DANIELA H-D.

Daniela is completing her two-year after degree in Education with a specialization in French at the University of Calgary. Prior to starting her second degree, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a minor in French. During her fall semester at the University, she had the opportunity to travel abroad to volunteer as an English teacher in Goiania, Brazil. Upon returning, she completed her third practicum in a French Immersion junior high, teaching Social Studies and French.
In addition, she has years of previous tutoring experience, including small group and individual tutoring to meet students’ unique needs. She is determined to get to know each student’s areas of growth and opportunities for learning and to tailor her approach when learning on a one-on-one basis.

Carmen L.

Carmen Low is an aspiring Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist with a passion for working with children, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disorders. She is currently studying at Louisiana State University (LSU) pursuing a double major in Psychology and Political Science with a minor in Sociology. Afterwards, she plans to attend graduate school for Applied Behavior Analysis. Carmen is dedicated to helping children thrive, and her work with children allows her to witness the tangible progress that they make as they develop new skills.

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Carmen moved to Douglasville, Georgia, and then to Navarre, Florida, where she graduated from Navarre High School in 2021. Her diverse upbringing across multiple states has instilled in her a broad perspective and adaptability.

In addition to her academic and therapeutic work, Carmen is an avid reader and writer, with a deep love for English and literature. Carmen is also a lover of the outdoors, frequently spending her free time hiking, practicing yoga, and enjoying nature. She has a passion for baking, and she especially cherishes moments spent with her dog Duchess.

Zoya

Zoya is a dedicated educator with a passion for inspiring young minds. She is currently pursuing a PhD degree (Management) in Canada and holds a master’s and a bachelor’s degree in commerce from abroad.

With a teaching philosophy rooted in impactful and transformative learning, Zoya strives to create a supportive and dynamic classroom environment where students are encouraged to develop their critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. She believes that every student is unique and adapts her teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of her learners, ensuring that both slow and advanced learners can excel.

Zoya emphasizes practical learning by incorporating real-life examples, case studies, and experiential activities to help students understand how theoretical concepts apply to real-world scenarios. She is committed to fostering a positive student-teacher relationship, encouraging students to express their perspectives and ideas freely, and building a strong foundation for their future academic and personal growth.

As a lifelong learner herself, Zoya values self-improvement and actively seeks feedback to enhance her teaching practices, ensuring she provides the most current and relevant knowledge to her students. Above all, she is passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential and preparing them for a successful future.

Grace W.

Grace is an Ontario certified teacher currently completing her Master of Teaching degree from OISE at the University of Toronto. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics with a minor in Earth Sciences from McMaster University, providing her with a strong academic foundation in math, physics, and science education.

With extensive tutoring experience across Grades 4 to 12, Grace specializes in helping students build confidence, achieve their academic goals, and develop lifelong learning skills. Her approach is to meet each student’s unique needs and ensure success.

In her free time, Grace enjoys spending quality moments with her family and dogs.

Boris G.

Boris G. combines industrial work as a quantitative data analyst, with part-time statistics teaching. He has a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Toronto, an MS in Statistics from the University of Western Ontario, an MA in Economics from Simon Fraser University, and a BBA in Finance (minor in math) from Simon Fraser University. He continues his research in time series and prepares for the first level of the Financial Risk Management exam.

RILEY R.

Riley is currently a first-year Master of Teaching (MT) student at OISE. He has a considerable amount of teaching experience as a private tutor and working at various elementary and secondary schools within the Toronto District School Board (TDSB).

Riley inspires to become a high school biology and chemistry teacher and share his passion for science and learning to his future classroom. His motto is: “Learning does not start until a love for lifelong learning is instilled into the classroom.”

Jeffrey G.

I have a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. I am a State of Texas certified mathematics teacher. I have taught middle school, high school and homeschool. I have tutored off and on since graduating from college and recently prepared my children for mathematical success at the college level. I am knowledgeable and patient and am passionate about helping students be successful. I enjoy helping each student be successful in math and to increase their confidence and achievement. I am excited to be able to help students and know that the results will be significant. My outside interests are distance running, walking, watching sports, music and spending time with my family.

Sofia H.

Sofia is a doctoral student in the cell and molecular biology program at SDSU and UCSD. Her project explores the biological mechanisms of ovarian cancer metastasis and drug resistance.
Ms. Howe’s journey in science began at North Dakota State University where she was researching paternal investment in bees under stressful conditions, like cold weather. During her senior year, she shifted her research focus to biomedical sciences where she researched the effects of asthma in smooth muscle cells. While researching these biological topics, she was a goalkeeper for the Division 1 soccer program for 4 years.
Ms. Howe tutors biology, chemistry and math for Prep Academy Tutors of San Diego. Beyond her professional pursuits, Ms. Howe enjoys hot yoga, playing with her two yorkies, and restoring vintage Coach bags.

Douglas P.

Douglas is a certified teacher, university faculty member, former museum curator, and all-around renaissance man. Few have a professional background like him: Archaeology, Astronomy, History, Paleontology, and Religious Studies are just a few of the subjects Douglas has worked and taught in. After completing a degree in History he went to work for museums in Los Angeles, including the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and Griffith Observatory. During that time he acquired a Master of Arts in Teaching, taught in several school districts, and all while continuing to work in museums. Since moving to Idaho, he has worked in community based mental health, the state prison system, and currently he is at Boise State teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology Labs, (he prefers labs over lectures – they’re more fun!). Douglas’s style is very unique, interactive, and is about inspiring and not just rote knowledge acquisition. From lecturing about Dwarf Planet Pluto at the most visited public observatory in the world, to teaching inmates about fossilization and quantum mechanics, Douglas is available to help you, or your student, find new appreciation for their natural and cultural worlds, create a tomorrow that is better than today, and learn a little along the way!

Some examples of how he works:
Does your student need to work on basic reading and writing? Let’s use dinosaurs to develop those skills!
Does your student need to work on writing proper essays, developing ideas, and forming arguments? Let’s dig up something archaeological and either support or refute it!
Maybe your student needs someone to talk with while learning about the wonders of the past, the mysteries of the cosmos, and other big ideas. Let’s dive in and see where we end up!
From kindergarten to college, Douglas will endeavor to help your student achieve academically – and have fun while doing it!

Ken L.

Ken earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Purdue University. He went to a well-known university in Shanghai when he was 15 years old. Ken has more than 30 years of college math teaching experience. He has great patience tutoring any type of student, and he always tries to find ways to relate math to real world situations. He is knowledgeable in a wide range of subjects. Recently, he began tutoring a college student in economics. His personal life experience shows that he is a fighter and a very kind person. He places great importance on the people he connects with. Once a shy boy during college, now he can talk to anyone. Ken wants to make a very positive impact on anyone he tutors.