Mahraeel T.

Mahraeel is an experienced tutor currently pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a Specialized Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University. She brings notable experience in tutoring high school students in various STEM subjects. Outside of her professional life, Mahraeel enjoys reading mystery novels and spending quality time with her family.

LUNA O.

Luna has 5 years of tutoring experience at the senior level in the AVID program, a college-bound preparatory program within the US. Her focus during this time was in English, math, and Advanced Placement essay-writing at the senior level.

Luna has a Bachelor’s degree in English as a Single-subject from CSU Los Angeles.

Luna has completed her studies in the University of Toronto Master of Teaching program and is expected to receive her diploma in June 2026. She has over 120 hours of classroom experience with Grade 4/5, and Grade 7/8 learners.

MICHELLE W.

Michelle is an Ontario-Certified Teacher (transitional certificate) with a Master of Teaching from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Prior to her transition into education, she graduated from Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto and worked in the manufacturing sector, where she is still active part-time.
Michelle has experience teaching language, mathematics, and science at the Junior / Intermediate level, and has a strong background in the senior math and science courses. She has worked in diverse classrooms, supporting students with a wide range of learning needs. She is passionate about STEM education and hopes to inspire and help her students build confidence and academic success.
Michelle has also volunteered for Camp Engies, a weekend camp for girls grade 4-8, where students explore various hands-on engineering related activities and design challenges. In her spare time, Michelle loves to knit, practice yoga and mindfulness, and read.

Shannon S.

Shannon S. has a decade of teaching experience along with over nine years of tutoring children ages 3–14. She currently works as an Autistic Support Early Intervention Teacher for children ages 3–4. Throughout her career, Shannon also taught Kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th grades, gaining a strong understanding of how children learn and grow across different stages.

Shannon has extensive experience supporting children in developing early literacy skills, including pre-reading skills, building confidence in learning to read, and strengthening math skills. She enjoys helping children grow academically and gain confidence in their abilities, tailoring her approach to each child’s unique needs.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health from Widener University, where she also completed a Master of Education and obtained teaching certifications in Preschool–8th Grade for both Regular and Special Education. Shannon is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in Early Intervention at West Chester University.

Shannon lives in Old City, and in her free time, she enjoys reading a good book, going for a run, and spending time with friends. She is looking forward to the opportunity to work with you and support your child’s growth and success!

Cheryl D.

Cheryl has been a passionate educator for over twenty years at the middle school and high school levels in Connecticut public schools. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Delaware (majors in English and French, minor in Religious Studies) and her graduate degree in Secondary English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Since then, she has spent her time honing her skills as a classroom teacher, tutor, and literacy coach who cares deeply about the success of every student she meets. Cheryl has a talent for working with a very diverse range of students, and her main goal for each child is to help them gain the self-assurance and academic skills to be successful in school and in life. In her spare time, Cheryl enjoys hiking, walking her dogs, reading, writing, beekeeping, renovating an 18th century home, and hanging out with her husband and three teenaged children. Cheryl looks forward to meeting your child and working in partnership with you to best support them in pursuit of their goals.

OMANYALEE W.

Omanyalee is a dedicated tutor with experience helping students excel in literacy and numeracy. With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health, she also has expertise in the sciences, specifically biology, chemistry, and physics. Omanyalee has provided training and health education to public populations, utilizing structured learning plans to boost confidence and build capacity. She is known for being patient, open-minded, and jovial; qualities that make learning enjoyable. In her free time, Omanyalee loves spending time with friends and family, watching movies, and exploring new experiences.

THEODORE F.

Theodore is a Communications and Liberal Arts instructor at Georgian College in Barrie. He came into these roles with a background in information science, academic and legal editing, and years of experience as private music instructor and committed school tutor providing remedial and enrichment support.

Theodore holds an Honours BA in Classical Studies from the University of Waterloo, a Master of Library and Information Science from Western University, and a Professional Certificate in Web Design from Humber College.

He specializes in skills that transfer across subjects, including reading comprehension, structured writing, argumentation, study habits, and test readiness. He helps students address weak organization, unclear expectations, anxiety, inconsistent practice, and gaps in fundamentals. Students learn how to generate and organize ideas, write with clarity and purpose, revise effectively, and approach texts using critical reading strategies.

At the post-secondary and adult level, Theodore also supports academic writing and communications work with an emphasis on research and scholarly presentation: finding and evaluating sources, integrating evidence, and handling references, citations, formatting, and style requirements.

For parents who want to see real progress for their child, or for adults who want serious academic guidance or preparation for assessments, Theodore is an excellent choice.

PAIGE B.

Paige completed a Bachelor of Education at Brock University in the Junior/Intermediate program. She holds a teachable in Mathematics. Paige has been in the classroom first hand in many different grades where she taught 100% of the instructional day while completing practicum days.

Paige also has experience teaching through figure skating coaching. She is a passionate and retired competitive figure skater, bringing her knowledge and abilities to teaching youth on the ice.

She wishes to bring the same passion to math, as she is an advocate for STEM in schools and has participated in various Knowledgehook workshops and professional development days to improve math instruction.

NOAH S.

Noah S. has a Master of Teaching Degree from the University of Toronto/OISE (Class of 2026), as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Degree in Theatre: Performance Acting from Toronto Metropolitan University (Class of 2012). In between degrees, he has worked as an actor and writer, as well as a Resident Artist-Educator at Young People’s Theatre. In addition to playing lead roles in theatre, Noah had his feature film debut acting with Academy-Award winner Christoph Waltz. Since 2019, Noah has worked as a professional hiking and cycling guide, where he has coached people to navigate the terrain in the Canadian Rockies, France, Spain, Belize, Costa Rica, and Patagonia. Noah’s breadth of life experience has informed his teaching, where he has worked in both public and independent schools. Whether acting with Oscar winners, guiding people in the mountains, or just helping students to learn, Noah incorporates mindfulness into all of his work, using the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn as a foundation to his teaching practice: “Intelligence is the door to freedom, and alert attention is the mother of intelligence.”

Sofia G.

Sofia holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto’s Rotman Commerce program, with a specialist in Finance and Economics. She tutors Accounting, Business, Economics, Senior Mathematics, and Intermediate Mathematics, working primarily with elementary and high school students.

She has nearly three years of tutoring experience and developed a strong foundation in peer-based learning during university, where she regularly participated in and facilitated collaborative study sessions with classmates. These sessions involved taking turns explaining concepts and supporting each other’s understanding of course material, strengthening her ability to teach complex topics in a clear and accessible way.

Her teaching approach is patient, step-by-step, and interactive. She focuses on breaking down difficult concepts into manageable parts, ensuring students fully understand each step before moving forward. She also emphasizes active engagement to help students build confidence and develop independent problem-solving skills.

Sofia is committed to helping students improve their academic performance while building long-term understanding and effective study habits that extend beyond tutoring sessions.

In her free time, she enjoys exploring new coffee shops, discovering different neighbourhoods downtown, and spending time with friends.