LILY A.

Lily is a NYS-certified Special Education Teacher and Literacy Specialist with 21 years of classroom experience teaching students with a variety of learning needs. In addition, she has extensive experience privately tutoring students, from elementary to high school, to address their unique learning styles. Over the years, she has developed a passion for helping students who struggle with learning how to read, particularly those with learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Lily understands that reading is the foundation of success in both the academic and career world. She believes that all children can learn to read, but for some, the road will be more difficult. These are the students that she is passionate about helping to find their way to becoming skilled, fluent readers. She is a strong believer in a “structured literacy” approach to teaching reading as this is a necessary method of instruction for many students. In addition to her New York State teaching certifications, Lily is certified as a Level One Dyslexia Practitioner in the Wilson Reading System. She is also CERI certified by the International Dyslexia Association as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist.

KAREL C. R.

Karel is a biologist and a Science and Math teacher. He was born in Havana, Cuba, where he studied at the University of Havana, Cuba’s top high center of studies. He graduated from Biology, later taking the courses for the Master’s Degree of Marine Ecology, becoming a researcher in Marine Biology, specialized on Fish Biology and Ecology. He has done research on coral reefs and other tropical marine ecosystems, mostly focused on fish communities and occasionally also assessing sharks for both Ecology and Fisheries. He’s done a lot of marine research on vessels, which includes many hours of SCUBA diving, performing fish community censuses. He has taught postgraduate courses about his specialty, and also contributed for High School and University teaching, back in Cuba, for both general Biology and for national courses on Environmental Education, including being one of the advisors for “Universidad para todos” (University for everyone) for the Cuban national TV. He started teaching in Ontario in 2019, where he has taught Math (Functions) for 11 and 12 grades, including Calculus for 12, as well as Chemistry for 11 and 12 and of course, Biology for both grades, that being his own field. He has also taught some optional courses, like Kinesiology for 12 grade. He loves diving, hiking and camping, and on his spare time he reads History and also sings regularly with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (mostly classical music), the one singing with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, something he finds to be very rewarding emotionally.

ISABELLA D.

Isabella is an experienced tutor and is currently an emergency supply teacher with the Toronto school board. She has a diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and has taught students from JK to G8 in Math & Literacy. Isabella also tutors English & History to G12 & Math/Science to G9. She studied Advertising & Marketing at Seneca College and discovered her passion for teaching as a peer tutor several years ago. As a private tutor, she strives to create a positive and supportive environment where students feel encouraged to succeed. Isabella is always seeking out new teaching techniques that appeal to her students and allows her to adjust her lesson plans according their learning needs.

Lauren B.

Lauren received a bachelor’s degree from Temple University in Spanish and Secondary Education. She has taught a variety of levels ranging from Intro to Spanish to Spanish 4 Honors at public and private schools across Philadelphia. Her teaching philosophies are student centered and adapt to each child she encounters. As a Spanish teacher, Lauren believes the most important aspect to learning is getting the students to buy into the content. It is important to gain the student’s attention and curiosity in order to keep them intrigued and open to learning. When Lauren is not in the classroom, she enjoys reading poetry and experiencing local art museums in the cities she is visiting. She is also passionate about swimming- Lauren coaches a competitive swim team and has taught survival swim courses in her free time.

Michelle C.

Hi! My name is Michelle. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and youth in various roles, including as a teacher, tutor, and camp leader. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, and I feel like I’ve been teaching my whole life. As the second eldest of five siblings, I grew up helping my younger siblings with their homework and projects while also learning how to care for them. This early experience sparked my love for teaching and shaped my ability to support young learners—a role I still value today, as my siblings often come to me for résumé edits and life advice.

I am currently completing my Master of Teaching program at the University of Toronto and was honoured to receive the 2024 Don Galbraith Pre-service Science Teacher Award. Through my education and previous experiences, I have developed a strong belief in using research-based, student-centered approaches that prioritize students’ voice and agency. I focus on building trust and meaningful relationships with students, as I believe these are key to empowering them to reach their full potential.

