BROOKE A.

Brooke is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Mathematics with a French Specialization at St. Mary’s University.

Brooke’s passion for tutoring began in junior high, when she started helping classmates during lunch and after school. She continued tutoring throughout high school and university, accumulating over eight years of experience supporting students in Grades 7-12 in math, science, and French. She considers tutoring to be her favourite professional experience and reflecting on her time tutoring ultimately inspired her to transition from a career in manufacturing to pursue teaching.

Brooke also spent five years working in out-of-school care and summer camps with K-6 students. In this setting, she especially enjoyed engaging students in reading and storytelling, and fostering their natural curiosity for the world around them through science.

Brooke believes that every student can develop competence and confidence in any subject. As a tutor, her goal is to be attentive to each student’s unique needs and adapt her approach to use the most effective and engaging methods to support their success. She aims to create an environment where students are comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, viewing these as opportunities to deepen their understanding and sharpen their problem-solving skills.

JEFF M.

Jeff has a PhD in philosophy and has taught as a university instructor for over a decade. He started teaching at 16, as a snowboard instructor, and quickly discovered he has passion for human connection and contributing to the development of others. All of his work experience since has been with youth and young adults in various learning contexts, like running summer camps, and teaching English in Japan. Jeff believes real learning is life-changing, and is convinced that the question “why?”–even, and sometimes especially, when it is asked in the form, “why do I have to do this?”–is a powerful route to this kind of meaningful change. Jeff hasn’t only studied a lot, he’s experienced a lot, too: at 17, he left home to study abroad; he’s lived in eight cities in four countries, and travelled to over 30; he’s studied four languages in addition to the French and English he grew up speaking; and he’s made all kinds of connection throughout. This capacity for connection makes Jeff particularly alive to the lived experience and uniqueness of his students, giving him a distinctive human touch. He is currently studying to become a psychotherapist.

Georgina K.

Georgiana “Jojo” Kamau is a passionate engineering student at Louisiana State University with a strong love for STEM, mathematics, and problem-solving. As an engineering student, Georgiana understands that math and science can sometimes feel overwhelming, and she enjoys helping students turn challenging concepts into something they can understand and feel confident doing on their own.

She believes that tutoring should be more than simply getting the right answer. It should help students develop curiosity, critical-thinking skills, and the confidence to tackle problems independently. Georgiana takes a personalized approach to learning and enjoys finding creative ways to explain concepts based on how each student learns best. Her enthusiasm for STEM is contagious, and she loves showing students that math and science are not just subjects in a classroom, but tools they can use to understand and change the world around them.

Outside of tutoring and engineering, Georgiana enjoys being involved in leadership and mentoring, meeting new people, and exploring new experiences. Her favorite kind of problem is one that looks impossible at first because there is nothing better than watching a student have that “I finally get it!” moment.

Karim E M.

Karim is a fully credentialed educator with over nine years of international teaching and tutoring experience, specializing in STEM and English from elementary through secondary levels. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from the University of Sunderland, a Double Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry.

Throughout his career, Karim has served in key academic leadership roles—including Head of the Science Department at Khalil Gibran School—and has successfully guided senior students through rigorous Cambridge iGCSE and A-Level examinations. Fully bilingual in English and French, he brings extensive experience in delivering international curricula and adapting instruction to support diverse learning styles.

As a tutor, Karim integrates brain-based, cognitive learning strategies to help students demystify complex scientific and mathematical concepts. His pedagogical approach emphasizes metacognitive problem-solving, building student independence, and fostering self-efficacy. Whether working one-on-one or in specialized group programs, he creates a structured, encouraging environment designed to inspire confidence and drive measurable academic achievement.

 

Chris H.

Chris is an experienced mathematics and science educator with more than 18 years of private tutoring experience and several years of classroom teaching experience. A graduate of the University of Southern California (USC) with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Building Science, Chris combines a strong technical background with extensive teaching experience to help students master challenging concepts, improve academic performance, and become more confident problem-solvers.

Chris currently teaches middle school mathematics, working with students in grades 6–8 and developing instruction that makes difficult concepts understandable and engaging. In addition to his classroom responsibilities, he coordinates an after-school Math Club designed to challenge students beyond the standard curriculum. These experiences have strengthened his ability to work with students across a wide range of skill levels—from those who need help rebuilding foundational skills to advanced learners ready for greater academic challenges.

One-on-one instruction has been an important part of Chris’s career for nearly two decades. As a private tutor, he begins by identifying each student’s individual strengths, learning gaps, and academic goals and then adapts instruction accordingly. He believes that every student is capable of succeeding when given the right combination of explanation, encouragement, structure, and practice.

Chris offers an exceptionally broad range of mathematics instruction, including middle school math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I–III, Statistics, Finite Math, Business Math, and AP-level mathematics, including AP Calculus, AP Pre-Calculus, and AP Statistics. His engineering background allows him to connect mathematical concepts to practical applications, helping students understand not only how to solve a problem, but why the mathematics works.

His expertise also extends into the sciences, including Physics, AP Physics, calculus-based Physics C, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Biology, AP Biology, and Physical Science. This combination of advanced mathematics and science makes Chris particularly well suited for high school and college-bound students taking rigorous STEM coursework.

Chris also provides extensive standardized test preparation, including the PSAT/SAT, ACT, GED, and STAAR, with particular strength in the mathematics sections of the SAT and ACT. His approach goes beyond practicing individual questions; he helps students identify recurring problem types, strengthen underlying content knowledge, improve test-taking strategies, and develop the confidence and efficiency necessary to perform under timed conditions.

