Mackenzie H.
Mackenzie is an educator with a strong passion for helping students succeed across a variety of subject areas. She holds an undergraduate degree with a specialization in teacher education and is currently completing Teachers College, where she is already gaining extensive classroom experience. Mackenzie has taught students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in subjects such as Philosophy, English, Math, Art, History, and beginner conversational French.
In addition to her classroom work, Mackenzie has been a tutor for many years, providing individualized support to help students build confidence, strengthen their skills, and achieve academic success. She has a strong background in inclusive education and has worked on initiatives that ensure students of all abilities—including those on the spectrum or with ADHD/ADD—receive the tools and strategies they need to thrive.
Mackenzie’s tutoring approach is personalized, patient, and student-centered, designed to meet learners where they are and guide them forward. Whether supporting students in math, writing, or other subject areas, her goal is not only to improve grades but also to foster a deep understanding of material and a lifelong love of learning.
Outside of teaching, Mackenzie continues to explore her passion for education while supporting students in reaching their goals both in and out of the classroom.
Valentin S. F.
Valentin is a bilingual educator and coach who has been in the field for 15 years with experience working in middle and high schools in the New York City and Long Island area. He specializes in history and bilingual social studies for native Spanish speakers. Val attended SUNY Buffalo State College where he received his undergraduate degree in history and was a four player for the Buffalo State Bengals. After he graduated, he began working as a substitute teacher and football coach in his hometown of Valley Stream. He pursued his post baccalaureate education at QUNY Queens College where he received his secondary education teaching certificate. During this time, his passion for working with youths in educational and athletic settings only grew, and it became clearer that this was the profession for him.
After getting his certificate, Val worked for the NYC DOE for 5 years as a middle school social studies teacher and developed skills that would serve him at any educational level. He also gained a level of empathy needed to be successful in education; empathy he did not know he had. After year 5, a better opportunity presented itself on Long Island closer to where he lived; his new post was teaching bilingual history to native Spanish Speakers. Helping people from his Latin America learn U.S. and world history was something he truly enjoyed. He was teaching people history and a new language all it once; it was a challenge he accepted and thrived in.
Along with his experience in education, Val has experience as a construction foreman, helping his father with his landscaping business and as a sanitation worker. Val is a true new age “Renaissance Man” who understands the value of hard work whether he’s wearing his white or blue collar. He met his fiancée, Jessica, while on a trip visiting his sister in Louisiana.They just purchased their first home in Prairieville, Louisiana and live with his two stepchildren and their two dogs. Val is all of these things and more. He will bring that passion and past experiences to make a connection with your child and improve their skills in the classroom and in the real world.
Amy H.
Amy grew up with an ardent love for reading and the English language. Thirsty for knowledge, Amy pursued a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Hodges University, graduating magna cum laude. She fulfilled a life-long dream of becoming an educator when she received her teaching certification in English/Language Arts. Amy’s expertise includes not only raising test scores but also cultivating enthusiasm for learning in her beloved students. She has supported students on every level from kindergarten to college, from whole-class to specialized one-on-one instruction. Her passions? Though she has many, Amy will tell you about her three Ps – poetry, photography, and pollinator gardening. Amy believes that kindness beats unkindness every day of the week and that kindness coupled with love can accomplish much.
Genevieve D.
Genevieve is a Masters student in ESL education. With a bachelors degree from McGill University in history, she has been working in ESL since 2023 and has over four years of early childhood educational experience. She is passionate about History, and wants to help your child succeed!
RAM T.
Ram is an Ontario Certified Teacher and is fully qualified to teach English to Intermediate & Senior grades. He started his educational journey at the University of Waterloo where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English. While serving as an English tutor at one of his placements, he realized the field of education was the perfect professions for him. Since then, Ram completed his Masters of Education from OISE/University of Toronto and is excited about working with students as a teacher, tutor and educator and helping them with all aspects of English Language – reading/comprehension, writing & research skills. In his spare time, Ram is a sports fan and loves to read fiction and listen to music.
Yin L.
Yin is a dedicated and experienced educator with over 13 years of classroom teaching experience. With a strong foundation in the Science of Reading, Yin has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering literacy and academic growth in students.
