Isabel V.
Isabel Villano is a certified educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education. She is passionate about accessible education and became a teacher so she could support diverse learners in a meaningful, hands-on way.
She has experience working across a range of educational settings, including classroom instruction and specialized intervention. She currently works as a Learning Specialist supporting elementary students with a focus on literacy and math intervention.
Isabel discovered her passion for special education early in her career while working closely with students who needed individualized support. She was drawn to the growth that comes from patience, relationship-building, and finding the right approach for each learner.
Her favorite part of teaching is getting to know each student and helping them build confidence as concepts begin to click. She especially enjoys working with elementary aged students because of their curiosity, honesty, and the excitement they bring to learning when they feel successful.
Isabel brings warmth, creativity, and a calm, encouraging presence to every session, with the goal of helping students feel capable and supported.
Outside of teaching and tutoring, Isabel enjoys reading, baking, and crafting. She also loves spending time at home with her family.
Sydney E.
EN: Sydney is a final-year pharmacy student with a passion for science and education. Through her daily interactions with patients, she has developed strong communication skills and enjoys making complex scientific concepts easy to understand. She is committed to helping students build confidence in science while fostering effective study habits and a lifelong love of learning. Outside of her studies, Sydney enjoys running, swimming, and painting.
FR: Sydney est étudiante de pharmacie en dernière année, avec une passion pour les sciences et l’éducation. Grâce à ses interactions quotidiennes avec les patients, elle a développé de solides compétences en communication et aime rendre les concepts scientifiques complexes faciles à comprendre. Elle est dédiée à aider les élèves à avoir de la confiance en eux même en science tout en développant de bonnes habitudes d’étude. En dehors de ses études, Sydney aime la course à pied, la natation et la peinture.
Princess A.
Princess A. is a Master’s student in International Education at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. She brings years of experience tutoring and mentoring students across subject areas, test preparation, and college readiness, with particular expertise in English and College Essay Writing.
To date, Princess has guided more than 120 students — in the U.S. and internationally — through the college application process. Her students have earned admission to the University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, Tufts University, Brandeis University, the University of Hong Kong, Middlebury College, and beyond.
Princess loves to travel and has been to 10 countries so far. Outside of her work, she enjoys spending time with her cat, tackling last-minute painting and crocheting projects, and exploring her neighborhood with a film camera!
Amanda G.
EN: Amanda Guedes has a bachelor’s degree in Kindergarten Elementary from Mcgill University. She has been working with children since her teenage years when she volunteered at a daycare and then began working there as a replacement educator. She then continued to pursue her love for working with children through the education program at Mcgill University. She graduated in 2019 and since then has worked towards her career in teaching. Upon graduating, she went abroad to London, United Kingdom to start her teaching career and gain experience. There, she completed two years of teaching –at the grade 5 level and kindergarten level respectively –and got to appreciate the education system and its methods within the UK. Upon her return to Canada, she was able to bring back those methods and began teaching for the English Montreal School Board. She has been with them ever since and continues to put all her love into teaching. She also began tutoring four years ago and has since then taken on many students to provide extra practice to help them succeed in their academic journey. She has helped students with their homework, extra practice to solidify their understanding, practice for both final and entry exams, and so forth. Amanda speaks three languages and is able to help students in both the English and French sectors.
FR: Amanda Guedes est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en éducation préscolaire et enseignement primaire de l’Université McGill. Elle travaille auprès des enfants depuis son adolescence, alors qu’elle faisait du bénévolat dans une garderie avant d’y être embauchée comme éducatrice remplaçante. Elle a ensuite poursuivi sa passion pour l’éducation en intégrant le programme d’enseignement de l’Université McGill.
Diplômée en 2019, Amanda s’est consacrée à sa carrière en enseignement. À la suite de ses études, elle est partie à Londres, au Royaume-Uni, afin de débuter sa carrière et d’acquérir une expérience internationale. Elle y a enseigné pendant deux ans, respectivement au niveau de la 5e année et de la maternelle, ce qui lui a permis de découvrir et d’apprécier le système éducatif britannique ainsi que ses méthodes pédagogiques.
À son retour au Canada, elle a intégré plusieurs de ces approches à sa pratique professionnelle et a commencé à enseigner au sein de l’English Montreal School Board. Elle y travaille depuis et continue de mettre toute sa passion au service de ses élèves.
