Martine H.

She is a native French speaker and speaks Spanish too. She has 20 years of experience tutoring all levels of French and beginning Spanish. She has relatives in both France and Switzerland and friends all over Europe. She spent 2 years in Madrid, Spain, living with a Spanish family there during her university years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from San Francisco State University and she has an Emergency Teaching Credential from the state of California.

Her teaching approach emphasizes real world communication, cultural understanding, and personalized instruction tailored to each student’s goals, whether for academic achievement, travel, professional advancement or personal enrichment.

She creates her own lessons tailored for the students’ needs. She believes language learning should be fun, supportive, and empowering, and she strives to create an environment where each student feels comfortable taking risks and growing their abilities every day. She hopes you will join her because together they can make a difference.

Océane

EN: Océane graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Mental Health from the University of Montreal.

She has several years of experience working as a specialized educator with children aged 5 to 12, supporting them in both learning and emotional development.
Currently, she works as an Educational Quality Evaluator in early childhood services.

Océane is trilingual in French, English, and Spanish, allowing her to support students from a variety of backgrounds.

She is known for her warm, patient, and structured approach, tailoring each session to the child’s unique needs.

She loves helping children build confidence, discover a love of learning, and she enjoys reading, traveling, and working closely with families and kids.

FR: Océane est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en criminologie et santé mentale de l’Université de Montréal.

Elle possède plusieurs années d’expérience en tant qu’éducatrice spécialisée auprès d’enfants âgés de 5 à 12 ans, qu’elle accompagne dans leur apprentissage et leur développement émotionnel.
Elle travaille actuellement comme évaluatrice de la qualité de l’éducation dans les services à la petite enfance.

Océane est trilingue (français, anglais et espagnol), ce qui lui permet d’accompagner des élèves issus de milieux très divers.

Elle est connue pour son approche chaleureuse, patiente et structurée, adaptant chaque séance aux besoins spécifiques de l’enfant.

Elle aime aider les enfants à prendre confiance en eux et à découvrir le plaisir d’apprendre. Elle aime lire, voyager et travailler en étroite collaboration avec les familles et les enfants.

Jonathan H.

Jonathan is an enthusiastic and dedicated emerging educator currently studying at Ontario Tech University in the Intermediate/Senior division, with teachable subjects in Physics and Mathematics. He holds an undergraduate degree in Physics from Trent University and a Master’s degree in Astroparticle Physics from Queen’s University, where his research focused on the luminescent behaviour of various materials.

Jonathan brings both strong academic expertise and genuine curiosity to his teaching. Beyond physics and math, he has a keen interest in astronomy and enjoys spending his free time hiking, canoeing, and baking.

His passion for education began while working as a summer camp counsellor at Arrowhead Camp, where he taught outdoor skills such as canoeing and kayaking, while also fostering teamwork, collaboration, and communication among campers. This experience helped shape his belief that meaningful learning happens when students feel engaged, supported, and confident.

Jonathan’s teaching approach is rooted in inquiry-based learning. Rather than emphasizing rote memorization, he encourages students to ask thoughtful questions and deepen their understanding through prediction, observation, and reflection. His goal is to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire students to develop a lasting appreciation for the world around them.

NEGIN A.

Negin is an educator dedicated to sparking students’ love for learning by nurturing their confidence, curiosity, and sense of self efficacy. As a junior/intermediate qualified teacher, she brings several years of experience supporting learners across multiple grade levels and subject areas through volunteering, one-on-one mentoring/tutoring, and completing practice teaching placements in diverse classroom settings. With an undergraduate background in Molecular Biology from the University of Toronto, Negin combines a strong foundation in scientific thinking with a deep commitment to student centred education. She refined her instructional practice through the Master of Teaching program at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). Her patient, encouraging approach is rooted in the belief that every student thrives when they feel seen, supported, and capable. Outside of teaching, Negin enjoys reading, writing, watching movies, and sharing fun scientific facts – Did you know…that 1.3 million Earths could fit inside the Sun?

Tiasia T.

