Gilbert H.

Howdy! Gilbert H. is a former high school math teacher with nine years of experience. Before becoming a teacher, he was in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer for over 10 years. He currently works as a data analyst for the Air Force. One of the greatest joys he’s experienced is helping young adults discover they can overcome any obstacle with the proper mindset. As a math teacher, it was not just understanding the numbers and processes, but why it works and how to simplify a problem by having a strategy. Being a leader of Marines, Gilbert learned that individuals are motivated and learn based on their experiences and personality. He has helped many individuals overcome adversity, gain confidence, and mature as professionals and individuals.

FARHANA S.

Farhana S. is an Ontario Certified Teacher and the Head of Mathematics at St. Jude’s Academy in Ontario. She is also an IB Diploma Examiner with extensive experience teaching IB, AP, and Ontario curricula and has led mathematics departments at two international schools. Having taught in several countries, she brings a global perspective to her teaching and a deep appreciation for diversity in learning. Farhana once found math intimidating herself, but over time she discovered that with the right tools and guidance, it can be exciting and empowering. That experience drives her passion to be the kind of teacher she wished she had—one who helps students see that math is not something to fear but something to enjoy. She strives to meet every learner where they are, helping those who need confidence while challenging those ready to go further. Outside the classroom, she loves to travel and often jokes that she can say the names of Thai dishes faster in Thai than in English.

Tom B.

Tom is a qualified science teacher from Ireland with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Education from University College Cork (2021). Since graduating, he has gained extensive experience teaching math, science, and biology across a range of grade levels.

He currently teaches Grades 3 and 4 part-time at an outdoor school in Squamish, where he combines his love of nature with his passion for hands-on learning.

Outside the classroom, Tom can usually be found on the water. A keen whitewater kayaker, he originally came to British Columbia to work as a raft guide and has since paddled rivers around the world — including in India, Norway, and Chile.

Tom blends his experience from traditional classrooms, outdoor education, and guiding to create engaging lessons that cater to different learning styles. He thrives in 1:1 or small group settings, where he can personalize each session to meet his students’ unique needs and help them develop both confidence and curiosity in learning.

Navraj S.

Navraj is a passionate Math and Science tutor with a strong academic foundation in Mechanical Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering and a Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Management. Navraj has several years of experience teaching high school students, specializing in Mathematics and Physics, and now tutors students in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology up to the university level. His tutoring approach focuses on building conceptual understanding and applying real-world examples to strengthen problem-solving skills and boost student confidence. Beyond academics, Navraj enjoys solving puzzles, playing chess and sudoku to sharpen his analytical thinking. He is also an active volunteer participating in events that promote learning and service.

JOANNA R.

Joanna is a passionate, experienced tutor who supports kids with Math and Writing skills. She has a Graduate Diploma of Teaching from the University of Otago in New Zealand, and a Honours BA in Canadian Studies (Geography and History) from Trent University. She brings her background working in outdoor education, traditional classroom teaching and summer camps to her teaching approach. She has a special touch with students who suffer from ADHD and/or executive dysfunction with much experience providing them the support they need.

Elias A.

Elias Allen graduated from the University of Oxford in 2017 with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. He worked as an SAT prep teacher and tutor for AP US History, AP World History, and AP Literature in DC and Maryland from 2018 to 2019. Elias served as a Peace Corps TEFL Volunteer in Kosovo from 2019-2020 and from 2022-2023, teaching English to K-12 students. In 2020 and 2021 he worked as a tutor in Oregon for elementary and middle school students, tutoring English, reading comprehension, writing, math, and coding. In 2021 Elias taught English and critical thinking skills to students in Kosovo virtually in the Peace Corps Virtual Service Pilot Program. He graduated from Columbia University with an MA in 2025. In his free time Elias enjoys playing basketball, ping pong, and tennis.

Ricky F.

Ricky is a Teacher Candidate at Western University, he previously received his B.A. Sc and M.A. Sc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Ricky worked as a teaching assistant in engineering, chemistry, and programming classes throughout his undergraduate and graduate career. He is passionate about helping students in their academic journeys. Ricky knew from a young age that he was interested in becoming a teacher. He was involved in the robotics team and math club in high school, which are subjects he hopes to support as a full time teacher.
Outside of teaching, Ricky continues to expand his technical skills through personal programming projects across various fields of computer science. He enjoys applying computational thinking to real-world problems and integrating technology into learning experiences. Ricky is committed to lifelong learning and looks forward to guiding students not only toward academic success but also toward developing crucial critical thinking skills.
Below are courses Ricky is able to support for engineering undergrads for Western Engineering students:
Engineering Science 1050 (Foundations of Engineering Practice)
Business Administration 1299E (Business for Engineers)
Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1411A/B (Linear Algebra with Numerical Analysis for Engineering)
Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1412A/B (Calculus for Engineers 1)
Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1414A/B (Calculus for Engineers 2)
Chemistry 1302A/B (Discovering Chemical Energetics)
Engineering Science 1021A/B (Properties of Materials in Engineering)
Engineering Science 1036A/B (Programming Fundamentals for Engineers)

FARIBA H.

