JUAN S.

Juan is a passionate and certified tutor, specializing in a wide range of subjects across Science, Mathematics, and Humanities. With expertise in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Algebra, Calculus, and Spanish, Juan offers targeted support for students from foundational to advanced levels. Holding an International Tutor Training Certification (CRLA), Juan utilizes innovative and effective tutoring strategies that foster confidence and drive measurable improvement. His teaching style is designed to engage students and make learning enjoyable through:

• Guided Inquiry with Real-World Applications: Juan connects classroom concepts to everyday life, helping students see the relevance and importance of their studies.
• Active Problem-Solving with Immediate Feedback: Students can tackle challenging problems with Juan’s support, receiving instant guidance to enhance understanding and retention.
• Personalized Practice: Juan’s approach incorporates hands-on learning and reflective thinking, ensuring students master complex topics in a way that resonates with them.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Juan enjoys learning languages, reading books and playing video games, interests that allow him to connect with students and bring a relatable, engaging perspective to his lessons.

Chantelle Z.

Chantelle graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Elementary Education in 2020. She is a certified teacher and has over 12 years of experience working with children in various capacities. She has taught Kindergarten to Grade 6 both as a classroom teacher and a teacher on call. Prior to this, she had experience in child care, camp counselling, daycare and tutoring. Chantelle has always enjoyed working with children and has a passion for learning that she wants to pass onto her students to help foster within them a lifelong love for learning. She enjoys finding new and creative ways to engage her students in learning whether it’s phonics and reading or science and math. She also recognizes that each individual learns differently and wants to help set her students up for success by meeting them where they are at. Chantelle personally loves teaching literacy as it was an area of interest and strength for her growing up. She believes that building positive relationships with her students is crucial to creating a safe and fun learning environment for everyone involved. In her free time, Chantelle loves spending time with friends and family or in nature, experimenting with art, listening to music and podcasts, playing soccer, and tending to her tropical plant collection. It also couldn’t go without mentioning that she is always excited to participate in any activity involving animals, especially dogs!

Felix C-M.

Félix a obtenu un diplôme d’études collégiales (DEC) en sciences pures et appliquées au Collège Dawson. Il poursuit ensuite des études en sciences environnementales et sociales à l’Université de Montréal. Une de ses matières de spécialité comprend les mathématiques du niveau primaire à cégep. Félix a plus de 5 ans d’expérience en tutorat et a obtenu de nombreux prix académiques durant son parcours scolaire. De plus, en 2021, Félix a suivi un cours de tutorat pédagogique de français pour maîtriser des compétences en tutorat. Il a également de l’expérience de tutorat avec des étudiants de niveau primaire à cégep en français. Félix s’intéresse beaucoup à la transition environnementale et sociale et il est impliqué dans plusieurs associations. Il aime faire de l’exercice; il court compétitivement et fait du ski de fond en hiver.

Félix earned a cégep diploma (DEC) in Pure and Applied Sciences at Dawson College. He then went on to study environmental and social science at Université de Montreal. His speciality subjects include Math and Physics covering Calculus 1, 2, 3, and Linear Algebra. Felix has over 5 years of tutoring experience and has obtained multiple academic awards in his area of speciality. Furthermore, in 2021 Felix completed a pedagogical tutoring course to master his tutoring technique. He also has experience tutoring students in Elementary-Cégep level French. Felix is deeply interested in the environmental and social transition and he is involved in several associations. He loves to exercise as he runs competitively and cross country skis during winter.

Ella H.

Ella Handley is currently a Teaching Candidate in the Okanagan School of Education at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. She has completed her undergraduate studies specializing in chemistry at UBC Okanagan. Ella has always loved working with children and helping them succeed in what they are working towards. She has spent the last 4 years as a supervisor at a summer camp and tutoring children in elementary math. She grew up in Castlegar, British Columbia where she fell in love with camping and being on the lake. In her spare time she participates in competitive 5 pin bowling. Ella believes that every child can excel if they are given the chance and meeting the child where they are at is critical in helping them move forward in their academic endeavours.

Emma L.

Emma obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree with a combined major in English and French from the University of British Columbia. She is now completing her internship through the University of British Columbia. Emma found her passion for teaching in high school when a teacher helped her through a difficult subject through patience, kindness, and most importantly, his belief in her potential. She wants to do the same for others because she strongly believes that all children are gifted and that each child deserves their chance to succeed.