Outside of teaching, I love working on DIY projects with my husband, thrifting and playing board games with my siblings, enjoying sushi with my best friend, and tackling escape rooms with friends.

I’m excited to get to know your child and support them on their learning journey. Thank you for trusting me to be part of their growth and development!

Rachelle G.

Rachelle is an educator with more than 20 years of experience. She is also a dedicated mother and wife. With multiple degrees in Marketing, Education, and Leadership, Rachelle continues to teach in the public school arena. She truly has her finger on the pulse of the challenges and opportunities children and their parents face in the Greater Boise Area. As an educator, Rachelle is a nurturer at her core. She looks forward to working with eager and passionate children to help themselves in a positive atmosphere.

LI C.

Li(xian) holds 3 master’s degrees, in biology, mathematics and statistics respectively. With a passion for teaching, she has previously taught mathematics, statistics and biology classes at college level, first as a graduate school teaching assistant since 2007, and then as an undergraduate program mathematics lecturer since 2016. Her background qualifies her as an expert in various areas of math and science education. She enjoys helping kids in general math, precalculus/AP precalculus, calculus/AP calculus, statistics/AP statistics, trigonometry, geometry and general biology/AP biology, as well as other subjects, such as AP physics. She can also help students prepare for the math sections of the standardized tests including SAT, ACT, PSAT, GRE and GMAT. She is dedicated and enthusiastic about motivating students to achieve their academic goals, unlock the intellectual potential and excel. She adopts a personalized approach of instructions and guides the thinking process interactively with the student, to simplify and better understand the concepts in various applications, and to develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, while inspiring the student’s interest and curiosity in the subject along the way. Her teaching style also incorporates development of better study habits and strategies for the student’s long-term learning success.

Li(xian) is a mother, and enjoys teaching and working with kids young and old. She is a resident of Westchester.

MELISSA T.

Melissa is an Ontario Certified Teacher with qualifications in the Primary-Junior division and experience working with high school students. She completed her undergraduate degree at York University and earned her Bachelor of Education at Lakehead University.

Melissa has worked extensively with students across different age groups, including elementary and secondary school, fostering their learning and helping them achieve academic success. She has experience conducting EQAO assessments, writing report cards, and supporting students’ literacy and numeracy development.

With a passion for education and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, Melissa believes in building strong relationships with her students to meet their individual needs. She takes pride in encouraging her students to develop confidence and a love for learning.

Garrett R.

With 15 years experience in New York City public schools, Garrett Ramirez has a long track record of tutoring students in a wide range of subjects. His listening and communication skills have been honed through numerous one-to-one assignments across varied grade levels, supporting students in reading, writing, vocabulary, math skills and, his specialty, social studies. In his free time, he loves the outdoors and volunteering in his community.

Kelinda Y.

Kelinda, a master tutor, has nineteen years of experience dedicated to supporting and educating students with disabilities. Kelinda holds a Grade 6-8 Social Studies State of New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate, acquired through successful completion of the Praxis exam and incorporating course from her Business Administration degree. Additionally, she holds the following standard instructional certificates issued by the state of New Jersey: Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Teacher of English as a Second Language, and Elementary Education Grades K-6. Kelinda is an experienced instructor of Strategic Reading and Multi-Sensory Phonics programs. With experience spanning from Pre-K to 12th grade, she currently serves as a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant at a middle school within an Essex County School District.

Kelinda’s passion for teaching and learning drive her to tutor, seeing it as a reciprocal learning process as she guides her students towards growth. Although her current role is as a member of her school’s child study team, Kelinda provides direct instruction as in-class support for students with cognitive impairments and as a teacher during extended school year sessions. Kelinda is committed to encouraging her students to embrace challenges without fear, emphasizing that mistakes made while facing challenges promote self-growth and confidence. Her joy in her profession stems from providing a safe and nurturing environment for her students to think and strive.

Kelinda enjoys maintaining an active by going to the gym, particularly favoring Zumba and Aqua classes. She is also an avid traveler who relishes exploring new places and dining at exceptional restaurants.