Alexis W.

With over 12 years of elementary teaching experience, Alexis is a National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy and current 4th-grade teacher. She holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Early Grades Prep and Special Education from West Chester University, as well as a Master’s degree, Reading Specialist certification, and Literacy Coach endorsement from Slippery Rock University. She strives to create a supportive, encouraging environment where students feel safe to make mistakes, take risks, and grow as learners. Alexis is deeply passionate about building strong reading foundations and helping students cultivate a genuine, lifelong love of reading.

William C.

Bill is a North Carolina educator, award-winning journalist, and experienced communications professional who brings a lifelong passion for learning and storytelling to every tutoring session.

Before becoming a teacher, Bill spent more than 20 years as a newspaper reporter and communications specialist, covering education, courts, business, government, and public policy for publications including North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, Pacific Business News in Honolulu and Inside Business, the Hampton Roads Business Journal.

His work earned numerous journalism awards, and he later served as Communications and Public Relations Coordinator for one of North Carolina’s largest business and litigation law firms, where he translated complex legal issues into clear, engaging language for clients, attorneys, and the public.

Bill’s transition into education was a natural one. As a special education teacher at Enloe Magnet High School in Raleigh, he discovered that the most rewarding part of teaching was building relationships with students and helping them realize they were capable of more than they believed. He especially enjoys working one-on-one, where he can tailor lessons to each student’s learning style, celebrate victories, and help students develop the confidence to tackle new challenges independently.

Whether a student needs support with reading comprehension, writing, English, social studies, organization or study skills, Bill believes learning should be encouraging, engaging, and personalized. His background as a professional writer gives him a unique ability to explain difficult concepts in ways that make sense, while his classroom experience helps him meet students where they are and build on their strengths.

Bill is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville and an avid reader. Bill enjoys exploring the Triangle with his dog, Bubba, while his cat, Sterling, holds down the fort.

Asana O.

Asana grew up in Louisa County, Virginia, and has built much of her career around helping students become more confident and effective learners. She earned a full scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Cognitive Science and a minor in Deaf Studies. While at Penn, she mentored first-year college students, provided after-school support for K–12 students in Philadelphia schools, and conducted developmental research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Autism Research. After graduation, Asana moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, where she designed and taught a year-long study skills course at the African Leadership Academy. The course helped first-year students strengthen their executive functioning, organization, and time management skills. She later earned a master’s degree in Psychology from Princeton University, where she received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship for her research in cognitive development. Asana believes every student can succeed with the right support and is passionate about helping students build lifelong learning skills. She currently lives in Richmond with her best friend from high school.

Anna B.

Anna has over 10 years of experience working with children in a variety of K–12 educational settings. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, with a minor in Child Psychology, from the University of Minnesota, and later completed her Master’s in Education with a specialization in Second Languages and Cultures.

For the past decade, Anna has taught K–12 ESL students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in Minnesota. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she enjoys building meaningful relationships with students and families while helping students grow in confidence and academic ability.

Because of her extensive work with English Language Learners, Anna is able to tutor a wide range of subjects, from elementary academics and study skills to writing support and college essay preparation. She believes every student deserves access to a quality education and works to create personalized learning strategies that meet each child’s unique needs and learning style.

Outside of tutoring, Anna enjoys spending time outdoors with her Australian Shepherd, camping, hiking, and trying new recipes in the kitchen.

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.

David F.

EN: David Fernandez is in the process of completing his Master’s Degree in Theology, having already graduated with honours, in both an undergrad in Theology and another in Religious Studies, from Concordia University. His Thesis is concerned with uncovering the philosophical and literary links between Jewish and Christian apocrypha of the 2nd to 4th century CE.

He has experience as a teacher and researcher at institutions such as St. Georges Highschool, M² Learning, Concordia University and currently, Yeshiva Gedola Highschool. He has worked as an RA in his department at university, and has published articles and research throughout his career as a student and educator.

He has worked in education for the better part of a decade, as a tutor, teacher, instructor and integration aide. Having worked as an integration aide for some years, he has become uniquely equipped to instruct on proper techniques in executive functioning.

He is currently a Highschool Teacher at Yeshiva Gedola, where he teaches French, History and English. He has also been working as an AP instructor for Comparative Politics and History for the last three years. At Yeshiva Gedolah, he manages classes of 20 to 30 students, whereas as an AP instructor, he works in a more one on one setting with his students.

FR: David Fernandez est en train de terminer son master en théologie, après avoir obtenu avec mention, deux diplômes, l’une en théologie et l’autre en sciences religieuses, à l’université Concordia. Sa thèse porte sur la mise en lumière des liens philosophiques et littéraires entre les apocryphes Juifs et Chrétiens du IIe au IVe siècle de notre ère.

Il a acquis de l’expérience en tant qu’enseignant et chercheur dans des établissements tels que le lycée St. Georges, M² Learning, l’université Concordia et, actuellement, le lycée Yeshiva Gedola. Il a occupé un poste d’assistant de recherche au sein de son département à l’université et a publié des articles et des travaux de recherche tout au long de son parcours d’étudiant et d’éducateur.

Il a travaillé dans l’enseignement pendant près d’une décennie, en tant que tuteur, enseignant, formateur et accompagnateur d’intégration. Ayant exercé cette fonction d’accompagnateur d’intégration pendant plusieurs années, il dispose désormais d’un bagage unique pour enseigner les techniques appropriées en matière de fonctions exécutives.

Il est actuellement enseignant au lycée Yeshiva Gedola, où il enseigne le français, l’histoire et l’anglais. Il travaille également depuis trois ans en tant que formateur AP en politique comparée et en histoire. À Yeshiva Gedola, il gère des classes de 20 à 30 élèves, tandis qu’en tant que formateur AP, il travaille dans un cadre plus individuel avec ses élèves.

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.