Wendy F.

Wendy is a dedicated practitioner of education. When she was in high school, she began her education journey as a summer camp counselor at the Franklin Institute Discovery Camp, and flourished into camp counseling at Flourtown Summer Day Camp. She is currently in her second year of teaching 8th grade math at a public school district. Wendy graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in May of 2024 with a bachelor’s in middle school education concentrated in math. She is currently enrolled at SJU in pursuing her master’s in school counseling. She just can’t get away from the Hawks! As an educator, Wendy enjoys learning and engaging with the student’s mindset through discussions. This way, she understands how to best adjust her teaching style to her students. Her students understand that, while math is a difficult subject, it can be learned in various ways with time and effort. They will walk away from her lessons knowing that math can help them navigate life through critical thinking, logic, and problem-solving. Alongside her teaching passion in math, she loves to teach emotional intelligence and Mandarin!

Fanwei (Mary) Z.

Fanwei (Mary) is a dedicated Mandarin tutor and former university professor with over 20 years of teaching and academic leadership experience. Before moving to the US, she served as a Professor and Director of the Engineering Management Department at Shandong Technology and Business University in China, where she taught courses in both Mandarin and English and led major academic research programs. For the past five years, Fanwei has been teaching Mandarin in the U.S., working with students of all ages—from kindergarten through college, as well as adults. She specializes in teaching Mandarin for beginners to advanced learners, helping students develop confidence in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Chinese. Her teaching style is interactive, engaging, and highly adaptable to each learner’s goals. Fanwei integrates authentic materials and multimedia tools—including videos, audio clips, PowerPoint, and textbooks such as Easy Steps to Chinese, HSK, and YCT—to make lessons dynamic and effective. She focuses on three key strategies to help students succeed. 1. Connecting learning to daily life. 2. Starting with interesting and relatable topics 3. Using multimedia to deepen understanding and retention. She also supports students preparing for AP Chinese, HSK, and YCT exams. As a bilingual educator fluent in Mandarin and English, Fanwei ensures her students feel comfortable and supported as they navigate the language and culture. Her background as a lead author of a nationally recognized textbook and provincial-level research award recipient reflects her dedication to excellence in education. Fanwei brings warmth, structure, and enthusiasm to every session—helping each student discover the joy of learning Mandarin and the beauty of Chinese culture.

YUNXIN R.

Yunxin R. has a Master’s degree of Education at the University of Toronto, building on her Bachelor of Arts in English Education in China. She is an OCT candidate and a certified English teacher in China, qualified to teach at the primary and intermediate levels, with formal training in pedagogy and language instruction.
Yunxin has teaching experience, having designed and implemented engaging English lessons for grade 7 and grade 8 students, integrating interactive activities to enhance student participation and learning outcomes. Her work included developing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and contributing to professional development initiatives.
Her academic and research interests lie in language pedagogy, action research, and the integration of innovative media and reflective practices in education. At the University of Toronto, Yunxin has presented research on collaborative action research and designed communicative lessons focusing on academic listening. She has also explored the use of 360-degree media in education to promote immersive and experiential learning.
Dedicated to advancing effective English language teaching through educational practice, Yunxin continues to explore interdisciplinary approaches that bridge theory and classroom practice in diverse educational contexts.

KATE L.

Kate has over 20 years of experience collaborating with managers, coordinators, instructors, and ESL Student Support teams in dynamic, cross-functional environments.
She has extensive experience tutoring a wide range of grades and subjects. She is familiar with the Alberta curriculum. She is positive, confident and reliable and she is strong at arousing students’ interests in learning, especially the primary school students.

Sela C.

Sela is currently in her final year of her Honours Business Administration degree at Richard Ivey School of Business and Huron University. She is going into her Masters in International Business with Ivey in January 2026. She has taught English and North American cultural studies to Cornell University Graduate International Students with MeeOpp tutoring company, and has travelled to India with Ivey Business School’s LEADER Project to teach a two-week business course to undergraduate students and corporate representatives, including strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and other business fundamentals. She specialises in business, especially preparing for Richard Ivey School of Business courses, BUS1220 and BUS2257, having helped with grading for these courses. Sela grew up in Hong Kong and did IB in high school, and has experience in Mandarin, English, Math and History. Outside of teaching, Sela is the Head Don Resident Advisor at Huron University, and is running her second marathon in October to raise awareness and funds for Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario.

Mae J.

Jiawen (Mae) J. is a graduate student in Education at the University of Pennsylvania with strong experience in tutoring and classroom teaching. She has taught Mandarin to youth learners in the U.S. and has delivered over 200 hours of personalized one-on-one lessons to international students. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant at Peking University, where she supported students in mastering complex concepts through interactive and engaging resources. Mae believes in creating individualized lessons that build student confidence and curiosity. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, playing the pipa, swimming, and traveling.

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Betty Y.

Betty has a Master’s degree in Teaching and is certified to teach students from the Primary to Intermediate levels. She also holds an Additional Qualification in Intermediate Mathematics. Betty has been teaching with the Toronto District School Board for three years, where she has delivered engaging math sessions tailored to diverse student needs. She is committed to meeting students where they are in their learning and helping them grow with confidence. Betty brings a strong understanding of differentiated instruction and assessment for learning. She enjoys integrating real-life applications and problem-solving strategies and regularly communicates with parents to refine her teaching.

PATRICK L.

Patrick holds a Master’s degree in Education and brings over 15 years of experience as a dedicated and results-oriented educator. He has a strong track record of success in teaching and tutoring Mathematics, Sciences, Biology, and Chemistry across a range of grade levels. Throughout his career, Patrick has remained passionate about promoting academic excellence and nurturing students’ confidence in their learning abilities. His teaching approach is student-centered, focused on creating a supportive and engaging environment tailored to individual needs, while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

RINOKO M.

Rinoko is an Elementary School Teacher with a Master’s degree in Education, specializing in Language and Literacies. Passionate about teaching and language, she has worked with elementary students across subjects such as Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies. With a strong background in ESL instruction, Rinoko is dedicated to helping students build confidence in their reading, writing, and communication skills.

Throughout her teaching journey, she has developed a deep passion for working with children and fostering their academic growth. Her approach focuses on making learning engaging and interactive, using creative methods to meet each student’s unique needs. Rinoko enjoys incorporating play-based activities and encouraging students to collaborate through group learning experiences. She believes that building strong relationships with her students is key to their success and continually refines her teaching strategies to support their growth.