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Luke T.

Luke is passionate about teaching and helping learners build confidence in their abilities. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity with a Mathematics emphasis, both earned from Boise State University. His strong academic background allows him to break down complex concepts in a way that feels approachable and encouraging for students of all ages.
Outside of academics, Luke is an avid sports fan and has a well‑known appreciation for great desserts. His friendly personality and patient teaching style create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and growing at their own pace.
Luke looks forward to partnering with you or your child on a meaningful and successful educational journey.

PeggyAnne R.

PeggyAnne is a New Jersey state-certified educator and Learning Consultant with a Master of Arts in Special Education from Caldwell University, holding dual certifications as a Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant (LDTC) and Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD). She brings experience working with students from preschool through college, specializing in whole-student academic support — reviewing grades, identifying strengths, and developing targeted strategies to address learning challenges through study skills coaching and homework assistance.

PeggyAnne works across all subject areas, designing activity-based learning experiences tailored to each student’s individual academic goals. She regularly conducts student interviews to refine her Executive Functioning approaches, ensuring that her methods align with each student’s specific classroom expectations and teacher standards.

Above all, PeggyAnne is committed to nurturing student self-esteem and fostering the confidence every learner needs to succeed. She looks forward to partnering with your family to help your student reach their full potential.

Carly K.

Carly graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in Political Science and Educational Studies and Johns Hopkins University with a Master’s in Education. She holds credentials in foundational mathematics in California and Washington DC, where she began her teaching career before moving to San Diego. She also holds a DC credential in Special Education, and has experience providing special education services in inclusion, co-taught, and intervention/support classes.

Carly loves working with students to improve their confidence in math, strengthen their foundational skills, and connect math to real world situations that interest them. Her approach to teaching math uses what students DO know and understand to bridge the gaps in content they are struggling with. In her free time, she can be found baking sourdough, practicing yoga, or at the beach or farmer’s market.

Adrian C.

Adrian received a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of Sydney in NSW Australia in 2011 and spent over a decade working as a post-doctoral researcher on wheat and canola improvement at Canadian university and federal labs; besides, at an Australian university. Adrian has always had a keen interest in teaching and helping young students excel at school. Aside from his research, he participated in occasional voluntary and informal teaching, training and mentoring of secondary, summer, and pre-grad students. Adrian firmly believes that every student is capable of exceeding their academic potential, given the right guidance and mentorship. His expertise lies in cereal molecular pathology, quantitative genetics, genomics and functional bioinformatics. He is also a wannabe outdoor enthusiast, passionate about playing soccer, chess and trading options.

Summer H.

Summer is a 5th year Bachelor of Arts student at the University of the Fraser Valley with a History major focusing on Early Modern Japan and a Geography minor focusing on human/environment relations. She is planning to enter UFV’s Bachelor of Education program to attain her teaching degree following the completion of her undergrad. Additionally, Summer has many years of experience working in the education sector with over 300 classroom volunteer hours in grades K-12 and through her work as an educational respite worker. In this role, she has helped students on the autism spectrum complete assignments, set and attain academic goals, and supported them in building confidence to complete social tasks such as such as paying for items and ordering at restaurants. It is through her work that she developed her mission statement of encouraging the love of learning for all students, with an emphasis on diversifying the points of entry to learning. Summer strives to ensure that all different types of learners have accessible education opportunities regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities.

Sarah W.

Sarah is a qualified English teacher from the UK with over ten years of experience supporting students of all abilities. She holds a BA in English Literature and a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism.

After beginning her career as a Learning Support Assistant, Sarah briefly taught English to non-native speakers in Thailand before completing her teacher training at the University of Exeter. She has since worked across mainstream and specialist teaching roles, supporting learners both in the classroom and on a one-to-one basis. Sarah has worked with students across Grades 7–12, including those navigating important transitions in their education.

Sarah is particularly passionate about helping students who find traditional learning environments challenging. She has extensive experience teaching and supporting SEND learners, helping them develop essential academic and life skills such as time management, organization, reading comprehension and critical analysis, essay writing and structure, and revision strategies. Her approach focuses on building relationships whilst equipping students with practical tools to build confidence, independence, and long-term success.

As a tutor, Sarah takes a highly personalized and student-centred approach, adapting lessons to each learner’s strengths, needs, and goals. She is particularly skilled at breaking down complex ideas into manageable steps and helping students build both confidence and resilience in their learning.

Outside of teaching, Sarah enjoys challenging herself through activities such as wild swimming, running, and rock climbing. Her love of nature and adventure eventually led her to Squamish, where she enjoys the incredible landscapes and wildlife the area has to offer.

Michelle R.

Michelle is a graduate-level counselling psychology student with a strong background in writing, coaching, and one-on-one support. She brings a warm, patient, and encouraging approach to tutoring, helping students build confidence, feel comfortable working through mistakes, and break challenging material into manageable steps.
With experience as a published author, keynote speaker, former business professional, and counsellor-in-training, Michelle communicates clearly, listens thoughtfully, and adapts her approach to meet each student’s unique learning style.
Michelle believes students learn best when they feel understood, supported, and capable. She strives to create a calm, engaging environment where students can grow in both confidence and academic ability.
In her spare time, Michelle enjoys yoga, reading, going to concerts, creative home projects, and tending to her ever-growing houseplant collection.

Ryan B.

Ryan is a certified teacher based in Squamish, BC, with a passion for helping students build confidence, discover their strengths, and develop a positive relationship with learning. Originally from Ontario, she completed her undergraduate degree in French as a Second Language and Biology at the University of Ottawa.

During university, Ryan studied abroad in the French Alps, where she deepened her connection to the French language and culture. After completing teachers college, she moved west to Whistler and later spent a year teaching in New Zealand before settling in Squamish to continue her teaching career.

Ryan has experience teaching in French Immersion classrooms across a variety of subjects, including French, Math, Science, and Social Studies. She has also worked in one-to-one support roles helping students with diverse learning needs build confidence and achieve their goals. Ryan is currently completing her Inclusive Education Diploma through Queen’s University to further expand her knowledge of inclusive and student-centred teaching practices.

Ryan believes that strong relationships, personalized support, and engaging learning experiences are key to helping students succeed. Outside the classroom, she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, running, and exploring the Sea to Sky corridor, and is always looking forward to her next outdoor adventure.

MARY C.

With over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I am a dedicated educator committed to helping students succeed and gain confidence in their abilities. I hold an Honours BA in English and am qualified to teach Junior, Intermediate, and Senior grades, with specialties in English and Visual Arts. I am also certified in Special Education and librarianship, which has strengthened my ability to support diverse learners and teach effective research and study skills. I strive to create a supportive, engaging learning environment tailored to each student’s unique strengths and needs.