Tanya Y.

Tanya holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wilfrid Laurier University and has over four years of experience tutoring and teaching students from Grades 1–12. She has taught mathematics, science, English, French, and computer science and has experience working with students with a wide range of learning styles and academic needs.

Tanya’s tutoring style is creative, interactive, and highly personalized. She believes students learn best when they are actively involved, so her sessions often go beyond traditional worksheets. She enjoys turning concepts into games, challenges, discussions, real-world examples, and hands-on activities that make learning feel more approachable and memorable. She also takes the time to understand each student’s personality, interests, and learning style so that no two sessions feel exactly the same.

Most importantly, Tanya wants her students to feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions, and developing confidence in their own abilities. She aims to help students understand not only how to solve a problem, but why their approach works.

Outside of tutoring, Tanya enjoys listening to music, spending time with pets, watching movies, and exploring technology. She loves finding opportunities to bring students’ interests into her lessons and make learning something they can genuinely enjoy.

Aakarsh G.

Aakarsh is an Honours Business Administration (HBA) student at the Ivey Business School at Western University, where he previously completed two years of Computer Science. During his first two years at Western, he earned grades of 100% in seven Computer Science and Mathematics courses, was recognized as a Western Scholar, and was named to the Dean’s Honour List. He has also received several academic and entrepreneurial awards, including the Meena and Amit Chakma Scholarship.

Beyond the classroom, Aakarsh is the founder of Sylvara, a technology startup he began as a university student, and has worked with Western University’s Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship as an Entrepreneurship Advisor. In these roles, he has mentored students and young entrepreneurs, facilitated workshops, and worked with high school students participating in SHAD, helping them turn ideas into real projects and confidently present their work.

Aakarsh believes that the best tutoring goes beyond simply arriving at the right answer. He loves helping students understand why something works, breaking intimidating problems into manageable pieces, and finding explanations that make concepts genuinely click. His goal is to create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and developing the confidence to tackle difficult problems independently.

Outside of academics and entrepreneurship, Aakarsh enjoys photography and filmmaking, building technology projects, travelling, and spending time with friends. He is always looking for something new to learn, build, or explore, and is usually far too excited to explain it once he does.

VIVIENNE A.

Hi! My name is Vivienne, and I’m a recent graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, where I earned my degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Throughout my undergraduate years, I worked as a biology TA, helping students work through everything from foundational concepts to challenging upper-level material.

Along the way, I learned that success in science is rarely about memorizing more. It’s about understanding how you learn best and building study habits that fit the way your brain actually works. That’s the approach I bring to every student I work with.

I’m passionate about supporting students, building their confidence, and helping them find strategies that make learning feel manageable, and even enjoyable. Whether you’re preparing for an exam, catching up on a tough unit, or simply want to feel more confident in class, I’d love to help you get there!

Melissa G.

Melissa is a Psychology graduate from York University with a strong passion for education and supporting children in reaching their academic and personal potential. She brings experience working with children with autism and developmental disabilities in educational and developmental settings, along with knowledge and hands-on experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Through this experience, she has supported children in developing communication, social skills, emotional regulation, independence, and academic learning using individualized and evidence-informed strategies.
As an academic tutor, Melissa provides support in French Immersion, Spanish, English reading and writing, and elementary-level mathematics. She understands that every student has a unique learning style and works to adapt her approach to meet each child’s individual strengths, needs, and goals. Her background in psychology and ABA allows her to incorporate structured learning strategies, positive reinforcement, encouragement, and individualized behavioural supports to promote engagement, focus, and confidence.
Melissa strives to create a positive, patient, and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and developing new skills at their own pace. She believes that academic success goes hand in hand with confidence, motivation, and independence, and she takes the time to recognize and celebrate each student’s progress, no matter how big or small.
With a student-centered approach grounded in empathy, patience, and encouragement, Melissa is dedicated to helping learners strengthen their academic foundations while developing a genuine enjoyment of learning. She is committed to providing individualized support that helps students overcome challenges, build confidence, and develop the skills necessary to become more independent learners. Through her academic tutoring and ABA-informed experience, Melissa strives to empower every student to recognize their strengths, reach their goals, and feel confident in their ability to succeed both academically and personally.

Molly R.

