Julia C.

Hello!

My name is Julia and I am currently studying at York University in their Consecutive Bachelor of Education Program. I also have a Bachelors of Arts Honours degree from Trent University in Sociology with a specialization in the Teacher Education Stream.

My area of focus is in the Primary/ Junior stream and I have hands-on experience teaching students from Kindergarten all the way through to Grade Six. I mainly have experience tutoring English and Math but I am happy to help with any K-6 subject your student might need assistance with.

I have been passionate about teaching for as long as I can remember and I plan to bring that same passion and energy to all of my tutoring sessions!

Amrita G.

Amrita has a Masters in Finance and Masters in Business Administration through distance education in India. After becoming a mother of two kids she switched her career from Information Technology to teaching. She started to enjoy teaching, especially Math, to elementary children at the International school in India. She is passionate about learning new math concepts and knows how to help children improve their focus and attention, building a strong foundation in this subject in a very friendly manner. She enjoys bringing her perspective, international experiences and wealth of education to those she works with.

Michael Z.

Michael A. Zaucedo graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 2021. He grew up in Chicago, IL and attended a boarding High school at Lake Forest Academy in 2011. Michael grew up with a deep love for Science and Mathematics and took a study abroad opportunity in Costa Rica in the summer of 2018 to study an indigenous plant called Jatoba. During the summer of 2019, he discovered his passion for teaching and working with children when completing his teaching internship at High Jump Chicago as a teaching assistant (TA) for Chemistry––through teaching, he fostered his love for Chemistry and Mathematics. In his spare time, Michael works one-on-one with students ranging from middle through High School. He encouraged and supported the improvement of their Chemistry, and Mathematics skills ranging from Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus. As a mentor, Michael continues to develop strategies for working with students and believes that building strong relationships will grow their learning and help guide them to reach their full potential toward being a well rounded student. Michael enjoys playing sports like baseball, basketball and football, watching suspense movies, as well as spending time with his family and friends.

Carol K.

Carol Kato graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, with a double major in Psychology and Diversity Studies. During her time in school, she worked as a tutor and mentor to grade school children aged 4 to 13. Carol has a passion for understanding how the human brain develops, which has sparked her interest in how children retain information through play and storytelling. She has worked with children from diverse backgrounds and cultures and speaks three languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Carol knows that many children struggle with certain subjects not because they are incapable of understanding the information, but because that information sometimes needs to be broken down step by step, in a playful manner, to improve memory retention and understanding.

In addition to her work with children, Carol loves shopping, traveling, eating, drinking tea, and spending time with her friends and family. Her family consists of her husband, their 3-year-old son, and their beloved dogs, Tina and Brady.

Jean G.

Jean has 12 years of teaching experience, and is passionate about working with students in the early elementary grades. She began her career as a Kindergarten teacher and has experience teaching grades Kindergarten through 3rd, most recently acting as a 3rd grade teacher in Bonita Springs, Florida. Jean feels strongly that students learn best when the teacher develops an impactful student relationship, and the student is motivated by this relationship to learn. She loves to make learning fun in the younger years! When Jean moved to Chicago to be closer to family, she realized she missed connecting with students and loves the flexibility the tutoring position brings to her busy life. She also loves the ability to connect to students one-on-one, and see their academic growth. Jean received her Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Child Science from Florida State University, and since then obtained her reading endorsement (PreK-12) as well as a certification of completion in Orton-Gillingham reading instruction.

When not teaching and tutoring, Jean enjoys spending time with her husband and two young boys. She loves to explore local parks, trails and all things nature. She is still getting used to “Chicago winters” but is up for the challenge! Jean loves cooking and watching FSU sports. She is looking forward to meeting local students and families and helping students achieve academic success!

Geneviève N-R.

Geneviève is a recent graduate in Biochemical Engineering from Queen’s University. Throughout her undergrad, she was a chemistry tutor teaching students one-on-one, in small groups, and in lecture halls of over 150 students for pre-exam workshops. She also worked as a Chemistry TA, teaching in-person and online tutorial sessions to classrooms of students to review the professor’s weekly lecture material with lessons, assignments, and quizzes she prepared. As an instructor for the University of Toronto’s Jr DEEP Program, she gained experience teaching elementary and middle school-aged students, having developed and taught a weeklong curriculum of biomedical engineering-related lessons to groups throughout the summer. Finally, she has ski instructed students aged 6 to 21 for the past eight winters with Snowhawks Ski & Snowboard School in Ontario. In her spare time, Geneviève is a rock climber, backcountry skier, dabbles in alpinism, and volunteers at the Squamish Foodbank.

