About Us

Why We Started

Hi there!

I’m Dalayna Chandler, founder of Chandler Educational Services. I’m so glad you’re here!

Chandler Educational Services was created out of my love for helping kids learn in fun, engaging ways and a dire need to touch children’s lives beyond the classroom. We recognized that children need to become more creative, innovative, and engaged in the learning process. I truly believe that education should spark curiosity and creativity, not just feel like another task. In today’s tech-driven world, we’re all about making technology work for us—not against us—by blending digital tools with hands-on learning. Our goal is to help kids think critically, solve problems, and develop real-world skills, empowering them to reach their full potential beyond the classroom.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or community leader, I invite you to invest in a child’s future by gifting them one of our interactive learning boxes or enrolling them in our tutoring sessions. With the advantage of our tutoring is virtual, we also make it personal, engaging, and tailored to your child’s needs—because learning should never be one-size-fits-all.

Let’s work together to build confidence, inspire growth, and make learning an adventure!

With gratitude,

Dalayna Chandler

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Our Values

1. Quality

Our educators meticulously curate engaging and diverse books, activities, and test prep resources—reviewing hundreds to ensure every learning experience is meaningful, whether through our learning boxes or virtual tutoring sessions.

2. Expertise

We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, inclusive learning experiences through expert-led virtual tutoring, strategic test prep, and interactive learning boxes. Our tutors use proven methods and carefully selected materials to help students build confidence and succeed.

3. Amplify

Through personalized virtual tutoring, strategic test prep, and thoughtfully designed learning activities, we empower students to strengthen literacy, math skills, and critical thinking—helping them excel academically and beyond.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide student-centered academic support in Literacy, Math and Test Preparation through the use of individualized tutoring sessions and interactive learning boxes.

Meet our Curation Team Below!

  • Dalayna Chandler

    FOUNDER + CEO

    Ms. Chandler is a graduate of Virginia State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She has taught in Virginia, Florida, Hawaii, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Okinawa, Japan. As a classroom teacher, she provided after school tutoring (enrichment and remediation) for her students, which soon flourished into a successful tutoring business. In 2020, Ms. Chandler took another leap of faith and began to design interactive Language Arts activities to enhance virtual learning.

  • Kiyanna Levy

    DIRECTOR + SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

    Kiyanna Levy, former Teacher of five years, is a licensed Reading Specialist and experienced Literacy Coach of Virginia Beach Public Schools. She is a graduate of Norfolk State University (B.S.) and Old Dominion University (M.Ed). She has a passion for teaching students to read, but has a love for teaching students math skills. She prides herself in instilling the love of learning in students and strives to do that everyday.

  • Lynne Modzelewski

    CURRICULUM COORDINATOR (TUTORING)

    Ms. Modzelewski is a graduate of Rivier University and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been an educator for 24 years. She is currently a certified teacher for Shelby County School District (Memphis, Tennessee) and teaches first grade.

  • Emily Gibson

    CES KID AMBASSADOR MANAGER

    ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR (TUTOR)

    Mrs. Gibson is a graduate of Shippensburg University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She has been a Special Education teacher for the last three years between the states of Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Mrs. Gibson enjoys working to meet individual student needs and making a positive impact toward education in each student she works with. 

  • Tonjia Owens

    ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR (TUTOR)

    Mrs. Owens is a graduate of Virginia State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts and Grand Canyon University with a Master of Education focused on Administration and Supervision.  She has been a certified Special Education teacher for 15 years and a Special Education Coordinator for 4 years. She loves her students and believes they can do anything they put their mind to!

  • Fawnya Gibson

    ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR (TUTOR)

    Fawnya Gibson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Labor Education from Rutgers University and a Master’s in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix. With 17 years of experience as a certified teacher, she has taught across all grade levels from Early Childhood to 4th grade. Currently, she serves as a 3rd grade teacher specializing in math, science, and social studies at Elizabeth Avenue Elementary School in New Jersey. Ms. Gibson is a dedicated educator who is committed to helping her students achieve their full potential and surpass their own expectations.

    She is trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach and have effectively utilized this method to provide explicit reading instruction in a general education setting for six years.

  • Zariah Powell

    ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR (TUTOR)

    Zariah Powell is a licensed educator of four years specializing in curriculum and instruction, with expertise in special education to support diverse learners. She is also certified in Algebra I (PRAXIS), helping students excel in test preparation. As a proud graduate of Virginia State University (M.Ed.) she is excited to offer quality learning focused on secondary education and test preparation.

    Zariah prides herself on her advocacy for all students and her ability to teach content at different paces through differentiation. Her motto for teaching is to "Learn Together, Grow Together" for all her students to apply a growth mindset.

  • Kiara Dilligard

    ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR (TUTOR)

    Mrs. Dilligard is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She has taught in public education for 11 years in Virginia. She is currently a certified Pre-k teacher in Spotsylvania County. She enjoys setting a strong foundation for young learners and prides herself in providing instruction that is both engaging and fun. 

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”

- William Butler Yeats

  • Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Math, Standardized Test Prep, and Study Skills

    Currently, we only offer virtual classes.

  • Mondays through Thursdays

  • We have our own platform that allows students to write, draw, type, and select items while learning alongside our tutors.

  • Our tutors hold degrees (B.S and M.Ed) in Early Childhood Education, K-12 Education, and Education Administration.

  • Educational boxes ship for free anywhere in the United States, including Hawaii, Alaska, and Military (APO, FPO, and DPO) addresses.

  • PreK through 12th grade and adult learners.

  • Yes, we offer a discount for military families and group bulk orders.

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