THEODORE F.

Theodore is a Communications and Liberal Arts instructor at Georgian College in Barrie. He came into these roles with a background in information science, academic and legal editing, and years of experience as private music instructor and committed school tutor providing remedial and enrichment support.

Theodore holds an Honours BA in Classical Studies from the University of Waterloo, a Master of Library and Information Science from Western University, and a Professional Certificate in Web Design from Humber College.

He specializes in skills that transfer across subjects, including reading comprehension, structured writing, argumentation, study habits, and test readiness. He helps students address weak organization, unclear expectations, anxiety, inconsistent practice, and gaps in fundamentals. Students learn how to generate and organize ideas, write with clarity and purpose, revise effectively, and approach texts using critical reading strategies.

At the post-secondary and adult level, Theodore also supports academic writing and communications work with an emphasis on research and scholarly presentation: finding and evaluating sources, integrating evidence, and handling references, citations, formatting, and style requirements.

For parents who want to see real progress for their child, or for adults who want serious academic guidance or preparation for assessments, Theodore is an excellent choice.

NOAH S.

Noah S. has a Master of Teaching Degree from the University of Toronto/OISE (Class of 2026), as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Degree in Theatre: Performance Acting from Toronto Metropolitan University (Class of 2012). In between degrees, he has worked as an actor and writer, as well as a Resident Artist-Educator at Young People’s Theatre. In addition to playing lead roles in theatre, Noah had his feature film debut acting with Academy-Award winner Christoph Waltz. Since 2019, Noah has worked as a professional hiking and cycling guide, where he has coached people to navigate the terrain in the Canadian Rockies, France, Spain, Belize, Costa Rica, and Patagonia. Noah’s breadth of life experience has informed his teaching, where he has worked in both public and independent schools. Whether acting with Oscar winners, guiding people in the mountains, or just helping students to learn, Noah incorporates mindfulness into all of his work, using the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn as a foundation to his teaching practice: “Intelligence is the door to freedom, and alert attention is the mother of intelligence.”

Taher K.

Taher is a third-year student at Western University’s prestigious Ivey Business School, with a strong academic foundation spanning business, psychology, and political science. Having spent his first two years at Western majoring in psychology, Taher has developed a genuine understanding of how people think, learn, and grow, which makes him a natural fit for working one-on-one with students. His hands-on experience in education and training through his work at MCRC, alongside taking on numerous campus-wide leadership roles, has given him the communication skills and patience to break down even the most challenging material. Taher truly enjoys helping students find their footing, drawing on his diverse academic background to tailor his approach to each person’s unique learning style. Whether it’s navigating business concepts, sharpening essay writing, or exploring the social sciences, he brings both the knowledge and the energy to help university students succeed. Outside of his studies and campus commitments, Taher loves to travel and immerse himself in new cultures and experiences.

Courses Taher can tutor at the University Level:
SOCIOLOGY 1027: LIFE IS NOT ALWAYS FAIR
MATH 1228: METHODS OF FINITE MATHEMATICS
PSYCH 1002: PSYCHOLOGY AS NATURAL SCIENCE
PSYCH 1003: PSYCHOLOGY AS A SOCIAL SCIENCE
PSYCH 2020: DRUGS & BEHAVIOR
PSYCH 2032: PSYCH OF CRIME & CORRECTIONS
PSYCH 2135: COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCH 2990: APPLICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY
POLISCI: 2141: GLOBAL VIOLENCE & INJUSTICE
POLISCI 2102: CAPITALISM AND DEMOCRACY
POLISCI 2135: CANADA ABROAD
POLISCI 2141: POLITICO-TAINMENT
BUSINESS 2257: ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS

Olivia L.

Olivia is a medical student at Queen’s University School of Medicine. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo, majoring in Biomedical Sciences, before earning her Master of Science at the University of Toronto.

Olivia brings extensive teaching experience across multiple levels, including elementary, high school, and undergraduate education. Olivia has worked as a private tutor and as a graduate teaching assistant, supporting diverse learners in achieving their academic goals.

Olivia is committed to fostering inclusive and respectful learning environments where students feel safe and supported. She emphasizes individualized learning plans tailored to each student’s unique needs. As an academic coach, she specializes in helping high school and undergraduate students develop effective study strategies, manage their time, set meaningful goals, and build academic confidence. She also provides guidance throughout the post-secondary application process.

Outside of academics, Olivia enjoys reading, painting, travelling, and staying active. She is also passionate about fostering cats and kittens.

