Marcus S.

EN: Marcus is a recent Master’s graduate in Chemistry and Biochemistry from Concordia University, with a focus on biology and biochemistry. He also holds an Honours BSc in Biochemistry from Bishop’s University, where he received multiple academic awards.
With over six years of university-level tutoring experience, Marcus excels at making complex scientific concepts clear and accessible. He tutors biology and chemistry at all levels, and mathematics through Secondary 5. His particular strengths are in biochemistry, molecular biology, organic chemistry, and general chemistry.
At Concordia, Marcus served for three years as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate biochemistry courses (CHEM271 and CHEM375), leading laboratory sessions, tutorials, and grading. He was also the first student in the department selected to independently design and deliver supplemental biochemistry lectures. He created and taught a 30-lecture series, later transforming it into a 19-part educational video series now used as a long-term university learning resource.
Passionate about teaching, Marcus adapts his approach to each student’s learning style, helping students understand challenging material, build confidence, and achieve their academic goals.

FR: Marcus est récemment diplômé d’une maîtrise en chimie et en biochimie de l’Université Concordia, avec une spécialisation en biologie et en biochimie. Il détient également un baccalauréat spécialisé en biochimie de l’Université Bishop’s, où il a reçu plusieurs distinctions académiques.
Avec plus de six ans d’expérience en tutorat au niveau universitaire, Marcus excelle dans l’art de rendre les concepts scientifiques complexes clairs et accessibles. Il offre du tutorat en biologie et en chimie à tous les niveaux, ainsi qu’en mathématiques jusqu’en 5e secondaire. Ses principaux domaines d’expertise sont la biochimie, la biologie moléculaire, la chimie organique et la chimie générale.
À l’Université Concordia, Marcus a travaillé pendant trois ans comme auxiliaire d’enseignement pour des cours de biochimie de premier cycle (CHEM271 et CHEM375), où il animait des séances de laboratoire et des tutoriels, en plus de participer à la correction. Il a également été le premier étudiant du département sélectionné pour concevoir et donner de façon autonome des cours complémentaires en biochimie.
Dans ce cadre, il a créé et enseigné une série de 30 cours, qu’il a ensuite transformée en une série éducative de 19 vidéos, aujourd’hui utilisée comme ressource d’apprentissage à long terme par l’université.
Passionné par l’enseignement, Marcus adapte son approche au style d’apprentissage de chaque élève afin de l’aider à mieux comprendre les notions difficiles, à développer sa confiance et à atteindre ses objectifs scolaires.

Erin B.

Erin graduated from a thesis-based Masters program in Physical Activity Sciences at Université de Montréal, with a specialization in Sport Psychology. She is bilingual and completed the majority of this degree in French. Previously, Erin attended StFX University, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics in the Pre-education stream, with a minor in French and a pair in Fine Arts. She is highly knowledgeable in the French language and in the areas of academic and scientific writing. Her primary teachables include French, English, Health, Science, and Art. Outside of school, Erin is a competitive track and field pentathlete and heptathlete, with a diverse athletic background in soccer and hockey which she competed in for over 15 years.
Erin has experience working with children of all ages as a track and field coach, gymnastics coach, lifeguard and swim instructor, and Fit 4 Life Student Leader.

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Rebecca D.

Rebecca is currently completing her Bachelor of Education in Ontario, with teachable subjects in Biology and Chemistry. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology and is bilingual in English and French.

Rebecca has experience working with students across a range of grade levels, both in the classroom and through tutoring. She has taught intermediate and secondary science, including Grade 11 Chemistry, and has supported students in Biology, Chemistry, general Science, and French.

Her tutoring approach is patient, encouraging, and focused on helping students develop a genuine understanding of the material rather than relying on memorization or simply completing assignments. Rebecca enjoys breaking down challenging concepts into smaller, manageable steps and adapting her explanations to find an approach that works best for each student.

She believes students learn best when they feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. Rebecca strives to create a relaxed, supportive learning environment where students feel confident speaking up when they are confused or need additional explanation.

Her goal is not only to help students improve their academic performance, but also to build their confidence, strengthen their skills, and help them become more independent learners.

Jeremy Y.

