Amanda D.

Amanda is a dedicated educator and human resources professional with a passion for helping students build confidence and achieve academic success. With experience working with students across multiple grade levels, Amanda creates a supportive, engaging, and encouraging learning environment tailored to each student’s unique needs and learning style.

Her approach to tutoring focuses on strengthening foundational skills, improving study habits, and fostering a love of learning. Amanda believes every student has the ability to succeed when given the right guidance, patience, and encouragement. She is committed to helping students reach their academic goals while developing the confidence and independence needed for lifelong success.

Luke T.

Luke is passionate about teaching and helping learners build confidence in their abilities. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity with a Mathematics emphasis, both earned from Boise State University. His strong academic background allows him to break down complex concepts in a way that feels approachable and encouraging for students of all ages.
Outside of academics, Luke is an avid sports fan and has a well‑known appreciation for great desserts. His friendly personality and patient teaching style create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and growing at their own pace.
Luke looks forward to partnering with you or your child on a meaningful and successful educational journey.

PeggyAnne R.

PeggyAnne is a New Jersey state-certified educator and Learning Consultant with a Master of Arts in Special Education from Caldwell University, holding dual certifications as a Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant (LDTC) and Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD). She brings experience working with students from preschool through college, specializing in whole-student academic support — reviewing grades, identifying strengths, and developing targeted strategies to address learning challenges through study skills coaching and homework assistance.

PeggyAnne works across all subject areas, designing activity-based learning experiences tailored to each student’s individual academic goals. She regularly conducts student interviews to refine her Executive Functioning approaches, ensuring that her methods align with each student’s specific classroom expectations and teacher standards.

Above all, PeggyAnne is committed to nurturing student self-esteem and fostering the confidence every learner needs to succeed. She looks forward to partnering with your family to help your student reach their full potential.

 

Adrian C.

Adrian received a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of Sydney in NSW Australia in 2011 and spent over a decade working as a post-doctoral researcher on wheat and canola improvement at Canadian university and federal labs; besides, at an Australian university. Adrian has always had a keen interest in teaching and helping young students excel at school. Aside from his research, he participated in occasional voluntary and informal teaching, training and mentoring of secondary, summer, and pre-grad students. Adrian firmly believes that every student is capable of exceeding their academic potential, given the right guidance and mentorship. His expertise lies in cereal molecular pathology, quantitative genetics, genomics and functional bioinformatics. He is also a wannabe outdoor enthusiast, passionate about playing soccer, chess and trading options.

 

Summer H.

Summer is a 5th year Bachelor of Arts student at the University of the Fraser Valley with a History major focusing on Early Modern Japan and a Geography minor focusing on human/environment relations. She is planning to enter UFV’s Bachelor of Education program to attain her teaching degree following the completion of her undergrad. Additionally, Summer has many years of experience working in the education sector with over 300 classroom volunteer hours in grades K-12 and through her work as an educational respite worker. In this role, she has helped students on the autism spectrum complete assignments, set and attain academic goals, and supported them in building confidence to complete social tasks such as such as paying for items and ordering at restaurants. It is through her work that she developed her mission statement of encouraging the love of learning for all students, with an emphasis on diversifying the points of entry to learning. Summer strives to ensure that all different types of learners have accessible education opportunities regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities.

 

 

 

 

Michelle R.

Michelle is a graduate-level counselling psychology student with a strong background in writing, coaching, and one-on-one support. She brings a warm, patient, and encouraging approach to tutoring, helping students build confidence, feel comfortable working through mistakes, and break challenging material into manageable steps.
With experience as a published author, keynote speaker, former business professional, and counsellor-in-training, Michelle communicates clearly, listens thoughtfully, and adapts her approach to meet each student’s unique learning style.
Michelle believes students learn best when they feel understood, supported, and capable. She strives to create a calm, engaging environment where students can grow in both confidence and academic ability.
In her spare time, Michelle enjoys yoga, reading, going to concerts, creative home projects, and tending to her ever-growing houseplant collection.

 

 

Mark P.

Mark is a San Diego native that attended University of California Davis, graduating in 2002 with a major in Human Development and Psychology. He then proceeded to earn his Masters in Education from the University of Phoenix in 2008. He has been the supervisor of elementary afterschool programs and has taught at a local private school since 2010. He specializes in early literacy, reading, humanities, modern world and US history courses. His love and desire for knowledge drives him to continuously dive into unfamiliar topics gaining perspective from a wide range of mentors and professionals.

With free time, Mark enjoys being on the water, sailing or fishing for tuna. He is an avid outdoorsman, spending vacations hiking, camping or riding his Harley up the 101, Pacific Coast Highway. Mark believes there is nothing better than smiling with friends around a table full of tasty food!

Devin D.

Devin is a dedicated elementary educator with experience teaching both kindergarten and second grade. She currently teaches second grade at Lakeside Christian Academy, where she creates engaging, student-centered lessons that help children grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Devin previously taught kindergarten at Honeycomb Preschool and has also worked with middle school students through substitute teaching and classroom observation experiences, giving her a well-rounded understanding of diverse learning styles and needs. She is currently pursuing her Master of Education through the University of Olivet and is passionate about helping students build confidence and a love for learning. Math has always been Devin’s favorite subject to teach because she enjoys making problem-solving fun, interactive, and meaningful for young learners. She believes strong relationships, patience, and encouragement are key to helping every child succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Outside of teaching, Devin enjoys creating hands-on learning activities, supporting student growth, and bringing creativity and positivity into every lesson.

Michele M.

Michele is a Certified Teacher with a Master’s Degree in Education from Southeastern Louisiana University. She grew up in Prairieville, Louisiana, where she attended Ascension Parish Schools. In her 27 years as an educator, Michele has been able to foster her love for teaching math, especially to students who believe that they dislike math. The summer months bring an opportunity for Michele to travel with family and friends. This allows for new experiences that she can share with students to help them connect their learning to the world. In addition to teaching, Michele has years of tutoring experience, where she fosters engaging, personalized one-on-one interactive lessons.

Mirella C.

Mirella is a Spanish and Italian tutor and educator with more than 20 years of experience helping students build confidence in language learning. She holds a Master’s degree in Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. Mirella has worked with students of all ages, from elementary school through college, in both classroom and one-on-one settings.

Known for her patient and encouraging approach, Mirella creates a relaxed learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, practicing conversation, and learning at their own pace. She tailors each session to the student’s individual needs, whether they need support with grammar, conversation, reading comprehension, homework, or test preparation.

Mirella believes language learning should feel approachable and engaging, not stressful. She enjoys bringing culture, conversation, and real-world examples into her lessons to help students feel more connected to the language and more confident using it every day.