Nour
FR: Nour a complété toutes ses études à Montréal et est très familière avec le système d’éducation québécois. Elle a gradué première de son école au primaire et au secondaire, et a été championne de son école trois années d’affilée au concours de mathématiques de l’Université de Waterloo. Lauréate de la bourse d’excellence Desjardins en Sciences de la nature au Cégep Bois-de-Boulogne ainsi que de la Médaille académique du Gouverneur général (bronze), elle a obtenu la cote R la plus élevée de sa cohorte. Nour étudie actuellement en médecine à l’McGill University.
EN: Nour completed all of her studies in Montreal and is very familiar with the Quebec education system. She graduated first in her class in both elementary and high school and was her school’s champion in the University of Waterloo Mathematics Competition for three consecutive years. A recipient of the Desjardins Excellence Scholarship in Natural Sciences at CEGEP Bois-de-Boulogne and the Governor General’s Special Bronze Academic Medal, she achieved the highest R-score in her cohort. Nour is currently studying medicine at McGill University.
Ihsan
Ihsan holds a Licence en Droit from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and International Business at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, where she has been awarded the McGill and Desautels Faculty Award.
She specializes in French baccalauréat preparation, French literature, elementary school support, SAT preparation, and TEFAQ/TEF exam coaching. As a French language facilitator, Ihsan has guided students for the TEFAQ and TEF exams, and has led B2B French language workshops for corporate clients across Montreal.
A native speaker of French and Arabic and fully fluent in English, Ihsan is able to support students across a wide range of language backgrounds — whether they are building their very first language foundations or preparing for a high-stakes exam. She brings both the analytical rigour of her legal and financial training and a genuine enthusiasm for language and literature to every session.
Outside of tutoring, Ihsan is a pastry and cuisine enthusiast, she holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies in Cuisine, tutors piano and enjoys French literature !
TheCarey L.
TheCarey is an experienced English educator and instructional leader with a proven track record of helping students strengthen their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. He currently teaches 9th Grade English at IDEA Public Schools in San Antonio, where he helps students build strong reading comprehension, literary analysis, and writing skills while preparing them for STAAR End-of-Course exams. Since stepping into his current classroom mid-year, his students have already shown strong academic growth, including impressive gains on interim STAAR assessments.
Prior to returning to the classroom, TheCarey served in multiple school leadership roles, including Assistant Principal and Regional ELA Content Coach, where he supported teachers across multiple campuses, improved instructional systems, and helped raise student achievement. Earlier in his career, he taught in Harlem and the Bronx, where he built a reputation for making English Language Arts engaging, culturally relevant, and meaningful for students. His students have earned national recognition, including winning Best High School Podcast and Best East Coast Podcast through the StudySync curriculum.
TheCarey holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and has extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, and students on the autism spectrum. He specializes in English Language Arts, writing, college essay support, ACT preparation, STAAR and Regents test prep, social studies, technical writing, and helping students develop stronger test-taking and study skills.
He also brings a unique creative perspective to tutoring through his dual bachelor’s degrees in Film & Video and Africana Studies, often helping students connect literature, writing, and history to real-world issues, media, and storytelling in ways that make learning more engaging.
Families appreciate TheCarey’s ability to challenge students academically while building their confidence and making learning feel relevant and enjoyable. His goal is to help students become stronger readers, writers, and thinkers both inside and outside the classroom.
Outside of education, TheCarey enjoys spending time with his wife and infant daughter, exploring San Antonio’s parks and restaurants, watching films, and cheering on his hometown Chicago sports teams.
Sara
With over 4 years of experience working as a university Writing Tutor, Student Success Coach and Teaching Assistant for research methods, Sara is dedicated to providing high quality personalized tutoring to students. She has a passion for working with students and helping them achieve their academic goals. Sara aims to offer an encouraging learning environment for her students while helping them build a strong academic toolkit, including organization, time management and critical thinking skills.
Sara completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology from the University of Winnipeg while maintaining the highest GPA in the Faculty. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Education and Society at McGill.
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.
Kristen B.
