Wajd A.

Wajd is passionate about helping students succeed and currently serves as a teaching assistant at Western University in advanced Medical Science courses. Her teaching journey began in high school, where she volunteered as a kindergarten teacher assistant and a library assistant for Westmount Public School, and then proceeded to one-on-one tutor her high school peers in math and science subjects as requested by teachers. Through these experiences, Wajd has proven to many students that no goal is impossible to achieve, as long as they have the right guidance and resources. Beyond academia, Wajd thrives in leadership and community roles, as highlighted by her three-year experience as a Western International Ambassador, Peer Guide, and a librarian at Weldon. She supports multiple projects yearly, including international orientation planning. As described by many, Wajd is a social butterfly who cherishes opportunities to connect with others and can often be found in taekwondo and belly dancing classes, where she continues to build friendships and explore new passions.

TASFIA A.

Tasfia is an experienced STEM tutor with over four years of tutoring experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, specializing in secondary and post-secondary mathematics and sciences. She has worked with more than 100 students across diverse curricula, including the Ontario curriculum, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), Danforth’s MaST, and Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs. Tasfia has extensive experience supporting students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), skillfully adapting her teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and ensure comprehensive understanding and skill mastery. She is a compassionate, friendly, and adaptive educator with a special interest in cognitive psychology who approaches learning from a trauma-informed perspective.

GAVIN O.

Gavin graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Mathematics degree in 2022 and a Master of Quantitative Finance degree in 2024. He completed his tutor training with the CRLA in 2019 while working as a full-time math tutor at Centennial College. Gavin has worked as a part-time tutor since 2022 and has worked with hundreds of students in grade levels ranging from elementary to high school to college-level math students, and has experience working with students with disabilities and who speak English as a second language. In addition to working as a private tutor, in 2022 Gavin worked as a teacher for Algorithmics Waterloo where he instructed students on math competitions, Grade 11 Functions and Python programming. Furthermore, he has contributed to artistic projects that use cartoons and illustration to make math concepts more intuitive and engaging. Through these experiences Gavin has developed a passion for making math instruction participatory and engaging. As a hobby Gavin buys pieces of shiny cardboard that somehow regularly outperform the S&P 500

Tom B.

The joy and challenge of mathematics has always been a large part of Tom’s life, from participating in maths olympiads and running revision classes at school to his masters’ degree at Warwick University and beyond to ‘recreational’ reading on infinity, statistics or symmetry. He finds the purity of the subject, the neatness and objectivity, fascinating, and brings his enthusiasm and deep understanding to his teaching.

Since teaching roles at University, Tom has been accepting students for tuition both online and in person, and ten years after graduating he has coached dozens of students through their studies and exams at a high level. With a focus on high school math and beyond, Tom brings an understanding of calculus and algebra which allows him to provide students operating at the upper end of their school careers with insights and context they will not find on the regular curriculum, and does so in a friendly and informal manner.

Outside of mathematics, Tom is a keen outdoorsman and can often be found attached to a rope and up a cliff or running on the many trails in the sea to sky corridor (all of which seem to be uphill). He enjoys creative writing, loud music and runs a dungeons and dragons game for friends in Squamish and Whistler.

James C.

James is a teacher who can teach in British Columbia, California and Ontario. He grew up in northern BC and completed post-secondary studies in Alberta and Ontario before going to California to start his career. He has taught students from Gr. 6 to post-secondary (mostly in the STEM subjects from Computer Studies to Calculus to Chemistry and Physics). Outdoor education was always in the mix from running an outdoor programme for a school board to teaching skiing and white-water kayaking. He was selected to create and review online Physics and Chemistry for both Ontario high schools and later within the Ontario College system; these experiences deepened his understanding of barriers to success in students who had already experienced frustration in math or science. Empowering students to move from discouragement to a growth mindset has been the fulfilling part of his career. A move to Squamish after 30 years of teaching has expanded outdoor adventures but he still longs to help students take on challenges and to also find some fun in the work.

Mark A.

MARK ANGLIN, B.Eng., MBA, PMP, PMI-ACP,Cert.Adult Ed, PhD (Cand.) AI & Machine Learning (Data Science)

With over 20 years of technology and global business experience, with companies such as Oracle, Accenture, AT&T and Cisco Systems, Mark has brought 2 software products to market, opened and directed a software company, Sigma Systems, in Europe, assisted owners in raising capital from leading firms such as Morgan Stanley in New York, Cisco Systems in San Jose, Ca. and Kleiner Perkins Caufield Beyers (arguably the no. 1 VC in USA at the time with Vinod Khosla) in San Francisco.

