Sandra M.

Sandra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and brings a strong academic foundation to her role as a tutor. For the past three years, she has worked with students ranging from Pre-K to college, teaching subjects such as English, chemistry, organic chemistry, and various math courses.

Sandra’s unique experience spans early childhood education and college-level tutoring, giving her a versatile and adaptive teaching style. She takes pride in making complex topics approachable and believes in creating a supportive, engaging learning environment tailored to each student’s needs.

She recently graduated in May 2025 and is currently pursuing a nursing degree at Nova Southeastern University. Sandra is passionate about helping students build both confidence and competence in their academic journeys. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, staying active, and spending time with friends and family.

Samir H.

Samir H. is an experienced STEM tutor with a strong academic background in biochemistry. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Genetics and Biochemistry at Western University and is currently finishing his PhD in Biochemistry, where he applies synthetic biology to engineering artificial organelles. In 2020, Samir was awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for his academic excellence and leadership. During a year living in Kuwait, Samir tutored middle-school students in English, science, and mathematics, and he now brings over a decade of combined tutoring, mentoring, and teaching experience to his students. He speaks three languages (English, Arabic, and French) and is passionate about helping learners build confidence through clear, supportive, and personalized instruction. Outside of academics, Samir previously founded and operated a science-focused startup, reflecting his commitment to translating scientific ideas into real-world impact. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, strategy games, and reading.

Michael O.

Michael Orrett is a pending Ontario Certified Secondary Teacher. He grew up in Whitby, Ontario and completed an Undergraduate Degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo in 2024. He earned a Graduate Diploma in Secondary School Teaching from the Auckland University of Technology in 2025. Michael has over ten (10) years of experience teaching and mentoring diverse learners, from his time as a tennis club professional coaching at the Fenelon Falls Tennis Club, to teaching first-year Chemical Engineering Students at the University of Waterloo. During his teaching practicum in New Zealand, he taught Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry to students from Grades 8 to 12 at Westlake Boys High School and Glenfield College. His experiences in these schools deepened his appreciation for culturally responsive and relationship-focused teaching. Michael believes that by building strong relationships and fostering curiosity, students can develop both confidence and a genuine love of learning. He continues to refine his teaching practice to help students connect their learning to the real world through inquiry, problem-solving, and creativity.

Chiara B.

Chiara is a Ph.D. student in Earth & Environmental Engineering at Columbia University with a strong background in Materials Science & Engineering. She completed her B.S. and integrated M.S. at the University of Pennsylvania, where she focused on energy materials, sustainability, and advanced chemistry and physics. Chiara worked on projects ranging from battery materials and CO₂-capture technologies to computational modeling and environmental engineering systems.

Chiara loves tutoring because it lets her help students break through challenging concepts with clarity and confidence. Her teaching style is all about simplifying complex problems, “stating the obvious” to build a strong foundation, and creating incremental steps that lead to real, lasting understanding. Chiara focuses on making even the toughest topics feel manageable and intuitive.

Whether you’re working to strengthen class performance, prepare for exams, or truly understand science and engineering subjects, she’s there to support your growth every step of the way.

Dr. Hazel R.

“Dr. Hazel”, a talented & vivacious educator, is excited about Teaching & Training you to be at “Your Best”. She teaches all subjects by infusing the Arts and Music, keeping you engaged while retaining the content. Her certifications include: Science, Physical Education, Adapted PE & Spanish for K-12 grades and adults.

Her professional teaching experience started in 2008. Her professional career as an actor, which includes print campaigns, Musicals, Television, and commercials, started at the age of 12. She has taught and worked in Chicago, California, and now Louisiana. Dr. Hazel holds an AA in Mortuary Science, a BAS in Criminal Justice, an MEd in Educational Leadership, and an EdS in Educational Administration.

Harry B.

