Rachel M.

Amy M.

Amy is an experienced STEM educator specializing in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and science tutoring for middle school, high school, and college students. Originally from Germany, she holds a B.S. in Biology from Florida Gulf Coast University, graduating with high honors, and brings several years of experience helping students navigate challenging STEM concepts. She also provides test preparation for ACT, SAT and PSAT.

Early in her college career, Amy served as a Supplemental Instruction Leader at Houston Community College, where she developed review materials, facilitated collaborative study sessions and adapted instruction to meet students’ needs. More recently, she has led year-long AP Biology study programs designed to strengthen student’s understanding, build confidence, and prepare them for the AP exam. She has also provided individualized tutoring in biology, genetics, and chemistry, supporting students with coursework, test preparation, and effective study strategies.

Amy’s approach combines strong subject knowledge, personalized instruction, and executive-function coaching. She helps students understand the why behind biological concepts, apply their knowledge to AP-style questions and data analysis, and develop the organization, problem-solving skills, and confidence needed to succeed. She has also recently applied for her Florida teaching license as she continues to expand her impact in the classroom.

Outside of teaching, Amy enjoys exploring fantasy worlds and collaborative storytelling, particularly through Dungeons & Dragons, where she channels creativity and problem‑solving – skills she brings into her work with students.

Carrie T.

Carrie is an energetic educator, tutor, and enthusiastic champion of literacy with a Bachelor of Education and a lifelong love of learning. Her wonderfully unconventional career has carried her from elementary classrooms in Canada to the colourful, high-energy classrooms of Bangkok, where she taught English and Science to young learners. She has also worked as an education assistant, volunteered for several years as an EAL tutor, and has created memorable experiences for children as a Children’s Activities Coordinator aboard cruise ships. At the heart of it all, Carrie’s biggest passion is literacy education. She believes that strong reading and writing skills can open doors, build confidence, and transform a child’s relationship with learning. She continues to expand her expertise through professional learning in structured literacy education. She brings warmth, creativity, humour, and plenty of encouragement to every lesson, adapting her approach to the individual strengths, interests, and learning needs of each student. An enthusiastic traveller, she loves discovering new places, meeting people from around the world, and collecting stories along the way. If learning is a journey, Carrie arrives with a map, a stack of books, and enough enthusiasm to make the adventure worthwhile!

Noah N.

EN: Noah Noel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kindergarten/Elementary Education from McGill University and has practical teaching experience in both English and French at the elementary level. With experience teaching mathematics, language arts, writing, history, and citizenship, Noah is well equipped to support students across a variety of subjects and learning needs. During their teaching practicum, Noah developed and implemented engaging, student-centered activities designed to make learning accessible and enjoyable. Their experience includes providing individualized support in mathematics and literacy, guiding students through reading comprehension and writing assignments, using hands-on manipulatives to clarify mathematical concepts, facilitating literature circles, and creating interactive review activities. Noah has also gained experience identifying areas where students need additional support, checking for understanding, adapting explanations, and providing constructive feedback. Noah places strong importance on building positive relationships with students and creating a comfortable learning environment where they feel encouraged to ask questions, make mistakes, and develop confidence in their abilities. Their calm, patient, and supportive approach allows them to adapt their teaching strategies to different learning styles and levels.
As a bilingual educator, Noah is able to provide tutoring in both English and French. Their combination of academic training, classroom experience, and passion for student success allows them to provide personalized academic support while helping students develop greater independence and confidence in their learning.

FR: Noah Noel est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en éducation préscolaire et primaire de l’Université McGill et possède une expérience pratique en enseignement, en français et en anglais, au niveau primaire. Ayant enseigné les mathématiques, les langues, l’écriture, l’histoire et la citoyenneté, Noah est en mesure d’accompagner les élèves dans plusieurs matières et de répondre à différents besoins d’apprentissage. Au cours de son stage, Noah a conçu et mis en œuvre des activités stimulantes et adaptées aux élèves afin de rendre les apprentissages accessibles et intéressants. Son expérience comprend l’accompagnement individualisé en mathématiques et en littératie, le soutien à la compréhension de lecture et à la rédaction, l’utilisation de matériel de manipulation pour faciliter la compréhension des concepts mathématiques, l’animation de cercles de lecture et la création d’activités interactives de révision. Noah a également développé sa capacité à repérer les difficultés des élèves, à vérifier leur compréhension, à adapter ses explications et à fournir une rétroaction constructive. Noah accorde une grande importance à la création de relations positives avec les élèves et d’un environnement d’apprentissage sécurisant, où ils se sentent à l’aise de poser des questions, de faire des erreurs et de développer leur confiance. Son approche calme, patiente et bienveillante lui permet d’adapter ses stratégies aux différents styles et niveaux d’apprentissage.

En tant qu’éducateur bilingue, Noah peut offrir du tutorat en français et en anglais. Sa formation universitaire, son expérience en classe et son intérêt pour la réussite des élèves lui permettent d’offrir un accompagnement personnalisé tout en favorisant leur autonomie et leur confiance.

Katarina M.

Katarina is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Education at Ontario Tech University as a Teacher Candidate, where she is continuing to develop her knowledge and skills in teaching, curriculum, assessment, classroom management, and inclusive education. Her teacher education journey is an important step toward her goal of becoming a knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective educator.

