Deanna P.

With over 16 years of dedicated experience in education, Deanna has had the privilege of shaping young minds as an elementary classroom teacher, literacy specialist, instructional coach, professional development specialist, and private tutor.

Her journey in education began with a profound appreciation for the impact that targeted instruction can have on a child’s learning and self-esteem. This inspired her to pursue master’s degree in Elementary Reading and Literacy, where she discovered the transformative power of literacy in unlocking a student’s potential.

Throughout her career, she has witnessed firsthand the joy and instant gratification that comes from helping students thrive through explicit and systematic instruction in areas of need aligned to assessment data. Her style of teaching is meeting students where they are and taking them to where they need to be, while instilling the power of “yet” and a growth mindset. Instead of “I can’t do this,” it becomes “I can’t do this yet.”

Deanna’s passion for literacy and commitment to student success extend beyond the classroom walls, as she strives to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for every child. She looks forward to partnering with you to ensure your child receives the personalized support they need to reach their full potential.

Clent I.

Clent is a dedicated educator with twenty-six years of teaching experience. Hailing from Jackson, Mississippi, he earned his BS in Biology from Jackson State University, where he was a member of the famed, “Sonic Boom of the South,” which performed at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime. He is also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. He furthered his education at Southern Illinois University (Carbondale), pursuing a Master’s in Physiology. As a third- generation educator, Clent is deeply committed to the belief that every student has the potential to learn, emphasizing the importance of meeting students at their current level and guiding them towards their academic goals. Over the course of his career, he has taught both elementary and middle school with the latter half of his teaching career; teaching middle school mathematics. He strives to create a nurturing environment where the academic expectations and outcomes are clear; together he and his students systematically work to achieve these outcomes. Clent is an avid traveler, a voracious reader, and adores concerts and other live music venues.

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Kirsten D.

Kirsten is an experienced and passionate educator currently pursuing her degree at Ontario Tech University, specializing in Primary/Junior education. With a strong foundation in elementary education, Social Sciences and French, Kirsten is well-equipped to support students in developing critical thinking skills within these subject areas.

Kirsten believes in fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment where students feel encouraged to explore, ask questions, and grow academically. Having completed extensive coursework in pedagogy and curriculum design, she is dedicated to creating lesson plans that are tailored to individual student needs, making learning both fun and meaningful. Kirsten is also proficient in using modern educational technologies to enhance the teaching experience.

In addition to her academic qualifications, Kirsten brings a love for the French language, offering tutoring that builds not only linguistic skills but also an appreciation for Francophone culture.

Whether students are preparing for individual tests or looking for extra support year-round, Kirsten is committed to helping learners achieve their full potential.

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.

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!

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.