Suki W.

EN: Suki has completed a Bachelor of Psychology at University McGill before teaching English for a year in Japan. Suki is now back to school, pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (S-LP). She is excited to teach students from all ages in either English or French on language subjects, psychology, or general homework help. She is also eager to tutor other languages such as Mandarin Chinese and Japanese for children.

FR: Suki a complété un baccalauréat en psychologie à l’Université McGill avant d’enseigner l’anglais pendant un an au Japon. Elle est maintenant de retour aux études et poursuit une maîtrise en orthophonie. Passionnée par l’enseignement, Suki aime accompagner des élèves de tous âges, en anglais ou en français, dans les domaines des langues, de la psychologie ou de l’aide générale aux devoirs. Elle offre également des cours de mandarin et de japonais aux enfants.

Raluca B.

Raluca is an experienced language educator and tutor with more than 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics in 2002, with a major in English and German and a minor in Italian, providing her with a strong academic foundation in language acquisition, communication, and cultural studies. A native Romanian speaker, she is also fluent in English, German, and Italian, bringing both linguistic expertise and cultural insight to her teaching. Raluca specializes in English, Romanian, German, and Italian instruction, helping students of all ages build confidence in communication, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, and comprehension. She provides personalized one-on-one lessons tailored to each student’s goals, whether they are preparing for travel, advancing their careers, reconnecting with their heritage, improving academic performance, or developing conversational fluency. Her patient and supportive teaching style creates an engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and making meaningful progress. In addition to language instruction, she has extensive experience helping elementary and middle school students strengthen reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills. Raluca believes that strong relationships, individualized learning plans and consistent encouragement are the keys to student success. Her passion for languages and cultures continues to inspire her work, and she takes great pride in helping students achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals.

Julia T.

Julia is a recent graduate student and experienced educator who is kind, passionate and motivated in helping all students achieve their educational goals. She is originally from Michigan where she completed her BA in Arts and Humanities and Global History from Michigan State University and her MA in history from Eastern Michigan University. Before moving to North Carolina, she was an academic advisor, helping students of all ages navigate the transition into collegiate level studies, and a Museum Assistant where she focused on engaging and educating the local community with their history and stories. She currently lives in Chapel Hill, where she has been working with University of North Carolina students in and outside of classrooms for two years. Her previous research work in her academic life focused on Polish women’s roles during the Second World War, and she is adept and willing to tutor students of all ages in history, the writing process, SAT and ACT prep, and college admissions. As someone who considers herself a lifelong learner and what her mom jokes is a “professional student,” she understands both the challenges and rewards of working towards ones educational journey. She lives with her husband and cat, and in her spare time enjoys baking, back country camping, reading the latest fantasy book, and Detroit Lions football.

Ihsan

EN: Ihsan holds a Licence en Droit from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and International Business at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, where she has received both the McGill and Desautels Faculty Awards.
She specializes in French baccalauréat preparation, French literature, elementary school support, SAT preparation, and TEFAQ/TEF exam coaching. As a French language facilitator, Ihsan has helped students prepare for the TEFAQ and TEF exams and has led French language workshops for corporate clients across Montreal.
A native speaker of both French and Arabic and fully fluent in English, Ihsan supports students from a wide range of linguistic backgrounds, whether they are building foundational language skills or preparing for high-stakes examinations. She brings the analytical rigour of her legal and business studies, along with a genuine passion for language and literature, to every session.
Outside of tutoring, Ihsan is passionate about cooking and pastry arts and holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies in Cuisine. She also teaches piano and enjoys spending her free time reading French literature.

FR: Ihsan est titulaire d’une Licence en Droit de l’Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne et poursuit actuellement un baccalauréat en commerce, avec une spécialisation en finance et commerce international, à la Faculté de gestion Desautels de l’Université McGill, où elle a reçu des bourses d’excellence de l’Université McGill et de la Faculté Desautels.
Elle se spécialise dans la préparation au baccalauréat français, la littérature française, le soutien scolaire au primaire, la préparation au SAT ainsi que l’accompagnement aux examens TEFAQ et TEF. En tant qu’animatrice en langue française, Ihsan a accompagné de nombreux étudiants dans leur préparation aux examens TEFAQ et TEF et a également animé des ateliers de français pour des clients corporatifs à travers Montréal.
De langue maternelle française et arabe, et parfaitement bilingue en anglais, Ihsan accompagne des élèves issus de divers horizons linguistiques, qu’ils soient en train d’acquérir les bases de la langue ou de se préparer à des examens importants. Elle apporte à chaque séance la rigueur analytique de sa formation en droit et en commerce, ainsi qu’une véritable passion pour la langue et la littérature.
En dehors du tutorat, Ihsan est passionnée par la cuisine et la pâtisserie et détient un diplôme d’études professionnelles (DEP) en cuisine. Elle enseigne également le piano et aime consacrer son temps libre à la lecture de la littérature française

Erica E.