Fariba started her teaching journey back in 1999, when she decided to work as a volunteer in Bayview Fairways Public School in a grade 8 classroom. Her strong academic knowledge in math and science was recognized by the home room teacher and the principal. In 2001, she graduated from the faculty of Education at the Brock University with a degree in Bachelor of Education. In 2002, she was hired by the York Region Board of Education with a one year contract to teach a grade 8 homeroom class at the Bayview Fairways Public School in Thornhill, Ontario. In 2003, she was transferred to the Randal Public School where she started her permanent teaching position as a grade 7 and 8 homeroom teacher, teaching Language, Math, Science, Health and Physical Education. In 2010, she was promoted to the position of Lead Intermediate teacher at Randal Public School. In 2014, she was transferred to a French Immersion school in Richmond Hill named Beverley Acres Public School (BAPS). She is still teaching as an English subject teacher at BAPS, teaching two grade 5 homeroom classes. By working in three different public schools, she was able to diversify her teaching experience as she had the opportunity to teach students ranging from nine to thirteen years old (grades 4 to 8). Throughout her teaching career, Fariba has been committed to her ongoing professional learning. She has upgraded her teaching knowledge by completing several Additional Qualification Courses; Special Need Part 1, Special Need Part 2, Reading Part 1, Reading Part 2, and Science Senior division. Fariba’s experience, excellent academic background in math and science, and her compassionate and kind personality enabled her to make a difference for hundreds of learners for the past 26 years.

Amy C.

Amy has completed her Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology at the University of Waterloo, where she published research examining children’s ability to detect cheating in probability-based outcomes. She also earned her Honours Bachelor of Science with a Minor in Biology from the University of Waterloo. Amy has extensive experience mentoring and teaching students across a wide range of ages. She has tutored Grades 7–10 Mathematics, creating tailored lessons suited to each student’s learning styles and preferences to make learning more enjoyable and effective. She has also worked as a Camp Counsellor and currently volunteers as a Sunday School teacher for the preschool class at her church, where she continues to foster cognitive and personal growth through empathy-driven interactions.

Alexander O.

ENG: Born and raised in Montreal, Alexander has firsthand experience with the Quebec curriculum. Fluent in English and French, he is most in his element tutoring high school and CEGEP students in math, physics, and music theory. Since 2018, Alexander has accrued teaching experience through peer tutoring, leading workshops in elementary and high schools, and providing online tutoring with elementary to college-aged students. Studying both classical music and pure and applied sciences at Vanier College (graduating on the dean’s honour list), he has mentored students in both disciplines. Alexander continued his studies at McGill University, where he was awarded many scholarships for academic excellence. While obtaining a bachelor’s degree in music performance, he also completed several courses in physics and minored in the German language. Though he spent much of his life pursuing music, Alexander’s first love was in math and sciences, and being related to several teachers he has always wanted to be an educator. In the fall of 2025 he returned to sciences at Concordia University, planning to complete degrees in physics and education and to teach science at the high school or CEGEP level.

FR: Né à Montréal, Alexander à de l’expérience personnelle avec le programme scolaire au Québec.Parlant couramment l’anglais et le français, il se spécialise dans le soutien scolaire auprès des étudiants au secondaire et au CEGEP. Depuis 2018, il a accumulé de l’expérience en tutorat en aidant ses camarades de classe, en s’engageant dans des ateliers avec des élèves d’école primaire et secondaire et en travaillant en ligne avec des étudiants du primaire jusqu’au CEGEP. Ayant été formé au Collège Vanier en musique et sciences naturelles, il a donc aidé des étudiants dans les deux disciplines. Alexander a poursuivi ses études à l’Université McGill, où il a accumulé plusieurs bourses pour son excellence académique. Pendant qu’il obtenait son baccalauréat en interprétation musicale, il a complété plusieurs cours de physique et a pris l’allemand comme matière seconde.Malgré qu’il se soit concentré pendant plusieurs années sur la musique, ses premières passions restent les mathématiques et les sciences. Ayant plusieurs proches qui enseignent, il a toujours voulu devenir professeur. En automne 2025, Alexander est retourné aux étudesen sciences à l’Université Concordia, visant à étudier la physique et l’éducation pour devenir enseignant au niveau secondaire ou collégial.