Darlene A.

Darlene grew up in Beaconsfield, Quebec and completed a B.Sc in Engineering Chemistry at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Then she moved to Vancouver, BC where she did a PhD in Chemistry. A number of years later she finished a B.Ed at UBC, specializing in Chemistry and Junior Science, Secondary School Education.

As a BC Certified teacher Darlene has taught in public and private secondary schools, including York House in Vancouver and Henan Public School in Zhengzhou, China. She also taught Chemistry 11 and Math 11 at summer school for the Vancouver School Board. Most of her education work has been tutoring. She has tutored for the last 16 years. During the pandemic she started to tutor online using a specialized tutoring software program.

Outside of this life, Darlene has been a ski instructor for Whistler Blackcomb for over 25 years, teaching adults the fine art of skiing. She gets great enjoyment out of helping people achieve their goals; be it to pass a course, get high grades to go the university of their choice – or to slide down a ski slope on skis.

Danica R.

As a mathematics major, Danica Reddock takes education seriously and she is committed to helping students succeed. She has been tutoring for six years while keeping her own grades up, and she has five dogs and a cat. Her approach is professional, patient, and personalized, ensuring that every lesson is productive and stress-free. She tailors each session to each individual’s learning style and pace. Being a college student herself, Danica understands that some concepts are more difficult to grasp than others. She also knows that not everybody learns in the same way. She prides herself on being able to help students find what works best for them.

Kevin W.

Kevin is a former high school math teacher with over 30 years of teaching and tutoring experience. He has created and taught three math courses for a local California college and has previously taught at Palm Beach State College in Florida and CT State Community College in Norwalk, Connecticut. Kevin is also the author of two math books: The SAT Mathematics Solution Guide and Quantitative Reasoning. In addition to teaching, he consults and provides corporate training in Excel and Microsoft Office products, and he conducts a series of courses at MiraCosta College.

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.

Michael B.

Michael is a third-year undergraduate student at Western University pursuing an Honours Double Major in Biochemistry and Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences. An aspiring physician with a passion for learning, he was recognized with AP Calculus and Statistics awards in 2023, scoring top marks on AP exams, and has since maintained a near-perfect 3.94 GPA. Since 2019, Michael has worked in education, serving as a teaching assistant at Spirit of Math Schools and Villanova College, as well as a private tutor. As a math and science mentor, he teaches with enthusiasm, inspiring students to approach science with curiosity and discovery. Outside academics, Michael enjoys playing the saxophone, chess, golf, and biking. In addition, Michael devotes his time to social work by volunteering and his local food bank as well as acting as the founder of the BEAM group, a student initiative targeted at providing academic mentorship to underprivileged students.

Matt T.

Matt Tracy has a B.A. in Economics from Fordham University in New York City and a proven track record of helping students excel in college entrance exams (ACT and SAT) and their English and mathematics courses. With three years of tutoring experience, Matt is an expert at guiding students through K-12 level reading, writing, and English, as well at preparing high-school students for their ACT and SAT exams.

Matt’s teaching experience began in high school when he started an SAT Prep Club to help his classmates do as well if not better than him on the test. His passion for education grew while working at the Writing Lab Center (two years) at Fordham. This experience gave Matt the opportunity to support students from all background and help them reach their full potential.

In addition to his business journalism and tutoring pursuits, Matt enjoys reading up on politics and current events. He also is actively engaged in his local community and loves to frequent locally-owned coffee shops and other businesses.

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.

Tammy G.

Tammy graduated from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education, and completed a Masters Degree in Education from Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Tammy has taught high school mathematics the past 25+ years in Appleton, Wisconsin, Fort Myers and Sarasota, Florida. She has tutored both middle and high school students for homework help, to pass ACT/SAT, PSAT, CLT, and the HESI Nursing Exam. She is very patient and nonjudgmental. It makes her happy when a student finally “gets it” understands a concept they couldn’t previously.

Outside of school, Tammy enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach and reading.

Luke G.

Luke graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics. Though he completed his degree in Arizona, he has primarily lived in the Boise area since 2016. During his undergraduate studies, Luke served as a math and physics tutor at the university’s tutoring center and led discussion groups for an introductory physics course for engineering students. He is passionate about communicating the importance of science and enjoys deepening his technical understanding through collaborative, thoughtful discussion. Luke plans to pursue a master’s degree in Atmospheric Science, focusing on weather modeling. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, fly fishing, and working in the garden.

Patricia T.

Patricia Tibesar graduated from Colby College with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Environmental Science and a minor in English Literature. She grew up in Caldwell, Idaho, and moved to Maine to complete her degree, though she has also lived in Spain, Mexico, and Costa Rica. At Colby College, Patricia worked closely with the Center for Teaching and Learning. As a learning assistant, Patricia worked with students to engage them with their learning and encourage asking questions, and she worked with professors and staff to rework course designs to improve student learning. She enjoys tutoring and helping students understand their learning because of the reward of a student feeling their own confidence grow. In her free time, Patricia loves reading, watching movies and reviewing them on Letterboxd, and traveling, both domestically and internationally.