Rebekah A.

Rebekah A. (she/they) is completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Villanova University. Her counseling background, combined with over a decade of experience working with children, make it easy to build strong bonds with each student that she tutors. As a counselor, Rebekah believes that the best changes happens when a student feels comfortable and safe in a learning environment, so her first priority is to cultivate a trusting relationship with each child and family. Parents appreciate her patience, kindness, and sincerity.

Rebekah’s diverse tutoring experiences make her an ideal fit for a wide range of families. Her years of experience tutoring students ages 7-22 make her perfect for families with multiple children in need of support, and Rebekah’s multidisciplinary expertise qualifies her to tutor in many subject areas, including languages, writing, math, biology, and chemistry. Most notably, Rebekah specializes in math support (4th grade-algebra 2) for students with math learning disorders (dyscalculia). She also has four years of experience as a professional writing tutor, assisting students of many ages to improve their writing in English, Spanish, and Italian.

A lifelong learner, Rebekah has always been drawn to the helping professions. As a future therapist, she values the relational aspect of tutoring, and looks forward to supporting your child on their journey towards success.

CARLY P.

Carly is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario. She has years of valuable experience coaching and working with children of all ages. During high school, she served as a teaching assistant in sports medicine courses, which helped her develop strong educational skills.

Passionate about science and education, Carly embodies enthusiasm, balance, and an active lifestyle. With strengths in both academics and athletics, she is known for her dependability, open-mindedness, patience, and welcoming attitude.

GRACE N.

Grace is currently a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Calgary. She first gained teaching experience working as a children’s Karate teacher. As an instructor, Grace helped children develop confidence and focus, simultaneously learning how to keep things fun while managing high-energy personalities and difficult learning situations. Additionally, Grace built upon her experiences by tutoring high school students through peer tutoring programs. This is where she was able to strengthen her abilities in simplifying complex topics while being empathetic and encouraging. Through both her experience as a tutor, and as a student herself, Grace has learned many strategies to work with different learning styles and achieve success.

Tutoring is very meaningful to Grace, as she loves to help others learn and grow. Though currently enrolled in engineering, Grace’s love for teaching has inspired her to pursue an education degree once completing her current studies. When not busy with school, Grace likes to spend her time drawing and helping out in her community! Whether it’s helping someone solve a tricky math problem or encouraging a student to reach their full potential, Grace finds true joy in supporting others in their educational journeys!

EMMA N.

Emma graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. She is moving to Toronto this summer to start her Master’s in Translational Health Sciences at the University of Toronto. Emma started tutoring in 2020 as a summer school tutor for the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board under the Focus On Youth Program. While with the WECDSB, she tutored students in grades 11 and 12 in math, Civics/careers, and an ESL (English as a second language) student in grade 11 English. She also gained ample experience tutoring students with learning disabilities, such as processing delays, and tutoring AP and IB courses. Emma enjoyed tutoring so much with WECDSB that she became a private tutor. Since then, she has specialized in tutoring high school and post-secondary students in math, chemistry, and biology. She tailors her lessons individually to each of her students and uses practical, real-life examples to explain concepts. Emma strives to instill the skills and confidence her students need to succeed, not just in the classroom but also in life. Emma enjoys watching anime, reading, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family in her spare time.

KRISTIN C.

Kristin is a dedicated and passionate Certified Ontario Teacher with over seven years of classroom teaching experience, along with several additional years of one-on-one and small-group tutoring. She specializes in creating inclusive, engaging learning environments that support a wide range of learners. Kristin holds Additional Qualifications in Reading, Writing, Special Education, and Communication, which support her highly adaptable and student-centered approach to instruction.

Currently based in Clarkson, Ontario, Kristin is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional growth. She has demonstrated consistent success in working with students who have diverse and complex learning needs, including those who require accommodations and individualized strategies to ensure both academic and personal development. Kristin is known for building strong, supportive relationships with students and families, and for implementing innovative, evidence-based teaching practices that foster both confidence and achievement.