Katarina also holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, which has provided her with a strong foundation in child development, early learning pedagogy, observation, programming, and responsive approaches to supporting individual student needs. Through her experiences working with children, families, educators, and school communities, she has developed strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Katarina is passionate about creating positive and supportive learning environments where students feel valued, encouraged, and confident in their abilities. She hopes to build a meaningful career in education where she can combine her background in Early Childhood Education with her teacher training to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. Her goal is to help every student recognize their strengths, build confidence, and feel empowered to reach their full potential.

Michael A.

Michael is currently completing his second year of the Bachelor of Education program at Ontario Tech University. He completed his undergraduate degree at Wheeling University in West Virginia, where he also competed as a Division II lacrosse student-athlete for four years. With several years of experience working with children in educational settings, Michael has developed a strong passion for supporting students and helping them build confidence, develop their skills, and foster a positive attitude toward learning.

Michael is a caring and passionate educator who believes in supporting the whole student, both academically and personally. He recognizes that every student is unique and that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to learning. He is committed to tailoring instruction and providing individualized support based on each student’s strengths, needs, interests, and learning goals. His goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where students feel supported, valued, and comfortable taking risks in their learning.

His teaching approach is patient, encouraging, and student-centred. Michael strives to make learning engaging and meaningful while helping students develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. He believes that building positive relationships with students is an important part of creating a successful learning environment and works to ensure that every student feels seen, heard, and capable of success.

Outside of education, Michael has a strong passion for sports and athletics. Having played four years of Division II lacrosse, he understands the importance of teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and setting goals. He enjoys bringing his enthusiasm for sports into his work with students and encouraging them to challenge themselves, work together, and celebrate their growth both in and outside of the classroom.

Candace T.

Candace is a Certified Teacher in NYS as a Middle Childhood Generalist in grades 5-9. She grew up in the Bronx, NY and continued her own Undergraduate and Graduate education in New York. She obtained her Undergraduate degree from CUNY City College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Minor in English, and earned her Graduate degree from Relay Graduate School of Education where she earned her Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Mathematics. Candace first began her love of education and working with students in afterschool and summer programs. There she was helping students in ELA and Math in both Elementary and Middle School aged students through homework help and a curriculum based instruction. From there Candace’s love for teaching grew and led her to pursue her higher education in teaching.

Candace is now entering her 10th year in education in an NYC Charter school where she has focused on teaching middle school Math and Science. She believes in meeting students where they are, creating a learning environment where she and students are able to build and foster positive relationships. Providing multiple modalities of access to learning and instruction. Giving space to students to ask questions, make mistakes, push their thinking, and build their confidence in learning.

Outside of teaching, Candace has a love of the performing arts with acting, stepping, film and theatre. She has pursued all of these areas through teaching theatre and stepping to students in afterschool and summer programs. Working on a couple of episodes of Sesame Street to perform with her step team. She has performed in Off Broadway productions, and worked behind the scenes of a webseries through script writing, casting and directing. She loves to travel, maintain close relationships with family and friends, being in water for the pool and beach, and on weekends going to the movies.

Kristi M.

Kristi is a dedicated, passionate educator with over 20 years of experience teaching elementary school. Kristi currently teaches 2nd grade and loves engaging students in reading, building strong foundations in math, and sparking genuine curiosity. Kristi’s strength is meeting her students where they are and helping them grow!

Kristi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Master’s degree in Literacy. In addition to classroom teaching, Kristi spent five years as a math specialist supporting and enriching students as they developed into confident mathematicians!

Outside of the classroom, you can find Kristi spending time with her friends and family, cheering on Chicago sports teams, playing tennis, and enjoying the outdoors!

Eleanor W.

Ellie is an Ontario Certified Teacher. Her enthusiasm, positivity, and patience make her well suited to support students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 in developing their skills across diverse subjects, from reading to math to science. She grew up in South Florida, moving to Toronto to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Studies at UofT. Ellie Mae grew up with a deep love of travel and took the opportunity to explore the world, from finishing High School in Spain to working in the mountains of California every summer to traversing North America via camper van. It was during her time at summer camp in California in that Ellie Mae discovered her passion for working with children and teaching. When she decided to pursue teaching as a career Ellie Mae returned to Toronto to complete a Master of Teaching at the University of Toronto, OISE. It is through her experiences in and out of the classroom with kids that Ellie Mae has found her passion for the social emotional aspects of the learning process. This shows up in her way of fostering safe learning environments through engaging with students’ interests and expertise to activate prior knowledge and curiosity throughout the learning process. Ellie Mae believes that by building a strong relationship with her students she is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning. As a mentor Ellie Mae continues to develop strategies for working with children. She finds these experiences enjoyable and deeply rewarding.

Ell H.

Ell graduated 2025 with a Master’s degree in Writing from Point Loma Nazarene University, completing a thesis on Gothic fiction. She has taught two semesters of English Composition for college freshmen, as well as tutored all grade levels from kindergarten through senior year of college. During her college career, she also written and directed original short plays that were performed at special events. She has helped co-launch longform literary journal Last Syllable, and was Managing Editor for shortform for Whale Road Review. Published in 130+ venues of various genres (essay, poetry, speculative fiction), she is currently expanding her thesis into a full-length novel retelling of Frankenstein. She also loves movies and writes in-depth essays on them, finally putting her ability to quote entire cinematic dialogues to good use.