DANIELLE D. P.

Danielle is an OCT Certified Teacher who graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Western University in 2020, before moving to Nova Scotia to complete her Bachelor of Education at Acadia University. She has spent the past 5 years in Nova Scotia, where she taught a range of subjects including Music and Band, Health, Drama, English, and Social Studies with students in grade levels K-12.

Danielle always knew she wanted to be a teacher, but her love of teaching was solidified in her grade 12 year, when she did a co-op placement in her local elementary school. She firmly believes that building strong relationships with students is essential in order to help them to succeed. In her spare time, Danielle loves to cook, listen to music, and has been enjoying getting to know the various neighbourhoods around Toronto.

Kaitlan N.

Kaitlan is passionate about motivating students to believe in themselves. She holds a preliminary multiple subject credential and a single subject credential in English Language Arts. She is currently teaching a 2nd/3rd-grade combination class and earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from Point Loma Nazarene University.

Kaitlan has worked as a private tutor in English, history, and math, specializing in helping students overcome conceptual challenges and achieve academic goals through tailored learning plans. She also gained experience as a student teacher at Foster Elementary in San Diego, where she developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with Common Core Standards and supported students through small group instruction and reading intervention.

Tom B.

Tom is a qualified science teacher from Ireland with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Education from University College Cork (2021). Since graduating, he has gained extensive experience teaching math, science, and biology across a range of grade levels.

He currently teaches Grades 3 and 4 part-time at an outdoor school in Squamish, where he combines his love of nature with his passion for hands-on learning.

Outside the classroom, Tom can usually be found on the water. A keen whitewater kayaker, he originally came to British Columbia to work as a raft guide and has since paddled rivers around the world — including in India, Norway, and Chile.

Tom blends his experience from traditional classrooms, outdoor education, and guiding to create engaging lessons that cater to different learning styles. He thrives in 1:1 or small group settings, where he can personalize each session to meet his students’ unique needs and help them develop both confidence and curiosity in learning.

Monica G.

Monica recently graduated from the University of Toronto, where she completed a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in French Language and Linguistics, and Economics.

Throughout her undergraduate degree, she participated in two French immersion programs through the Canadian government’s Explore program to further develop her language proficiency. Through these programs at the Université Sainte-Anne in Nova Scotia and Université Laval in Québec, Monica not only enriched her French language skills but also deepened her understanding of Francophone culture across different provinces.

Monica is passionate about education and aspires to teach French at the high school level. Through her tutoring experience, she specializes in tutoring French students and new learners, where she shares her enthusiasm for language learning. She has always enjoyed working with children and has gained significant experience in this area over the years. Additionally, she volunteers with the Polish Scouting Association, working with children aged 4 to 18. Each summer, she spends two weeks with the organization leading youth on canoeing and backpacking trips through Algonquin Park, where participants develop teamwork, leadership, and outdoor skills. This experience has strengthened her ability to engage, mentor, and support children in diverse learning and developmental contexts. In her free time, Monica enjoys hiking, canoeing and travelling.

Grace B.

Grace graduated from the University of Toronto with an honors Bachelor of English and Book & Media Studies. She has worked in the education field for eight years in the downtown Toronto area, holding roles in content development, blog, website, and magazine article writing, as well as tutoring and instructing.

Grace believes adaptability and creativity are paramount to connecting with students and engaging them in their education. Getting to know each student’s personality, learning style, and goals allows her to deliver personalized lessons and meet students at their current abilities to plan a path forward together.

In her spare time, Grace enjoys reading, seeing live music, and spending time with her cat, Truffle.

JOANNA R.

Joanna is a passionate, experienced tutor who supports kids with Math and Writing skills. She has a Graduate Diploma of Teaching from the University of Otago in New Zealand, and a Honours BA in Canadian Studies (Geography and History) from Trent University. She brings her background working in outdoor education, traditional classroom teaching and summer camps to her teaching approach. She has a special touch with students who suffer from ADHD and/or executive dysfunction with much experience providing them the support they need.

Sara M.

Sara is a first-year teacher candidate at Ontario Tech University, specializing in intermediate and senior math and science education. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Specialist in Computer Science and a Minor in Linguistics.

With over three years of formal tutoring experience, including online instruction, Sara has developed a thoughtful and adaptable approach to teaching. Her passion for education began in high school, where she often helped classmates and neighbours with their homework. Since then, she has served as a teaching assistant for university-level computer science courses and taught high school students at a private school, bringing patience, structure, and enthusiasm to every lesson.

Sara believes that learning is most effective when students feel confident and supported. She strives to make complex concepts clear, engaging, and rewarding to master. Outside of teaching, she enjoys solving puzzles and baking—hobbies that reflect her love for creativity and problem-solving.

Maria D.

Dr. Maria, Ph.D., LDT-C, OG-T, is a highly experienced educator, evaluator, and learning specialist with over 18 years of service in New Jersey’s public and private schools. She earned her Doctorate in Teaching, Learning, Leadership, and Curriculum from Montclair State University, where her research explored the connection between cognitive function and learning challenges. Maria also holds dual master’s degrees in Special Education and Reading Literacy and a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.

As a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDT-C) and independent contractor, Maria partners with multiple school districts to provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, consultations, and individualized learning plans. She is a certified Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Therapist and a Certified Clinician through the Center for Cognitive Enhancement (COGx), with advanced expertise in cognitive skills training, executive function development, and evidence-based literacy instruction.

Maria’s extensive background includes creating executive function curricula, coaching parents and teachers, and providing professional development workshops. Passionate and empathetic, she is committed to helping students reach their full potential through personalized, research-driven instruction.

Elias A.

Elias Allen graduated from the University of Oxford in 2017 with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. He worked as an SAT prep teacher and tutor for AP US History, AP World History, and AP Literature in DC and Maryland from 2018 to 2019. Elias served as a Peace Corps TEFL Volunteer in Kosovo from 2019-2020 and from 2022-2023, teaching English to K-12 students. In 2020 and 2021 he worked as a tutor in Oregon for elementary and middle school students, tutoring English, reading comprehension, writing, math, and coding. In 2021 Elias taught English and critical thinking skills to students in Kosovo virtually in the Peace Corps Virtual Service Pilot Program. He graduated from Columbia University with an MA in 2025. In his free time Elias enjoys playing basketball, ping pong, and tennis.

DYNALEE H.