Grace B.
Grace graduated from the University of Toronto with an honors Bachelor of English and Book & Media Studies. She has worked in the education field for eight years in the downtown Toronto area, holding roles in content development, blog, website, and magazine article writing, as well as tutoring and instructing.
Grace believes adaptability and creativity are paramount to connecting with students and engaging them in their education. Getting to know each student’s personality, learning style, and goals allows her to deliver personalized lessons and meet students at their current abilities to plan a path forward together.
In her spare time, Grace enjoys reading, seeing live music, and spending time with her cat, Truffle.
Jennifer W.
Jennifer W. brings three decades of experience as a civics cheerleader and a history hype woman. She is committed to building students’ critical reading and writing skills by exciting their interest in history and government. She has taught at the high school and college level, including honors, dual enrollment, and Advanced Placement classes. She also loves encouraging students to express their own stories in the college essay process, and to discover their own strategies for academic organization.
Jennifer holds an undergraduate degree in American Civilization from Brown University, and advanced degrees in education and American history from New Jersey City University and Pace University. In her spare time, she is usually reading, visiting museums, or (poorly) singing show tunes.
JOANNA R.
Joanna is a passionate, experienced tutor who supports kids with Math and Writing skills. She has a Graduate Diploma of Teaching from the University of Otago in New Zealand, and a Honours BA in Canadian Studies (Geography and History) from Trent University. She brings her background working in outdoor education, traditional classroom teaching and summer camps to her teaching approach. She has a special touch with students who suffer from ADHD and/or executive dysfunction with much experience providing them the support they need.
Sara M.
Sara is a first-year teacher candidate at Ontario Tech University, specializing in intermediate and senior math and science education. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Specialist in Computer Science and a Minor in Linguistics.
With over three years of formal tutoring experience, including online instruction, Sara has developed a thoughtful and adaptable approach to teaching. Her passion for education began in high school, where she often helped classmates and neighbours with their homework. Since then, she has served as a teaching assistant for university-level computer science courses and taught high school students at a private school, bringing patience, structure, and enthusiasm to every lesson.
Sara believes that learning is most effective when students feel confident and supported. She strives to make complex concepts clear, engaging, and rewarding to master. Outside of teaching, she enjoys solving puzzles and baking—hobbies that reflect her love for creativity and problem-solving.
Samira S.
Samira S. is a third year student at Western University completing an Honours Specialization in Biology. Passionate about pursuing medicine in the future, she combines her academic excellence with a deep curiosity for the human body and health sciences. With a 3.84 GPA, she has excelled in courses such as Biology 1001, Chemistry 1301, Calculus 1000, and Psychology 1002, demonstrating both analytical and problem solving strengths. Personally, Samira faced her own challenges during her first year as she learned to navigate university life and balance her responsibilities. Despite these struggles, she maintained a high GPA through determination and resilience. Now, in her third year, she has developed strong study strategies and time management skills, which allow her to perform confidently and efficiently in her coursework. Beyond academics, Samira is an active member of the Western community. She serves as an International Western Ambassador, helping students adjust to university life, and has held executive positions in several clubs, her personal favorites being the Women’s Health Research Association and the PCOS Awareness Club. These experiences reflect her commitment to women’s health advocacy and scientific research. Outside the classroom, Samira enjoys painting, fashion, makeup, and kickboxing, embracing confidence through creativity and self expression. She loves meeting new people and creating meaningful connections, bringing warmth and enthusiasm to every interaction. As a tutor, Samira strives to help students feel supported, confident, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Samira can also teach the following subjects:
- Biology 1001A
- Biology 1002B
- Calculus 1000A
- Chemistry 1301A
- Chemistry 1302B
- Math 1228B
- Psychology 1002A
- Biochemistry 2290A
- Biology 2382B
- Biology 2483A
- Biology 2581B / 2601A
- Chemistry 2213A
- Biology 3338A
- Biology 3603A
Maria D.
Dr. Maria, Ph.D., LDT-C, OG-T, is a highly experienced educator, evaluator, and learning specialist with over 18 years of service in New Jersey’s public and private schools. She earned her Doctorate in Teaching, Learning, Leadership, and Curriculum from Montclair State University, where her research explored the connection between cognitive function and learning challenges. Maria also holds dual master’s degrees in Special Education and Reading Literacy and a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
As a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDT-C) and independent contractor, Maria partners with multiple school districts to provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, consultations, and individualized learning plans. She is a certified Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Therapist and a Certified Clinician through the Center for Cognitive Enhancement (COGx), with advanced expertise in cognitive skills training, executive function development, and evidence-based literacy instruction.
Maria’s extensive background includes creating executive function curricula, coaching parents and teachers, and providing professional development workshops. Passionate and empathetic, she is committed to helping students reach their full potential through personalized, research-driven instruction.
Elias A.
Elias Allen graduated from the University of Oxford in 2017 with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. He worked as an SAT prep teacher and tutor for AP US History, AP World History, and AP Literature in DC and Maryland from 2018 to 2019. Elias served as a Peace Corps TEFL Volunteer in Kosovo from 2019-2020 and from 2022-2023, teaching English to K-12 students. In 2020 and 2021 he worked as a tutor in Oregon for elementary and middle school students, tutoring English, reading comprehension, writing, math, and coding. In 2021 Elias taught English and critical thinking skills to students in Kosovo virtually in the Peace Corps Virtual Service Pilot Program. He graduated from Columbia University with an MA in 2025. In his free time Elias enjoys playing basketball, ping pong, and tennis.
Christopher S.
Christopher S. is a teacher candidate at Western University. He completed his Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He later finished his Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo where he studied the application of the CRISPR system in insect cells. Throughout his academic career, Christopher had the chance to teach many first-year engineering students where he realized that he had a passion for science communication. Christopher specializes in helping students learn math and science, and encourages students to think about how these subjects can relate to their everyday lives.
Jennifer O.
Jennifer O. has over two years of experience as an Assistant Professor, teaching remotely in Calgary, Alberta, and more than twenty years of experience as an Educational Assistant in London, Ontario. She holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, where she published her capstone paper on inclusive education, and an undergraduate degree in Sociology.
Jennifer takes a friendly and down-to-earth approach to teaching. She loves helping students build confidence in their ideas, think critically about the world around them, and make real-life connections between learning and social issues. With a background in social justice and the social sciences, she enjoys supporting students in sociology, psychology, and related fields.
She is currently working on an educational book that combines personal stories with lessons from her work in education. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors with her dog, cooking, and relaxing with a good show.
Caitlin C.
Caitlin is a certified teacher. She graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts, with a major in English and a minor in both history and French. Caitlin completed her teaching placements in the Niagara Region, where she taught grade 10 English, grade 11 media studies, and grade 12 English. Caitlin has also done an internship with the Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region. During her internship, she personalized bi-weekly lesson plans for a grade three student that would best support the student’s learning by incorporating the student’s interests and needs. In her free time, Caitlin likes to read, collect and organize Pokémon cards, and play cozy video games.
Caitlin believes that student-led learning leads to confident, capable, and inspired students. She also believes that students learn best when they are able to make choices and play an active role in their education. Caitlin is passionate about teaching her students and helping them succeed; she enjoys showing students that learning can be fun.