NEGIN A.

Negin is an educator dedicated to sparking students’ love for learning by nurturing their confidence, curiosity, and sense of self efficacy. As a junior/intermediate qualified teacher, she brings several years of experience supporting learners across multiple grade levels and subject areas through volunteering, one-on-one mentoring/tutoring, and completing practice teaching placements in diverse classroom settings. With an undergraduate background in Molecular Biology from the University of Toronto, Negin combines a strong foundation in scientific thinking with a deep commitment to student centred education. She refined her instructional practice through the Master of Teaching program at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). Her patient, encouraging approach is rooted in the belief that every student thrives when they feel seen, supported, and capable. Outside of teaching, Negin enjoys reading, writing, watching movies, and sharing fun scientific facts – Did you know…that 1.3 million Earths could fit inside the Sun?

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.

Ella M.

Ella is a graduate student studying developmental neuroscience at the University of Toronto. She graduated from McGill University with a BSc in Honours Biochemistry in the spring of 2025. Through her educational career she has gained a strong knowledge of biology and chemistry, as well as science communication and research. She has years of teaching experience and is passionate about teaching fundamental studying and organizational skills that will benefit students in every aspect of life. Ella is available for online tutoring sessions and looks forward to collaborating with her students to help them succeed!

Benjamin N.

Benjamin is a retired United States Army veteran with more than 30 years of experience teaching health sciences and medical technology.

He began his professional teaching career while serving in the military, where he was selected as an Instructor for an Advanced Medical Laboratory Program. In this role, he trained and mentored students for six years before retiring from military service in Washington, D.C. and transitioning to civilian life.

Benjamin is passionate about education and takes great pride in sharing his knowledge and experience with students. His extensive background in both military and academic settings allows him to provide structured, disciplined, and engaging instruction.

He looks forward to meeting new students and helping them achieve their academic goals.

SAANYA M.

Saanya is a psychology graduate with experience providing one-on-one academic and behavioural support to children and adolescents with diverse learning needs, including individuals on the autism spectrum. She uses evidence-informed, ABA-aligned strategies such as positive reinforcement, structured routines, and individualized support to promote skill development, emotional regulation, and confidence.

Saanya has training in behaviour support and de-escalation techniques and is comfortable working under supervision while following individualized support plans. She plans to pursue graduate studies in Counselling Psychology and is committed to providing ethical, compassionate, and consistent care that supports each child’s long-term growth and well-being.

Antonio V.

Antonio is a physics graduate with a minor in computer science and extensive tutoring experience with students from elementary school through college. He specializes in making complex concepts clear, intuitive, and approachable—whether the focus is calculus, physics, programming, data analysis, or exam preparation. His goal is to help students build real understanding, not rely on memorization.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Texas at San Antonio, completing advanced coursework in Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Nanophotonics, Data Structures, and Computational Science. Antonio also has strong research experience, including serving as a Department of Energy Research Intern at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, where he worked in computational physics, machine learning, network theory, and protein modeling using Python, R, and high-performance computing resources.

Antonio has provided both one-on-one and group tutoring in math (from pre-algebra through differential equations), physics (including AP Physics), computer programming, and data analysis. At UTSA, he also served as a MATLAB Tutor and a Thermal Physics Reader/Grader, supporting students with debugging, interpreting data, and building confidence in rigorous technical courses.

Students and families appreciate Antonio’s patience and adaptability. He tailors explanations to each student’s learning style, breaking problems down step by step while reinforcing the bigger-picture concepts. He brings a rare combination of strong academic credentials, real research experience, and a supportive teaching approach to help students succeed.

Rebecca M.

Becca is currently completing her Bachelor of Education at Ontario Tech University and has gained hands-on field experience working as an Educational Assistant and an Emergency Supply Teacher. Through teaching, Becca has fostered a love of science, and during the summer months she can often be found at camp encouraging children to explore science through interactive, hands-on experiences. Initially from Angus, Ontario, Becca moved to Sudbury to complete an undergraduate degree in Physical and Health Education, with a specialization in Health Promotion. Growing up, Becca loved playing sports (soccer, basketball, volleyball) and going on adventures (hiking, paddleboarding, camping), which helped shape her passion for health, movement, and the outdoors. After working in a variety of childcare settings for over 10 years—including camps, schools, and daycares—she discovered a strong passion for teaching and working with children & teenagers. In her spare time, Becca works one-on-one with students from four years old through high school, supporting the development of their reading, writing, vocabulary, and math skills. She believes that building strong, positive relationships with students is key to meeting their individual needs and supporting meaningful learning. As a mentor, Becca continues to develop effective strategies for working with children and finds these experiences both enjoyable and extremely rewarding. Outside of teaching, she loves going to the gym, spending time outdoors, playing sports, and making memories with family, friends, and her dog, Ceilidh.

Fatima S.

Fatima is an experienced tutor with nearly five years of teaching experience, working both privately and with established tutoring organizations. She specializes in Science and Math, supporting primarily middle and high school students in General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics up to Grade 12, including Advanced Functions and Calculus. Fatima has a strong track record of helping students significantly improve their grades and confidence by breaking down complex concepts into clear, step-by-step explanations and reinforcing learning through targeted practice. She supports students with homework, test preparation, and exam review, while also helping younger students build a strong academic foundation for long-term success. Fatima is particularly passionate about biology and enjoys mentoring students, developing positive relationships that make tutoring sessions something students look forward to. She finds the most reward in seeing her students gain confidence, understand challenging material, and succeed in the classroom.

Eddy V.

Eduardo “Eddy” V. is a passionate educator with a B.S. in Physics with a Minor in Mathematics from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. With over 5 years of teaching in the classroom across all subjects in science (including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), Eddy is a powerhouse of rigor and foundational teaching. Eddy’s love of teaching comes from a young age, being a leader, and showing everyone the way. Throughout College he would hold his own tutoring sessions in his University physics course where other students would struggle. Now he teaches over 100+ students AP Physics and Biology, and he enjoys time with his cats.

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).