Francesca S.

Francesca holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education from York University. She is certified to teach in the Intermediate/Senior divisions and has extensive experience teaching all subjects across the Primary and Junior divisions. Francesca is currently completing her Additional Basic Qualification (ABQ) for the Junior Division and is qualified to teach Mathematics up to and including Grade 9.

Francesca gained valuable experience teaching in both elementary and secondary schools within the Toronto District School Board during her practicum placements and volunteer work. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) and is currently teaching within the Durham District School Board.

Fully trilingual, Francesca has extensive experience supporting students in Core French from the Primary through Intermediate divisions. She is known for her patience and ability to break down challenging concepts—especially in math—into clear, manageable steps that help students build confidence and understanding.

Francesca uses a variety of engaging strategies tailored to each student’s interests and learning style. She offers both in-person and online tutoring and values maintaining open communication with parents by providing regular updates on student progress.

In her free time, Francesca enjoys reading, writing, swimming, rock climbing, sudoku, and spending time with friends.

Meghan P.

Meghan has an MA in History and a BA (double major) in Classics and International Development from McGill University. She is in the final stages of completing her PhD in History and Classics at Yale University. Meghan has published a number of articles in academic publications and presented her research at conferences around the world. She speaks three languages fluently (English, French, and Romanian) and works in several others (Italian, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek).

Meghan is a passionate teacher who believes that every student is capable of excellence. Her approach is characterized by empathy, patience, and kindness. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Meghan is sympathetic to the pressures modern students face: difficulties in focus, wavering confidence, and the temptation of unethical AI use among others. Meghan has had particular success in motivating students who were especially shy, withdrawn, or otherwise on the margins of the classroom. Strategies for how to bring such a student back into the fold differ on an individual basis but are always couched in mutual respect and understanding. Frequently, students who may have been struggling the most at the beginning of the term—be it with meeting deadlines, quality of work, or something else—became some of Meghan’s strongest and most self-motivated students by the end of the academic year.

Areas of Expertise: Reading, Writing, and Critical Analysis (all levels); History (all levels); Latin; Ancient Greek; Biology (K-12); Homework Help (English: K-12; French: K-6).

Lamis E.

Lamis is an experienced tutor who is enthusiastic about supporting students and their families. She has worked with learners ranging from as young as four years old through to the undergraduate level, giving her a strong understanding of how to adapt her teaching approach to different ages, abilities, and learning styles. Lamis specializes in tutoring math, biology, and science, and is passionate about helping students build confidence while developing a clear understanding of challenging concepts.

Lamis believes that learning should be both supportive and engaging, and she strives to create a positive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and taking academic risks. Her goal is not only to help students improve their academic skills, but also to foster a genuine enjoyment of learning. She is excited about the opportunity to work with this family and looks forward to supporting the student’s ongoing growth, confidence, and academic success.

Lenn B.

Lenn is a dedicated educator with seven years of teaching experience in the Durham District School Board (DDSB). While currently teaching Technological Education, Lenn also provides tutoring in Math, English, and Science for students in Grades 1–8.

Lenn believes students learn best when material feels meaningful and connected to their interests. With a patient and supportive approach, Lenn teaches by example and uses real-world connections to help students develop a deep understanding of new concepts. Lessons are carefully tailored to each student’s learning style, whether the focus is breaking down complex math problems or strengthening reading and writing skills.

Lenn offers support with study skills and organization, test preparation, homework help, and building confidence in core subjects. Outside the classroom, Lenn enjoys a variety of creative and hands-on interests—including anime, comic books, cars, music, and video games—which are often woven into lessons to make learning engaging and relatable.

Above all, Lenn is passionate about helping students grow academically and confidently, and finds great fulfillment in guiding learners as they master new skills.

Margarita J.

Margarita is a commerce student at Marianopolis College with a strong academic foundation and a passion for education. She graduated from Trafalgar School for Girls with First Class Standing with Honours, earning multiple mathematics awards for her academic excellence.

In high school, Margarita served as head of the peer mentoring program and worked as a math tutor, experiences that deepened her love for teaching and her understanding of different learning styles. For the past three summers, she has worked as both a camp counsellor and swim coach, developing strong communication skills and the ability to make learning engaging and approachable.

Margarita values building a connection with each student and tailoring her approach to meet their individual needs. She takes pride in helping students grow in confidence, master new concepts, and reach their goals

Erin K.