EN: As a speech-language pathology graduate student, Erica has specialized training in language development, literacy foundations, and how children process and understand information. Her training allows her to go beyond homework help and identify the underlying skills that support success in reading, writing, and math.
Erica provides structured, engaging tutoring tailored to each child’s learning profile, helping students build both competence and confidence.

FR: En tant qu’étudiante diplômée en orthophonie, Erica a suivi une formation spécialisée dans le développement du langage, les fondements de l’alphabétisation et la façon dont les enfants traitent et comprennent l’information. Sa formation lui permet d’aller au-delà de l’aide aux devoirs et d’identifier les compétences sous-jacentes qui soutiennent le succès en lecture, écriture et mathématiques.
Erica fournit un tutorat structuré et engageant adapté au profil d’apprentissage de chaque enfant, aidant les étudiants à renforcer à la fois leur compétence et leur confiance.

Meghan P.

EN: Meghan has an MA in History and a BA (double major) in Classics and International Development from McGill University. She is in the final stages of completing her PhD in History and Classics at Yale University. Meghan has published a number of articles in academic publications and presented her research at conferences around the world. She speaks three languages fluently (English, French, and Romanian) and works in several others (Italian, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek).

Meghan is a passionate teacher who believes that every student is capable of excellence. Her approach is characterized by empathy, patience, and kindness. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Meghan is sympathetic to the pressures modern students face: difficulties in focus, wavering confidence, and the temptation of unethical AI use among others. Meghan has had particular success in motivating students who were especially shy, withdrawn, or otherwise on the margins of the classroom. Strategies for how to bring such a student back into the fold differ on an individual basis but are always couched in mutual respect and understanding. Frequently, students who may have been struggling the most at the beginning of the term—be it with meeting deadlines, quality of work, or something else—became some of Meghan’s strongest and most self-motivated students by the end of the academic year.

Areas of Expertise: Reading, Writing, and Critical Analysis (all levels); History (all levels); Latin; Ancient Greek; Biology (K-12); Homework Help (English: K-12; French: K-6).

FR: Meghan est titulaire d’une maîtrise en histoire ainsi que d’un baccalauréat à double spécialisation en études classiques et en développement international de l’Université McGill. Elle est actuellement aux dernières étapes de son doctorat en histoire et en études classiques à l’Université Yale. Meghan a publié plusieurs articles dans des revues universitaires et a présenté ses recherches lors de conférences à travers le monde. Elle parle couramment trois langues (anglais, français et roumain) et possède également des connaissances en italien, en allemand, en latin et en grec ancien.

Meghan est une enseignante passionnée qui croit que chaque élève est capable d’exceller. Son approche se caractérise par l’empathie, la patience et la bienveillance. Forte de plus de 15 ans d’expérience dans le milieu de l’enseignement supérieur, elle comprend bien les défis auxquels les étudiants d’aujourd’hui sont confrontés, notamment les difficultés de concentration, le manque de confiance en soi et la tentation d’utiliser l’intelligence artificielle de manière inappropriée.

Meghan a connu un succès particulier auprès des élèves plus timides, réservés ou en retrait dans la salle de classe. Les stratégies qu’elle met en place pour aider ces élèves à s’épanouir sont adaptées à chaque individu et reposent toujours sur le respect mutuel et la compréhension. Bien souvent, les élèves qui éprouvaient le plus de difficultés au début de l’année — qu’il s’agisse du respect des échéances, de la qualité du travail ou d’autres défis — deviennent parmi ses élèves les plus autonomes, motivés et performants à la fin de l’année scolaire.

Domaines d’expertise : lecture, rédaction et analyse critique (tous niveaux); histoire (tous niveaux); latin; grec ancien; biologie (maternelle à secondaire 5); aide aux devoirs (anglais : maternelle à secondaire 5; français : maternelle à 6e année du primaire).

LINA P.