Molly is a Florida-certified educator with experience working with students from early childhood through high school. A lifelong Floridian born and raised in Naples, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and has developed a diverse background working in public schools, private academies, religious settings, and project-based learning environments.
Molly has taught in elementary through high school and is comfortable supporting a broad range of subjects and grade levels, including ELA, mathematics, biology, social studies, and entrepreneurship. She also has extensive experience working with children with unique learning needs and within the ESE population, with a particular specialization in reading instruction for students with dyslexia. Molly currently serves as a Kindergarten Teacher with Collier County Public Schools and an Infant-Toddler Development Specialist with Early Steps of Southwest Florida.
Molly believes that every child is unique and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to learning. She understands that students develop at different paces and may need additional patience, encouragement, structure, or individualized support to reach their potential. Her approach focuses not only on academic growth but also on building trust, confidence, and positive relationships with her students.
Molly finds great fulfillment in helping students recognize their strengths, overcome challenges, and become more confident learners. She is passionate about creating a supportive environment where every child feels understood, valued, and capable of success.

Amber B.

Amber  has been certified as a middle and high school English Language Arts teacher for nine years and over the course of her educational career has dedicated herself to helping students develop critical skills in reading and writing through creative and student-centered approaches. She grew up in Utah and graduated with an undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in English Teaching in 2018 and her master’s degree in Literacy Education from the University of Utah in 2024. Throughout her time as a teacher, she worked with students at all levels of achievement, from young struggling readers to students in Advanced Placement courses and has experience working with small groups of students and providing instruction one-on-one. After being accepted to Louisiana State University’s doctoral program for Curriculum of Instruction with an emphasis in literacy education, Amber moved to Baton Rouge where she hopes to continue to help young learners find success as they develop the ability to read and write effectively.

Alyssa K.

Alyssa graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. With more than five years of experience as an educator, she has worked with students across a wide range of ages and academic subjects, including SAT preparation and AP curricula. While an undergraduate at UCLA, Alyssa found fulfillment as an at-home tutor, where she taught early learners with learning disabilities and paper-and-pen motor skills, phonics, and reading comprehension, in order to prepare them for their public academic institutions. She also served as a volunteer Staff of Education member for nonprofit UCLA organizations SLAM! @ UCLA and the HOOLIGAN Theatre Company, where she designed curricula in the performing and dramatic arts. During the remainder of her undergraduate education, she worked with a neurodiverse pediatric population as a Vision Teacher at the Visual Processing Institute in Los Angeles, teaching fine motor developmental skills as part of therapeutic interventions for vision disorders. After graduating, Alyssa continued teaching at the Hyde Learning Center, where she provided enrichment lectures to K–5 students in Biology and Chemistry by teaching scientific theory that supported her demonstrative experimental models. Over her years as both a student and educator, Alyssa has developed a deep understanding of the sensitivity and attentiveness required to provide effective instruction. Pulling from her university education, Alyssa shapes scientific thinkers by instilling inquisitiveness and curiosity into her students, in order to inspire the beginnings of scientific reasoning. She hopes to prepare students for their futures and broaden the opportunities that await them in education.

LILY C.

Lily graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Microbiology and Immunology, earning consistent recognition on the Dean’s List for academic excellence. As a teaching assistant for UBC’s Biochemistry department and a tutor for over 50 students aged 7 to 18, she has helped students master high school STEM subjects, AP Biology, and ESL, often supporting learners navigating language barriers or learning differences.

She’s also a published researcher with three papers spanning topics from antibiotic resistance to microbiome diversity in gastric cancer. In the pediatric emergency department, Lily leads clinical trials, guiding children through the research process during some of their most vulnerable moments, sometimes with science, sometimes with snacks, and always with empathy.

Before she was a science nerd, Lily was a national-level swimmer who qualified for the Canadian Olympic Trials and set a Canadian relay record. These days, she channels that same discipline into teaching, weightlifting, triathlon training, and trying not to burn her high-protein recipes. Lily believes learning should be personalized, visual, and kind of fun (yes, even the Krebs cycle). Whether you’re prepping for AP exams or just trying to survive chemistry, Lily is here to help you crush your goals with knowledge, curiosity, and confidence.

Sarah H.

Marsha H.

Marsha has been working as an Educational Assistant with the Durham District School Board for over four years. In this role, she has gained extensive experience supporting students with a wide range of learning needs and abilities. She has had many opportunities to work with children on a one-on-one basis, providing individualized support and helping students develop the skills they need to feel successful and confident in their learning.

Marsha is passionate about working with children and takes pride in creating a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment. She understands that every student learns differently and enjoys finding creative and engaging ways to help make learning meaningful and enjoyable. Whether a student needs additional practice with foundational skills, support understanding a new concept, or encouragement to build their confidence, Marsha strives to meet each student where they are and adapt her approach to their individual needs.

Her experience as an Educational Assistant has helped her develop strong communication, patience, and relationship-building skills. She believes that building a positive connection with a student is an important part of creating a successful learning experience. Marsha looks forward to helping students reach their goals, develop greater confidence, and discover new and exciting ways to learn.