Outside of her professional role, Kristin enjoys reading, practicing yoga, hiking, and spending quality time with her family. She deeply values the opportunity to inspire, guide, and support students in achieving their fullest potential—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Melanie E.

Ms. Melanie E. is a dedicated computer science and technology teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching both virtually and in person with Frederick County Public Schools (Maryland). She earned her Master’s degree in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she focused on educational technology, training, and instructional design.

Ms. Elias has strong expertise in Java, Python, algorithm development, logic, and mathematical concepts. She has taught a wide range of technology courses, from beginner classes to Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs. Ms. Elias also has years of experience as an official Code.org Facilitator where she conducted workshops for new Computer Science teachers in Maryland.

Outside of teaching, Ms. Elias loves watching hockey games—whether live or on TV—with her family, grilling in the summertime, and working out. She’s also a proud cat mom to two orange cats, Harper and Turner, and never misses a chance to cuddle with them.

Bianca B.

Bianca is a third year Concurrent Education student majoring in mathematics at Queen’s University, Kingston where she has been on the Dean’s Honour List for three consecutive years. In 2022, she graduated high school from Bayview Glen Independent School with recognition and awards in French. During her time at Bayview Glen, she tutored many individuals in math as well as the French language. She broke down topics which made it easier for the students to understand. Her teaching journey includes a shadow experience at Bayview Glen Independent School and a current practicum at Annunciation Catholic School, where she supports small group learning, helps with lessons, and assists in day-to-day classroom routines.

Bianca is extremely determined and passionate about helping students succeed. Having struggled with math herself, she understands how frustrating it can be to have trouble grasping a concept—and she knows what it takes to overcome those challenges. She believes that success comes from asking multiple questions, practicing consistently, and not giving up on yourself. For her, repetition and determination are the key ingredients to real progress and confidence in math.

During her free time, Bianca enjoys reading, listening to music and playing basketball.

Shin Hwa L.

Shin Hwa is a graduate of University of Toronto OISE. She has OCT qualification with the Primary/Junior division and RECE from College of Early Childhood Educators. She has multiple experiences in teaching students from different ages and had experience in the classroom.

Shin Hwa’s teaching philosophy revolves around inclusion and equity where all students should have the right to learn. Her strategies helped students to think and reflect about their learnings by applying connections.

Shin Hwa was born in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. She moved to British Columbia at an early age where she relocated to Ontario to further pursue her studies.

CASEY H.

Casey completed her Master of Arts in Child Study & Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) and holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts (with High Distinction) in English and Drama from the University of Toronto. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher, qualified to teach in the Primary and Junior divisions. Casey has extensive experience working with children from diverse backgrounds, including English Language Learners (ELL) and newcomers, through various roles as a tutor, mentor, and camp counsellor. She also completed practicum placements across Primary and Junior grades within the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), where she taught literacy using UFLI resources, as well as math, health, and social studies. Casey is dedicated to creating inclusive, engaging, and student-centred learning environments by building strong relationships with students and using differentiated instruction to celebrate their strengths and meet their unique needs. She strives to connect learning to students’ interests and lived experiences, making it relevant, meaningful, and enjoyable to help every student succeed and develop a love for learning. In her spare time, Casey enjoys making music, playing video games, learning new languages, and exploring the city with friends and family.

Ajit P.

For Ajit, teaching runs in the family. His grandparents on both sides were accomplished educators, teaching in both grade schools and universities. Ajit got his first taste of tutoring by helping his younger sister with math in high school. While earning his PhD in Chemical Engineering at LSU, he taught classes and tutored undergraduate students. During his successful 25-year career at ExxonMobil, he honed his ability to explain complex ideas to broad audiences by leading workshops and teaching sessions for engineers and managers.

An avid nature lover, Ajit has hiked in the Himalayas and throughout the U.S., with the Smoky Mountains being a favorite for him and his family. In his spare time, he enjoys classical music, playing chess, and reading. Ajit is looking forward to inspiring students to discover how understanding math and science can be both fun and deeply rewarding.