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.
Kelli G.
Kelli is a London-based, Certified Teacher. She has earned a B.A. in French and History, a B.Ed., and a Master of Education degree. Kelli taught grades 5-8 with the Thames Valley District School Board. She has specialist Teaching Certificates in Reading and Special Education. She specialized in working with Gifted children. Kelli was a school administrator for 13 years prior to her retirement.
Kelli’s favourite childhood game was school, where she was always the teacher! A lifetime animal lover, the most notable activity Kelli has pursued since retirement is dog training, helping new dog owners understand their fur babies. Don’t tell the dogs, but she actually prefers cats!
JULIE B.
Julie is an experienced and passionate primary junior teacher with 30 years of experience, teaching in 5 different countries. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in History at Brock University. She then went on to complete her Postgraduate Certificate in Education at St. Martin’s College in Lancaster, England. She enjoys the opportunity to support students gain confidence and motivation to improve their skills and reach their learning goals. Each lesson is tailored to each student’s specific learning needs and pace. I love the opportunity to learn more about my students and see them be successful as they learn.
Katie P.
Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s esteemed Creative Writing program. She has over six years of experience as a professional copywriter, screenwriter, and comedy writer. Katie’s original TV script was selected as a finalist in a national comedy writing competition; the short film she wrote and produced was an official selection of the 2021 Revival Film Festival; and the “TED Talk” she wrote about a powerhouse social justice organization’s transformative five-year tenure received a standing ovation from a live audience of over 700 guests. Writing is Katie’s most ardent passion. She is committed to helping students from diverse backgrounds master writing and language skills that not only support their academic and career success, but encourage their unique voice to flourish – building confidence as both writers and people. Katie’s expertise ranges from academic and creative writing to ACT/SAT prep, homework help, college admissions essays, and résumés. Because writing skills are like Pokémon. You gotta catch ‘em all. Outside of writing, Katie loves reading, crafting, houseplants, punk/emo music (it was not a phase), and way too much karaoke.
Ramsha T.
Ramsha is a Primary/Junior teacher with a Master of Arts in Child Study and Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, and an Honours Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Health Sciences and Psychology from the University of Toronto Scarborough. She is a fully certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers and currently supplies with both the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and Durham District School Board (DDSB).
Ramsha has classroom and tutoring experience supporting students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 across diverse educational settings, including placements in Kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 4, and Grade 6 classrooms within the TDSB. Her experience includes working with English Language Learners and students with ASD, GDD, and other developmental needs. She is committed to creating safe, equitable learning environments that support student engagement, confidence, and academic growth.
Ramsha has completed Additional Qualification courses in Special Education Part 1 and Guidance and Career Education Part 1, as well as an ABQ in Intermediate Health and Physical Education. Her background in health sciences, psychology, and education informs her holistic approach to supporting students both academically and personally.
Outside of the classroom, Ramsha is passionate about community education, wellness, and creating opportunities that help young people feel supported and empowered. She enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, trying new activities, and continuing to learn and grow both personally and professionally. She brings a warm, student-centred approach to her teaching and strives to create classrooms where students feel safe, valued, and confident in their ability to learn.