Lorna S.

EN: Lorna is a dedicated and enthusiastic educator currently pursuing a degree in Teacher Education at McGill University. With extensive tutoring experience spanning Kindergarten through Grade 12, she has supported students across a wide range of subjects, with particular strengths in mathematics and English. Her experience working with learners of all ages has helped her develop a flexible, student-centered approach that adapts to individual learning styles, strengths, and goals.

Throughout her academic and professional journey, Lorna has gained valuable classroom experience through three teaching placements in elementary school settings. During these placements, she worked closely with students in whole-class instruction, small-group learning environments, and one-on-one interventions. These experiences allowed her to develop effective strategies for supporting diverse learners, building confidence, and helping students achieve meaningful academic growth.

Lorna is passionate about creating positive, engaging, and supportive learning environments where students feel comfortable asking questions, taking risks, and celebrating their progress. She believes that every student can succeed when provided with the right guidance, encouragement, and tools. Whether helping a student strengthen foundational skills, prepare for assessments, or build confidence in challenging subjects, Lorna is committed to making learning both effective and enjoyable.

Her combination of tutoring experience, classroom training, and genuine passion for education allows her to provide personalized support that helps students reach their full potential.

FR: Lorna est une éducatrice passionnée et dévouée qui poursuit actuellement un baccalauréat en enseignement à l’McGill University. Elle possède une vaste expérience en tutorat auprès d’élèves de la maternelle à la 12e année, dans une grande variété de matières, avec une expertise particulière en mathématiques et en anglais. Son expérience auprès d’apprenants de tous âges lui a permis de développer une approche flexible et centrée sur l’élève, adaptée aux besoins, aux forces et aux objectifs de chacun.

Au cours de sa formation, Lorna a également acquis une expérience précieuse en milieu scolaire grâce à trois stages d’enseignement dans des classes du primaire. Lors de ces stages, elle a travaillé auprès des élèves dans différents contextes, notamment en enseignement à la classe entière, en petits groupes et en interventions individuelles. Ces expériences lui ont permis de développer des stratégies efficaces pour soutenir divers profils d’apprentissage, renforcer la confiance des élèves et favoriser leur réussite scolaire.

Lorna est convaincue que chaque élève peut atteindre son plein potentiel lorsqu’il bénéficie d’un accompagnement adapté, d’encouragements constants et d’un environnement d’apprentissage positif. Elle s’efforce de rendre les apprentissages stimulants, accessibles et agréables, tout en aidant les élèves à développer leur confiance et leur autonomie. Grâce à sa combinaison d’expérience en tutorat, de formation pratique en enseignement et de passion pour l’éducation, elle offre un soutien personnalisé qui favorise la réussite de chaque élève.

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.

Sarah W.

Sarah is a qualified English teacher from the UK with over ten years of experience supporting students of all abilities. She holds a BA in English Literature and a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism.

After beginning her career as a Learning Support Assistant, Sarah briefly taught English to non-native speakers in Thailand before completing her teacher training at the University of Exeter. She has since worked across mainstream and specialist teaching roles, supporting learners both in the classroom and on a one-to-one basis. Sarah has worked with students across Grades 7–12, including those navigating important transitions in their education.

Sarah is particularly passionate about helping students who find traditional learning environments challenging. She has extensive experience teaching and supporting SEND learners, helping them develop essential academic and life skills such as time management, organization, reading comprehension and critical analysis, essay writing and structure, and revision strategies. Her approach focuses on building relationships whilst equipping students with practical tools to build confidence, independence, and long-term success.

As a tutor, Sarah takes a highly personalized and student-centred approach, adapting lessons to each learner’s strengths, needs, and goals. She is particularly skilled at breaking down complex ideas into manageable steps and helping students build both confidence and resilience in their learning.

Outside of teaching, Sarah enjoys challenging herself through activities such as wild swimming, running, and rock climbing. Her love of nature and adventure eventually led her to Squamish, where she enjoys the incredible landscapes and wildlife the area has to offer.

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.

Ryan B.

