English (7-10) Tutor Archive

JENNA H.

My name is Jenna and I am passionate about teaching science, math, and French. I love helping students build confidence, improve their skills, and reach their goals. One of the most rewarding parts of tutoring is seeing my students’ progress and sharing that excitement with both them and their families.

I am currently completing a BSc in Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry at the University of Toronto. I have worked with more than 50 students from kindergarten through Grade 12, supporting them in their school courses and, in some cases, teaching full courses to students who were not taking them at school. I am comfortable with math up to and including Advanced Functions and Calculus, and I am fluent in English, French, and Arabic, which lets me support students in French at any level.

Outside of tutoring, you will usually find me painting, knitting, reading, cooking, or out for a long walk. My long-term goal is to become a doctor, and tutoring has become one of my favourite parts of that path. It has taught me patience, how to explain complicated ideas simply, and how much I enjoy watching a student realize they can do something they thought they could not.

Brenna S.

Brenna S. decided to become a teacher in high school. During this time, she tutored friends who were at-risk of dropping out.

Armed with this powerful experience, Brenna began college at the University of Montana – Western, where she started writing curriculums that combined collaboration and communication techniques with project-based learning to help students better understand the content.

Benna continued her education at the University of Montana, where she became the campus coordinator for America Reads – America Counts, which included tutoring K-12 students every week.

Brenna completed a Bachelors of Mathematics Education at the University of Montana, with a minor in Theatre. During her time in Missoula, she worked for a summer school program, as a substitute teacher in a private school that focused on hands-on learning, and occasionally taught at one of the local public high schools.

Brenna loves guiding students in mathematics and language arts and focuses on how the concepts covered in each are relevant to daily life. She believes any student can achieve academic success, and that practice and perseverance are crucial to success in the classroom and beyond.

When she’s not teaching or tutoring, Brenna enjoys writing. She is currently completing a high-school Geometry curriculum guide and a novella. In addition to writing, Brenna also enjoys biking, hiking, swimming, and kayaking.

Joel K.

EN: Motivated, passionate, innovative secondary teacher with the ability to engage diverse students through culturally responsive pedagogy, project-based learning, outdoor education, gamification, and technology integration. Strong communication, collaboration, and organisation fosters positive and respectful learning environments. Advocate for student-centred, youth-led, success-oriented learning while actively leading revolutionary changes to education experiences with AI.

FR: Enseignant au secondaire motivé, passionné et innovant, capable de mobiliser une clientèle étudiante diversifiée grâce à une pédagogie culturellement inclusive, à l’apprentissage par projets, à l’éducation en plein air, à la ludification et à l’intégration des technologies. Doté d’excellentes compétences en communication, en collaboration et en organisation, il favorise des environnements d’apprentissage positifs, inclusifs et respectueux. Défenseur d’un apprentissage centré sur l’élève, guidé par les jeunes et axé sur la réussite, il contribue activement à transformer les expériences éducatives grâce à l’intégration de l’intelligence artificielle.

Kristen B.

EN: Kristen is a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) student in Psychology at Concordia University with a strong interest in learning, cognition, and student success. Drawing on her studies in developmental psychology and research methods, she helps students understand challenging concepts by adapting her approach to different learning styles and breaking complex material into manageable steps.
In addition to her academic background, Kristen has developed strong problem-solving and communication skills through experience in the construction industry, student mentoring, and working with foreign exchange learners. These experiences have strengthened her ability to connect with students, adapt to individual needs, and create a supportive learning environment.
Tutoring across both the humanities and sciences, Kristen brings a patient, analytical, and encouraging approach to every session. She is passionate about helping students build skills, confidence, and independence while fostering curiosity and a positive attitude toward learning.

FR: Kristen is a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) student in Psychology at Concordia University with a strong interest in learning, cognition, and student success. Drawing on her studies in developmental psychology and research methods, she helps students understand challenging concepts by adapting her approach to different learning styles and breaking complex material into manageable steps.
In addition to her academic background, Kristen has developed strong problem-solving and communication skills through experience in the construction industry, student mentoring, and working with foreign exchange learners. These experiences have strengthened her ability to connect with students, adapt to individual needs, and create a supportive learning environment.
Tutoring across both the humanities and sciences, Kristen brings a patient, analytical, and encouraging approach to every session. She is passionate about helping students build skills, confidence, and independence while fostering curiosity and a positive attitude toward learning.

