Kristine K.
Kristine is a Certified Teacher with more than 30 years’ experience both in the classroom and as a tutor. She graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Math Education. Kristine spent most of the 30 years in Jefferson Parish Public School System high schools teaching everything from remedial through honors math classes and taught 5th grade for 3 years. She loves one-on-one work, as it allows the time for her to verify the student’s strengths and weaknesses to focus on areas where improvement is needed. She uses topics that interest each student for a more personal and engaging learning experience. As a tutor, Kristine is very dedicated to using methods that each student can learn from. She also believes in frequent communication with parents as part of the learning team. She believes that laughter is an essential part of learning and considers all questions to be important.
SIMON H.
Simon holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Calgary, a Master degree of Physics, and a Bachelor Degree of Physics both from the University of Lethbridge. While in university he taught first year Physics classes and labs as an academic assistant which made him appreciate teaching.
As a certified teacher by the province of Alberta, he has taught elementary, junior high school, and senior high school Math and Science. His direct tutoring experience comes from working casually one-on-one with kids from his local community.
Simon believes that each student is unique. He views his tutoring as a supportive relationship between tutor and student, and understands the importance of such support to any student’s progress.
He also enjoys, cycling, Manga drawing, and Origami. On the weekends you can usually find him spending his time with friends and family.
Maxx F.
ENG: Maxx recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from Concordia University, having completed three internships throughout. His participation as a karate instructor and experience tutoring a range of ages has helped structure his knack for encouraging effective learning techniques in students, tailored to their needs.
Maxx finds great importance in meeting students at their level, and helping them develop healthy study habits outside of tutoring sessions. He recognizes the value of patience and engagement in a classroom setting, and sees to it that a student’s concerns in matters of studies, stress and time management are addressed.
In addition to academics, Maxx is highly interested in topics like the process of game development, web programming/UX, snowboarding and cooking!
FR: Maxx a récemment obtenu son baccalauréat en génie logiciel de l’Université Concordia, tout en effectuant trois stages dans le processus. Sa participation en tant qu’instructeur de karaté ainsi que son expérience comme tuteur pour une gamme d’âges ont contribué à structurer son talent pour encourager des techniques d’apprentissage efficaces chez les étudiants, adaptées à leurs besoins.
Maxx attache une grande importance au fait de rencontrer les élèves à leur niveau et de les aider à développer de bonnes habitudes d’étude en dehors des séances de tutorat. Il reconnaît la valeur de la patience et de l’engagement dans une salle de classe, et veille à ce que les préoccupations des étudiants en matière d’études, de stress et de gestion du temps soient prises en compte.
Outre les études, Maxx s’intéresse beaucoup à des sujets tels que le processus de développement de jeux, la programmation web/UX, le snowboard et la cuisine!
Madeleine A.
Madeleine is a graduate of McGill University with a Bachelor of Science in biology and environment. Although biology, math, and chemistry are her main areas of interest, she is passionate about all branches of science. Over the past two years, she has conducted research in the McGill Biology Department and has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Dean’s Multidisciplinary Research Award. In addition to her research, Madeleine has taught coding to graduate students through McGill’s Geography Department. On top of her academic accomplishments, Madeleine is extremely well-organized and dedicated to assisting students in creating successful long-term organizational skills. She also brings valuable experience with the university application process and, as the former president of a McGill student club, is well-equipped to support students planning for higher education. Madeleine’s interests include volleyball, guitar, and sharks. Overall, Madeleine can provide well-rounded, interesting lessons that position students for long-term success because of her passion for math and science, as well as her excellent organizational abilities.
Esmie O.
Esmie is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Neural Engineering at the University of Miami where she is also a teaching assistant for the College of Engineering. She possesses a strong background in Calculus and Physics and is available to tutor Calc I/II and Physics I/II as well as Precalculus. She has a strong passion for teaching and is planning on pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering with the goal of becoming a professor. Apart from her teaching assistant role, she has previously tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in a variety of subjects. When she is not engaged in engineering, Esmie spends her free time reading, listening to music, and going on walks with her dog. Before college, she was a competitive figure skater and still enjoys going to the rink from time to time.
Rudmine B.
Rudmine is a dedicated and experienced tutor with a strong background in science and education. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Biology. With over three years of experience tutoring and teaching, Rudmine specializes in helping students understand complex topics by breaking them down into clear, manageable steps. She’s worked with students from middle school through college, covering subjects like biology, chemistry, Spanish and math. Her teaching approach is patient, encouraging and focused on building confidence and critical thinking. Whether you’re preparing for exams, catching up in class or aiming for top grades, Rudmine is here to support your learning journey with personalized guidance. Choose her and work together to turn confusion into clarity and success!
Luke G.
Luke graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics. Though he completed his degree in Arizona, he has primarily lived in the Boise area since 2016. During his undergraduate studies, Luke served as a math and physics tutor at the university’s tutoring center and led discussion groups for an introductory physics course for engineering students. He is passionate about communicating the importance of science and enjoys deepening his technical understanding through collaborative, thoughtful discussion. Luke plans to pursue a master’s degree in Atmospheric Science, focusing on weather modeling. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, fly fishing, and working in the garden.
Nilesh S.
Nilesh holds a NJ DOE Certificate of Eligibility to teach high school mathematics across New Jersey, underpinned by a rich academic foundation and a deep commitment to student success.
Educational Accomplishments:
– Completed two Master’s degrees at the University of Illinois at Chicago—Chemical Engineering and Mathematics & Computer Science
– Earned an MBA from Fordham University in New York City
– Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from ICT Mumbai, India’s top-ranked chemical engineering institute
Teaching Highlights:
– Transitioned from a 30-year career in information technology to education, bringing analytical rigor and real-world perspective to the classroom
– Provides one-on-one academic support through in-home tutoring, specializing in SAT prep and high school math
– Worked with established math tutoring firms to expand access to personalized instruction
– Taught mathematics at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School in Newark following certification
– Currently serves as a substitute teacher for K–12 in Morris County and continues weekend math tutoring, helping students build strong quantitative foundations
Rob G.
Rob is a mathematics graduate student at Boise State University, where he is researching the mathematics of machine learning and artificial intelligence. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound (2023), with double majors in math and economics. Growing up in Boise, Rob attended Boise High School, where he developed a deep curiosity for math in his AP calculus classroom. That curiosity blossomed into a passion for understanding how math describes the world. Rob loves to share his passion for math and learning with anyone who will listen, especially younger students who need extra practice or are looking to get ahead! He believes that learning is accomplished through hands-on practice. As a student himself, he understands that learning is highly individualistic and that there is a strategy for every student to succeed. When Rob is not doing math, he enjoys exploring Idaho’s outdoors through skiing, backpacking and fishing, as well as reading and practicing martial arts.
Caleb R.
Caleb graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelors of Science in Physics, with an applied math minor. He taught labs for the physics department during his undergrad as well as tutoring in physics and math. He enjoys working with students to help them succeed. In his free time he enjoys biking, stargazing, and gaming with his friends.