With over two decades of experience in education, Lina is a dedicated teacher committed to supporting students’ academic growth, confidence, and individual learning needs. She holds both a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts (Specialized Honours), and has completed extensive additional qualifications, including Specialist certifications in Religious Education, English, and Special Education. Her professional background spans teaching English and History in the Intermediate and Senior divisions, as well as supporting diverse learners in literacy and numeracy through specialized training in working with students with intellectual needs.

Throughout her career, Lina has focused on creating inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environments where all students can thrive. She is passionate about literacy, differentiated instruction, and helping students develop strong communication and critical-thinking skills.

Outside of her professional life, Lina enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, reading, and spending time outdoors. These moments keep her grounded, inspired, and connected to the world beyond the classroom.

PRISCILLA H.

Priscilla is a Registered and Certified teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). She completed her Master of Teaching degree at the University of Toronto and currently teaches in York Region schools. She has experience as a homeroom teacher in Grade 4/5 and brings valuable expertise working with Grade 7/8 students, supporting them as they develop the academic skills and independence needed to succeed at the intermediate level and prepare for high school. Priscilla has also led small-group targeted intervention programs and holds both Special Education and Early Language Learner qualifications. She has enjoyed teaching in an Autism Community Class and working as an English Language Teacher supporting newcomers from Grades 1–8, where she tailored instruction to meet each student’s unique needs.

Through these diverse experiences, Priscilla has developed a deep understanding of the needs of learners at different stages. She knows what skills and knowledge are expected at each grade level and how to bridge any gaps to support student growth. Her experience teaching during the pandemic, where some students learned online while others were in person, further strengthened her ability to adapt and create meaningful learning experiences. Priscilla is committed to fostering a supportive and encouraging environment where students can build confidence, develop a love of learning, and reach their full potential.

Franco L-B

EN: A specialist in physics education, Franco holds a Master’s degree in Physics Education from Concordia University and an Honours B.Sc. in Physics with a Minor in Computer Science from McGill University. He has over a decade of experience teaching and tutoring science, physics, and mathematics to high school and CEGEP students in both English and French.
From 2020 to 2025, Franco taught physics and mathematics in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Japan. He developed and delivered engaging lessons grounded in research-based pedagogy, guided numerous student research projects, and led interdisciplinary science initiatives. He is now working as a CEGEP physics teacher, ever eager to support the success of his students.
Franco’s expertise is reinforced by extensive professional development in physics and mathematics education, including training in equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM and a teaching mini-certificate from SALTISE on pedagogical design and active learning strategies. His Master’s research on innovative physics laboratory instruction has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences.
Fluent in English and proficient in French and Japanese, Franco combines active learning techniques with structured practice to help students strengthen problem-solving skills, deepen conceptual understanding, and develop a lasting appreciation for science, mathematics, programming, and the Japanese language.

FR: Spécialiste de l’enseignement de la physique, Franco est titulaire d’une maîtrise en didactique de la physique de l’Université Concordia ainsi que d’un baccalauréat spécialisé en physique avec une mineure en informatique de l’Université McGill. Il possède plus de dix ans d’expérience en enseignement et en tutorat des sciences, de la physique et des mathématiques auprès d’élèves du secondaire et du cégep, tant en anglais qu’en français.
De 2020 à 2025, Franco a enseigné la physique et les mathématiques dans le cadre du Programme du diplôme du Baccalauréat International (IB) au Japon. Il a conçu et offert des cours dynamiques fondés sur des approches pédagogiques appuyées par la recherche, supervisé de nombreux projets de recherche étudiants et dirigé des initiatives scientifiques interdisciplinaires. Il travaille aujourd’hui comme professeur de physique dans un cégep en mettant toujours tout en œuvre pour aider ses élèves à réussir.
L’expertise de Franco est renforcée par une importante formation continue en enseignement de la physique et des mathématiques, notamment dans les domaines de l’équité, de la diversité et de l’inclusion en STIM (sciences, technologies, ingénierie et mathématiques), ainsi que par un microprogramme en pédagogie offert par SALTISE portant sur la conception pédagogique et les stratégies d’apprentissage actif. Ses recherches de maîtrise sur l’enseignement innovant des laboratoires de physique ont été publiées dans des revues scientifiques évaluées par les pairs et présentées lors de conférences internationales.
Parfaitement anglophone et maîtrisant le français ainsi que le japonais, Franco combine des techniques d’apprentissage actif à une pratique structurée afin d’aider ses élèves à développer leurs compétences en résolution de problèmes, à approfondir leur compréhension des concepts et à cultiver un intérêt durable pour les sciences, les mathématiques, la programmation et la langue japonaise.

Avery L.