Lisha T.
Lisha is an engaging and highly experienced mathematics educator with 30 years of teaching and tutoring expertise. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics (2000) from Georgia Southern University—where she was named “Tutor of the Year”—and has dedicated her career to helping students conquer their fear of everything from basic math to Calculus. Having taught in traditional high schools, private academies, and diverse home education environments, Lisha knows exactly how to adapt her style to meet every unique learner right where they are. She excels at preparing students for standardized tests and using technology while actively tracking down and filling hidden learning gaps. Above all, Lisha adores working with teens and lives for those rewarding “light bulb” moments when a difficult concept clicks. Lisha always jokes that English is actually her second language – she is fluent in math! When she is not busy breaking down equations, she stays active homeschooling her daughter, gardening, and keeping up with lots of kitchen chemistry experiments, though she secretly never stops organizing her world in spreadsheets.
Hanif M.
Hanif is a passionate MATHEMATICS educator and experienced ESL instructor with a strong academic background and a genuine love of teaching. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Dhaka and is currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Applied Data Science at the University of Victoria.
With a strong foundation in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and problem-solving, Hanif brings both mathematical expertise and an analytical approach to his teaching. He also has extensive experience teaching English as a Second Language, including IELTS preparation, speaking, writing, reading, and communication skills.
Hanif’s teaching style is patient, encouraging, and interactive. He enjoys breaking challenging concepts into manageable steps and adapting his approach to each student’s individual learning needs. One of his favourite parts of teaching is seeing a student understand something that once felt difficult and gain the confidence to work independently.
Whether supporting a student in mathematics or English, Hanif brings clarity, enthusiasm, and genuine care to every lesson.
Don B.
Donald is an experienced mathematics educator and tutor with more than 30 years of teaching experience. He holds a Bachelor of Education with a major in Secondary Mathematics from the University of Calgary and has taught mathematics from Grade 10 through university. He also brings four years of online tutoring experience.
Donald particularly enjoys working one-on-one with students and building strong rapport, taking the time to get to know them as both people and learners. He believes students learn best when they feel comfortable, understood, and supported, and enjoys bringing humour into his lessons to create a relaxed and positive learning environment.
Donald adapts his teaching to how each student learns best and is especially passionate about helping students who have lost confidence in mathematics recognize what they are capable of. He focuses on understanding rather than memorization, helping students become confident, independent problem-solvers. Whether a student is catching up, preparing for an exam, or looking for a greater challenge, Donald enjoys finding the explanation that makes the mathematics finally “click.”
Donald lives on Texada Island and tutors students online. Outside of teaching, he is a pilot with a long-standing interest in aviation and is currently learning to sail. After more than 30 years in education, he still gets a genuine thrill when a student suddenly says, “Oh, now I get it!”
Meshach H.
Meshach H. is an engineer, educator, and STEM mentor with a strong background in mathematics, physical science, computer science, and robotics. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and pursued graduate studies in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, where his coursework and research spanned robotics, artificial intelligence, mathematical modeling, and energy systems. While at Carnegie Mellon, Meshach also served as a Teaching Assistant for an introductory engineering course, supporting students and developing instructional videos and educational materials to make technical concepts more accessible.
Meshach has taught and mentored students across a variety of academic settings. His experience includes leading SAT preparation and tutoring programs, developing hands-on STEM workshops, coaching students in the Botball Educational Robotics Program and mentoring high school students in Carnegie Mellon’s Summer Academy for Math and Science. As a tutor, Meshach particularly enjoys working with students in mathematics, physics, computer science, and engineering. His teaching style emphasizes understanding the reasoning behind a solution rather than simply memorizing a procedure. He enjoys using visual explanations, web-based applications, and integrating students’ individual interests to make difficult material more approachable. His goal is to help students build both technical understanding and the confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems independently.
Outside of tutoring, Meshach enjoys graphic design, web development and photography.
Eisha N.
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.
Muzammal C.
Muzammal is an Information Translator with over 22 years of experience in getting technical information understood in a non-technical manner. He started at Mercer University in Macon, GA for 3 years before transferring to Kennesaw State University to finish his two bachelor degrees in Information System and Information Security. Muzammal went on to finish his Master’s degree in Information Systems and minor in Cybersecurity, along with getting CompTIA Server+, Network+, and Security+ certifications. Learning how to learn something is the same as learning the rules of the game, and he does an amazing job getting students to spark their pilot light of learning and interest in doing well in school. Muzammal transforms people into professional learners that can conquer their fears of Math or English by making learning an enjoyable adventure. The unknown does make one wonder how to swim through the lake of knowledge, but having Muzammal as a guide on the journey of learning is the best way to get across in a fun and safe manner. Biggest mistake Muzammal has seen in all his years helping people, is that people worry about knowing everything. It is impossible to know everything, so worrying about the impossible does not help the mind process what is being absorbed. Instead, shifting focus to understanding why something works helps bring out questions that can help make a chemical change in the brain. The brain is made up of chemical reactions, and the perception of those reactions is how we see, think, talk, etc. If the right questions are not asked, then true learning has not occurred. Muzammal is always open to questions and can explain things in multiple dimensions. He is the only IT and Cybersecurity guy who loves to teach Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, IT, Databases, Cybersecurity and anything technical that would need an Information Translator. On his time off from work, Muzammal enjoys going on hikes at Stone Mountain and many other trails all over Georgia.
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.
Rafael T.
Rafael has been teaching for more than 6 years. He has taught students across a range of ages and learning levels. With experience teaching, he helps learners develop confidence in communication, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural understanding. He has taught foreign students to learng English as a second language and has helped American students learn Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian. He has additional experience in the sciences notably in chemistry and biology. This additional strength helps allows him to explain complex scientific concepts clearly and in an engaging way. Combining patience, adaptability, and a student-centered approach. Rafael strives to make learning accessible, practical, and enjoyable.
Some of Rafael’s personal interests are reading, traveling, learning new languages and about cultures.
Jessica E.
Jessica Eaton has been a math educator for the last 16 years. She is a certified math teacher with a Masters in Education from University of California San Diego who taught middle and high school math for 10 years, then left the classroom in 2021 to start private tutoring to get the chance to work with students one on one. She is very passionate about math education, and loves getting the opportunity to help students see that math can be easy and fun, not scary and difficult like many people assume it is. She has a laid back, easygoing approach to math that focuses on helping students see their own math capabilities and improving their confidence in their math skills. She focuses on creating a comfortable environment for students to ask their questions and work through their challenges, and on helping students understand the “why” behind what they’re learning and doing to encourage deeper understanding and retention. She loves connecting with her students and watching their confidence and skills grow, and she looks forward to helping your student enjoy math.