Lucas O.

Lucas is a licensed educator and Reading Intervention teacher who holds two graduate degrees in Early Childhood Education, endorsements in ESL, LBS1, and ECE, and is pursuing Wilson Reading System Level I certification. He is also a recipient of the Erikson Institute Educator Impact Award in recognition of his committed service to students and families. Lucas has experience working with students from early childhood through eighth grade, specializing in literacy intervention and ESL instruction. He has extensive experience teaching ELA and math across grades K–8 through both targeted intervention services and classroom teaching, with a strong emphasis on growth mindset, problem-solving, and skill-building strategies that empower students to become confident, independent learners. He emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking, helping students transfer strategies and skills across subjects to support overall academic success. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he is especially attuned to the needs of diverse learners and uses visual, kinesthetic, linguistic, and interest-based approaches to make learning engaging and accessible. He intentionally draws on students’ strengths and personal interests to guide instruction. Outside the classroom, he enjoys reading, cooking, and playing soccer.

Linda M.

For the past almost-five years, Linda Monacelli has been a certified teacher of middle school Spanish at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy. Prior to teaching Spanish, she taught high school ESL/ELL for four years and high school English Language Arts (ELA) for two years. Linda was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to New Orleans to begin her teaching journey in May of 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Northeastern Illinois University and will be completing her Master’s degree in Spanish Language Teaching this summer in Guanajuato, Mexico. Linda has been working on this degree for the past two years through Southern Oregon University’s Summer Language Institute, and she has loved every minute of it, especially being able to study and speak Spanish in Mexico! She has also taken classes in Cadiz, Spain. Spanish is Linda’s third language, with Italian being her second, and English her first. Linda comes from a big Italian family who initially immigrated to the United States from the forested and mountainous regions of Abruzzo and Molise. When she is not teaching or working on her Master’s thesis, Linda loves to travel and immerse herself in other cultures, including language, food, music, dance, traditions, art, site-seeing, and making new friends. She also enjoys reading, spending quality time with her family, cooking, and playing PC games.

Gilbert C.

Gilbert is a future I/S (mathematics and general science) educator and currently completing BEd at York University’s Education program. His training emphasizes curriculum development, assessment, and inclusive instructional practices aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations.

Through his academic coursework and classroom experiences, Gilbert has developed a strong interest in student-centred learning, problem-based instruction, and building positive classroom communities. He values clear communication, thoughtful lesson design, and helping students develop confidence in their mathematical thinking. His approach to teaching is grounded in accessibility, curiosity, and real-world application.

Gilbert also brings experience with STEM-related projects like robotics mentorship, which inform his teaching practice and allow him to connect abstract concepts to practical contexts. Outside of teaching, Gilbert is often collecting pokemon cards and exploring Toronto.

GREG M.

Greg has a Masters Degree in Secondary Math Education from Mercy College. He taught High School Math for 5 years in Yonkers, followed by 5 years of teaching Middle School Math in Mount Vernon. But before all of this, Greg started off tutoring at establishments like Sylvan Learning, and Mathnasium back in 2011. Fast forward to today, and Greg is returning to personalized math tutoring with over 10 years experience of being a lead teacher. Coupled with patience, compassion, and a love for music, Greg’s passion for teaching math is led by the drive to relate math to everyday life as well thinking critically in general.

Hang V.

Hang V. is a senior studying biochemistry at LSU and an accepted medical student. She grew up in Slidell, Louisiana, and attended Slidell High School, where she discovered her interest in tutoring her peers. Through college, she has continued this passion through mentorship programs for incoming college freshmen science majors and students seeking research opportunities.

She is currently an advisor at a public health nonprofit guiding college students on health policy research. During her summers, Hang is a counselor at a youth summer camp facilitating STEAM experiments and teamwork through outdoor activities. In her free time, Hang enjoys baking bread and playing classical piano.

SARAH M.

Sarah M. is an Ontario Certified Teacher who cares deeply about helping students grow in every way. Growing up in Niagara Falls with her two sisters taught her how to negotiate and solve problems, skills she now brings to her classroom. She moved to Kingston to study Life Sciences at Queen’s University. After graduating, Sarah traveled the world and volunteered in Tanzania, where she helped at a clinic and a primary school. These experiences opened her eyes to the global impact of education and the importance of community. Inspired by her time in Tanzania, Sarah now uses teaching strategies that reflect different cultures and encourage students to connect science with real-world issues. After her travels, she earned a Master of Science in Education in Toronto, focusing on Biology and Chemistry, which helped her become even better at making science accessible to everyone. Sarah has worked with children as a tutor, a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and through classroom placements, helping students succeed in reading, writing, math, and science. She believes that strong relationships are key to learning and always aims to create a welcoming and engaging classroom.