Yin holds a Master of Education in Leadership and Policy from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), further enhancing her expertise in educational strategies. Additionally, Yin has pursued a range of additional teaching qualifications, including Special Education, Part 1, Writing, Part 1, Librarianship, Part 2, English as a Second Language, Part 1, Reading, Specialist, and Mathematics Specialist. These qualifications emphasizes her versatility and dedication to meeting the diverse needs of students.
NADIA S.
Nadia was a Montessori teacher (AMI trained) for over 35 years. She taught at the Casa level as well as Grade 1-2. She spent the last 8 years teaching Core French from the Casa level to Grade 3 at a local private school. Nadia is trained in the Orton-Gillingham Methodology and is currently tutoring students with this approach. She is passionate about Literacy and enjoys seeing the reading success of her students. Nadia also tutors adult Japanese ESL students online in Business English.
Her love of travel had her teaching ESL in Argentina and her students ranged from 10 to 70 years young! She spends time in Cuba with friends when time and resources permit. Nadia speaks French, Italian and some Spanish. When not tutoring, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog. Gardening, hiking and reading are her favourite pastimes.
Chris Z.
Meet Chris, an experienced educator committed to your academic journey! Holding a BA in English from UCF and fluent in Spanish, Chris offers comprehensive support tailored to your needs. With a focus on ESOL education and personalized tutoring for native Spanish speakers, Chris ensures effective learning experiences. Bringing expertise in Earth/Space Science and Social Sciences 9-12, Chris has a proven track record of guiding students towards success since 2016. Specializing in SAT & ACT ELA preparation, Chris equips students with the skills they need to excel.
ALFIYA G.
Alfiya is an Ontario Certified Teacher with over 8 years of teaching experience both overseas and in Canada. She graduated at the University of Toronto in Neuroscience and Psychology, which equipped her with a unique understanding of cognition and motivation.
She has taught students from K-12 for the past 8 years and has diverse experience in teaching ESL students, students with exceptionalities, as well as various subjects such as Primary division all subjects, English to grade 12 and Math to grade 8.
Alfiya’s passion and mission is to guide students to understand concepts in a fun and simple way, to develop and challenge their independent and critical thinking skills, and to draw meaningful connections to themselves and the society. She has a genuine interests in her students’ success and knows that they all have the ability to achieve excellence
Committed to life-long learning and a growth mindset, it is her goal to instill the same values to her students.
Sacha F.
EN: Sacha has fully immersed himself in the study of English Literature since he graduated high school in 2017. He graduated with a DEC in Literature at Dawson College in 2019, received his BA Specialization in English Literature from Concordia University in Fall 2022, and is currently obtaining my MA in English Literature from Queen’s University. In the future, he hopes to become an educator and teach college-level English courses, where his passion will resonate through his classrooms and to his students.
Sacha is perfectly fluent in English and French. He is a well-rounded individual with interest and knowledge in various other subjects, such as French and Math. His experience in tutoring ranges from one-on-one personalized tutoring to being a mentor for larger groups of youths around Montreal. Sacha believes that anyone and everyone can succeed in whatever they put their mind up to. He hopes to show that to his students in the future.
Concordia University: Bachelor of Art – Specialization in English Literature
Dawson College: DEC in College Studies – Arts, Literature & Communication
FR: Sacha s’est entièrement plongé dans l’étude de la littérature anglaise depuis qu’il a terminé le secondaire en 2017. Il a obtenu un DEC en littérature au Dawson College en 2019, a reçu son baccalauréat en spécialisation en littérature anglaise de l’Université Concordia à l’automne 2022, et est actuellement en train de terminer sa maîtrise en littérature anglaise à l’Université Queen’s. Dans le futur, il espère devenir enseignant et donner des cours d’anglais au niveau collégial, où sa passion résonnera à travers ses salles de classe et auprès de ses étudiants.
Sacha est parfaitement bilingue en anglais et en français. Il est une personne polyvalente avec des intérêts et des connaissances dans divers autres sujets, tels que le français et les mathématiques. Son expérience en tutorat va de l’accompagnement personnalisé en tête-à-tête à être mentor pour des groupes plus importants de jeunes autour de Montréal. Sacha croit que chacun et chacune peut réussir dans ce qu’il ou elle entreprend. Il espère montrer cela à ses futurs étudiants.
Université Concordia : Baccalauréat ès arts – Spécialisation en littérature anglaise
Dawson College : DEC en études collégiales – Arts, littérature et communication