Mark has won 2 awards in 6 years teaching in a Master’s program at Schulich Executive Education at York University. A passionate life-long learner, Mark has developed and licensed courses to both York University and University of Toronto.

Concurrent with his PhD (candidate) studies in AI, Mark is developing and teaching courses in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with Agents. As such, Mark is well versed at Mathematics of AI with Data Science. Mark also teaches at 2 community colleges in Toronto.

Marks’ teaching approach is a focus on understanding theory and encouraging practice, practice, practice. Both enable the student to be successful at answering “new” and “unseen” questions on tests.

Dao N.

Dr. Dao N. is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at San Diego State University. His teaching philosophy centers on cultivating student enthusiasm and motivation, which he sees as essential to academic success.

Dao earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Wayne State University. His research interests include optimization, control theory, and data science, and he is currently writing a book on machine learning. He’s passionate about both the theoretical and applied sides of mathematics. Outside academia, he enjoys singing, playing instruments, hiking, cooking, swimming, and spending time with friends.

RAHMI C.

Rahmi C. holds a Master of Science in Environmental Applied Science and Management, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, both from Toronto Metropolitan University. Over the past three years, he’s taught more than 15 university courses, with an emphasis on subjects like first-year chemistry, biology, physics, and calculus, as well as lab-based and senior-level biomedical sciences courses. Throughout his time as a teaching assistant, Rahmi also supported exam preparation and proctoring, giving him a deep understanding of how to help students succeed at every level.

In addition to his university experience, Rahmi has tutored students from Grades 2 to 8, focusing on small group or one-on-one settings to give each student the attention they deserve. He regularly visited students’ schools, reviewed assignments in advance, and worked directly with their teachers to better understand their strengths and areas for improvement. His goal is always to build confidence, not just comprehension.

Outside of academics, Rahmi runs an international export business, which has sharpened his communication and problem-solving skills. He brings that same attention to detail and relationship-building to his tutoring style.

When he’s not working, Rahmi enjoys volleyball, gaming, and spending time with his two cats, Machu and Pichu — named after his bucket-list destination, Machu Picchu.

Oscar R.

Oscar R. is a passionate and experienced tutor specializing in Math and Science for bilingual learners. With a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso and a strong academic foundation in mathematics and physics, Oscar brings clarity, structure, and enthusiasm to every tutoring session.

Oscar has over five years of tutoring and teaching experience, both in the U.S. and abroad. He has taught Math, pre-Calculus, and Physics to bilingual students, with a focus on helping learners build confidence and excel in challenging subjects. His global teaching experience includes tutoring English and Math in Spain and serving as a translator in Honduras for two years- strengthening his ability to communicate across cultures and support multilingual students.

Since moving to Austin two years ago, Oscar has worked as an English teacher for adults and provided tutoring in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) for local elementary schools. He currently tutors students from 4th to 8th grade, helping them master foundational skills, prepare for assessments, and develop a positive mindset toward learning.

Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Oscar is especially effective with students from diverse language backgrounds. His calm demeanor, structured approach, and natural ability to connect with learners make him a trusted academic mentor for families seeking, reliable, high-quality tutoring support.

Whether your child needs help with long division, algebraic thinking, or tackling science problems with confidence, Oscar’s patient and goal-oriented instruction delivers real results.

Zachary M.

Zachary M. is presently in his last year of his study for his dual masters in math and physics at UTSA. Some may say that in doing so, he is trying to prolong his adolescence and avoid adulthood. But truth be told, Zach is very passionate about his studies. This was not always the case. Admittedly, Zach was mathematically challenged in middle school (his mom would help him with his algebra homework). But something clicked for him in high school. He took every AP math and science class that he could and went so far as to participate in academic UIL. After graduation from high school, Zach began studying math and physics at UTSA. He took up a job as a physics tutor on a whim but came to discover that he really enjoys helping people learn. Now as a graduate student, Zach teaches introductory physics labs. In doing so, he does his best to accommodate all of his students while simultaneously emphasizing the mathematical and theoretical underpinnings of physics.