Rachel M.

Rachel has a master’s degree in Cognitive Science from Teachers College, Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from University of Michigan. Her understanding in executive functioning and emotional processing in the developing brain (and how to train it in others) has enabled students to set themselves up for success. She also has experience training students in “academic confidence” in inpatient and outpatient programs for young struggling students. Her research includes habit development and building resilience in educational settings.
With a caring, practical, and deeply personalized approach, Rachel enjoys working with students to unlock their full potential and achieve their academic and personal goals.

Victoria S.

Victoria Shulman is a dedicated educator with extensive experience supporting student success across diverse learning environments. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto Scarborough and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work.

Victoria provides individualized tutoring in mathematics, literacy, spelling, and writing at Write Right Tutoring, and previously developed mathematics workbooks for Scholarly Elite Tutoring. Her approach emphasizes building confidence, mastery, and critical thinking skills. Victoria’s educational background is further complemented by years of teaching at Buckler Aquatics, where she taught swimming and life-saving skills to children and adults, including individuals with special needs, fostering patience, adaptability, and personalized coaching strategies.

With her strong foundation in psychology, combined with professional training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices, Victoria brings empathy, structure, and motivation to every tutoring session. Her commitment to student growth ensures that learners feel supported, empowered, and capable of achieving their academic goals.

Haley C.

Haley Jewell Capps is a dedicated tutor who finds joy in those “aha!” moments when a student finally grasps a challenging concept. With a Master of Natural Science degree, Haley is a proud STEM enthusiast and lifelong learner, always eager to expand her expertise through summer trainings on new subjects and curricula. She has a deep love for agriculture and is passionate about fostering hands-on learning as a robotics sponsor and 4-H sponsor. Whether she’s guiding students in science, engineering, technology, or agricultural projects, she brings enthusiasm and creativity to every lesson. Outside of teaching, you can find Haley embracing the outdoors, reading a good book, or riding her horses. Her passion for education and curiosity for the world make her an engaging and inspiring mentor for students of all backgrounds.

Aidan M.

Aidan M. is a passionate educator with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he focused on Data Analytics and Cloud Networking. He has over two years of experience tutoring math at a private institution and currently teaches all levels of math through Pre-Calculus, as well as computer science, physics, and English. Known for his clear and structured teaching style, Aidan emphasizes a foundational approach: identifying gaps in understanding and guiding students step by step until they feel confident tackling challenges independently. His greatest joy comes from watching students turn confusion into clarity and self-doubt into confidence. Outside the classroom, Aidan is a jazz enthusiast who plays saxophone and piano, enjoys programming to solve real-life problems, and is always learning something new, often while singing along to his favorite songs.

Maggie O.

Maggie is an Ontario Certified teacher. Her family emigrated from Ireland to Canada when she was nine years old. Now Maggie lives in Toronto with her eleven year old daughter Aisling and Sammy, their Nova Scotia Duck Toller puppy. Maggie is known for her kind and patient humour and her compelling confidence in children. With strengths across the curriculum, she describes her teaching practice as evidence-based, guided-inquiry as influenced by her lived experiences as a student, parent and academic. For example, her primary school language learning in Irish Gaelic and high school exchange in France, where she completed the Baccalauréat de langue et litterature francaises, planted seeds for her later interest in ethnomathematics and culturally responsive teaching. In 2003 Maggie graduated with a BA in Fine Art History from the University of Toronto, and went on to teach yoga and mindfulness in newcomer, youth and justice-adjacent facilities. Twenty years later she completed an Honours BA in Political Science and Indigenous Studies also at U of T, where she became a learner of a local Ojibwe language (Anishinaabemowin). This June 2025, she will receive an MA in Child Study and Education from the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, OISE, U of T. During this degree, Maggie’s studies focused on themes of student equity, motivation and peer-based learning and she further developed her knowledge of play and arts integration. Additional defining characteristics include her unreasonable enthusiasm for diving into icy cold water, and her favourite sock colour being tie-dye-rainbow. This summer, Maggie and Aisling are competing in their first triathlon events.

Ginneh D.

