Valerie F.
Valerie F. is an experienced STEM educator and Math and Science tutor. She grew up in Austria and is fluent in German, while currently improving her conversational Spanish. Having moved to Texas as a child, she brings a multicultural perspective that helps her connect with students from all backgrounds and create a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
Valerie earned a Bachelor of Arts in German from Texas State University, completed her Texas Educator Certificate through Lone Star College’s Alternative Certification Program, and holds an Associate of Applied Science in 3D Animation from Austin Community College. She has taught students from 1st through 8th grade in math, science, robotics, drones, public speaking, art, and introductory coding—designing hands-on, project-based lessons using tools like Scratch and mBlock that spark curiosity and strengthen foundational skills.
She has extensive experience supporting ESL learners and students with diverse learning needs, including special needs students inspired by her own family experiences. As a tutor, Valerie focuses on building confidence, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving skills by tailoring instruction to each student’s strengths and learning style.
Outside the classroom, Valerie mentors new educators and develops innovative lessons that blend technology, creativity, and real-world STEM applications. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking international dishes, working on creative projects, practicing her Spanish, and spending time with her multilingual parrot—who she sometimes tries to teach to “code.”
Viacheslav L.
Viacheslav is an education professional with nine years of college-level tutoring experience. His background and knowledge base is broad, spanning legal studies, ESL, Science, Algebra, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, and Astronomy. He focuses on clear explanations, structured practice, and real-world examples to build confidence and results. He is also fluent in Russian.
EDUCATION:
MS, Computer Science, Russia
PhD, Social Studies, Russia
JD, Russia
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Russia
Gilbert H.
Howdy! Gilbert H. is a former high school math teacher with nine years of experience. Before becoming a teacher, he was in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer for over 10 years. He currently works as a data analyst for the Air Force. One of the greatest joys he’s experienced is helping young adults discover they can overcome any obstacle with the proper mindset. As a math teacher, it was not just understanding the numbers and processes, but why it works and how to simplify a problem by having a strategy. Being a leader of Marines, Gilbert learned that individuals are motivated and learn based on their experiences and personality. He has helped many individuals overcome adversity, gain confidence, and mature as professionals and individuals.
Sara M.
Sara is a first-year teacher candidate at Ontario Tech University, specializing in intermediate and senior math and science education. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Specialist in Computer Science and a Minor in Linguistics.
With over three years of formal tutoring experience, including online instruction, Sara has developed a thoughtful and adaptable approach to teaching. Her passion for education began in high school, where she often helped classmates and neighbours with their homework. Since then, she has served as a teaching assistant for university-level computer science courses and taught high school students at a private school, bringing patience, structure, and enthusiasm to every lesson.
Sara believes that learning is most effective when students feel confident and supported. She strives to make complex concepts clear, engaging, and rewarding to master. Outside of teaching, she enjoys solving puzzles and baking—hobbies that reflect her love for creativity and problem-solving.
Ricky F.
Ricky is a Teacher Candidate at Western University, he previously received his B.A. Sc and M.A. Sc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Ricky worked as a teaching assistant in engineering, chemistry, and programming classes throughout his undergraduate and graduate career. He is passionate about helping students in their academic journeys. Ricky knew from a young age that he was interested in becoming a teacher. He was involved in the robotics team and math club in high school, which are subjects he hopes to support as a full time teacher.
Outside of teaching, Ricky continues to expand his technical skills through personal programming projects across various fields of computer science. He enjoys applying computational thinking to real-world problems and integrating technology into learning experiences. Ricky is committed to lifelong learning and looks forward to guiding students not only toward academic success but also toward developing crucial critical thinking skills.
Below are courses Ricky is able to support for engineering undergrads for Western Engineering students:
Engineering Science 1050 (Foundations of Engineering Practice)
Business Administration 1299E (Business for Engineers)
Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1411A/B (Linear Algebra with Numerical Analysis for Engineering)
Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1412A/B (Calculus for Engineers 1)
Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1414A/B (Calculus for Engineers 2)
Chemistry 1302A/B (Discovering Chemical Energetics)
Engineering Science 1021A/B (Properties of Materials in Engineering)
Engineering Science 1036A/B (Programming Fundamentals for Engineers)
Chandreen L.
Chandreen holds a research-based Master’s degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence from Lakehead University, Canada, where she was awarded a full scholarship. She also holds an MSc in Information Technology and a BSc specializing in Computer Science.