Students and families appreciate Chris’s ability to explain difficult material in multiple ways until a concept finally clicks. His years of private tutoring have taught him that students rarely struggle for exactly the same reason, so he avoids a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, he develops an individualized plan that addresses each student’s specific needs while helping them improve study habits and become increasingly independent learners.

Whether Chris is helping a middle school student rebuild confidence in math, guiding a high school student through AP Calculus or Physics, preparing a college-bound student for the SAT or ACT, or supporting a college student in advanced mathematics, his goal remains the same: help students understand the material, recognize their own capabilities, and develop the skills necessary for lasting academic success.

 

Elli S.

Elli is a recent graduate from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and is originally from Burbank. She graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Mathematics. Throughout college, she helped other students understand challenging math problems, build critical thinking skills, and improve their study habits. As a workshop facilitator at Cal Poly SLO, she worked with small groups of students in upper-division math courses, making difficult and abstract concepts accessible for various learning styles. She is a patient and thoughtful tutor who is excited to use her math expertise to help students of any level succeed in their classes and build confidence in their mathematical abilities! Apart from tutoring, Elli enjoys reading, cooking for her family, and playing guitar.

 

Courtney M.

Courtney is currently pursuing her degree in Elementary Education and has always enjoyed working with children and helping them learn. She has experience as both a paraeducator and a nanny, which has given her the opportunity to work with children of different ages, personalities, and learning styles. Through these experiences, she has learned how important patience, encouragement, and building a good relationship with a student can be. Courtney is someone who wants her students to feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes because she believes that is an important part of learning.

Courtney especially enjoys helping students with elementary school subjects and middle school math by finding different ways to explain a concept when something doesn’t make sense the first time. She understands that every student learns differently, and she is willing to slow down, try a new approach, and work at the student’s pace. Her goal is not only to help students improve their grades but also to help them feel more confident in their abilities.

When she isn’t working or studying, Courtney enjoys reading, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. She considers herself a friendly, caring, and dependable person and loves getting to know the children she works with. She hopes to make tutoring a positive experience where students can learn, feel supported, and have a little fun along the way while growing in confidence and working toward success.

 

Sana T.

Sana grew up in Illinois and received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in biological sciences and a double minor in mathematics and psychology. Her zeal for learning is what drove her to study mathematics and psychology alongside biology. She has a fervor to learn about science and math, stay up to date with advancements in the fields, and teach that knowledge to others.

She started off her journey as a tutor while she was just in middle school! She was a private academic tutor for 15+ years and tutored on a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, and reading at the elementary, middle, high school, and undergraduate levels. She started off her teaching experience as a mathematics instructor for K-12 math subjects and moved on to the role of a test prep instructor specializing in helping adolescents prepare for all subjects covered by the SAT and ACT. She gained most of her specialized teaching skills while being a STEM teacher and mentor at Fusion Academy, a school that specializes in giving personalized instruction to students that caters to their individual learning styles and patterns. While here, she was really able to hone in on identifying students’ individual needs and preferences and allow for them to reach their maximum learning potential. Sana values the student-teacher relationship and believes that true learning can only happen in an environment of acceptance, trust, and comfort. She puts importance on developing rhetoric, engaging with her students, and allowing them to feel at ease and ask any questions that facilitate and spark their learning. Teaching and connecting with students is truly a passion for Sana!

In her free time, Sana loves spending time playing with her toddler and nieces and nephews, engaging them in wonderful discoveries of the magnificent world around them! She admires nature and enjoys taking walks outdoors and sightseeing. She also has a passion for the arts, whether that’s in the form of movies, books, painting, drawing, and more!

Sana can’t wait to meet you and help you on your journey of growth and development to reach your full potential! 🙂

 

Ellis S.

Dr. Ellis S. brings a unique combination of advanced mathematical training, engineering expertise, university teaching, and more than 25 years of experience teaching and tutoring mathematics.
Ellis began his professional career as an engineer and ultimately served as a Senior Principal Engineer at Raytheon Systems Company, where he specialized in the design and analysis of airborne radar systems. During his engineering career, he also developed and conducted technical training programs for engineers at Raytheon, various University Extension courses, and at Air Force and Navy bases throughout the continental United States, including training for a group from the Israeli Air Force. He holds a PhD in Engineering from UCLA.
Following his retirement from engineering, Ellis pursued his longstanding passion for mathematics education. He earned an MS in Applied Mathematics from California State University, Northridge (CSUN), and went on to teach and tutor mathematics extensively. His teaching experience encompasses mathematics through Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and Statistics. His most recent university teaching position was at California State University, Northridge.
Ellis particularly enjoys helping students who initially find mathematics challenging. His engineering and teaching backgrounds have taught him to approach difficult mathematical ideas from multiple perspectives and to explain them in clear, understandable terms. He emphasizes genuine understanding and problem-solving skills rather than simply memorizing formulas and procedures.
Now retired from full-time teaching, Ellis finds tutoring especially rewarding. He takes great satisfaction in seeing students gain confidence, overcome obstacles, and discover that mathematical concepts they once found intimidating can become understandable and manageable.
His combination of extensive mathematical knowledge, real-world engineering experience, university-level teaching, and a genuine passion for helping students makes Ellis a dedicated and an effective Mathematics tutor.

 

Ralph K.

Ralph graduated with high distinctions from the Rotman school of management at the University of Toronto (BCom ’21 with a specialization in finance and economics, major in economics, and minor in environmental economics). He has been teaching as a TA and tutor since his second year, helping students all over North America succeed. After graduating, Ralph decided to follow his dreams of becoming a professional football (soccer) player and has been playing professionally in Europe for the last years. He loves keeping his brain active, teaching, and helping others. As such, he continues to be available as a devoted tutor to help you excel in school.