Ryan is a certified teacher based in Squamish, BC, with a passion for helping students build confidence, discover their strengths, and develop a positive relationship with learning. Originally from Ontario, she completed her undergraduate degree in French as a Second Language and Biology at the University of Ottawa.

During university, Ryan studied abroad in the French Alps, where she deepened her connection to the French language and culture. After completing teachers college, she moved west to Whistler and later spent a year teaching in New Zealand before settling in Squamish to continue her teaching career.

Ryan has experience teaching in French Immersion classrooms across a variety of subjects, including French, Math, Science, and Social Studies. She has also worked in one-to-one support roles helping students with diverse learning needs build confidence and achieve their goals. Ryan is currently completing her Inclusive Education Diploma through Queen’s University to further expand her knowledge of inclusive and student-centred teaching practices.

Ryan believes that strong relationships, personalized support, and engaging learning experiences are key to helping students succeed. Outside the classroom, she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, running, and exploring the Sea to Sky corridor, and is always looking forward to her next outdoor adventure.

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.

Dr. Samantha N.

Dr. Samantha N. is an interdisciplinary archaeologist with years of tutoring and teaching experience in social science, natural science, and math. She graduated from Cornell College in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Archaeology. In 2026, she graduated from Boston University with a Ph.D. in Anthropological Archaeology. Throughout this time, she gained experience in tutoring and teaching students at the collegiate, high school, and middle school levels. She loves archaeology because of the way that it connects to so many other disciplines: chemistry, geography, history, and economics, just to name a few! As a teaching fellow in Boston University’s Department of Anthropology, she used hands-on activities and guided questions to help her students learn how to learn. She believes that this allows students to comprehend and retain information better than if they had relied solely on rote memorization. In 2022, she received Boston University’s Outstanding Teaching Fellow in Archaeology Award for her dedication to her students and her contributions to the course material. In her spare time, Samantha enjoys knitting, spending time with her cats, and gardening.

Mansargun K.

Mansargun is an Ivey MBA graduate from Western University and an Aerospace Engineer from IIT Kanpur. She is joining a leading consulting firm as a Senior Consultant in June 2026 and brings 5+ years of tutoring and coaching experience to her students.
Her teaching style focuses on problem-solving tips and shortcuts so students never have to rely on rote memorization. She breaks down core concepts in an intuitive way, helping students truly understand the “why” behind the material. So they never go blank in an exam again. She has supported students across engineering math, calculus, physics, intro computer science (Python, SQL), MBA-level finance, accounting, and economics, as well as standardized tests including the GRE (332/340), TOEFL (119/120), CELPIP (12/12), and GMAT Quant. She also tutors Ontario high school math and physics.
Outside of academics, Mansargun is a theatre artist and a builder at heart. An engineer who loves business. She has directed award-winning plays, co-founded a fashion venture, and helped scale a tech product from 600 to 10 million users. She brings the same curiosity and energy to every tutoring session.

Cheryl D.

Cheryl has been a passionate educator for over twenty years at the middle school and high school levels in Connecticut public schools. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Delaware (majors in English and French, minor in Religious Studies) and her graduate degree in Secondary English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Since then, she has spent her time honing her skills as a classroom teacher, tutor, and literacy coach who cares deeply about the success of every student she meets. Cheryl has a talent for working with a very diverse range of students, and her main goal for each child is to help them gain the self-assurance and academic skills to be successful in school and in life. In her spare time, Cheryl enjoys hiking, walking her dogs, reading, writing, beekeeping, renovating an 18th century home, and hanging out with her husband and three teenaged children. Cheryl looks forward to meeting your child and working in partnership with you to best support them in pursuit of their goals.

Sara

With over 4 years of experience working as a university Writing Tutor, Student Success Coach and Teaching Assistant for research methods, Sara is dedicated to providing high quality personalized tutoring to students. She has a passion for working with students and helping them achieve their academic goals. Sara aims to offer an encouraging learning environment for her students while helping them build a strong academic toolkit, including organization, time management and critical thinking skills.

Sara completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology from the University of Winnipeg while maintaining the highest GPA in the Faculty. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Education and Society at McGill.