Geneviève has always enjoyed the teaching process of breaking down tricky concepts in fun, easy to remember ways, and strives for that “aha” moment in a student’s eyes when you can tell they’ve developed an understanding for a new concept. Also, she is informed in teaching students with different learning styles and/or neurodivergence. So, whether it be in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Math, English, or French, Geneviève looks forward to working with your family to offer extra support or enrichment in your student’s learning!

Helen H.

Helen started her teaching career in 2010 as an Assistant Language Teacher with the Japan and Exchange Teaching (JET) Program in rural northwest Japan. She enjoyed those two years of teaching elementary and middle school English so much that she returned to the U.S. and earned her master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Other Speakers) from James Madison University in Virginia. She also holds a B.A. in English with a creative writing concentration and a Spanish minor from JMU, and she’s a state licensed English and ESL teacher. After Japan, she taught in Peru and Costa Rica, and in Malaysia as an English Language Fellow for the U.S. State Department’s English Language Programs. She has also taught for five years in two public high schools in northern Virginia. Helen enjoys working with students of all ages, from elementary through university (and adults, too!), and she can’t wait to meet your child and work with them to get them where they need– and want– to be academically. Along with being a tutor, she’s a certified yoga teacher, integrative hypnotist, and coach, and loves supporting clients young and old to balance their nervous systems and transform their lives from the inside out. She recently moved to Boise from Virginia for the mountains and all of the amazing nature that Idaho offers– she loves it here already and feels grateful to be here!

Emma D.

Emma is a certified intermediate/senior teacher who specializes in teaching English and French (FSL). Emma earned her honours Bachelor of Arts in English language and literature and French studies (2021), and her Bachelor of Education at Western University (2023). She first developed her passion for literature during her time in high school and has been an avid reader since. Emma was very successful throughout her undergraduate degree. She was awarded both the Parents Fund Award and the Alumni Gold Medal for her high academic standing and her dedication to helping her community. Emma has dedicated much of her time as a substitute teacher. She worked for the Thames Valley District School Board and the York Region District School Board during her time in Ontario. Since moving to Montreal this summer, Emma is currently working as a substitute teacher for the English Montreal School Board. Emma has lots of experience working as a teacher in high schools and elementary schools. As well, she has lots of experience tutoring various ages/levels (K-12) and subjects. Emma is even certified in the Orton-Gillingham remedial literacy methodology. She has lots of experience working with students with special learning needs (gifted, students with Dyslexia, ADHD, etc.). Emma is dedicated to helping students and giving back to the community, which is why she has decided to pursue teaching as a career.

Aaron M.

Aaron is a seasoned educator with a proven track record of helping students with relationship based instruction. With six years of combined classroom and one-on-one tutoring experience and a passion for empowering young minds, Aaron is an expert in specific methods of teaching reading, k-10th grade math, creative/essay writing, and US/World History. Aaron’s commitment to teaching began at Northeastern University where he got an internship at the Boys and Girls Club in Boston for a year. This is when he switched his life-long training in music to teaching. He helped students with homework, and taught small group piano lessons. He continued to privately tutor high school students writing college essays. After graduating with honors, he moved to Nicaragua, learned Spanish, and began teaching English to large classes. He returned home to teach piano privately and received an ESL Certification and a teaching certification from the American Board. He then began working for Lindamood-Bell Learning Academy tutoring kids k-12 with learning disabilities, reading, math, writing and history. When he isn’t tutoring Aaron is composing and performing piano music and enjoys hiking, fishing and rafting on the Chattahoochee River. He has a golden retriever named Maxie and loves to take her on walks. He also loves basketball, and hopes the Knicks will win the finals again. Aaron’s expertise in specific methods of reading and math instruction, writing and history, and his ability to teach in Spanish, make him an invaluable asset for any student looking to catch up, keep up, or get ahead.

Ashley H.

Ashley is a seasoned industrial engineer with almost 20 years of experience in optimizing processes, driving efficiency, performing data analytics, and managing budgets across various industries. Passionate about problem-solving, she has successfully led numerous projects that enhanced productivity and reduced costs. As a dedicated mother of one, Ashley balances her professional life with family, instilling the values of hard work and compassion in her daughter. Committed to giving back, she mentored young engineers and led community initiatives to provide for those in need while pursuing her career. Now, Ashley runs her own business to spread literacy & learning as well as organizes fundraisers and sponsorships to help others achieve their potential and foster a spirit of collaboration.