Ginneh is a dedicated educator with a passion for helping students grow into confident, skilled learners. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College and the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, she has also completed 30 additional education credits through the University of San Diego’s Extended Studies program. Over the past four years, Ginneh has taught 4th and 5th grade students in English Language Arts, Writing, and Social Studies, while also tutoring learners from 1st through 12th grade in both math and ELA. She specializes in writing and reading comprehension and thoroughly enjoys making learning fun by using a variety of strategies to help students truly understand what they’re learning. Her classroom results reflect her commitment—over 90% of her students have achieved proficiency on the PSSA. Ginneh believes strong foundational skills are the key to long-term academic success. When she’s not teaching, you can find her coaching middle school basketball or planning her next travel adventure— sometimes while also binge-watching a new show and pretending she’s not already three episodes past bedtime.

Chanelle B.

Chanelle is an ELA-loving elementary teacher, proud UCF grad, and full-time homeschool mom to three amazing kids. Teaching since 2013, she’s made it her mission to turn reluctant readers into book lovers and boost those reading scores with a mix of creativity, strategy, and good old-fashioned hard work. A lifelong reader herself, Chanelle knows the joy that comes from getting lost in a great story—and she’s all about helping her students experience that for themselves.

Chanelle is passionate about seeing little minds expand and grow in confidence. She loves watching students challenge themselves and realize just how much they’re capable of. With a strong focus on differentiated instruction and a data-driven mindset, she tailors each learning experience to meet her students where they are—and helps them soar. Whether she’s teaching, tutoring, or leading a living-room sing-along, Chanelle brings energy, empathy, and a whole lot of heart to everything she does.

Judy Z.

Judy is a certified Education Specialist with over a decade of experience, passionate about helping students reach their fullest potential—especially those who need a little extra support to shine. She specializes in working with students with special needs, English language learners, and students who are struggling academically. Judy believes that with the right strategies, encouragement, and a personalized approach, every student can succeed.

Throughout her career, she has built strong relationships with students and families by creating nurturing, structured environments where confidence grows and skills thrive. She tailors her instruction to meet each learner’s unique needs, using research-based interventions and a positive, strengths-based philosophy.

With a background in both general and special education settings, and a deep commitment to patience, creativity, and clear communication, Judy is excited to partner with families and schools to make learning a successful and joyful journey. Outside of education, she nurtures her own love of learning and creativity through music, and she actively sings in a choir.

Cella D.

Cella has been an educator for over a decade, with experience spanning Kindergarten–5th Grade and Special Education in both Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe settings. Her passion lies in literacy and supporting diverse learners, especially those with language-based learning differences.

In 2022, she was honored to be named Reading Teacher of the Year, a milestone that reflects her commitment to effective, evidence-based reading instruction. She holds a Dyslexia Interventionist Certificate from the University of Florida and is currently pursuing advanced training in Educational Therapy to deepen her ability to support students with complex learning needs.

For the past three years, she has served as a professional learning facilitator, leading Science of Reading-aligned professional development sessions for schools across the country. She is passionate about helping educators bring research into practice through practical, engaging, and impactful training.

At the heart of her work is a belief in literacy equity and a commitment to equipping all students with the tools they need to thrive.

Allison A.

Allison A. earned her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Quinnipiac University and is certified to teach in CT, SC, and FL. After her fifth year of teaching, she was nominated for the Presidential Award in Excellence for Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) given to teachers who are recognized for being the best in STEM education – demonstrating deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable student success.

Allison was recognized for having exceptional Classroom Management skills, and has hosted many Professional Development workshops on the subject over the years. She believes it is very important to build relationships based on mutual trust and respect with each individual student. Having this foundation is crucial for a positive and effective learning environment. One that fosters motivation, engagement, and ultimately leading to improved student outcomes.

Allison believes in creating inquiry-based instruction for students. When students are immersed in the subject using hands-on and exploratory methods, they learn at a deeper level. Allison utilizes manipulatives, games, songs, and online platforms to create scaffolded, differentiated, and purposeful lessons.

Fun Fact – Allison races sailboats. She competes in long-distance, open-ocean races around the world.