Harry, a West Orange, NJ native, is an experienced math, science, and test prep tutor with a deep interest and love of science of all kinds. He completed his Ph.D. in geochemistry at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2025 with a focus on exotic microbes that live deep in the Earth’s crust and the impacts those microbes have on a rock’s mineral makeup. He holds a B.S. in geology and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University, Boston. Through the course of over seven years of teaching and tutoring experience, Harry has enjoyed nurturing students’ passion for science by connecting subject matter to the student’s interest and experience. He strives to see not only understanding in his students but also pride in accomplishment and intellectual satisfaction. Harry values establishing a strong rapport with students and is interested in what motivates them in their daily lives. As for Harry’s daily life, you can find him playing guitar, gardening in the summer, cooking lavish meals all year round, or simply relaxing with his three cats.

Veronika L.

Veronika grew up in Vancouver BC where she attended UBC, majoring in Microbiology and Immunology and is currently pursuing her master’s in occupational therapy at the University of Western Ontario in London, ON. Throughout university she has tutored students ranging from ages 6-20 in subjects including Math, Biology, Chemistry, and English and also in small group settings as a volunteer tutor for an organization called Light and Love home. In her spare time, she enjoys tennis, snowboarding, running, and dance!

JOSEF S.

Josef Stetter is an Ontario educator and Assistant Curriculum Leader for Business and Co-op at Georges Vanier Secondary School, known for inclusive, real-world teaching that meets learners where they are. He holds a B.Ed. from Lakehead University and a B.A. in Economics from York University, along with wide-ranging Additional Qualifications that equip him to teach most subjects across Grades 1 through 12, including Math, Science, all Business strands, Social Sciences (world religions, philosophy, psychology), Humanities, Geography, History, English and ESL, Life and Learning Skills, Public Speaking and Debate, and French. He has taught and tutored broadly across these areas and continues to coach learners of all ages. In his current role, Josef expanded Business SHSM participation and led a large DECA cohort to regional and provincial success and had one student win the world Championship in her category beating out 25,000 students, while supervising diverse co-op placements that help students connect class to careers. Josef has lived in five countries and speaks English, French, Hebrew, and Spanish, and he makes learning lively by linking lessons to student interests such as video games, sports, photography, and travel.

Faraz K.

Faraz holds a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University, double majoring in Biology and Chemistry, and has completed graduate studies in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. He brings over five years of teaching experience, covering everything from elementary math and science to advanced undergraduate mathematics and standardized test prep. As a former teaching assistant at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Faraz has led classrooms, worked with small groups, delivered lectures, and graded exams.
A Chicagoland native, Faraz discovered his passion for teaching in college while introducing gifted children to LEGO robotics and computer programming. Outside the classroom, he is a dedicated runner—once a cross-country athlete, now a regular jogger—and a grilling enthusiast who insists barbecuing is equal parts science and art. Faraz’s teaching philosophy revolves around creating independent learners. He believes the best classroom isn’t the one where you are taught, but the one where you learn to teach yourself—though his students don’t have to grade their own homework… yet.

Kyle H.

Kyle is a primary English educator and aspiring film professor with more than six years of teaching and tutoring experience across multiple classrooms, workshops, online platforms, and subjects. While he has been pursuing his masters degree in education at National Louis University, he has also been supporting grades 9–12 as a permanent substitute teacher at Hinsdale South High School. Kyle also has led screenwriting, creative writing, and public speaking sessions for Cardinal Filmworks, a student owned and ran film collective at Ball State University (his alma mater). Finally, after his undergrad, he also tutored poetry, Spanish, photography, and videography for learners of all ages with Varsity Tutors as one of their Creative Writing Experts. His style tends to center on building up confidence and problem solving skills through lessons that connect his students’ work to their interests. Creativity is a core tenet of his and because of that he loves to design personalized, engaging sessions that balance creative freedom with structured feedback so that each student grows as both thinker and creator. Because of this more creativity-focused approach, crafting relationships with my students is paramount to me. Learning about their lives and helping them succeed is just as important to me as their academics. Kyle is a lifelong reader, film buff, devoted sci‑fi and fantasy fan, bass guitar player, and avid Chicago & New York sports fan (Cubs/Sox Mets/Jets).