Jenny D.
Jenny is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University and an Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Guelph. She has experience teaching and supporting students across a range of elementary grades and subjects, with a strong foundation in literacy, math, and individualized instruction.
Jenny believes that students learn best when they feel understood, supported, and comfortable asking questions. She takes time to get to know each student’s strengths, interests, and areas for growth, then adapts her approach to meet their needs. Whether a student is working through a challenging concept or looking to extend their learning, Jenny breaks ideas into manageable steps and celebrates progress along the way.
Her warm, patient approach helps students build confidence as well as academic skills. Jenny’s goal is to make learning engaging and achievable, while helping each student develop the curiosity and independence to keep growing beyond their tutoring sessions.
Connor S.
Connor is a Certified Teacher. He grew up in Barrie, moving to St. Catharines to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Education with a dual-degree in Mathematics and Physical Education. As well, he completed a Post Graduate Diploma and became a Professional Master of Education, from Queens University. Connor grew up with a deep love of teaching others about various information and providing others with knowledge. Connor discovered his passion for teaching as a young child, and a passion for working with children. Through teaching, Connor has been able to foster his love of Mathematics. During the summer months, Connor volunteers at a summer camp in Muskoka, and teaches a Summer School eLearning Mathematics course. Connor works one-on-one with children as young as 10 years old, through to adulthood. He has supported improving their mathematical reasoning, writing, vocabulary and sincerely believes in every child’s ability to reach their full potential. Connor believes that by building a solid relationship with his students, he can better meet their needs and grow their learning. As a mentor, Connor continues to develop strategies for working with children. He finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding.
Ines T.
Ines holds a Bachelor of Education and is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). A native French speaker, she has 15 years of teaching experience, including at Conseil scolaire Viamonde, a French-language school board in Toronto, Ontario. She is a specialist teacher in Special Education and Literacy and has training in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).
She teaches all subjects in French from Senior Kindergarten (SK) to Grade 6, as well as French Language Arts from Grade 7 to Grade 10. Her expertise includes reading and writing development, explicit literacy instruction, phonemic awareness, grapheme-phoneme correspondences, mathematics instruction, and supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Through her private tutoring services, Ines provides personalized, structured, and differentiated instruction tailored to each student’s level and learning pace. Her approach focuses on strengthening academic skills, fostering independence, and building students’ confidence to support meaningful and lasting learning progress.
Allison A.
Dr. Allison A, affectionately known as “Dr. Ali” by her students, is an accomplished biomedical scientist, STEM educator, and entrepreneur with an extraordinary background in scientific research and hands-on learning. With a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology, years of professional experience conducting biomedical research for military and government programs, and a passion for making science and mathematics accessible to young learners, Allison brings a unique combination of advanced scientific expertise, creativity, and real-world experience to tutoring.
Allison earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and a Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology from the University of Kansas. During her graduate studies, she also served as a teaching assistant for medical and dental students, discovering how rewarding it could be to help others understand complex scientific concepts.
Following her doctoral studies, Allison built an extensive career as a biomedical research scientist, working with organizations supporting the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, and federal research programs. Her professional research has spanned microbiology, immunology, infectious diseases, molecular biology, respiratory infections, vaccine research, and military medicine. She has designed scientific experiments, analyzed complex data, contributed to peer-reviewed scientific publications, and worked alongside medical researchers and scientific professionals on challenging real-world problems.
Despite her highly technical background, Allison’s approach to teaching is refreshingly approachable. She believes that science and mathematics should inspire curiosity rather than intimidation and that students learn best when they are actively engaged in discovering how things work.
When the pandemic prompted Allison to begin homeschooling her own children, she discovered a new passion for creating meaningful, hands-on educational experiences. That experience eventually inspired her to establish San Antonio Techie Tots, a STEM enrichment business serving local homeschool families. Through interactive classes, camps, and educational activities, Allison has developed original STEM curricula that incorporate experiments, dissections, creative projects, field trips, early coding concepts, and collaborative learning.
Her experience working with younger students has reinforced her belief that learning can take many forms. Sometimes the best way to understand a scientific concept is through a hands-on experiment, a game, a model, or a project that allows students to explore and discover the answer for themselves. Allison strives to make even challenging material approachable by connecting academic concepts to experiences students can understand and enjoy.
Allison offers tutoring across a broad range of mathematics and science subjects, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Biology, AP Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Physics, Physical Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Animal Science, and Space Science.
Her greatest academic strengths are in the biological and biomedical sciences, where her doctoral education and professional research experience provide an exceptionally deep foundation. She is particularly well suited for students studying Biology, AP Biology, Genetics, Anatomy, and other advanced life sciences, while also offering strong support in foundational mathematics and general science.
One of Allison’s greatest strengths is her ability to connect advanced scientific knowledge with age-appropriate instruction. Having taught university-level learners and developed STEM enrichment programs for children as young as four, she understands the importance of adapting explanations, activities, and expectations to the student’s developmental level and individual learning needs.
Allison also emphasizes the importance of building meaningful relationships with her students. She believes that children are more willing to ask questions, try unfamiliar approaches, and challenge themselves when they feel comfortable and supported. Her tutoring style is interactive, encouraging, and designed to build confidence alongside academic understanding.