Emma had the very fortunate opportunity to travel to the United Kingdom in the spring of 2024 to study and observe England’s curriculum and their classrooms. During her time overseas, she was not only able to gain unique experience in various classrooms, but also foster her love for travel. In the future, Emma will be taking full advantage of the many breaks the teaching career has to offer to travel the world.

Outside of teaching, Emma loves to dance. She danced competitively in the Okanagan for 15 years, and now dances occasionally when she has the time. She also loves going to the gym, golfing, watching live music, and enjoying all of what the Okanagan has to offer.

ZEINAB F.

Zeinab holds a bachelor’s degree in System Engineering from Japan and a master’s degree in Biomechanics from McGill University. Currently, she works as a Senior Technology Officer in the financial management sector, where she applies her technical expertise and analytical skills to solve complex challenges.
Zeinab is deeply passionate about mathematics and is dedicated to sharing her enthusiasm with others. Since high school, she has been teaching math, helping students see how the subject can be both easy and enjoyable. Over the years, she has tutored a diverse range of students, from high schoolers to university attendees in Montreal, fostering a love for math in each of them.
Her approach to teaching is rooted in patience, commitment, and a belief that every student can succeed with the right guidance. Zeinab is driven by the idea that math is not just about numbers but a beautiful language that can be understood and appreciated by everyone. Her dedication to her students’ success is unwavering, and she takes pride in helping them achieve their academic goals. Zeinab’s commitment to her work and her students is a testament to her belief that learning math can be a rewarding and transformative experience.

Nadia M.

Nadia is a dedicated second-year Health Sciences student in CEGEP. Since her first year, she has been passionately tutoring fellow students, finding great fulfillment in helping others succeed. Nadia is a strong advocate for the value of knowledge-sharing and believes that transmitting the skills and insights she has gained is a truly honourable pursuit. Most importantly, she is thrilled to meet you and eager to support your academic journey!

MAYA B.

Maya has completed a degree in English Education and a Master’s in Teaching Primary Specialization. Being a full-time teacher for six years, Maya has enriched students’ lives both in Malaysia and Australia. Clearly, her teaching experience has been as diverse as her travel itinerary! She is a firm believer in the idea that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to education. She focuses on creating effective learning experiences tailored to each student’s strengths and areas for growth. Her skills in patience, creativity, and adaptability ensure that every lesson is as engaging as a page-turning novel or a catchy tune. In her spare time, Maya enjoys reading novels, listening to music and traveling with family and friends.

Beverly Y.

Beverly graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Harvey Mudd College and an Master’s of Education from Boston University.

She is a Certified Teacher who has worked with elementary and middle school students in Taiwan, Japan, and the United States.

Beverly’s diverse teaching experience has shown her that building relationships with students is the most important step in meeting their educational needs.

She believes every student is a “math person” and prioritizes developing number sense and critical thinking during her sessions. Beverly is excited to help students find learning strategies that work for them and encourage their curiosity about math.

In her spare time, Beverly enjoys hiking through autumn landscapes, solving jigsaw puzzles, and pondering why students have contentious arguments over whether a hotdog is a sandwich. (She’s inclined to say, “Yes,” per the Merriam-Webster definition.)

EDEN C

Eden is in her fourth year of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce program at McMaster University, specializing in Marketing and Economics. She’s currently on a 16-month internship, gaining hands-on business experience working for a large corporation. Along with her business experience, Eden has a passion for teaching and helping students. Her passion began in high school where she spent her summers camp counseling. In university, she got involved as a student representative where she coached incoming first-year students and ensured they felt comfortable in their academics and in their transition from high school. This continued passion led Eden to take experiential learning-based courses at McMaster where she got to work firsthand with youth of all ages. Through these courses, Eden was taught how to adapt to different learning styles and create workshops designed to engage students virtually. Eden was challenged to be flexible in her teaching and create her workshop to be understandable for all elementary school students. After successfully completing her workshop, her excitement continues as she seeks more opportunities to work with young people. Eden is a friendly, patient, personable, and studious individual who loves spending time with family and friends, playing piano, and going to the gym. She loves trying new things and is open to learning and growing both professionally and personally. Eden is focused on making all students feel comfortable and excited about what they are learning, she is open and willing to try new teaching strategies to best fit the student she’s teaching! Through her teaching experiences, Eden feels she can best support students in need of math, reading, and writing help. Eden is excited to continue to create a positive work environment for her students by listening and making their needs a priority, she hopes she can inspire her students to be creative and make learning an enjoyable experience.