Micaela M.

Micaela is an experienced educator specializing in reading, math, and ESL. She earned her Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and her Bachelor’s in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Micaela is passionate about teaching and has dedicated her career to helping students excel in English language learning, literacy, and math.

She has worked with students across various grade levels (EC-6), creating engaging and inclusive environments where they can thrive. Micaela develops customized lesson plans that support diverse learners using differentiated instruction and scaffolding. She is also trained in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) methods, which she integrates into her teaching to foster supportive relationships with her students. Additionally, Micaela has received her Texas Teachers License in EC-6, with an additional certification in ESL. She has 4 years of experience as an educator in both traditional classroom settings and non-traditional exploratory and project-based learning programs.

Outside of teaching, Micaela enjoys camping, hiking, drawing, and spending time with her cats, Beaux and Pasha, and her dog, Apple.

Eden K.

Alongside having years of tutoring experience, Eden has a Bachelor of Arts in Photography and is a certified teacher. Eden grew up in Manchester, England where her parents fostered young children. That’s when she discovered her passion for educating children and she then came up with numerous exciting and engaging ways to educate children. Tutoring has allowed Eden to immerse herself in one-to-one personalized lessons that harbour children’s curiosity and interests, specializing in maths, reading and writing. Eden has a passion for traveling, therefore moved to Canada at 23 to fulfill her dream of living in the mountains, mountain biking and snowboarding. Through these experiences, in England and abroad, Eden has developed a deep passion for working with children and guiding them to reach their full potential.

KRISTEN P.

Kristen just retired after 32 years of teaching in the Ardsley School District. She started out in a self-contained Life Skills program for 8 years and then moved on to the CORE program in grades 2,3,4 where students were pulled out of their mainstream classes for direct instruction in ELA and math. She co-taught in grades 1, 2 and 3. Kristen was a Direct Teacher Consultant in K-4 and did direct reading instruction for grade 5. Kristen has a great deal of experience supporting students with Emotional and/or Behavioral needs both in and out of the mainstream classroom. She also directed an extended school year program for students needing summer services. In addition to planning and adapting curriculum, differentiating lessons, completing assessments and evaluations and collaborating with teachers and parents, Kristen has participated in a great deal of professional development and is trained in Fundations, Thinking Maps, LLI reading programs, Envisions, Do The Math and Investigations math programs and more. She has created curriculum for and taught after school Mindfulness and Introduction to French classes for K-2 students. Kristen mentored teachers and worked with staff to help develop their co – taught programs. She has pretty much done it all! Kristen enjoys baking, traveling, hiking, biking, reading and watching movies. Kristen is excited to be able to work with students to help facilitate their learning in fun and engaging activities!

MITRA G.

Mitra G. holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Ontario Technology University and a Bachelor’s in Materials Engineering. With over three years of experience, Mitra has taught a wide range of subjects, including math, physics, chemistry, computer science, various software, english, and piano, to students from primary school to undergraduate levels. She has a deep understanding of the Ontario curriculum and uses dynamic, interactive teaching strategies to help students master challenging concepts. She builds strong, reliable connections with students to create a positive engaging learning environment.
Mitra’s academic career includes few published papers and international conference presentations, reflecting her expertise and passion for education. Her teaching approach has consistently led to significant academic improvements, with students raising their grades by up to 15% through focused problem-solving review sessions. As a teaching assistant at Ontario Tech University, she taught courses such as thermodynamics, heat transfer and metals forming, further refining her ability to break down complex topics with clarity and precision. She committed to continuously exploring new educational technologies to enhance her tutoring sessions and support her students’ growth.
In her spare time, Mitra enjoys staying active by participating in sports, spending quality time with family and friends, and reading books. She believes that balancing personal passions with her professional life helps her bring fresh energy and perspective to her teaching.

Keira M.

Keira relocated to Whistler from Alberta in 2016 to experience the endless outdoor recreation opportunities that the Sea to Sky has to offer. As an outdoor educator with a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education, Whistler turned out to be the perfect place for her and it became her long-term home. As a current Teacher Candidate in the Bachelor of Education – Early and Middle Years program at the University of British Columbia, Keira comes with a diverse range of experiences having worked in both classroom settings and outdoor education environments. Believing that learning should be fun, Keira adopts a strength-based approach that empowers students to build confidence and discover their own inspiration. Utilizing multi-modal teaching methods, she tailors each session to meet the unique needs and learning styles of her students, ensuring that every learner feels valued and engaged.

Julia V.

Julia has a Masters of Science in Psychology, with a focus on Applied Behaviour Analysis from Capella University, is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and is a Registered Behaviour Analyst with the College of Psychologists in Ontario. She has experience supervising and working with clients between the ages of 4-17 with ASD and developmental disabilities on a variety of academic, social and life skills, as well as behaviour management strategies for clients and their families. She has experience with staff and parent training and loves to help families meet their goals!

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Nazia M.

Nazia is an ECE and she grew up in Pakistan and then moved to Bahrain. She travelled around the world and finished her postgraduate education at the University of Nottingham. Later, she moved to Canada and pursued her career as an Early childhood Educator. She has worked with all age groups, from kindergarten to high school. Currently she is working in the Peel District School board and works with children with autism, learning difficulties and developmental disabilities at the high school level. She has several years of tutoring experience. She believes all children are gifted in their style and need support to reach their full potential. She provides interactive lesson plans, videos, games and worksheets. In her free time, she spends time with her children and friends. She loves to travel and enjoys cooking.

Andriene M.

Andriene is a second-year student in the Master’s of Teaching program at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She has had two placements within the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board where she formed strong connections with students teaching various subjects in grade 3 and 3/4 classrooms. She has recent experience tutoring a grade 4 student in literacy and mathematics as well as a grade 9 student in mathematics.

Andriene’s affinity towards education was influenced by her many experiences working with children in different settings. After graduating summa cum laude from McMaster University, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology Neuroscience and Behaviour, Andriene gained employment working closely with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as an Instructor Therapist of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). She administered both one-on-one and group ABA therapy, teaching various skills including academic, communication, emotional regulation, and executive functioning skills. Working with students on the spectrum placed empathy and compassion at the center of her approach to teaching. Following this, Andriene landed a position as a project coordinator for the Faculty of Science at McMaster University, wherein she co-developed an afterschool and summer STEM outreach program for Black high school students.

Andriene’s prior experiences demonstrate a strong passion for helping students reach their fullest potential. She looks forward to cultivating positive and engaging learning environments within her tutoring practice as she applies student-centred approaches to teaching literacy and mathematics from grades K-8.

Vera V.

Vera is an aspiring French teacher who completed her undergraduate degree in French Studies. She is currently pursuing her teaching degree through a concurrent program at York University. During her third year in her undergraduate, Vera was able to do an international exchange program in Brussels, Belgium, where she attended courses at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. During her exchange, she was able to immerse herself in the francophone culture which helped her enhance her French writing and speaking skills. Vera has always had a passion for working with children, and has gained lots of experience over the years. One of her most memorable experiences is working as a camp director this summer at a Track and Field summer camp. With a background in tutoring as well, Vera takes joy in helping students achieve their goals and acquire skills that will benefit them throughout their academic journey. In her free time, Vera enjoys reading books, going on runs, and spending time with friends and family.