Families appreciate Allison’s enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to bring science to life. Whether she is helping a younger student discover the excitement of scientific exploration, guiding a middle school student through foundational math and science, or supporting a high school student in advanced Biology, Allison’s goal is to help students develop genuine understanding, curiosity, and independence.
Outside of her professional work, Allison enjoys spending time with her family and continuing to explore new ways to make STEM education engaging. She is also the kind of person who took Calculus III in college simply because she thought it would be fun—a reflection of the curiosity and enthusiasm for learning that she hopes to share with every student.
Ultimately, Dr. Ali wants students to recognize that science and math don’t have to be a chore or a bore. With the right guidance, encouragement, and a little creativity, even challenging subjects can become exciting opportunities for discovery.
Nick D.
Nick is an experienced Ontario Certified Teacher who has been teaching with the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) since 2018. A graduate of the Laurier/Nipissing Concurrent Education program, he also holds a Master of Education specializing in Post-Secondary Studies from Memorial University. His teaching qualifications span all ages, from Kindergarten through to Adult Education, and includes History, Law, Social Sciences, Business, Guidance and Career Education, Cooperative Education, and Religion. While his classroom experience is broad, he primarily teaches Law, Business, and History.
As an educator and tutor, Nick believes that meaningful learning is about more than simply achieving the highest possible grade. He focuses on building strong connections with students, helping them discover their own interests within course material, and developing the critical thinking, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills that lead to success both inside and outside the classroom. His approach is supportive, engaging, and personalized to the individual learner, with an emphasis on building confidence and helping students better understand both what they are learning and why it matters.
Outside the classroom, Nick is a long-suffering Calgary Flames fan, an avid golfer, recreational volleyball player, and frequent movie watcher. While a professional contract in either golf or volleyball is becoming increasingly unlikely, he remains very committed to both.
Carolyn S.
Carolyn discovered her love of one-on-one learning when she started tutoring her fellow students at the University of Northern Colorado, where she earned a B.S. in Applied Mathematics.
Today, Carolyn has more than 10 years of in-person and online tutoring experience. She especially enjoys helping students build confidence by developing a deeper understanding of their newfound skills.
Carolyn specializes in helping elementary and middle-school students overcome challenges with reading, writing, phonics, decoding, spelling, and fluency.
She particularly enjoys helping students who feel frustrated and discouraged about reading become confident, capable readers.
Carolyn recently completed 70 hours of Orton-Gillingham training and is currently completing her supervised practicum toward certification.
She uses a structured, step-by-step approach to strengthen foundational reading skills, while making sure each student feels encouraged, engaged, and supported.
Carolyn’s goal is to help her students become independent thinkers and learners by helping them overcome obstacles while building their confidence and self-esteem through a growing sense of accomplishment.
When she’s not tutoring, Carolyn enjoys hiking Mount Sanitas in Boulder, traveling overseas to Australia and New Zealand, and spending time with her cats, Willow and Strawberry.
Dan V.
Dan V. has taught various Social Studies subjects for 37 years. Mr. Vallette has a BA from The Ohio State University in Secondary Social Studies and a Master’s Degree from Marygrove College. As well as his Certification in Secondary Social Studies he is also Nationally Board Certified, the highest certification a teacher can earn and is classified as a Highly Qualified Teacher. Dan currently works with high risk students at the Rockbridge Academy in a one on one setting helping those who have struggled in a traditional classroom environment.
Sandra M.
Sandra has over four years of tutoring experience working with students of various ages and academic levels. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Nova Southeastern University. She specializes in math, science, and SAT/ACT preparation. Her teaching approach is patient and personalized, focusing on helping students understand concepts, build confidence, and develop independent learning skills. Her goal is to help every student reach their full academic potential.
Robert R.
Robert is a teacher, tutor and writer committed to fostering creative expression and educational access. He has designed and taught college courses across writing and performance disciplines and mentors elementary, middle-school and high-school students through individualized tutoring, and community‑based learning. His work centers on supporting the emerging voices of students so they can thrive academically. When he’s not teaching, Robert creates large scale art projects that have been feature across the country, including at the L.A. County Fair.
Silvia H.
Silvia is a published writer and poet who holds a master’s degree in international Affairs from Columbia University. She has seven years of experience teaching Spanish in New York, including at Lehman College, The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, and The Rudolf Steiner School in Manhattan. A multilingual educator, she also holds a certificate in teaching French as a second language. The BAEF (Brevet d’aptitude pour l’ensegnement du français issued by l’Alliance Française de Paris)
Drawing on her expertise in Latin American literature, culture, and politics, she brings a rich cultural dimension to her language instruction. As a writer and poet, she integrates literature and creative expression into her teaching, encouraging students to engage critically and imaginatively with texts. Her experience working with English-speaking students allows her to anticipate common language-learning challenges and provide thoughtful, effective guidance.
She believes that literature and current events is a powerful tool for developing empathy, imagination, and cultural awareness. Through language and storytelling, she invites students to discover the richness of the Spanish-speaking world and explore its diverse perspectives and voices.