I am a dedicated Special Education teacher with a strong passion for literacy and reading development. I specialize in supporting diverse learners by providing individualized instruction tailored to each student’s unique strengths and needs. With experience working with students across a range of abilities, I focus on building foundational reading skills, strengthening comprehension, and increasing students’ confidence as learners. My goal is to create a supportive, engaging environment where every child feels capable, empowered, and successful in their reading journey.

Moe H.

Maureen H. (Moe) brings over 35 years of teaching experience in Special Education and Mathematics. She earned her Honours BA, Bachelor of Education, and Special Education qualifications from Western University (formerly the University of Western Ontario), building a strong foundation for her extensive career in education.

Moe spent 20 years teaching secondary school math and has 10 years of tutoring experience, supporting students in Grades 9–12 across all levels of math. Her background in Special Education allows her to tailor lessons to diverse learning needs, breaking down complex concepts and helping students build confidence and independence.

As a parent of five and grandparent of three, Moe values patience, encouragement, and clear communication. Outside of tutoring, she enjoys skiing, snowboarding, ping pong, tennis, and pickleball, bringing energy and positivity to every session.

Miranda D.

Miranda is a graduate student with a strong foundation in health sciences, research, and student mentorship. She earned her Bachelor of Health Sciences from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and was placed on the Dean’s Honour List, which recognizes undergraduate students with exceptional academic records.

In her undergraduate studies, Miranda held leadership roles as President of Chess and Health, a non-profit organization using chess to promote cognitive benefits in children and older adults, and as Co-President of the Global Society of Genetics and Genome Biology, an organization dedicated to advancing research for genetic disorders. She has also worked as a research assistant in the Walia Lab, studying how the immune system responds to gene-based treatments for cerebral creatine deficiency syndromes.

Miranda is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Neuroscience at the Robarts Research Institute in London, Ontario, focusing on blood-based biomarkers and neurotoxic protein clearance in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. She is a Graduate Teaching Assistant for MEDSCI 3990, a hands-on laboratory course. Miranda values building strong, supportive relationships with students and enjoys making difficult scientific concepts easier to understand. In her free time, she can be found playing tennis, attending fitness classes, and spending time with her friends and family.

Robert T.

Having grown up in both Canada and Belgium, Robert is equally proficient in French and English. He holds both a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Masters in Business Administration, both from Canada. After a managerial career with global organizations, Robert has pivoted his focus to education, focused primarily on French as a second language.

Robert is motivated to give back by sharing the language skills that have opened doors for him culturally, academically, and professionally. As a parent of French Immersion graduates, he is active in his community, including youth sport. Aside from gr 7-12 core/immersion/bilingual school French tutoring, Robert also leverages his business studies to tutor students in accounting and math. Support with French-language aspects of academic applications or test preparation is also available.

KATHY S.

Kathy is committed to the academic growth of her students, and to help them reach their full potential. For over ten years, Kathy has been tutoring children of all ages and skill levels, who need remedial work in mathematics including elementary, middle and high school math as well as Math SAT preparation. Kathy has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of business to share with her students, having earned her BS degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education. After graduation, Kathy taught junior high school mathematics for two years. She then became a computer engineer, achieving a MSEE degree in Computer Systems Engineering from Boston University. Having successfully raised two children of her own, Kathy now enjoys helping others students reach their full potential.

Chris R.

Chris R. is research scientist in the Biochemistry Department at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he studies gene regulation and teaches biochemistry.

As a teacher/tutor, Chris enjoys creating a dynamic learning environment and mentoring students through examples of chemistry and biochemistry in the real world.

Chris’s interest in science started in high school biology, where he became fascinated with the molecules that make up life and how they all work together (to the point of asking for a microscope for Christmas).

He went on to pursue this interest at Boston College where he earned a B.S. in Biochemistry. While in Boston, Chris did cancer research at Harvard Medical School and had his work published.

After graduating, Chris pursued his passion for teaching at Cristo Rey College Prep High School in Fort Worth, Texas — where he taught Chemistry and AP Chemistry. Concurrently, Chris received his M.Ed. from the University of Notre Dame in Secondary Science Education.

While teaching, Chris decided to take his passion for science to the next level by pursuing a Ph.D. in Biochemistry.

Outside of work and school, Chris likes to play golf, ski, fish, play guitar, and make the most of the outdoor recreation available in Boulder!