Jeremy is a passionate and experienced educator who has spent the past six years helping students succeed in the classroom, with a focus on biology and science. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Secondary Science Education from the University of Central Florida and his master’s degree in Science Education from the University of Florida. Jeremy believes learning should be engaging, approachable, and tailored to each student, to make even the trickiest science topics feel a little less intimidating (and maybe even a little fun!). He enjoys finding ways to connect with students, supporting them in reaching their goals, and turning ‘I have no idea what’s going on’ into ‘Ohhh, that actually makes sense’. When he’s not teaching, Jeremy can usually be found hanging out with family and friends, playing basketball, gaming, or convincing himself he’ll only play ‘one more game’.

Keegan B.

Keegan is an accomplished scientist, university instructor, and STEM educator who is passionate about helping students develop confidence and genuine understanding in challenging math and science courses. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization at Texas State University, where his doctoral research focuses on advanced materials and catalysts used in electrochemical energy technologies.

Keegan also earned both his Master of Science in Chemistry and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Texas State University, along with a minor in Biology. His master’s research focused on the synthesis and characterization of iridium-titanium oxide materials for use as catalysts in water electrolyzers and fuel-cell technologies. His academic accomplishments include being named Outstanding Chemistry Graduate Student in 2024 and earning recognition as an ACS Certified Researcher.

Teaching has become an important part of Keegan’s academic career. For more than three years, he served as a Graduate Instructional Assistant at Texas State, teaching undergraduate chemistry laboratory students the scientific principles behind their experiments, helping them troubleshoot problems, answering questions, and evaluating their laboratory work. He has also mentored undergraduate and master’s students in scientific research, teaching advanced experimental techniques and helping developing scientists become more confident and independent in the laboratory.

Keegan specializes in Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Algebra I & II, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Statistics. His particularly deep expertise in chemistry makes him an excellent resource for students ranging from those encountering chemistry for the first time to advanced high school and college students tackling increasingly complex coursework.

One of Keegan’s greatest strengths is his ability to connect classroom concepts to real scientific applications. His research involves sophisticated areas of chemistry and materials science, including electrochemistry, catalyst development, spectroscopy, microscopy, and materials characterization. He has presented his research at professional scientific meetings and conferences around the country, giving him firsthand experience applying the concepts students encounter in chemistry, physics, and mathematics to important real-world scientific problems.

Despite his advanced scientific background, Keegan believes effective tutoring begins with meeting students at their current level. He focuses on building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and admitting when something doesn’t make sense. Rather than encouraging students to memorize formulas or procedures, he helps them understand the underlying principles so they can approach unfamiliar problems with greater confidence.

Families appreciate Keegan’s patient, thoughtful approach and his ability to break complicated STEM concepts into manageable steps. Whether he is helping a student establish a stronger foundation in Algebra, preparing for AP Chemistry, working through Organic Chemistry, or tackling college-level science, his goal is to help students become stronger problem-solvers and increasingly independent learners.

Outside of teaching and research, Keegan enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends. His combination of scientific curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity carries naturally into his teaching and helps him connect with students who may initially find STEM subjects intimidating.

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Téa C.

Téa brings a distinctive interdisciplinary academic background to her teaching, with three degrees and a post-baccalaureate certification across multiple fields, including the sciences, Spanish linguistics, and classical music! She is currently pursuing a PhD with a focus on neuroscientific research. Her academic path reflects her belief that different fields of knowledge are deeply interconnected, and that understanding those connections can lead to a richer and more intuitive approach to learning and to life overall.

She has had the opportunity to teach and support learners across a wide range of ages, from young children and adolescents to teens, adults, and senior adults. Her experience as a behavioral therapist and interventionist with younger learners taught her the importance of meeting each student as an individual—understanding how they communicate, what interests them, and what helps them engage with new ideas. She has also helped adults develop practical skills, from basic computer competency in an increasingly digital world to teaching them how to shred on guitar!

In her spare time, she can usually be found curating the perfect song playlist, cooking something spicy, or enjoying the great outdoors.

Emily M.

Emily is an OCT certified teacher from the OISE Master of Teaching program. She works in the TDSB as a biology, physical education, and soon the be math teacher. She loves working with students in a supportive and encouraging way to help make complex topics more understandable and applicable. She looks forward to working together!

Shayan G.

Shayan values curiosity and learning, as he himself once tapped into his potential for learning and achieved his goals, which is what he aims to transfer to his students as well.
He is studying psychology BaSC, at Toronto Metropolitan university, and has been teaching nationwide in the topics of STEM for the last 5 years.
Shayan’s philosophy as a tutor is that he believes every human being must be curious and learn from history that science and mathematics are the only tools we have that transcends us from being regular.
He is also a chess nerd, and reads and writes in his free time, with a sparkle of science communication in his magazine!