JAMES S.

James S. found his passion for writing as the editor of his high-school newspaper. Under his direction, it fell prey to censorship battles and published only one issue. At university, he spent his time writing bad dystopian novels, and paid a heavy academic price for it. Returning to Toronto to pursue a career in screenwriting, he co-wrote ​Disappearance at Clifton Hill​ with director Albert Shin for Rhombus Media, starring Tuppence Middleton and David Cronenberg. After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019, it was picked up for North American distribution by IFC Midnight and reached #1 on US Netflix. Between his screenwriting and story editing duties, he still finds time to work on his next bad dystopian novel.

James H.

Upon graduating from college, James began teaching at the St. Ann’s School in Brooklyn, and has taught in the humanities for over 20 years. While he has taught middle schoolers and adults in a variety of settings, Mr. Hamilton has mostly worked in private secondary schools, offering classes in World History, U.S. History, and other subjects. He earned his B.A. at Harvard College in European History, and later, two Masters Degrees (Arts, Philosophy) in Medieval European History with a minor in Renaissance Humanism from Columbia University. In the course of his historical studies, Mr. Hamilton also studied Art History and European languages including German, French, Spanish, and Latin.
Mr. Hamilton remains an enthusiastic student and teacher of history, a challenging, beautiful, and constantly evolving discipline which embraces every aspect of human endeavor.
In his spare time, Mr. Hamilton cooks, reads novels, plays chess, and folds paper, with particular admiration for the beautiful origami models of Hideo Komatsu.

Kaitlan N.

Kaitlan is passionate about motivating students to believe in themselves and thrive academically. She holds a K–5 multiple subject credential as well as a single-subject English credential, and she earned her Master of Arts in Teaching from Point Loma Nazarene University.

Warm, encouraging, patient, and structured in her approach, Kaitlan brings a steady presence that helps students feel comfortable and confident. She has experience supporting students with attention and focus challenges.

Outside of tutoring, Kaitlan volunteers with the Girl Scouts, mentoring girls in leadership and creative projects. She also helps facilitate artist panels at the Chicano Park Cultural Center and Museum. Her community-minded focus, mentorship background, and interest in the arts help her connect quickly with students and make her an especially strong fit for creative, relationship-driven learners.

Jennifer W.

Jennifer W. brings three decades of experience as a civics cheerleader and a history hype woman. She is committed to building students’ critical reading and writing skills by exciting their interest in history and government. She has taught at the high school and college level, including honors, dual enrollment, and Advanced Placement classes. She also loves encouraging students to express their own stories in the college essay process, and to discover their own strategies for academic organization.

Jennifer holds an undergraduate degree in American Civilization from Brown University, and advanced degrees in education and American history from New Jersey City University and Pace University. In her spare time, she is usually reading, visiting museums, or (poorly) singing show tunes.

Elias A.

Elias Allen graduated from the University of Oxford in 2017 with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. He worked as an SAT prep teacher and tutor for AP US History, AP World History, and AP Literature in DC and Maryland from 2018 to 2019. Elias served as a Peace Corps TEFL Volunteer in Kosovo from 2019-2020 and from 2022-2023, teaching English to K-12 students. In 2020 and 2021 he worked as a tutor in Oregon for elementary and middle school students, tutoring English, reading comprehension, writing, math, and coding. In 2021 Elias taught English and critical thinking skills to students in Kosovo virtually in the Peace Corps Virtual Service Pilot Program. He graduated from Columbia University with an MA in 2025. In his free time Elias enjoys playing basketball, ping pong, and tennis.

Caitlin C.

Caitlin is a certified teacher. She graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts, with a major in English and a minor in both history and French. Caitlin completed her teaching placements in the Niagara Region, where she taught grade 10 English, grade 11 media studies, and grade 12 English. Caitlin has also done an internship with the Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region. During her internship, she personalized bi-weekly lesson plans for a grade three student that would best support the student’s learning by incorporating the student’s interests and needs. In her free time, Caitlin likes to read, collect and organize Pokémon cards, and play cozy video games.

Caitlin believes that student-led learning leads to confident, capable, and inspired students. She also believes that students learn best when they are able to make choices and play an active role in their education. Caitlin is passionate about teaching her students and helping them succeed; she enjoys showing students that learning can be fun.

James H.

James H. studied history as an undergraduate and graduate student, earning BA (Harvard College), MA, and MPhil degrees (Columbia University GSAS), with a focus on Medieval and Modern European History. Since then he has taught both World History and U.S. History, primarily in private secondary schools. He has also taught English as a Second Language, working with adult and younger students from a variety of different nationalities and backgrounds. Mr. Hamilton continues to be an avid reader of history, admiring and enjoying the works of Herodotus, Thucydides, Jacob Burckhardt, Simon Schama, Jill Lepore, and many other brilliant historians.

Nasiha N.

Nasiha is an experienced and dedicated Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) specializing in Intermediate General Science, Senior Division English, and Special Education. With over a decade of teaching experience across international and Canadian school boards, including the TVDSB and SCDSB, Nasiha is committed to securing long-term academic success for her students. Her professional background includes roles as a Secondary School ESL/Workplace English Teacher, an Intermediate School Teacher, and an Educational Assistant, giving her a deep, systemic understanding of diverse student needs and curricula from elementary through secondary levels.

​Nasiha holds a Master of Arts in English Literature and a Bachelor of Education, providing her with both subject-matter expertise and refined teaching methodologies. A highly devoted and systematic professional, she is skilled at building trust-based mentoring relationships and offers the unique ability to communicate effectively in four languages (English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi), ensuring respectful and inclusive instruction for all learners. Beyond her qualifications, Nasiha brings a fun, loving, and supportive energy to her tutoring; as the mother of three successful children currently attending university, she offers invaluable, real-world insight into the challenges and triumphs of preparing students for post-secondary education.

Frank C.

Frank Cameron is an experienced university and college instructor. He is from London, ON and graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. in Philosophy. He then went on to complete an M.A. in Philosophy at the University of Alberta before moving on to the nation’s capital where he earned a Ph.D in Philosophy. Throughout his academic career spanning two decades, Frank has taught at several post-secondary institutions including Bishop’s University, Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, University of Michigan, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, Huron University College, Brescia University College, Fanshawe College, and Conestoga College.
His easy-going nature and commitment to his students’ academic success explains the instant rapport that he has with students.
Frank’s teaching experience focuses on the Humanities (Philosophy, Great Books, Literature) and Social Sciences (Sociology, Canadian Politics).
In his spare time, Frank likes traveling (especially to Europe), listening to classic rock, reading, writing, spending time with his two adorable Boston terriers (Argos and Odie), and cheering on his hometown, London Knights.

Muskaan T.

Hi, I’m Muskaan, a graduate student in Bioengineering at Rice University with a strong interdisciplinary foundation in bioinformatics, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. With over five years of tutoring experience, I’ve had the opportunity to guide high school, undergraduate, and graduate students through subjects such as organic chemistry, biology, genetics, calculus, biostatistics etc. My teaching philosophy centers on turning complex topics into clear, engaging lessons that connect theory to real-world applications. Beyond tutoring, my professional experience spans both academic research and clinical practice from analyzing genetic risk factors for cardiovascular disease as a Graduate Researcher at UTHealth Houston, to assisting with pain management and pediatric clinics. These experiences have strengthened my ability to bridge scientific knowledge with practical understanding, which I strive to bring into every session. I’m passionate about helping students not only master challenging material but also build lasting confidence, curiosity, and a genuine appreciation for learning.