Kristen is a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) student in Psychology at Concordia University. She is fascinated by how people learn and think, and loves helping students tackle challenging concepts by finding strategies that make learning clear and manageable. Her studies in cognition, developmental psychology, and research methods enable her to make complex ideas accessible for students with diverse learning styles, allowing them to engage with the material more effectively.
Outside of school, Kristen has developed strong problem-solving skills through hands-on experience in the construction industry. This practical experience helps her break down challenging material into achievable steps, ensuring sessions stay focused and engaging. She has also mentored students, including foreign exchange learners, and guided groups in exploring historical and cultural topics. These experiences have strengthened her ability to connect with individuals, adapt her teaching to diverse needs, and foster a supportive learning environment where students feel confident to ask questions and explore new ideas.
Tutoring across the humanities and sciences, Kristen brings a patient, analytical, and encouraging approach to each session. She works with students to break down challenges, strengthen skills, and grow confidence, while nurturing curiosity, independent thinking, and a sense of autonomy in their learning. Kristen is passionate about creating a positive, inspiring learning environment that encourages students to grow both academically and personally.
Raven E.
Raven is a graduate student at Southern Methodist University (2026), pursuing a Master’s in Education with a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concentration. She is also a proud graduate of the University of Richmond (2023), where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Communication Studies with a minor in Business Administration and Dance. While completing her masters program, she received her teaching certification and committed to becoming a SAISD educator for 2 years. In this short timeframe, she was moved by her students’ stories, their passions and interests, and found purpose in helping younger minds flourish. She prioritizes tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs and incorporates practices that inspire curiosity and empower thinkers. In her spare time, Raven enjoys exercising, creating art, baking, and reading. She loves the San Antonio Spurs, and has fond memories of her youth as their #1 fan. She listens to music of all genres, but 80s alternative, dark wave, and electronic are her favorites (a sucker for synths, obviously).
Meghan P.
Meghan has an MA in History and a BA (double major) in Classics and International Development from McGill University. She is in the final stages of completing her PhD in History and Classics at Yale University. Meghan has published a number of articles in academic publications and presented her research at conferences around the world. She speaks three languages fluently (English, French, and Romanian) and works in several others (Italian, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek).
Meghan is a passionate teacher who believes that every student is capable of excellence. Her approach is characterized by empathy, patience, and kindness. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Meghan is sympathetic to the pressures modern students face: difficulties in focus, wavering confidence, and the temptation of unethical AI use among others. Meghan has had particular success in motivating students who were especially shy, withdrawn, or otherwise on the margins of the classroom. Strategies for how to bring such a student back into the fold differ on an individual basis but are always couched in mutual respect and understanding. Frequently, students who may have been struggling the most at the beginning of the term—be it with meeting deadlines, quality of work, or something else—became some of Meghan’s strongest and most self-motivated students by the end of the academic year.
Areas of Expertise: Reading, Writing, and Critical Analysis (all levels); History (all levels); Latin; Ancient Greek; Biology (K-12); Homework Help (English: K-12; French: K-6).
Elias A.
Elias A. graduated from Columbia University with an MA in Russian & Eastern European Studies in 2025 and from University of Oxford in 2017 with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. He worked as an SAT prep teacher and tutor for AP US History, AP World History, and AP Literature in DC and Maryland from 2018 to 2019. Elias served as a Peace Corps TEFL Volunteer in Kosovo from 2019-2020 and from 2022-2023, teaching English to K-12 students. In 2020 and 2021 he worked as a tutor in Oregon for elementary and middle school students, tutoring English, reading comprehension, writing, math, and coding. In 2021 Elias taught English and critical thinking skills to students in Kosovo virtually in the Peace Corps Virtual Service Pilot Program. He currently works as a tutor for middle and high school students. In his free time Elias enjoys playing basketball, ping pong, and tennis.
Zach L.
Zachery Lundgren received his Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Writing, and Composition from East Carolina University. He also has an MFA from the University of South Florida, and a BA from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Zach has taught at the college level for seven years, and has tutored students from middle school to graduate school in a variety of subjects. His primary areas of expertise are English, Essay Writing, and Science.
When he isn’t teaching or tutoring, Zach loves hiking, camping, and backpacking in the Colorado backcountry. He is also an avid reader and has published a book of poetry: Turkey Vulture, published by Meadowlark Press.