Amanda a également commencé à faire du tutorat il y a quatre ans et accompagne depuis de nombreux élèves afin de leur offrir un soutien personnalisé dans leur parcours scolaire. Elle les aide notamment avec leurs devoirs, la consolidation de leurs apprentissages, la préparation aux examens d’admission et aux examens finaux, ainsi que le développement de leurs compétences académiques de façon générale.
Amanda parle trois langues et est en mesure d’accompagner les élèves des réseaux scolaires anglophone et francophone.
Meghan P.
EN: 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).
FR: Meghan est titulaire d’une maîtrise en histoire ainsi que d’un baccalauréat à double spécialisation en études classiques et en développement international de l’Université McGill. Elle est actuellement aux dernières étapes de son doctorat en histoire et en études classiques à l’Université Yale. Meghan a publié plusieurs articles dans des revues universitaires et a présenté ses recherches lors de conférences à travers le monde. Elle parle couramment trois langues (anglais, français et roumain) et possède également des connaissances en italien, en allemand, en latin et en grec ancien.
Meghan est une enseignante passionnée qui croit que chaque élève est capable d’exceller. Son approche se caractérise par l’empathie, la patience et la bienveillance. Forte de plus de 15 ans d’expérience dans le milieu de l’enseignement supérieur, elle comprend bien les défis auxquels les étudiants d’aujourd’hui sont confrontés, notamment les difficultés de concentration, le manque de confiance en soi et la tentation d’utiliser l’intelligence artificielle de manière inappropriée.
Meghan a connu un succès particulier auprès des élèves plus timides, réservés ou en retrait dans la salle de classe. Les stratégies qu’elle met en place pour aider ces élèves à s’épanouir sont adaptées à chaque individu et reposent toujours sur le respect mutuel et la compréhension. Bien souvent, les élèves qui éprouvaient le plus de difficultés au début de l’année — qu’il s’agisse du respect des échéances, de la qualité du travail ou d’autres défis — deviennent parmi ses élèves les plus autonomes, motivés et performants à la fin de l’année scolaire.
Domaines d’expertise : lecture, rédaction et analyse critique (tous niveaux); histoire (tous niveaux); latin; grec ancien; biologie (maternelle à secondaire 5); aide aux devoirs (anglais : maternelle à secondaire 5; français : maternelle à 6e année du primaire).
Charlie D.
EN: Charlie is a third-year student majoring in Kindergarten and Elementary Education with a specialization in French Immersion at McGill University. She is fluent in both French and English. Through her experiences as a daycare volunteer, camp counsellor, and tutor, she has developed strong skills in supporting elementary-level students across all subjects, with particular strengths in French and mathematics.
She is equipped to work effectively with diverse learners, including students with learning disabilities. Motivated and dedicated, Charlie is committed to helping students gain confidence in their abilities and achieve academic success. She values a safe, supportive, and caring learning environment for every student. Enthusiastic and adaptable, Charlie embraces a variety of learning styles and enjoys finding creative ways to make learning fun and engaging.
FR: Charlie est une étudiante de troisième année à l’Université McGill en enseignement préscolaire et primaire, avec une spécialisation en immersion française. Grâce à son expérience comme bénévole en garderie, animatrice de camp et tutrice, elle a développé d’excellentes compétences pour aider les élèves du primaire, notamment en français et en mathématiques.
Charlie adapte son enseignement à des élèves de divers niveaux, incluant ceux qui éprouvent des difficultés d’apprentissage. Charlie se montre entièrement dévouée à ses élèves, cherchant constamment à renforcer leur confiance et à faciliter leur réussite académique. Elle crée un milieu d’apprentissage sûr et empreint de bienveillance, et aime s’essayer à des méthodes d’enseignement innovantes qui rendent l’apprentissage captivant et agréable.
Sophie T.
