DANIELA H-D.

Daniela is completing her two-year after degree in Education with a specialization in French at the University of Calgary. Prior to starting her second degree, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a minor in French. During her fall semester at the University, she had the opportunity to travel abroad to volunteer as an English teacher in Goiania, Brazil. Upon returning, she completed her third practicum in a French Immersion junior high, teaching Social Studies and French.
In addition, she has years of previous tutoring experience, including small group and individual tutoring to meet students’ unique needs. She is determined to get to know each student’s areas of growth and opportunities for learning and to tailor her approach when learning on a one-on-one basis.

Carmen L.

Carmen Low is an aspiring Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist with a passion for working with children, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disorders. She is currently studying at Louisiana State University (LSU) pursuing a double major in Psychology and Political Science with a minor in Sociology. Afterwards, she plans to attend graduate school for Applied Behavior Analysis. Carmen is dedicated to helping children thrive, and her work with children allows her to witness the tangible progress that they make as they develop new skills.

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Carmen moved to Douglasville, Georgia, and then to Navarre, Florida, where she graduated from Navarre High School in 2021. Her diverse upbringing across multiple states has instilled in her a broad perspective and adaptability.

In addition to her academic and therapeutic work, Carmen is an avid reader and writer, with a deep love for English and literature. Carmen is also a lover of the outdoors, frequently spending her free time hiking, practicing yoga, and enjoying nature. She has a passion for baking, and she especially cherishes moments spent with her dog Duchess.

Grace W.

Grace is an Ontario certified teacher currently completing her Master of Teaching degree from OISE at the University of Toronto. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics with a minor in Earth Sciences from McMaster University, providing her with a strong academic foundation in math, physics, and science education.

With extensive tutoring experience across Grades 4 to 12, Grace specializes in helping students build confidence, achieve their academic goals, and develop lifelong learning skills. Her approach is to meet each student’s unique needs and ensure success.

In her free time, Grace enjoys spending quality moments with her family and dogs.

Boris G.

Boris G. combines industrial work as a quantitative data analyst, with part-time statistics teaching. He has a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Toronto, an MS in Statistics from the University of Western Ontario, an MA in Economics from Simon Fraser University, and a BBA in Finance (minor in math) from Simon Fraser University. He continues his research in time series and prepares for the first level of the Financial Risk Management exam.

RILEY R.

Riley is currently a first-year Master of Teaching (MT) student at OISE. He has a considerable amount of teaching experience as a private tutor and working at various elementary and secondary schools within the Toronto District School Board (TDSB).

Riley inspires to become a high school biology and chemistry teacher and share his passion for science and learning to his future classroom. His motto is: “Learning does not start until a love for lifelong learning is instilled into the classroom.”

Jeffrey G.

I have a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. I am a State of Texas certified mathematics teacher. I have taught middle school, high school and homeschool. I have tutored off and on since graduating from college and recently prepared my children for mathematical success at the college level. I am knowledgeable and patient and am passionate about helping students be successful. I enjoy helping each student be successful in math and to increase their confidence and achievement. I am excited to be able to help students and know that the results will be significant. My outside interests are distance running, walking, watching sports, music and spending time with my family.

Sofia H.

Sofia is a doctoral student in the cell and molecular biology program at SDSU and UCSD. Her project explores the biological mechanisms of ovarian cancer metastasis and drug resistance.
Ms. Howe’s journey in science began at North Dakota State University where she was researching paternal investment in bees under stressful conditions, like cold weather. During her senior year, she shifted her research focus to biomedical sciences where she researched the effects of asthma in smooth muscle cells. While researching these biological topics, she was a goalkeeper for the Division 1 soccer program for 4 years.
Ms. Howe tutors biology, chemistry and math for Prep Academy Tutors of San Diego. Beyond her professional pursuits, Ms. Howe enjoys hot yoga, playing with her two yorkies, and restoring vintage Coach bags.

Ken L.

Ken earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Purdue University. He went to a well-known university in Shanghai when he was 15 years old. Ken has more than 30 years of college math teaching experience. He has great patience tutoring any type of student, and he always tries to find ways to relate math to real world situations. He is knowledgeable in a wide range of subjects. Recently, he began tutoring a college student in economics. His personal life experience shows that he is a fighter and a very kind person. He places great importance on the people he connects with. Once a shy boy during college, now he can talk to anyone. Ken wants to make a very positive impact on anyone he tutors.

NIRKAMAL S.

Nirkamal earned a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering in 2022 and has since developed a strong passion for teaching mathematics and physics. With two years of experience tutoring Math 30-1 at the YMCA, he has honed his ability to engage students in complex topics and to foster a love for learning. Nirkamal’s engineering background and familiarity with the Alberta curriculum allow him to teach all grades of math and physics, as well as calculus.

Nirkamal is committed to inspiring curiosity and critical thinking among his students. He is determined to make a meaningful impact on his students’ academic journeys, equipping them with the skills and understanding to achieve their goals.

MADELEINE B.

Madeleine is a student at the University of Toronto pursuing a Master’s in Teaching with a specialization in French education and plans on teaching French at the primary level. Before starting her current program, Madeleine completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at U of T. Having grown up attending French language schools across the US and France, she developed a passion for francophone culture and language. Madeleine taught as a grade 1 to 3 second language teacher at a French language school in Seattle, Washington, before pivoting to tutoring adult English language learners. As a multilingual language learner herself, Madeleine understands that every child’s learning needs are unique and she prioritizes individualized teaching plans to most effectively aid each student in their learning goals.

In her free time, Madeleine has been learning Spanish and enjoys staying active outdoors. She recently discovered crochet and has been learning how to make her own winter accessories!