Hannah M.

Hannah defended her Ph.D. in Gender, Feminist, and Women’s Studies at York University in 2025. Her research includes girl activists, their politics, and their relationships with their mothers and mother figures. You can find some of her research and writing in Atlantis, Sex Education, The Conversation, and #Barbie and Social Media: Digital Discourses and Mattel’s Celebrity Doll. She earned her Hon. B.A. in History and Sexuality Studies from Huron University College and an MA in Gender and Sexuality Studies at Western. Beyond her teaching and research, Hannah co-founded the Open Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN).

Hannah has extensive experience as a teaching assistant and course instructor in Gender Studies, Sexuality Studies, and Childhood Studies at Western, York, and Brock Universities. In addition to these content areas, she is experienced in helping undergraduate students develop foundational university skills, such as using academic libraries, assessing sources, developing thesis statements, and writing scholarly papers.

Hannah is also available to tutor general academic skills for the liberal arts for both university and high school students, including essay writing, academic research, assessing sources, developing topics and arguments, and creating thesis statements.

Hannah can also provide tutoring for the following courses at Western University:

GSWS 1020E Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies
GSWS 1021F/G Introduction to Sexuality Studies
GSWS 1022F/G Gender, Justice, Change
GSWS 2163A/B Sex, How To: Sex Education, Its History, and Controversies

At the Ontario high school level, she can assist with courses in Social Sciences and Humanities, including:

Gender Studies (HSG3M Grade 11)
Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice (HSE3E Grade 11)
Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice (HSE4M Grade 12)
Challenge and Change in Society (HSB4U Grade 12)

STEPHAN G.

Stephan is an experienced Teacher with over 25 years of experience at the elementary and high school levels. Stephan hold a Master’s Degree in Education and possesses many additional qualifications such as a Specialist qualification in Special Education.

He is fully bilingual (French and English) and has extensive teaching and tutoring experiences in both Canada and Europe.
Stephan’s fundamental approach to tutoring is based on the student’s needs and learning profile in order to create a personalized and realistic educational program for them.
Stephan can accompany students in many subjects areas like French and Social Studies at the High School Level but also in all the Elementary School Subjects. He has extensive experience teaching students how to learn and study according to their learning styles.

Stephan has always put a great emphasis on professional development to stay current with the industry’s trends and new approaches and strategies.

Ayush M.

Ayush is an Honours Arts and Business student at the University of Waterloo, majoring in Economics with a Diploma in Sustainability. He has developed a strong foundation in academic mentorship through his role as a Peer Leader for Campus Housing, where he supported students in navigating their educational goals and developing effective learning habits. With a diverse professional background that includes experience in investment management, tax accounting, and marketing, Ayush specializes in making complex, technical subjects approachable and relevant to everyday life.

His tutoring philosophy centers on building a genuine connection with his students to foster the confidence they need to succeed independently. By combining his analytical skills from the world of finance with a personalized, one-on-one approach, Ayush ensures that lessons are both engaging and results-oriented. When he isn’t helping students master new concepts, Ayush can be found strategically climbing the ranks in Clash Royale and proving that his competitive spirit and analytical mind never truly take a day off.

Shauna K.

Helping students succeed is Shauna K.’s true passion.

Shauna has been teaching, tutoring, and helping students achieve academic success for more than a decade.

A California native, Shauna has a graduate and undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from UCSD. She also has a TESOL certificate to teach English as a foreign language, and many years of in-person and online SAT and ACT coaching — which is her specialty.

Shauna is highly skilled in helping students excel in a wide range of subjects from science and math to language arts and Spanish.

She is an expert at helping all students learn (and master) executive functioning skills such as planning, time management, study habits, and effective study techniques (how to study). She believes that the confidence gained through these skills propel students forward and lay the groundwork for lifelong success.

When Shauna is not teaching or tutoring, you will find her hiking, biking, or camping the Rockies.

Ethan S.

Ethan S. is a third-year student at the Ivey Business School. He completed his first two years in the BMOS–Finance program with a 4.0 GPA, building a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem solving. Over the past few years, he has worked as a tutor helping high school students in math and science, focusing on adapting lessons to each student’s unique learning style and helping them build confidence in the material. This summer, Ethan will be working as a Financial Analyst at Magna International. Outside of school and tutoring, Ethan enjoys staying active at the gym, playing golf, following Formula 1, managing fantasy football, and spending time with friends and family.

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.