Kathleen H.

Kathleen has a Bachelor of Science in Honours Biology and a Bachelor of Education from York University. She has over 3 years of experience teaching General Science and Biology overseas and currently works for WRDSB as an OCT certified teacher. She is qualified Intermediate/Senior in Biology, Geography and General Sciences. Kathleen is passionate and is eager to help students in their education.

Clara M.

ENG: Meet Clara, a passionate and experienced tutor with five years of expertise in helping students reach their full potential! Currently enrolled in the science program at John Abbott College, she is set to graduate soon. Her dedication to academic excellence has earned her the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Award, a testament to her hard work and commitment.

Clara is deeply invested in her students’ success, providing not only subject-specific support but also equipping them with valuable skills they can apply beyond the classroom. With a patient and engaging teaching style, she tailors her approach to each student’s needs, ensuring they gain confidence and a strong understanding of their coursework.

Whether it’s mastering complex scientific concepts or developing effective study strategies, Clara goes above and beyond to foster both academic achievement and a love for learning.

FR: Rencontrez Clara, une tutrice passionnée et expérimentée avec cinq ans d’expertise dans l’accompagnement des élèves vers la réussite ! Actuellement inscrite au programme de sciences au Collège John Abbott, elle est sur le point d’obtenir son diplôme. Son engagement envers l’excellence académique lui a valu le prestigieux Prix du Lieutenant-Gouverneur, une reconnaissance de son travail acharné et de sa détermination.

Clara se consacre pleinement à la réussite de ses élèves, en leur offrant non seulement un soutien ciblé dans leurs matières, mais aussi en leur transmettant des compétences précieuses qu’ils pourront appliquer bien au-delà de la salle de classe. Grâce à sa pédagogie patiente et engageante, elle adapte son approche aux besoins de chaque élève, leur permettant ainsi de gagner en confiance et de mieux assimiler leurs cours.

Que ce soit pour maîtriser des concepts scientifiques complexes ou pour développer des stratégies d’apprentissage efficaces, Clara met tout en œuvre pour encourager la réussite scolaire et éveiller un véritable plaisir d’apprendre.

Richard M.

Richard Maloon has a proven track record in education. He earned his Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Elementary Education and later his Master’s degree in Education (M.Ed.) with a focus in Curriculum & Instruction. He has taught all grades 1 through 9, spending most of his time with grades 4 through 8. He taught for 14 years and served as a private school principal for 23 years. Mr. Maloon also had a career as a national certified consultant for MicroSociety, Inc., a successful, real-world school reform model. He was the consultant for many public schools in the southeast United States. He is very adept at teaching math, social studies, science, and English, and has been recognized for his creative approaches to teaching concepts and skills. He is considered by many to be a master teacher. He also was a school-wide program coordinator for implementing MicroSociety; his school was featured in many periodicals and on prime-time television. He has had an article published for a professional journal and has been a presenter at teacher conventions as well. Besides this, after school he has coached soccer, sponsored a chess club, and started a robotics tech club in many of his schools, taking teams to the finals in Lego Robotics. Mr. Maloon also enjoys traveling, being in nature, and learning more about neuroscience.

Steven T.

Steven is an Ontario certified teacher who specializes in teaching at the senior level. He has teaching qualifications in business, geography, and special education. Although he does not have qualifications in ESL and math, he is planning on getting them in the near future as he really enjoys spending time teaching people the English language and intermediate level math (grade 9/10).

Steven majored in commerce and graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Commerce. Additionally, he received his Bachelor of Education from York University.

Steven’s passion for teaching began during his high school years as a swim instructor. He loved seeing his students progress over time and become more confident in their own abilities. The joy of helping his students overcome their fears and master new skills fueled his passion for education. Each lesson was an opportunity for growth, along with building trust and rapport.

When it comes to teaching philosophy, Steven believes that being patient along with developing a positive relationship with students is the key to success. He is passionate about teaching and always wants all of his students to succeed!

In his free time, Steven loves to play and watch sports, cook, discover new music, and play video games! Besides English, Steven can fluently speak Vietnamese and is hoping to learn more languages.

Reena S.