EN: Sophie is a fourth-year student at McGill University studying Kindergarten and Elementary Education, with a specialization in French Immersion. Throughout her academic journey, Sophie has gained extensive experience working with children of various ages through roles in summer camps, babysitting, and substitute teaching. She has completed two teaching placements as part of her program. One placement was as a student teacher in a Grade 5 classroom at Roslyn Elementary School, where she gained experience planning lessons, supporting diverse learners, and managing a classroom environment. Her second placement was at the Jewish General Day School, in a specialized program designed to support students with significant behavioural challenges. There, she taught in a Grade 3/4 classroom and developed a strong understanding of diverse behavioural and learning disabilities, as well as strategies for supporting students with complex needs in an inclusive and structured setting. She has been passionate about teaching from a young age and has always placed a high value on education and lifelong learning. These experiences have allowed her to develop strong classroom management skills, adaptability, and an understanding of diverse learning needs. Known for her outgoing and charismatic personality, Sophie easily builds positive relationships with children, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Her enthusiasm, dedication, and hands-on experience make her a strong candidate for a tutoring position, where she aims to support students academically while fostering confidence and a love of learning.
FR: Sophie est étudiante de quatrième année à l’Université McGill en éducation préscolaire et primaire, avec une spécialisation en immersion française. Tout au long de son parcours académique, Sophie a acquis une vaste expérience auprès d’enfants de différents âges grâce à son travail dans des camps de jour, au gardiennage et à l’enseignement suppléant. Dans le cadre de sa formation, elle a également complété deux stages en enseignement. Son premier stage s’est déroulé dans une classe de 5e année à l’Roslyn Elementary School, où elle a développé des compétences en planification de cours, en accompagnement d’élèves aux profils variés et en gestion de classe. Son deuxième stage a eu lieu à la Jewish General Day School, au sein d’un programme spécialisé conçu pour soutenir les élèves présentant d’importants défis comportementaux. Elle y a enseigné dans une classe combinée de 3e et 4e année et a acquis une solide compréhension des différents troubles comportementaux et difficultés d’apprentissage, ainsi que des stratégies permettant d’accompagner efficacement les élèves ayant des besoins complexes dans un environnement inclusif et structuré. Passionnée par l’enseignement depuis son jeune âge, Sophie a toujours accordé une grande importance à l’éducation et à l’apprentissage tout au long de la vie. Ces expériences lui ont permis de développer de solides compétences en gestion de classe, une grande capacité d’adaptation et une compréhension approfondie de la diversité des besoins d’apprentissage. Reconnue pour sa personnalité dynamique et chaleureuse, Sophie établit facilement des relations positives avec les enfants, créant ainsi un environnement d’apprentissage stimulant, bienveillant et engageant. Son enthousiasme, son dévouement et son expérience pratique font d’elle une excellente tutrice, déterminée à soutenir la réussite scolaire de ses élèves tout en favorisant leur confiance en eux et leur plaisir d’apprendre.
Jack M.
Jack M. is a dedicated educator who currently teaches 7th grade for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. A graduate of Salem State University in Massachusetts, Jack brings a passion for learning and a commitment to helping students reach their fullest potential. His teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive, engaging environment where students feel confident tackling challenges and developing lifelong skills. Outside the classroom, Jack’s caring nature shines through his lifelong love of rescuing dogs, and his competitive spirit comes from years spent playing sports—a balance of compassion and teamwork that he brings to his teaching every day.
Mia F.
Mia has a Bachelor of Education degree from McGill University.
She has worked for one year as a teacher at St. George’s Elementary School and is currently in her second year of teaching at Solomon Schechter Academy.
Her specialties include English and Math for students at the elementary level. In addition, she has worked as a student teacher at Lower Canada College and Akiva where she supported the teacher’s objectives, planned, prepared and implemented original lessons and activities.
Mia believes that there is not a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to teaching would like her students to feel welcome and safe from judgment. She understands the need for differentiation and always tries to integrate multiple learning styles and techniques in her teaching.
Beverly Y.
Beverly graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Harvey Mudd College and an Master’s of Education from Boston University.
She is a Certified Teacher who has worked with elementary and middle school students in Taiwan, Japan, and the United States.
Beverly’s diverse teaching experience has shown her that building relationships with students is the most important step in meeting their educational needs.
She believes every student is a “math person” and prioritizes developing number sense and critical thinking during her sessions. Beverly is excited to help students find learning strategies that work for them and encourage their curiosity about math.
In her spare time, Beverly enjoys hiking through autumn landscapes, solving jigsaw puzzles, and pondering why students have contentious arguments over whether a hotdog is a sandwich. (She’s inclined to say, “Yes,” per the Merriam-Webster definition.)