Pragati P.

Pragati is a passionate and dedicated educator with a strong background in Chemical Engineering and a deep love for math and science. Her academic training has equipped her with a solid foundation in problem-solving, analytical thinking, and real-world applications of scientific concepts, which Pragati brings into every tutoring session.

Currently, teaching 8th-grade science, Pragati focuses on making complex ideas engaging, accessible, and meaningful for her students. In addition, she has experience teaching 10th-grade chemistry and 9th-grade biology, and can support students across a wide range of scientific subjects and grade levels. She is also pursuing a Master’s degree in Education, working toward becoming a high school science and math teacher. This ongoing training helps her stay up-to-date with effective teaching strategies and student-centered learning approaches.

As a tutor, Pragati’s goal is to build confidence, strengthen understanding, and help students develop a genuine interest in math and science. She strives to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and growing academically.

Samantha F.

Samantha is a dedicated, passionate educator with a strong academic background. She earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (K-6) and her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida State University. She also holds Reading and ESOL endorsements, allowing her to effectively support diverse learners and promote strong literacy skills. With three years of teaching experience, including work in special education, Samantha brings patience, flexibility, and a student-centered approach to her sessions. She is trained in the Sonday System and UFLI, providing structured, research-based literacy instruction that supports students at varying skill levels. Samantha creates engaging lessons that incorporate hands-on activities, encouraging active participation and deeper understanding. She is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel confident, motivated, and capable of achieving success.

Ellie A.

Ellie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Education. She completed her teaching practicums in primary classrooms and is well equipped to support students across all elementary grade levels.
She brings over three years of experience working in after-school care, where she supported students with both academics and daily routines. Ellie takes a calm, supportive approach and enjoys helping students build confidence while strengthening their foundational skills.
Ellie recently moved to Squamish and is currently working as a Teacher on Call (TOC) with the North Vancouver School District, gaining experience across a variety of classroom settings.
Outside of work, Ellie enjoys running and hiking, and loves being active in the outdoors.

Rachel

Rachel has been working with children for over 10 years in educational settings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University and a Master’s degree in education. She is passionate about sports, art, music and comedy.

Alina M.

Alina is originally from Germany, where she taught German, Geography, Art, and Biology to students in grades 4–10 for eleven years. During her university studies, she completed several internships in different schools and also worked on a pediatric oncology ward, supporting children and teenagers as they prepared to return to school.
Alina recently moved to Canada with her husband and their two dogs and now teaches in the Sea to Sky School District. She brings patience, empathy, and strong organizational skills to her teaching, while providing thoughtful, individualized support to each student. Alina believes that learning takes perseverance and encourages her students with her motto: “Everything is difficult before it becomes easy.”
In her free time, Alina enjoys exploring the beautiful nature around Squamish with her dogs, crocheting, reading, and occasionally baking and cooking traditional German dishes.

Sarah R.

Sarah R. is a dedicated and experienced educator with over 31 years of teaching experience across elementary and middle school settings. Sarah holds a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate and is certified in Pre‑K through Grade 6. She currently serves as a 5th Grade Teacher with the Manatee County School District in Bradenton, Florida. Prior to relocating to Florida, Sarah spent over two decades with the Wallingford Board of Education in Connecticut. Throughout her career she had the privilege of teaching multiple grade levels, including Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade. She served as a Library Media Specialist for grades 6-8. During her time as a middle school librarian Sarah tutored ELL students as needed throughout the school year. Outside the classroom, Sarah is a proud mom of three boys and values spending time with her family. She has two German Shepherds and loves taking them for long walks. She is a lifelong lover of reading and enjoys boating, gardening, traveling, and playing a little guitar. She loves to learn new things and recently learned the art of baking sourdough bread. Driven by a genuine passion for helping students grow in confidence and skill, Sarah is committed to providing personalized, engaging tutoring that supports each learner’s academic success and love of learning.

Erin M.

Erin is a certified elementary teacher where she currently works as a substitute teacher in the Indian Prairie School District. She spent time as a 5th grade teacher before being given the opportunity to sub throughout the district in K-5 classrooms. She has been a sub in PE, special education, Music, and Art classes. For the first two years post college, Erin subbed in a 3rd grade and 1st grade classroom in this district. She graduated from The University of Iowa in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree after completing her student teaching experience in a 5th grade classroom in Iowa City. Erin has always worked with children including teaching swim lessons for 6 years, babysitting and working at a swim school for 6 years. She loves helping children learn and one way that she does this is by learning all about the interests of her students to implement that into the lessons taught. Adding interests into the lessons has helped children be more engaged in the lessons, and excited to learn. Erin cheers her students on as they are achieving their goals, and will encourage students to set new goals for themselves. In her free time, she likes going on walks, spending time with her dogs, and building LEGOS.

Corinne B.

Throughout her 25+ years of classroom teaching, Corinne B. relied upon several core principles to ensure successful student learning. First, students are participants in the learning process; they bring themselves and their experiences to it. They are not empty vessels for expert instructors to fill with information. Whether the student is 5 years of age, or 50, each holds a wealth of ideas, memories, skills and feelings – and these form the ground of all learning. Second, she values questions and answers equally; a student’s evolving intellectual confidence means demonstrating both ways of knowing. Finally, a student should be able to apply what they are studying to the everyday world; to make the abstract into something observable or measurable. Corinne’s instructional approach has been validated by the academic success of hundreds of her students, and by twice being granted the DePaul University Excellence in Teaching Award (2007 & 2024). Corinne holds a doctorate in sociology from the University of Chicago, and has designed multi-disciplinary teaching curricula and lessons for many years. Her work in single-student education is marked by an individualized approach emphasizing the interests and talents of the pupil. Learning goals and metrics for successful evaluation are shared with students and parents/guardians at the outset of the tutoring relationship, and updated as the pupil’s educational experience unfolds.

Brooke B.

Brooke is currently a Bachelor of Education student at Ontario Tech University and will be graduating this year as a certified Primary/Junior teacher. She previously studied Social Service Work and American Sign Language and has four years of experience working as an educational assistant, supporting Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Brooke is passionate about teaching and committed to creating supportive, engaging learning environments where students feel confident and motivated to learn. She believes there is no one “right way” to teach and focuses on building strong relationships with her students. By understanding each student’s unique strengths, perspectives, and interests, Brooke tailors her approach to meet their individual needs and support meaningful learning.

Meera S.C.

Meera Shelly Chemparathy is a compassionate and dedicated ABA tutor with a strong background in psychology, behavioural science, and student support. She is currently completing her Autism and Behavioural Science program at Durham College, building on her previous graduate studies in psychology as well as specialized training in mental health and addictions.

Meera has experience supporting children and youth in both educational and therapeutic settings, where she integrates principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) into her work. She uses evidence-based strategies such as reinforcement, task analysis, and individualized skill-building to support the development of communication, social, and learning skills.

Meera is passionate about creating supportive, structured environments that help students build confidence, develop independence, and make meaningful progress. Her approach is patient, collaborative, and tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs.