Wajd A.
Wajd is passionate about helping students succeed and currently serves as a teaching assistant at Western University in advanced Medical Science courses. Her teaching journey began in high school, where she volunteered as a kindergarten teacher assistant and a library assistant for Westmount Public School, and then proceeded to one-on-one tutor her high school peers in math and science subjects as requested by teachers. Through these experiences, Wajd has proven to many students that no goal is impossible to achieve, as long as they have the right guidance and resources. Beyond academia, Wajd thrives in leadership and community roles, as highlighted by her three-year experience as a Western International Ambassador, Peer Guide, and a librarian at Weldon. She supports multiple projects yearly, including international orientation planning. As described by many, Wajd is a social butterfly who cherishes opportunities to connect with others and can often be found in taekwondo and belly dancing classes, where she continues to build friendships and explore new passions.
Kiseme P.
Kiseme holds a Master’s in Teaching along with dual credentials as a Multiple Subject Teacher and Education Specialist. He has a gift for making learning fun and engaging, often bringing project-based activities and critical thinking into his lessons. Kiseme loves working with students of all abilities, including those in special education, and takes pride in helping each child feel confident and capable. His favorite subjects to teach are reading, writing, and math, where he focuses on building strong foundations and encouraging problem-solving in meaningful, practical ways.
Kat N.
ENG: Kat is a nursing student at McGill University, currently completing her final year in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. She earned her French high school diploma, graduating on the honors roll. Kat has experience tutoring younger students in grades 7 through 9, focusing on science and math within the Ontario curriculum. Through mostly self-organized after-school tutoring sessions, she supported students in working through assigned homework and guided them in preparing for unit tests and exams. She also taught English as a second language to elementary-aged children, where she designed weekly learning plans and created fun, interactive activities to help students practice and showcase their new knowledge.
In addition to her academic teaching, Kat has worked with children in other instructional contexts, most notably as a ski instructor. She taught technical skills as well as encouraged independence, responsibility, and safe decision-making on the slopes.
FR: Kat est étudiante en sciences infirmières à l’Université McGill et termine sa dernière année du baccalauréat en sciences infirmières. Elle a obtenu son diplôme d’études secondaires en français avec distinction. Kat possède de l’expérience en tutorat auprès d’élèves de la 7e à la 9e année, surtout en sciences et en mathématiques selon le curriculum Ontarien. Elle a mis en place des séances de tutorat hors les heures d’école afin de soutenir les élèves dans la réalisation de leurs devoirs et la préparation de leurs évaluations. Elle a également enseigné l’anglais comme langue seconde à des enfants du primaire, pour lesquels elle a conçu des plans d’apprentissage hebdomadaires et créé des activités ludiques et interactives afin de leur permettre de pratiquer et de mettre en valeur leurs nouvelles connaissances.
En plus de son expérience académique, Kat a travaillé avec des enfants dans d’autres contextes d’enseignement, notamment comme monitrice de ski. Elle a enseigné les techniques de base tout en encourageant l’autonomie, le sens des responsabilités et la prise de décisions sécuritaires sur les pentes.
Alexander Z.
Alex graduated from the University of California Los Angeles with a Bachelors of Science in Bioengineering. He is currently studying at the University of Pennsylvania pursuing a Masters in Bioengineering. Alex began his tutoring journey during his undergraduate years by tutoring students in upper division bioengineering courses. He also used his Mandarin skills to support many international students located in China looking to apply to US universities. After graduating from UCLA, he decided to take a few gap years to pursue his love for traveling abroad. More importantly, he began his professional tutoring career during these years as well. He worked one on one with many students ranging from high school all the way to college undergraduates, primarily helping them excel in their math and science classes. He also worked at the Princeton Review to tutor high school students on the SAT and ACT. Alex has developed a deep passion not only for supporting students academically but also for building a real relationship with students. He believes that this is the only way to understand them well enough to help push them to their fullest potential.
DOMINIC W.
Dominic Wang is a highly dedicated math and physics tutor with a proven record of helping students excel, from middle school fundamentals to advanced AP, IB, and university-level courses. As a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, Dominic combines deep subject knowledge with a warm, approachable teaching style. During his time as a university tutorial instructor, he consistently received outstanding feedback from students, who praised his clear explanations, patience, and ability to make even the toughest concepts feel manageable.
With an international background and experience working with students from diverse learning styles, Dominic specializes in tailoring lessons to each student’s strengths and challenges. He believes that academic success comes not just from mastering content, but from building confidence and curiosity. Parents appreciate his structured yet engaging approach, while students enjoy the supportive learning environment he creates. Outside of teaching, Dominic enjoys surfing, skiing, paddle boarding and — in his own words — “finding real-life examples to sneak physics into everyday conversations.”
Jennifer R.
Jennifer has been engaging students in grades kindergarten through eight for the past 25 years, retiring this past school year. Although only in retirement for two days, she already missed the students and the love of teaching and learning.
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, while minoring in English and Social Science. She holds Elementary Education Grades K-6 & English Grades 5-9 certifications in Florida. She achieved her Master of Arts degree in Teaching & Learning, as well as in Curriculum and Instruction, and is certified in professional development. She also holds endorsements in English As a Second Language as well as in the area of Gifted and Talented education.
As all of this education is essential to understanding the techniques and strategies that help to connect and teach students in the most successful way, the experience and relationship building she prides herself on, is really what makes this educator most qualified. Jennifer has worked with all levels of learners, ie: those with ADHD, LD, as well as those on the gifted or high achiever end of their learning. In her last position, she was the head of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) committee, enabling her to continually keep up with the latest changes and trends with our youth and in our world. She strives to entertain, while stimulating students’ learning. She shows enthusiasm, is flexible, and expressive. Students with whom she works, feel inspired, welcome, challenged, and engaged. Jennifer is a teacher who believes in educating the whole child, seeking out his or her strengths and interests, not just the areas needing improvement. She connects with children and makes them feel heard and important. She would be an asset in any learning environment.
TASFIA A.
Tasfia is an experienced STEM tutor with over four years of tutoring experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, specializing in secondary and post-secondary mathematics and sciences. She has worked with more than 100 students across diverse curricula, including the Ontario curriculum, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), Danforth’s MaST, and Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs. Tasfia has extensive experience supporting students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), skillfully adapting her teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and ensure comprehensive understanding and skill mastery. She is a compassionate, friendly, and adaptive educator with a special interest in cognitive psychology who approaches learning from a trauma-informed perspective.
GAVIN O.
Gavin graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Mathematics degree in 2022 and a Master of Quantitative Finance degree in 2024. He completed his tutor training with the CRLA in 2019 while working as a full-time math tutor at Centennial College. Gavin has worked as a part-time tutor since 2022 and has worked with hundreds of students in grade levels ranging from elementary to high school to college-level math students, and has experience working with students with disabilities and who speak English as a second language. In addition to working as a private tutor, in 2022 Gavin worked as a teacher for Algorithmics Waterloo where he instructed students on math competitions, Grade 11 Functions and Python programming. Furthermore, he has contributed to artistic projects that use cartoons and illustration to make math concepts more intuitive and engaging. Through these experiences Gavin has developed a passion for making math instruction participatory and engaging. As a hobby Gavin buys pieces of shiny cardboard that somehow regularly outperform the S&P 500
William M.
ENG: William is a McGill graduate in Computer Science & Linguistics with 5+ years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects, specializing in Math. In CEGEP, he was a peer tutor in the Music Department at Vanier College, helping fellow students understand Music Theory and Ear Training, and he worked for a private company tutoring students from elementary school to CEGEP alike in STEM topics, French, and English. He discovered his love for teaching as a young teenager helping his neighbour’s son with French, and finds fulfillment in seeing his students become more confident and feel proud of their improvement. William brings an encouraging and positive approach to tutoring, and focuses on developing his students’ independence and confidence in their problem-solving skills. In his free time, William enjoys playing video games, hiking, playing the cello, and learning foreign languages.
FR: William est un diplômé de l’université McGill en Sciences Informatique & Linguistique avec plus de 5 ans d’expérience en tutorat, sa spécialisation étant les mathématiques. Au CÉGEP, il était tuteur au Collège Vanier en théorie musicale et solfège, et il a également travaillé pour une compagnie privée où il offrait du tutorat en mathématiques, en sciences, en français et en anglais. Il a découvert son amour pour l’enseignment à l’âge adolescent quand sa voisine lui a demandé d’aider son fils anglophone avec son français, et il adore voir ses étudiants devenir plus confiants et fiers de leurs accomplissements. William adopte une approche encourageante et positive au tutorat, et cherche a développer l’indépendance de ses étudiants ainsi que leur confiance en leur capacité à résoudre des problèmes. Dans ses temps libres, William aime jouer aux jeux vidéos, faire de la randonnée, jouer du violoncelle et apprendre des langues.
Eric X.
Eric is an experienced tutor with a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toronto and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Medical Physics from McMaster University. His strong academic background provides a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, and science education.
Eric has served as a Physics Teaching Assistant at McMaster University, where he lectured on tutorials and supervised lab sessions. In addition, Eric has extensive tutoring experience with Grades 10 to 12 students, including preparing students for the Waterloo Math Contest to enhance their problem-solving abilities and mathematical reasoning skills.
Eric’s personalized teaching approach focuses on adapting to each student’s unique learning style, building confidence, and achieving academic excellence.