Bryanna R.
Bryanna is an educator with a strong background in elementary and special education. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Salve Regina University. After graduating, she worked as a K–3 special education teacher, where she supported young learners in developing foundational academic and learning skills.
Bryanna is currently pursuing her graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Emerson College, where she continues to specialize in working with elementary-aged students. Her combined training in education and speech-language development allows her to support students in areas such as reading, writing, language, and overall communication. She is passionate about helping children build confidence in their academic abilities while developing strong literacy skills.
Bryanna believes that building meaningful connections with students is essential for learning and progress. She strives to create a supportive, engaging environment where children feel comfortable asking questions, taking risks, and celebrating their successes.
Outside of teaching and tutoring, Bryanna enjoys spending time near the beach and staying active. Her newest obsession is OrangeTheory, where she enjoys challenging workouts and pretending she loves the treadmill.
Hooria M.
Hooria is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Registered Behavior Analyst in Ontario with several years of experience supporting children with autism and developmental differences. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and has worked extensively with children and families across therapeutic and educational settings.
Hooria specializes in using evidence-based ABA strategies to help children develop communication, social, emotional, and daily living skills. She is passionate about creating supportive and individualized learning environments where children can build independence, confidence, and meaningful connections.
Throughout her career, Hooria has worked closely with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to design practical interventions that support children both at home and in school settings. She believes that collaboration with caregivers is essential for meaningful and lasting progress.
In addition to her clinical work, Hooria has experience supporting children during important developmental transitions, including entry into school. Her goal is to empower children and families with compassionate, research-based strategies that promote growth, learning, and long-term success.
Benny B.
Benny is an inclusive education and behaviour specialist with over five years of experience supporting children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, and diverse learning needs across classroom, residential, and community settings.
She holds a Master’s degree in Education, Ethics and Leadership, a professional diploma in Early Childhood and Primary Education, a Bachelor’s degree in History and International Studies, and a TEFL certification. Her multidisciplinary background allows her to support students both academically and behaviourally.
Throughout her career, she has worked closely with children who benefit from structured support, individualized learning strategies, and positive behavioural interventions. She combines evidence-based behavioural strategies with engaging academic support to help students strengthen communication, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and independent learning skills.
She is passionate about creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students can build confidence, develop meaningful skills, and experience success both academically and socially.
Ann R.
Ann is a certified elementary and middle school teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching in both the United States and Canada. While she has taught across subject areas, she specializes in developing reading and writing skills and integrating literacy across subjects. Ann holds a master’s degree in Learning and Technology from Western Governors University and a bachelor’s degree in English and Elementary Education from Western Washington University.
Ann is passionate about helping students understand how they learn best and tailoring instruction to their strengths. She is patient and highly communicative, explaining concepts in multiple ways to support understanding and retention. In both classroom and tutoring settings, Ann uses a range of resources, including structured practice, graphic organizers, and activity-based learning.
Monika S.
Monika is an experienced educator and former high school Spanish teacher with more than 15 years of experience helping students build confidence and achieve academic success. She has also served as a College Readiness Coach, guiding students as they develop the skills and strategies needed to succeed both in the classroom and beyond.
Spanish was Monika’s first language, a result of growing up in a military family and experiencing a wide range of cultures from an early age. This background gives her not only strong language fluency but also meaningful cultural insight that she brings to every lesson, helping students connect more deeply with the language and its real-world context.
Monika is passionate about helping students experience those powerful “aha” moments when a concept finally clicks. She tailors each tutoring session to the individual student’s strengths and learning style, creating a supportive, engaging environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, take risks, and grow in confidence.
Outside of education, Monika enjoys traveling, gardening, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and spending time outdoors with her husband, friends, and her dog.
Amber D.
Amber is passionate about helping children build confidence, independence, and meaningful skills through compassionate, individualized support. She incorporates ABA-informed strategies into her work, using structured, evidence-based approaches to help children develop communication, behavioural, and everyday life skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Amber has been working in the childcare field since 2021 and holds a diploma in Child and Youth Care from Algonquin College, which she completed in 2020. Through her experience in childcare and ABA-based support, she has developed strong skills in working with children with a variety of learning and behavioural needs. Amber focuses on building strong relationships with the students she supports, using patience, encouragement, and structured strategies to help them succeed both academically and in everyday life.
Amber enjoys celebrating each child’s progress and takes pride in helping students reach their personal goals.
In her free time, Amber enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and partner, as well as her two dogs and one cat.
Marcus C.
Marcus is an experienced education professional with more than a decade of service in the public school system. Over the course of his career, he has held a variety of roles including After-School Care Site Manager, Instructional Assistant, Classroom Teacher, and currently serves as a Special Education Coordinator and Campus Testing Coordinator. Marcus has worked with students across all grade levels, from elementary through high school, giving him a well-rounded understanding of student development and diverse learning needs.
Marcus earned both his Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and his Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration as an Instructional Specialist from Texas A&M University–San Antonio. He currently holds Texas teaching certifications in Early Childhood through 12th Grade Special Education and 4th through 8th Grade Mathematics.
His passion for education began while working as an after-school program site manager and AVID tutor, where he regularly supported students in developing stronger math skills. Seeing students gain confidence after mastering a concept that once seemed difficult remains one of the most rewarding parts of his work and continues to inspire his dedication to teaching mathematics and supporting diverse learners.
Marcus firmly believes that every student has the potential to succeed when given the right support, encouragement, and instructional approach. He often reminds his students of a favorite line from the film Ratatouille: “Anyone can math.” This philosophy reflects his commitment to focusing on students’ strengths and helping them build the confidence needed to overcome academic challenges.
Outside of education, Marcus enjoys spending time with his family, making barbecue, and bowling.
Sandra P.
Sandra has her Masters in Education, Single Subject History Teaching, Technology, AI, Orton Gillingham Trained. She has a passion for helping students create & activate learning plans that support positive outcomes.
Sebastian N.
Sebastian graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Elementary Education and he completed the teaching credential program at San Diego State University earning himself a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
He has experience in teaching 2nd and 4th grade classrooms along with helping students with homework outside of the classroom. Sebastian is dedicated to helping students further their education while also deepening his own knowledge of how to help students be successful in the classroom. He believes that students can learn to care about their education and find it enjoyable to learn.
In his free time, Sebastian enjoys reading either novels or comics, exploring new coffee shops in the city, and playing games.
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.
