Georgia G.

Georgia is wrapping up her final year at Brock University in the Concurrent Education Primary/Junior Program. She has always had a passion for working with children and has both in-home and in-school experience providing one-on-one support to students. Last year, she completed a teaching placement in a Grade 3 classroom and has two more placements scheduled for this academic year.

William M.

ENG: William is a McGill graduate in Computer Science & Linguistics with 5+ years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects, specializing in Math. In CEGEP, he was a peer tutor in the Music Department at Vanier College, helping fellow students understand Music Theory and Ear Training, and he worked for a private company tutoring students from elementary school to CEGEP alike in STEM topics, French, and English. He discovered his love for teaching as a young teenager helping his neighbour’s son with French, and finds fulfillment in seeing his students become more confident and feel proud of their improvement. William brings an encouraging and positive approach to tutoring, and focuses on developing his students’ independence and confidence in their problem-solving skills. In his free time, William enjoys playing video games, hiking, playing the cello, and learning foreign languages.

FR: William est un diplômé de l’université McGill en Sciences Informatique & Linguistique avec plus de 5 ans d’expérience en tutorat, sa spécialisation étant les mathématiques. Au CÉGEP, il était tuteur au Collège Vanier en théorie musicale et solfège, et il a également travaillé pour une compagnie privée où il offrait du tutorat en mathématiques, en sciences, en français et en anglais. Il a découvert son amour pour l’enseignment à l’âge adolescent quand sa voisine lui a demandé d’aider son fils anglophone avec son français, et il adore voir ses étudiants devenir plus confiants et fiers de leurs accomplissements. William adopte une approche encourageante et positive au tutorat, et cherche a développer l’indépendance de ses étudiants ainsi que leur confiance en leur capacité à résoudre des problèmes. Dans ses temps libres, William aime jouer aux jeux vidéos, faire de la randonnée, jouer du violoncelle et apprendre des langues.

Katelyn W.

Katelyn holds both an Advanced Diploma and a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care. With a strong academic foundation in child development, mental health, and supportive interventions, she brings a well-rounded and informed approach to working with young people. Her education has equipped her with the skills to support children and youth through a range of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

In addition to her academic background, Katelyn has extensive experience working with children through coaching gymnastics. Over the years, she has coached athletes of various ages and abilities, creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments that promote confidence, physical literacy, and personal growth. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes positive reinforcement, skill-building, and fostering strong relationships.

Katelyn’s combined experience in Child and Youth Care and athletics allows her to approach her work with a unique perspective—balancing emotional support with physical development. She is passionate about creating supportive spaces where all children and youth feel seen, valued, and capable of achieving their goals. Her professional interests include trauma-informed care, youth engagement, and strength-based practices.

Barbara T.

Barbara’s educational journey began with a passion for teaching Special Education, a field she dedicated herself to in the early years of her teaching career. After earning her master’s degree in Foreign Language, she showed her adaptability and versatility by transitioning to Spanish, a language she had spoken and grown to love. This change enabled her to inspire many students by teaching Spanish at all levels in both public and private schools. She also taught homeschool students to help them meet their high school language requirements.

Barbara actively contributes her free time by volunteering for various organizations, fostering a sense of community, while also prioritizing quality time with her family and friends.

Charles B.

Dr. Barclay is a seasoned educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. He has taught learners in every grade and over fifteen subjects, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Earth Science, Reading, and Language Arts.  Dr. Barclay holds a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Maryland at College Park, a Master’s degree in Philosophy from Western Michigan University, a Master’s of Science in Logic, Computation and Philosophy from Carnegie Mellon University, and PhD in Philosophy from the University of Maryland at College Park. Dr. Barclay’s pedagogy has been acknowledged by others. In 2019, he was awarded the Graduate School’s Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for AY 2018. This achievement is given to the top 2% of 4,000 Graduate Assistants in a given year.

Dr. Barclay has a range of experience in private tutoring, including tutoring students whose native language is not English. He understands that tutoring is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and, consequently, aims to work with students and their families to understand the unique needs of the students. To that end, Dr. Barclay tries to create a tailored tutoring approach, specific to the learner by walking the student through a range of assignments, including homework assignments and projects. When necessary, Dr. Barclay even communicates with the student’s teachers about missed work and additional resources that could enrich the student’s education. His commitment and wholistic approach to tutoring is seen in the success of his students – many of whom see significant improvements in test scores and overall GPA.

Finally, it should be noted that the breadth of Dr. Barclay’s teaching experience has given him opportunities to teach a wide range of students from the general student population to students with learning, mental, or physical disabilities. Indeed, some of Dr. Barclay’s students with special needs continued to be tutored by him even after graduating high school. Through his teaching experiences, Dr. Barclay recognizes that learning is a life-long journey and he is happy to play a role in the learner’s journey.

Stephen A.

I am currently a Literacy Instructional Specialist with 16 years of experience in education, including a variety of leadership roles. My work is grounded in the Science of Reading, and I specialize in building students’ skills in reading, writing, and test preparation. I am passionate about supporting students one-on-one and helping them grow into confident, capable learners. I earned my first three degrees from Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University, and I am now pursuing my doctorate at Liberty University. With a strong foundation in research-based practices and a heart for individualized learning, I look forward to making a lasting impact through tutoring.

John R.

John Reaves is a Certified Teacher with a degree in Linguistics from Brock University, and a teaching degree from the University of Toronto.

He has taught children from Kindergarten to Grade 12 for over the past twelve years, including four years of teaching English at an International School in China.

John is a caring and committed teacher who works very hard to instil a love of lifelong learning in his students and help them develop their critical thinking skills and abilities. He prepares meaningful, thoughtful, engaging and interactive lessons intentionally designed to help his students achieve their academic potential.

John is an avid reader and enjoys historical books. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his family, playing volleyball and swimming. He’s also perfecting his learning of Mandarin Chinese.

Lisa P.

Lisa has a bachelor’s degree from The University of Pittsburgh majoring in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. Lisa began her teaching experience very early as a tutor then an adjunct professor at a community college. After moving to Florida in 2019, Lisa obtained her teaching certification through the Florida Department of Education in Mathematics 6-12, Exceptional Student Education, Physical Education 6-12, Elementary Education and ESOL. Lisa has been employed with the Sarasota County School District since 2022 and has experience working on staff in the classroom as an ESE and mathematics teacher both in middle and high school. She currently teaches high school Mathematics at a charter school in Manatee county full time. Lisa has three children and enjoys time at the beach, tennis, skiing and reading in her spare time.

Suganya T.

Suganya is a Tamil-Canadian Woman who is certified to teach from K – 6, she completed her undergraduate degree at Ontario Tech University (formerly known as University of Ontario Institute of Technology) in Legal Studies and minored in Alternative Dispute Resolution. She then went on to complete her Bachelor of Education at Ottawa University. She has over 10 years of experience working with children and has completed some additional qualifications, such as Part 1 AQ in Special Education.

In her downtime, Suganya loves to read, listen to music, kickbox, and take leisure walks

Marieke V.

Marieke is an Ontario Certified Teacher, qualified to teach Kindergarten through Grade 12. She currently teaches Grade 7/8 with the London District Catholic School Board. Marieke earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and her Bachelor of Education from Western University in London, Ontario. In addition to her classroom experience, she has spent the past two years tutoring students one on one, helping them strengthen their skills and build confidence in their learning. She is fluent in English, French, and Dutch, and enjoys working with learners of all ages. Marieke believes in creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment where students feel encouraged to take risks and grow. She loves to have fun in the classroom and brings energy, creativity, and a sense of play into her teaching to keep students engaged and motivated. Marieke also has a passion for travel and cultural exploration. She has lived in France on multiple occasions and names the Isle of Skye in Scotland and Cinque Terre in Italy among her favourite places visited. Outside of teaching, she enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, and watching or playing sports but especially football and hockey!