Michael Z.
Michael A. Zaucedo graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 2021. He grew up in Chicago, IL and attended a boarding High school at Lake Forest Academy in 2011. Michael grew up with a deep love for Science and Mathematics and took a study abroad opportunity in Costa Rica in the summer of 2018 to study an indigenous plant called Jatoba. During the summer of 2019, he discovered his passion for teaching and working with children when completing his teaching internship at High Jump Chicago as a teaching assistant (TA) for Chemistry––through teaching, he fostered his love for Chemistry and Mathematics. In his spare time, Michael works one-on-one with students ranging from middle through High School. He encouraged and supported the improvement of their Chemistry, and Mathematics skills ranging from Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus. As a mentor, Michael continues to develop strategies for working with students and believes that building strong relationships will grow their learning and help guide them to reach their full potential toward being a well rounded student. Michael enjoys playing sports like baseball, basketball and football, watching suspense movies, as well as spending time with his family and friends.
Kyle W.
Kyle is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio and is planning to advance his studies with a Master’s degree at UTSA, where he aims to focus on Cloud Computing and AI research. With a strong foundation in teaching, Kyle has experience tutoring college-level math including Statistics, Algebra, Precalculus, and Calculus 1. Additionally, he supports students in Computer Science, sharing his skills and love for web development and proficiency in languages like C, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Python. He has acquired level 1 and 2 College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certifications. During his free time, Kyle enjoys lifting weights, studying cloud computing, and playing the guitar.
Geneviève N-R.
Geneviève is a recent graduate in Biochemical Engineering from Queen’s University. Throughout her undergrad, she was a chemistry tutor teaching students one-on-one, in small groups, and in lecture halls of over 150 students for pre-exam workshops. She also worked as a Chemistry TA, teaching in-person and online tutorial sessions to classrooms of students to review the professor’s weekly lecture material with lessons, assignments, and quizzes she prepared. As an instructor for the University of Toronto’s Jr DEEP Program, she gained experience teaching elementary and middle school-aged students, having developed and taught a weeklong curriculum of biomedical engineering-related lessons to groups throughout the summer. Finally, she has ski instructed students aged 6 to 21 for the past eight winters with Snowhawks Ski & Snowboard School in Ontario. In her spare time, Geneviève is a rock climber, backcountry skier, dabbles in alpinism, and volunteers at the Squamish Foodbank.
Geneviève has always enjoyed the teaching process of breaking down tricky concepts in fun, easy to remember ways, and strives for that “aha” moment in a student’s eyes when you can tell they’ve developed an understanding for a new concept. Also, she is informed in teaching students with different learning styles and/or neurodivergence. So, whether it be in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Math, English, or French, Geneviève looks forward to working with your family to offer extra support or enrichment in your student’s learning!
MINA G
Mina G. holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Tampere University in Finland. With over seven years of teaching experience, Mina has successfully guided students across a wide range of subjects, including math, physics, chemistry, and science, from elementary to undergraduate levels. She possesses a comprehensive understanding of the Ontario curriculum and is skilled in adapting her teaching methods to suit diverse learning styles, ensuring that each student receives personalized support. Mina specializes in working with children aged 5 to 19, creating engaging lessons that foster both independent thinking and a genuine interest for learning. Known for her patience, clear communication, and ability to simplify complex concepts, Mina helps students build confidence and reach their academic potential. Her commitment to cultivating a positive learning environment has made her a trusted and effective tutor among students and parents alike.
Omar A.
Omar is an Ontario College of Teachers certified educator working in the Peel region. He obtained his Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University and is qualified to teach intermediate and senior Math and Physics. He did his undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science and a minor in English Language and Literature. He has extensive experience teaching in both elementary and secondary schools, with a focus on secondary Mathematics courses. He has experience working alongside students with individualized needs and English language learners. He has a passionate interest in all thing’s math and science, and hopes to spread his enthusiasm to the students around him.
Silya S.
Silya holds a Master of Architecture from the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto, where she developed a strong analytical skill set and a love for problem-solving. With a background that emphasizes precision, critical thinking, and clear communication, Silya is well-equipped to help students excel in subjects like math, science, and English.
With experience as a guest critic and mentor at Daniels Design Discovery Camp, Silya has honed her teaching approach, emphasizing patience, adaptability, and a focus on helping students grasp complex concepts with ease. She believes that learning should be engaging, encouraging her students to ask questions and discover their potential through exploration and creativity.
Silya has tutored a range of high school subjects, particularly math, science, and English, and brings a structured yet flexible approach to each session. Her students appreciate her ability to simplify challenging material and make connections that deepen understanding, especially in areas requiring analytical and critical thinking skills.
In addition to her passion for education, Silya enjoys exploring new places, boxing, and field hockey, which she brings as examples to create real-world connections in her lessons. Silya strives to inspire students to succeed academically and develop a lifelong curiosity for learning.
Dr. Howard C.
Dr. Howard C. received his BS with Cum Laude, MS, and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle. While he was attending UW, he worked as a teaching and research assistant at the University of Washington Graduate School. He spent a better part of his career as a research engineer in fingerprinting audio, image and video streams. He has received a total of three U.S. patents. After his retirement from industry, Dr. C. started tutoring students in all levels of math, physics, and statistics. It is his pleasure to help students to appreciate the mechanics behind learning these subjects. His students come from many prominent schools and school districts. To Dr. C., math is a passion. He always encourages students “to see” instead of “to memorize”. A picture is worth more than 1,000 words.
Maryam B.
Maryam is a third-year honors undergraduate student majoring in biochemistry at York University. She possesses both a strong foundation in STEM subjects and an eye for the arts. Maryam specializes in subjects including Mathematics, Science, Biology, Chemistry, French, English, History and Social Studies. Before she transferred to York University, Maryam earned first place among her peers in Calculus at the American University of Sharjah, UAE. Having lived in 14 international cities, and 6 countries, and traveled to 20+ countries, Maryam has become a vibrant mosaic of so many mesmerizing cultures. Moreover, she is fluent in 3 languages: English, French, and Arabic. Working as both a swim instructor and tutor for over 11 years now, Maryam excels at conveying knowledge in an engaging and digestible way. She is an approachable and patient educator, prioritizing the student’s engagement and understanding. Learning is an uncomfortable experience, and Maryam recognizes that students may feel afraid or intimidated. So she makes sure to accommodate students as best as possible while still challenging them and improving their abilities. Overall, Maryam is both a life-long learner and educator who is eager to push students to achieve their full academic potential and grow a newfound passion for knowledge.
Jacob B.
Hi there! I’m Jacob. I’ve been a tutor for the last 4 years teaching Math, Physics and Computer Science. As a part of my engineering career, I’ve gotten hands-on experience in these subjects by building flight simulators at CAE. I promise to bring experience, enthusiasm and patience to every class as well as honesty to my communications with parents.
Ashley H.
Ashley is a seasoned industrial engineer with almost 20 years of experience in optimizing processes, driving efficiency, performing data analytics, and managing budgets across various industries. Passionate about problem-solving, she has successfully led numerous projects that enhanced productivity and reduced costs. As a dedicated mother of one, Ashley balances her professional life with family, instilling the values of hard work and compassion in her daughter. Committed to giving back, she mentored young engineers and led community initiatives to provide for those in need while pursuing her career. Now, Ashley runs her own business to spread literacy & learning as well as organizes fundraisers and sponsorships to help others achieve their potential and foster a spirit of collaboration.