LINH V.

Linh V. is an Ontario Certified Teacher and Registered Early Childhood Educator with over 18 years of experience working full-time with the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). She began her teaching career in Vietnam as an advanced mathematics teacher, where she taught gifted math classes and prepared students for national mathematics competitions. Since moving to Canada, Linh has taught in Kindergarten and SK–Grade 1 split classrooms, and completed her teacher education field placement in a Grade 1/2 split class. Her classroom has been recognized as a Learning@School model classroom, welcoming new educators to observe effective instructional practices and inclusive programming. Linh brings a strong math background and extensive experience teaching guided reading and guided writing, using evidence-based programs such as UFLI, Jolly Phonics, the Science of Reading, and Heggerty. She uses assessment for and of learning to design individualized and differentiated lessons that support students with diverse learning needs, including ADHD and Autism, while also challenging students to exceed curriculum expectations. Drawing on her experience in both Eastern and Western education systems, Linh blends deep conceptual understanding with meaningful, structured practice to help students build strong, lasting foundations. Outside the classroom, she recharges through trail running, nail art, and time in nature to “enjoy” supporting her Grade 8 daughter and Grade 11 son with their homework and studies. She is also highly confident in tutoring Intermediate Math (7-8) supported by her teaching experience and supporting upper-grade math learning at home. Linh is passionate about partnering with families to support each child’s unique learning journey.

Abrar M.

Abrar M. is a teacher candidate at York University, completing a Concurrent Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Intermediate and Senior French as a Second Language and Social Sciences. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in French Studies, which provides a strong foundation in French language, culture, and pedagogy. French is his primary teachable, with experience in Core French and French Immersion settings.

Abrar has several years of experience working with students through tutoring and practicum placements with the Toronto District School Board. His teaching approach is practical and student centred, with a focus on clear expectations, relationship building, and creating classrooms where students feel comfortable participating and taking risks in French. He plans lessons aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations, adapts instruction to meet diverse learning needs, and uses assessment practices consistent with Growing Success.

Outside the classroom, Abrar enjoys reading a wide range of books, particularly fiction and stories from different cultures. He also enjoys weightlifting, training in Muay Thai, and travelling, and values meeting people from different backgrounds.

Geetha S.

Geetha has a double MS in Microbiology and has been teaching for the last two decades as an adjunct faculty, private tutoring and at learning centers. She has been teaching as an adjunct faculty in Biology, Microbiology, Applied Biotechnology at local colleges, where she taught both lectures and hands-on lab instruction. She has also been tutoring privately and at learning centers in multiple subjects like English (English reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling), Math, Science (Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry), test preps like TEAS test for nursing, ASVAB, ASTB, ACT etc.
Geetha is a dedicated, hardworking, patient teacher and passionate about teaching. She has taught many students of diverse social and cultural backgrounds and she realizes that she can fill the gaps that the student has in what they learn at school and helps connect the dots. Her helping hand has been complementary to what the student learns at school. The individual attention, guidance and focus that she provides the student helps them to feel encouraged, confident and do better. She has been able to help many students in their learning by enhancing their understanding of concepts by simplifying them, drawing diagrams, tables, figures, many practice problems for them to understand better. She gives real life examples from her research experience and enabling students to learn through practical, engaging and impactful training.
In her free time, Geetha enjoys music, gardening, yoga and hiking.

Violet O.

Violet is a special education teacher with over 10 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. She is also a Structured Literacy tutor trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach. Throughout her career, she has worked with students with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, helping them build confidence and succeed academically.

Violet believes that children learn best through exploration and hands-on experiences. Her lessons are interactive, multi-sensory, and carefully designed to keep students engaged by using movement, tactile materials, and meaningful practice to strengthen learning.

She earned her B.A. in Liberal Studies from Azusa Pacific University and her M.A. in Teaching from Point Loma Nazarene University. Violet is deeply committed to continued professional growth and regularly takes literacy courses to improve her practice and better serve her students. She is always researching new strategies, connecting with other educators, and staying current through professional communities and podcasts.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family at the San Diego Zoo or exploring new coffee shops.