Keylin R.
Keylin is an educator and tutor with a strong background in Spanish, linguistics, and language education. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages with a concentration in Spanish from George Mason University, along with minors in Linguistics and Social Work. She is currently continuing her graduate studies (Bilingual Education) at George Mason University, where she also teaches Spanish at the university level.
Keylin has experience tutoring and supporting students in both Spanish and English and working with multilingual and bilingual learners in school and one-on-one settings. As a native Spanish speaker who learned English as an additional language, she understands the challenges and rewards of navigating more than one language. She is particularly passionate about linguistics and how students can use their entire linguistic repertoire as a resource for learning. Her teaching philosophy supports translanguaging, encouraging bilingual students to draw on all of their language skills to make connections, express themselves, and develop new knowledge rather than viewing their languages as completely separate.
Keylin strives to create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and building confidence. She enjoys adapting her teaching to each student’s individual needs, interests, and learning style while helping them develop skills they can use independently. Above all, Keylin is passionate about education and helping students recognize the value of their linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Outside of teaching, Keylin enjoys learning languages, staying active, exploring different cultures and has recently developed an interest in skydiving.
Mary T.
Mary is a dedicated and experienced educator with 25 years of teaching experience, along with a strong background in private tutoring. She is passionate about helping students strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.
Throughout her career, Mary has been committed to creating a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment. She understands that every child learns differently and adapts her teaching approach to meet each student’s individual needs and learning pace.
Her teaching approach focuses on building strong academic foundations, developing problem-solving skills, and encouraging independent learning. With patience, encouragement, and individualized instruction, she strives to help students overcome challenges and experience success.
Mary believes that every child has the ability to learn and grow when given the right guidance and support. Her goal is to help students become confident, motivated, and independent learners.
Russ M.
Russ is a mathematics educator with experience teaching and tutoring students age 8 to 20. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 2018 and has professional experience in the traditional classroom setting as well as one on one tutoring. His areas of expertise are K-8, Math, Algebra, Calculus, SAT and SSAT Mathematics. Russ has developed his own tutoring software for SSAT middle level which targets all sections of the test. In his free time he enjoys biking, pickleball, golf, and community activities.
Tanin A-B.
Tanin holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto and has over three years of professional experience tutoring mathematics to students from Grades 1 through 12.
With a strong academic background in mathematics and analytical problem-solving, Tanin specializes in helping students develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, strengthening their critical thinking skills, and building confidence in their abilities. Her teaching experience covers a wide range of subjects, including elementary mathematics, high school functions, advanced functions, calculus, vectors, and data management, as well as AP Calculus, International Baccalaureate (IB) mathematics, and SAT Math preparation.
Tanin believes that every student learns differently and tailors her teaching methods to accommodate individual learning styles, academic goals, and areas of difficulty. She emphasizes conceptual understanding rather than memorization, encouraging students to approach challenging problems with confidence and independence.
Through her patient, engaging, and structured teaching approach, Tanin strives to create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, overcoming academic challenges, and reaching their full potential. Her goal is not only to help students improve their academic performance but also to develop lasting problem-solving skills and a positive attitude toward mathematics.
Laurie R.
Laurie R. is an experienced educator and tutor with 25 years of experience helping learners from preschool through adulthood develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed. She holds a Master’s degree in the Teaching of Spanish from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Hebrew from The Ohio State University. Laurie has taught in public, private, charter, and international schools in the United States and Israel, working with students of a wide range of ages, abilities, and backgrounds. She brings creativity and energy to her teaching, incorporating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities, along with humor, to help students understand, retain, and enjoy what they are learning. Laurie especially enjoys one-on-one tutoring because it allows her to get to know each learner, identify what may be standing in the way of their success, and develop strategies tailored to that individual. She believes that students learn best when they feel understood, capable, and genuinely engaged in the process. In addition to teaching and tutoring, Laurie is a qualified Spanish-English medical interpreter, a role that has further strengthened her ability to listen carefully, communicate clearly, and make complex information accessible. Outside of work, Laurie takes an active role in promoting sustainability, food rescue and civil discourse iniatives, always looking for ways to make the world a better place.
Lerzan S. (Guelph)
Lerzan Selcuk is a Master of Biomedical Sciences student at the University of Guelph, with a collaborative specialization in neuroscience. She is a member of the Descalzi Lab, where she studies how lactate pathways and astrocytes in the anterior cingulate cortex contribute to acute and chronic pain. She is also interested in neurodegenerative diseases.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She mainly tutors biology, neuroscience and psychology at the undergraduate level and chemistry at the high school level. In her sessions, she breaks hard topics into clear steps and uses examples, so students understand the material instead of just memorizing it. She also has experience making weekly plans with students to help them stay on track.
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.
Jackson G.
Dr. Jackson G. is a historian, educator, and lecturer at the University of Toronto. He received his Ph.D. in History from the University of Toronto in 2023 and has taught university students since 2019, with broader teaching and mentoring experience spanning history, English, academic writing, and research skills.
At the University of Toronto, Jackson has designed and taught courses in Chinese, East Asian, and global history, including A History of China, Modern Chinese History, China and the World, Film and Popular Cultures in East Asia, and Drunk History. His teaching emphasizes clear communication, critical thinking, reading comprehension, evidence-based argumentation, and effective academic writing.
Jackson has extensive experience working with students from diverse educational and linguistic backgrounds. He adapts lessons to individual learning needs and helps students strengthen foundational skills while developing the confidence and independence required for advanced study. His research has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals, and he is also the founder of Aprilum Lyceum, a Toronto-based public humanities initiative dedicated to making academic knowledge accessible to broader communities.
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.