Chandreen has several years of teaching experience as a Lecturer at a leading public university in Sri Lanka and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Lakehead University. In addition, she has previous tutoring experience supporting school-age students in IT, helping them strengthen their understanding and succeed in their studies. Alongside her teaching work, she has professional experience in IT support, software development, and web development, which allows her to connect classroom concepts with real-world applications.
With a solid academic background and extensive teaching experience, Chandreen brings a supportive and encouraging approach to tutoring, using simple, real-life examples to elaborate on complex concepts and make learning relatable and engaging. Passionate about teaching computer science, she is deeply committed to preparing students for their learning journey and inspiring them to see the value of knowledge beyond the classroom.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading fiction, baking and experimenting with new recipes, and tending to her garden. Her hobbies reflect her creativity, curiosity, and patience; qualities she brings into her teaching as well.
Chandreen is well-prepared to teach any computer studies subjects (ICD20, ICS3U, ICS3C, ICS4U, and ICS4C) within the Ontario secondary school curriculum. In addition, she has experience teaching a wide range of subjects at both college and university levels, including Introduction to Computer Science, MS Office Applications, Programming, Database Management Systems, Web Development, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, and Data Science; covering areas such as Data Mining, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.
Muskaan T.
Hi, I’m Muskaan, a graduate student in Bioengineering at Rice University with a strong interdisciplinary foundation in bioinformatics, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. With over five years of tutoring experience, I’ve had the opportunity to guide high school, undergraduate, and graduate students through subjects such as organic chemistry, biology, genetics, calculus, biostatistics etc. My teaching philosophy centers on turning complex topics into clear, engaging lessons that connect theory to real-world applications. Beyond tutoring, my professional experience spans both academic research and clinical practice from analyzing genetic risk factors for cardiovascular disease as a Graduate Researcher at UTHealth Houston, to assisting with pain management and pediatric clinics. These experiences have strengthened my ability to bridge scientific knowledge with practical understanding, which I strive to bring into every session. I’m passionate about helping students not only master challenging material but also build lasting confidence, curiosity, and a genuine appreciation for learning.
Jarif Y.
Jarif is a fourth-year Computer Science student at Western University with a strong background in both math and computer science. He has experience tutoring high school students in subjects such as calculus, algebra, and programming, helping them strengthen their problem-solving skills and build confidence in their understanding. Jarif focuses on making complex ideas easy to grasp by breaking them down into simple, logical steps. He’s patient, approachable, and enjoys working on coding projects and teaching computer science or math-related concepts.
Courses Jarif can Tutor at University Level:
CS1026: “Introduction to Programming”
CS1027: “Data Structures and Algorithms”
CS1033: “Multimedia and Communication
CS2010: “Data Analytics: Principles and Tools”
CALCULUS1000: “Calculus I”
MATH1228: “Methods of Matrix Algebra”
MATH1229: “Applied Linear Algebra”
Brian V.
Brian holds a Ph.D. in Physics from UC San Diego, where he spent over five years as a graduate teaching assistant. With the long-term goal of becoming a professor, he is deeply committed to teaching and mentoring others to “give back” his knowledge. In 2023, he received the Distinguished Senior Graduate Teaching Award from the department in recognition of his dedication in this area.
Having both studied and taught math and physics for many years, Brian understands the challenges that often come when learning these subjects. His approach is to guide students through example problems by breaking them down into clear, manageable steps. He believes that, with the right guidance, every student can develop the skills and confidence to solve problems independently.
In his free time, Brian enjoys sailing with the Maritime Museum of San Diego—a hobby that, much like teaching, requires patience and a good sense of direction!
Bruce M.
Bruce is an experienced educator with over 30 years of teaching and tutoring across academic subjects including math, science, writing, history, and geography. He’s helped students at all levels improve understanding, raise grades, and boost scores on standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GED, AP exams, Regents, ASVAB, and Civil Service tests. He’s served as an Adjunct Professor for over 30 years at several colleges, and also taught with The Princeton Review and Kaplan, bringing proven test-prep strategies to his students. In addition to 20 years of private tutoring, he spent 5 years with Science Adventures, running after-school science programs and summer camps plus 6 years at Treasure Island Day Camp in charge of all Nature programs.
His professional background includes more than two decades at Brookhaven National Lab, as well as technical and management roles at Grumman Aerospace, Robotic Vision Systems, Megadata, and American Science, working in scientific research, engineering, software development, management, and consulting. He’s also developed training programs and educational curricula for both academic and professional settings.
Beyond teaching and tech, he is a published writer with thousands of pages in print, as well as a journal editor. Students appreciate his ability to explain complex concepts clearly, build confidence, and adapt to their unique learning style.