Sarah H.

Marsha H.

Marsha has been working as an Educational Assistant with the Durham District School Board for over four years. In this role, she has gained extensive experience supporting students with a wide range of learning needs and abilities. She has had many opportunities to work with children on a one-on-one basis, providing individualized support and helping students develop the skills they need to feel successful and confident in their learning.

Marsha is passionate about working with children and takes pride in creating a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment. She understands that every student learns differently and enjoys finding creative and engaging ways to help make learning meaningful and enjoyable. Whether a student needs additional practice with foundational skills, support understanding a new concept, or encouragement to build their confidence, Marsha strives to meet each student where they are and adapt her approach to their individual needs.

Her experience as an Educational Assistant has helped her develop strong communication, patience, and relationship-building skills. She believes that building a positive connection with a student is an important part of creating a successful learning experience. Marsha looks forward to helping students reach their goals, develop greater confidence, and discover new and exciting ways to learn.

Kayla H.

Kayla holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in chemistry and has always loved working with students. With 11 years of experience teaching high school chemistry and physics, Kayla loves helping students take subjects that can feel intimidating and make them feel much more manageable. The feeling of accomplishment when a student tackles a complex chemistry or physics problem is a shared endeavor that Kayla loves to celebrate with her students. She also has 3 years of experience as a chemistry teaching assistant and adjunct instructor at the university level, as well as over 10 years of tutoring experience working with students one-on-one, both in person and virtually, as well as in small groups. Whether a student needs help mastering the basics, preparing for a big exam, or building confidence in a subject they’ve struggled with, Kayla knows that tutoring is not a “one size fits all” situation and enjoys finding the approach that works best for each individual student. Originally from Chicago, Kayla also considers herself a bit of a pizza connoisseur. Despite living away from Chicago for years, she has yet to find a pizza that truly measures up to Chicago-style pizza. The search continues, and suggestions are welcome!

Nikki A.

Teaching and tutoring have played a major role in Nikki’s life ever since she started tutoring middle-school math when she was a college undergrad. Today, Nikki has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Arts in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from CU Boulder, where she is also pursuing her Ph.D.

Her teaching experience includes serving as a Conservation Education Intern at the Newport Aquarium’s WAVE Foundation (Newport, Kentucky), teaching chemistry to college undergrads at the University of Cincinnati, teaching pre-nursing courses at Regis University, and teaching English to villagers in Laos.

Nikki loves teaching biology and chemistry because those were the first classes that taught her the value and joy of understanding the world around us.

In her spare time, Nikki is passionate about art history, birding, as well as playing Pokèmon and 8-ball.

ABBEY J.

Abbey is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a specialization in Primary, Junior, and Intermediate grades. She completed her Master of Teaching in 2024 from the University of Toronto, and previously completed a Master of Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Cultural Studies from McMaster University. 

Over the past two years, Abbey was a full time Grade 7 and 8 Teacher at Toronto Prep School, and is currently an Occasional Teacher for the Toronto District School Board. Throughout her time at Toronto Prep, Abbey taught everything from Science and Technology to Dramatic Arts, incorporating universal design for learning pedagogies into her teaching. Outside of the classroom, Abbey loved running the lunchtime Book Club and coaching various sports, from Badminton to Cross Country. 

Abbey firmly believes that understanding her students is fundamental to effective teaching. She invests time in building relationships to better cater to their individual needs, and to foster growth and learning. 

When she is not teaching or tutoring, Abbey enjoys staying active by going to the gym or running, diving into a good book, and going to the movie theatre. She also has two (adorable) orange cats named Randy and Ralphie! 

Teresa I.

Teresa Ishchuk is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology from Queen’s University. She currently works with the Toronto Catholic District School Board and is qualified to teach Primary and Junior students. Teresa has experience supporting students from Kindergarten through Grade 8 in Math, Literacy, Science, and Social Studies.

With a strong academic background in Biology and a genuine passion for Science, Teresa enjoys helping students understand challenging concepts and develop curiosity about the world around them. Her teaching approach focuses on breaking down abstract or complex topics into smaller, manageable steps and using visual representations, hands-on activities, and real-world connections to make learning easier to understand. She believes that building a strong foundation in the basics allows students to approach more challenging concepts with greater confidence.

Through her work with Let’s Talk Science, Teresa has also led interactive science workshops that encourage curiosity, inquiry, and active participation. Teresa has extensive experience working with children through her teaching placements and several years with the City of Toronto as a Camp Coordinator, Camp Counsellor, and Sports Instructor. Outside of teaching, she enjoys playing and coaching sports, exploring science and nature, travelling, and cooking.

STEPHANIE E.

Stephanie has a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts Honours in English from York University. She is also qualified to teach Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, and First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies.

Kyra W.

Kyra is a Kinesiology student at the University of Victoria with a passion for working with children and helping students build confidence in their abilities. She tutors a range of subjects including English, essay writing, psychology, middle school science, high school biology and pre-calculus, as well as university-level EPHE 141 and EPHE 143.
Kyra has experience tutoring students as well as working with children through childcare, mentoring, summer camp, and community programs. These experiences have strengthened her ability to connect with young people and create positive, encouraging learning environments.
Kyra recognizes that every student learns differently and takes the time to understand each learner’s strengths, challenges, and individual learning style. Her goal is to pursue a career as a pediatric occupational therapist, combining her interest in education with her love of working with children.
Outside of school, Kyra enjoys running, hiking, travelling, and music. She played clarinet for six years and loves finding ways to connect with students through their own interests.

Hanh P.

Hanh is an experienced educator with a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from the University of Victoria and more than 15 years of experience supporting students from diverse academic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Her experience as an Academic Skills Advisor at UVic and a Learning Strategist at UBC Okanagan has strengthened her ability to understand individual learning needs and help students build both skills and confidence.
Hanh specializes in Academic English, academic writing, research, reading, communication, and effective learning strategies. She supports students at different stages of their academic journey, from first-year students adjusting to university or college to graduate students working on assignments, research proposals, literature reviews, and theses. Her warm, strengths-based approach creates a welcoming, judgment-free environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and learning at their own pace. She helps students break challenging tasks into manageable steps, recognize their strengths, and develop practical strategies they can use independently.
Outside of work, Hanh enjoys yoga, walking, spending time in nature, and exploring new places.

Jada G.D.