping students reach their highest potential. She began tutoring a friend's daughter and within one year, had 21 students from referrals. The best part was that she loved her students as they poured laughter and joy into her heart. Tutoring quickly became Diane's passion and life purpose.
She founded A+ In Home Tutors in 2003 to promote educational awareness and customized learning for students of all backgrounds and grade levels. The organization has grown to be one of the leading tutoring vendors to many Charter Schools and community partners throughout California. In 2021, Diane launched Firefly Tutors, presented by A+ In Home Tutors, to continue to expand tutoring services with the goal of more positively impacting greater numbers of students in all 50 United States.
Diane earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University Northridge, majoring in Liberal Studies and Education with a California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential in K-8th grade learning.
Diane's career in education was inspired by her father, Morris Cutler. In 2019, she published Education Warrior, an inspirational memoir of her father that highlights his global impact on education in Afghanistan, Kenya, and California. Also, as a tribute to her father, she founded Education Warrior, a not-for-profit created to provide much-needed tutoring for vulnerable at-risk children of families with high hopes but little money who are the most likely to drop out of school.
In addition to her passion for making education accessible to all, Diane embraces travel, people from diverse cultures, delicious foods, art, music, theatre and enjoys an active, healthy lifestyle in Anaheim, California.
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Tutor Of The Month
We’re excited to celebrate Victoria (Tori) Patton as our Tutor of the Month for October 2025! Based in Riverside, California, Tori brings heart, humor, and a deep commitment to every tutoring session, making learning more enjoyable and meaningful for her students.
With three years of tutoring experience under her belt, Tori specializes in Reading, Writing, and Math for elementary and middle school students. Like many of our tutors, Tori is a decorated tutor who earned a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, a Master of Education, Applied Human Development, and a Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her approach is grounded in both educational expertise and personal connection. Whether she’s guiding students through tricky math concepts or encouraging reluctant readers, Tori knows how to create a space where growth and confidence can flourish.
What she loves most about tutoring is the joy of interacting with kids and hearing their stories. For Tori, the proudest moments are when a student’s perspective shifts, when a subject they once dreaded becomes something they approach with curiosity and maybe even excitement.
One of her favorite teaching tips is to bring a little fun and personality into every session. Whether it’s chatting about a favorite video game or sharing weekend adventures, she finds that students are more engaged and open when they see their Tutor as a real person, not just a teacher.
Outside of tutoring, Tori has a passion for travel. She has visited an impressive 44 states. She also holds not one, but two master’s degrees, and counts tiramisu as her all-time favorite dessert.
Tori’s blend of educational skill, authenticity, and warmth makes her a standout member of the Firefly Tutors team. We’re thrilled to honor her this month and recognize the difference she’s making in the lives of her students.
Thank you for your energy and dedication, Tori. Your ability to connect with students is creating lasting change, one session at a time!