Reena is working towards a Double Honours degree in English and Creative Writing at the University of Toronto. Her passion for education began early, from tutoring as a high school student to expanding her expertise through pedagogical study and hands-on teaching practice during her senior-year placement. With experience in both self-employed tutoring and formal instructional settings, Reena is dedicated to guiding students in developing critical thinking, refining their language and writing skills, and cultivating a deeper appreciation for learning.

Sharon C.

Sharon is a certified teacher from San Antonio who studied at Abilene Christian University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in History and Social Studies (2004). She has taught students in the classroom as a World History, US History II, and Sociology Teacher and as a substitute teacher from PreK to 12th Grade. She was also a Librarian Assistant for a few years. She guided students through the research process by showing them how to find information in books and computers and create a final product in a written paper, a project with pictures on poster board, or a slide show presentation. She has also tutored students in Math, Science, and Reading. Since 2021, she has homeschooled her three children.
She cares for her family of one husband, three kids, and two dogs. She enjoys using her skills to craft things, singing soprano, occupying her mind through reading books, and stepping into a different mindset by playing TTORPGs with friends and family.

JOSEPH D.

Joseph is a dedicated and passionate educator with a strong background in mathematics. With 8 years years of tutoring experience, he has worked with students of all ages, helping them build confidence and master challenging concepts. Holding a BBA from Trent University he specializes in making learning engaging and tailored to each student’s unique needs.

Beyond teaching, Joseph enjoys working out and playing sports, bringing creativity and enthusiasm into every lesson. Whether breaking down complex equations or guiding students through literary analysis, he strives to make learning both effective and enjoyable.

IGOR B.

Igor has a B. Ed. from the University of Alberta and has taught English and Social Studies at the high school and junior high levels. His particular strengths include diploma prep and working with students who speak English as a second language. Having not always enjoyed school when he was a child himself, he relates and works particularly well with students who are struggling for one reason or another.

Outside the classroom, Igor enjoys music, cooking, football of the global kind, and basketball.

Colleen S.

Colleen Simmons realized as a child she wanted to become a teacher. She loved learning how to read and do basic math from her mother, Donna, who she says was still her best teacher ever! Growing up in Illinois, she started helping her peers and younger children with reading and math homework when she was in 6th grade. Like the acting bug that some folks get, teaching became her passion. Graduating in 1981 from Millikin University with a B.S. in Biology, she pursued further training and completed a teacher certification program at the U of I Springfield soon after. She began teaching and continued to add certifications and degrees to her resume. She obtained a middle school concept endorsement on her standard certificate, a second B.S. in Special Education from EIU, and two M.S. degrees in Educational Administration from EIU and Teacher Leadership from U of I Springfield, respectively. Throughout her career, she has not only worked in the classroom, but she also has privately tutored students after school. Her reputation as a caring and supportive teacher is something she cherishes. In 2019, Colleen and her husband retired to Texas. Retirement didn’t last long, since she found herself missing the enjoyment she got from working with students. In 2021, she began working once again as support staff, tutor, and ultimately, teacher in a science classroom. This year, she is working on a new challenge. She, along with a couple of friends, began developing a home-school pod service to help families who want another option for educating their children. Along with tutoring, Colleen enjoys traveling, meeting new people, and learning something new, like painting a watercolor, playing a new strategy game, or reading a mystery novel.

AMBER M.

Amber holds a 2-year early childhood diploma as well as a 3-year international Montessori pedagogy diploma. She is a lifelong learner and has attended many conferences, workshops, and webinars on various Montessori topics, as well as child development.
Amber has been a Montessorian for 16 years and has also worked as a private tutor. Montessori education focuses on the holistic child, with high academics as a byproduct when they enter Grade 1, as it is a very individualized program. These areas include Math, Language, Science, and Geography.
Over her 16 years of teaching, Amber has worked with age groups. She has worked with children who have challenges as well as those with high cognitive abilities. She knows how to adjust her approach to suit the child, whether by changing how a lesson is delivered, knowing when to challenge them, or repeating the lesson in a new, fun way to make the concept easier to grasp. Amber still works as a Montessorian and would like to help more children with her talents, as she believes that all children learn differently, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. She loves fostering a love of learning in all children and will continue to do so for many years to come.