Aleah C.

Aleah has a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering and is currently a Biomedical Engineering Masters student at the University of Toronto. She has 4+ years of experience in tutoring students from grades 1-12 in a variety of subjects, specializing in math and physics-based courses. She is also trained in the Direct Instruction program.

VIVIAN Z.

Vivian (she/her) is an Ontario Certified teacher and a recent graduate of Queen’s University’s Concurrent Education program. Born and raised in Saint Kitts and Nevis and having completed her secondary education in China, she has navigated multiple curricula, including Kittian, American, Chinese, and Canadian systems. This global journey has given her a unique lens on diverse teaching and learning practices, which now shapes her inclusive and adaptable teaching style.

With a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History and Mathematics, Vivian has taught across various classroom settings, including pre-IB and IB Mathematics as well as destreamed math and history during her teaching placements. She focuses on fostering conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, and confidence-building in every learner. Drawing on strategies from her teaching placements as well as over four years of tutoring experience, Vivian is confident in her ability to meet learners where they are at and keep them to high expectations. Vivian offers tutoring a range of subjects including intermediate/senior math, essay writing, and history. She is particularly passionate about helping at-risk students overcome academic barriers but enjoys guiding any learner toward success.

Outside of teaching, Vivian enjoys exploring with experiential educational practices, spending time with her cat Spoon, and travelling!

Stephen M.

Stephen has an Honors Degree in Atmospheric Chemistry with a minor in Statistics. With over 15 years of educational experience, Stephen is currently working for the WRDSB as an itinerant coach In this role he supports Educators in increasing their capacities to deliver dynamic educational experiences to a wide range of students.

Marc D.

Marc has completed his Undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Economics from Wilfred Laurier University where he spent time leading tutorials and assisting students with relevent course work. During his time at University, he led academic and orientation events for first year students whom he is still connected with today. Marc strongly believes his purpose is to serve and help others. Academic and personal success has not come without challenges for Marc and so he is eager to impart his organizational and personal learning stratagies where needed.

Marc currently works full-time at a Tech startup in Waterloo, ON. Outside of work he can be found on long walks, at the gym, with his dog or behind a good book.

HEATHER M.

Heather has a Master’s of Teaching degree and is qualified to teach in Alberta and Ontario. She has over ten years of experience developing and educating youth through academics and play. She is patient, efficient, and always works to ensure students are understanding the material. She believes that it is important to foster a love of learning and looks forward to helping students grow as learners.

Kathir B.

Kathir Brabaharan has a PhD in Chemistry and has been an educator for more than thirty years. He retired as a Curriculum Leader for Mathematics from Sir John A. Macdonald C.I. and went to China for few years as a Mathematics/Physics teacher. Kathir won the Descartes Medal in 2009 for promoting Mathematics across Ontario. He is truly passionate about teaching and learning mathematics and problem solving.

Alex K.

Alex works with advanced-level students, teaching various topics in mathematics.

Presently she is completing a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics specializing in quantum information at the University of Waterloo. As well she holds an Hon.BSc (Mathematics Specialist) from the University of Toronto.

In her capacity as a graduate teaching assistant, she lectures, runs tutorials and office hours for undergraduate mathematics courses at the University of Waterloo. For those students planning to pursue a STEM education, she can provide academic and career guidance.

In her spare time, she works on experimental physics research projects at the Institute for Quantum Computing developing quantum sensing technologies.

BABAK B-V.

Babak has been teaching mathematics to University and highschool students for more than 10 years. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science in 2008 in Iran. He was a researcher at the Center of Excellence in Biomathematics, University of Tehran. He collaborated in two projects that were published in the Journal of Neurocomputing.

Babak got his master’s degree in Mathematics at Queen’s University in 2016. His field of research is differential geometry and mathematical physics. He wrote his master’s thesis on the Geometry of Dirac Operators.

Babak was a teaching assistant and a research assistant at Queen’s University and Western University. He has been also teaching at the The Bahá’í Institute for Higher Education (BIHE) for more than ten years now. He has taught courses like Differential Equations, Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Advanced Engineering Mathematics.

Moreover, Babak teaches mathematics contest preparation classes such as Waterloo Math competitions for three years now. He taught the Putnam Contest preparation class at Western University in 2019 and 2020.

Sipporah K.

Sipporah is a dedicated educator with the Durham District School Board, qualified to teach Intermediate and Senior Science as well as Intermediate and Senior Mathematics. Her teaching philosophy centers on inspiring a genuine love of learning and encouraging students to become independent, lifelong learners.

Through tutoring, Sipporah designs personalized lessons that address learning gaps while motivating students to set and achieve their academic goals. She is committed to creating an optimistic and supportive learning environment where every student feels capable and empowered.

With a diverse teaching background and strong involvement in the community, Sipporah has developed a talent for engaging students in authentic, real-world experiences that foster both academic growth and personal development. By building meaningful connections and rapport, she personalizes learning and provides multiple pathways to success, helping students build confidence and reach their full potential.

ANDREA R.

Andrea is a fourth year student at the University of Toronto completing a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, with plans to graduate in 2023. She has IB certificates in Mathematics, Economics, English, and French. Andrea loves working with kids and has been tutoring for the past four years. She has a passion for math and has received the Waterloo Math Contest Certificate of Distinction for Top Scoring 25% of All Competitors in 2016 and 2017. Andrea also enjoys robotics and programming. She won 5th Place Overall at the FLL Robotics World Competition in Arkansas, USA (2015), 4th Place Overall at the FLL Robotics World Competition along with the programming award in Toronto (2014), 2nd Place at the FLL Robotics Provincial Competition (2014 and 2015), and 1st Place at the FLL Robotics Regional Competition in Toronto (2012-2015). In her free time, Andrea enjoys playing the piano and going on walks. Andrea is people oriented, positive, easy going, diplomatic and reliable with excellent leadership skills.