Meet the Owner

Byron C. Zahm, owner of Tutor Doctor, serving Albuquerque and surrounding communities is proud to deliver a proven building block learning process through customized, in-home and online, private tutoring sessions. Our services, whether remedial, enrichment, College Test Prep or special needs are delivered by caring subject matter experts designed to change the trajectory of students’ lives!

See Byron’s story on page 10 of Franchising USA Magazine, here.

Ben Paulson is the Tutor Coordinator for Tutor Doctor Albuquerque. Hailing from the frozen land of Minnesota, he enjoys the warm culture his colleagues provide every day. With experience in both business and academics, he stands ready to create a successful learning experience for every family.

Henry Rivera serves as the Community Engagement Manager for Tutor Doctor Albuquerque, building strong partnerships with schools, families, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations throughout New Mexico. Passionate about education and student success, Henry works to connect families with educational resources and support systems that help students grow academically and confidently.

With extensive experience in community outreach, public relations, education support, and event coordination, Henry has participated in more than 200 statewide educational and community events across New Mexico and coordinated over 500 events internationally.

His professional background also includes serving as the personal manager of television star Fred “ReRun” Berry from the hit TV show What’s Happening! where he helped coordinate motivational outreach programs and support the nationally recognized anti-drug campaign “Say No to Drugs.”

At Tutor Doctor, Henry believes that education, encouragement, and meaningful community partnerships have the power to positively impact and change the trajectory of a student’s life — “One Session at a Time.”

Priscilla Otero DiPaola serves as Coordinator and Community Engagement Liaison for Tutor Doctor of Albuquerque. She brings over 30 years of experience in education, community relations, and program coordination, specializing in partnerships between schools, families, and service providers.

Her professional background includes roles in program management, family outreach, and administrative coordination across the education and nonprofit sectors. Priscilla’s skill set includes bilingual communication, stakeholder engagement, and compliance reporting.

In her APS role, Priscilla manages communication between families, school administrators, and Tutor Doctor staff. She leads enrollment coordination, family events, and outreach initiatives designed to strengthen school–community partnerships and ensure equitable access for all students.

Qari Booth is Tutor Doctor Albuquerque’s Education Specialist, leading the integration of evidence-based curriculum and cognitive science-informed assessment across all APS sites. She holds a Master’s in Educational Psychology and a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Biology, Psychology, and Special Education) from the University of New Mexico.

With over 10 years of experience in educational neuroscience, instructional design, and cognitive assessment, Qari ensures programs are tailored to diverse learner profiles. She oversees the implementation of MindPrint and Let’s Go Learn (LGL) diagnostics, designs professional development for tutors, and supports alignment with APS academic standards.

Her areas of specialization include executive function coaching, data analysis, educational technology, inclusive curriculum design, and program evaluation. Qari’s work ensures that each student’s individualized learning plan is grounded in cognitive insight, fostering measurable academic and personal growth.

Dr. Vanetta L. Busch serves as the Chief Operations and Human Resource Officer for Tutor Doctor Albuquerque. With more than 25 years of experience spanning education, human resources, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and operations management, she is dedicated to helping people and organizations achieve their highest potential. She holds a Ph.D. in Global Leadership, a master’s degree in Adult Education, and a bachelor’s degree with a business concentration.

Throughout her career, Dr. Busch has held leadership positions in higher education, healthcare, K-12 education, corporate human resources, and nonprofit organizations. She has led large-scale initiatives in employee engagement, organizational development, change management, succession planning, leadership training, and performance improvement. Her experience includes leadership roles with New Mexico State University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Amazon, Kelly Services, North Carolina A&T State University, Alamance Burlington School District, Peoria Public School District, and La Causa Charter School.

A certified practitioner in Prosci Change Management, DiSC, Five Behaviors of an Effective Team, and Korn Ferry Emotional Intelligence Coaching, Dr. Busch is recognized for building strong teams, developing leaders, meeting deadlines, and creating positive organizational cultures. She currently serves as Advisor of the CUPA-HR Rio Grande Chapter and remains active in advancing leadership and human resource best practices.

At Tutor Doctor Albuquerque, Dr. Busch oversees both fiscal and human resources, talent development, and organizational strategy. She is passionate about supporting tutors, employees, students, partners, stakeholders, and families by creating systems and services that foster excellence, growth, and lifelong learning. Her commitment to education and leadership helps ensure every learner and staff member receives the support needed to succeed.