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).

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.

Jacob C.

Kristina K.

I am a passionate educator who loves teaching, working with children, and being part of their learning journey. With experience in K–8 classrooms across all subject areas, I take pride in creating engaging and supportive environments where students feel encouraged to grow and succeed. I believe every child has unique strengths, and I am dedicated to helping each one reach their fullest potential.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, and embracing new experiences that inspire both my personal and professional growth. I remain deeply committed to education and to supporting students with care, patience, and enthusiasm.

Hannah G.

EN: As an educator of 7+ years, Hannah (she/her) is eager to help students with social sciences, technical writing skills, reading comprehension, essay outlining, executive skills, and ESL conversation. Outside of tutoring, Hannah is a Ph.D. student in the Social and Cultural Analysis program at Concordia University. Her research, generously funded by the Faculty of Arts and Science Fellowship, explores online communities — specifically LGBTQIA+ and other minority-led spaces — and alternative media creation. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Media Studies from Concordia, which allowed her to develop a web series pilot about positive representation for sapphic women and non-binary folks in online fandoms. She likewise holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in English from the University of Regina with a concentration in creative writing. Professionally, she has experience as a researcher, instructor, journalist, and actress in film, theatre, and television. Hannah is passionate about intersectional feminist filmmaking, creative writing, and archival research.
In her spare time, she also enjoys volunteering for Archives gaies du Québec.

FR: Forte de plus de sept années d’expérience en enseignement, Hannah (elle) est enthousiaste à l’idée d’aider les élèves en sciences sociales, en rédaction technique, en compréhension de lecture, en rédaction et structuration de dissertations, en développement des fonctions exécutives ainsi qu’en conversation ESL (anglais langue seconde).

En dehors du tutorat, Hannah est doctorante au programme d’analyse sociale et culturelle de l’Université Concordia. Ses recherches, financées par la bourse de la Faculté des arts et des sciences, portent sur les communautés en ligne — plus particulièrement les espaces dirigés par des personnes LGBTQIA+ et d’autres groupes minoritaires — ainsi que sur la création de médias alternatifs. Elle détient également une maîtrise ès arts en études médiatiques de l’Université Concordia, dans le cadre de laquelle elle a développé un projet pilote de série Web portant sur la représentation positive des femmes sapphiques et des personnes non binaires dans les communautés de fans en ligne. Elle est aussi titulaire d’un baccalauréat spécialisé en anglais de l’Université de Regina, avec une concentration en création littéraire.

Sur le plan professionnel, Hannah possède de l’expérience comme chercheuse, enseignante, journaliste et comédienne au cinéma, au théâtre et à la télévision. Elle est passionnée par le cinéma féministe intersectionnel, l’écriture créative et la recherche archivistique.

Dans ses temps libres, elle aime également faire du bénévolat auprès des Archives gaies du Québec.

LARCIA F.

Larcia Fernandes is an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with a wealth of experience in inspiring young minds for the last 26 years. Larcia is an Ontario Certified Teacher and she has a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and Psychology and later completed her Bachelor of Education. Larcia’s teaching journey began with a profound love for literature and a passion for nurturing students’ critical thinking skills. Having taught in various settings, both locally and internationally, Larcia brings a global perspective to her classroom. She has a unique ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and adapt her teaching methods to suit their individual needs. Larcia believes in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. Outside the classroom, Larcia enjoys exploring new cultures through her travels and often incorporates her experiences into her lessons to make learning more engaging and relevant. In her spare time, she loves trekking, reading contemporary fiction, and experimenting with new recipes in her kitchen for family and friends. Larcia’s commitment to education and her genuine love for teaching make her a cherished member of the academic community. She continues to inspire her students to embrace lifelong learning with enthusiasm and curiosity.