Hi, I'm Sailaja - founder of SurePrep Academy

For over a decade, I’ve guided students and families through test prep and college planning with personalized support and a clear path to success.

My Story

Teaching has always been a part of my life. While in high school, I started out tutoring children in my neighborhood — and years later, helped guide my own kids through standardized tests and competitive college admissions. Along the way, I realized how many families feel overwhelmed by the process, unsure of where to begin or what really works.

That’s what led me to create SurePrep Academy — a place where students receive the structure, skills, and support they need to succeed.

Having worked in consulting and corporate leadership for over 25 years, I decided to reconnect with my passion for teaching. With a strong engineering background and decades of experience as an IT executive, I bring the much-needed mathematical, analytical, writing, and critical reasoning skills to my students. I’m committed to making those skills accessible — and helping each student unlock their potential.

Education:

BS, Electronics & Communications Engineering — JNTU, India
MS, Computer Science Engineering — Osmania University, India
College Counseling Certificate — UC San Diego

Industry Experience:

Electronics Corp. of India Ltd — Hyderabad
Ramco Systems — Chennai
Infosys Technologies Ltd — Bengaluru, St. Louis, Houston, & Chicago, IL
AON Hewitt Ltd — Chicago, IL