AYESHA M.

Ayesha is an enthusiastic second year Systems Design Engineering and Physics student at the University of Waterloo with 5+ years of experience in teaching math and physics to students from Grades 1-12 with various learning abilities. As a tutor, Ayesha believes that any student can achieve academic success when provided with the proper materials and support that is catered towards their learning style.

RICKY T.

Ricky was born and raised in Calgary. Upon completion of his chemistry degree at McGill University, he went on to obtain his teaching degree, specializing in senior chemistry and physics, at the University of Toronto. His previous experience working as a teaching assistant and residence assistant confirmed his love for supporting student development and mentoring youth.

Ricky understands that no two students learn the same and is actively conscious of diverse learning styles. It is with this mindset that he strives to be responsive, tailoring learning to every student’s needs. A safe and supportive environment, strong rapport with students, and building confidence and self-management skills are also key elements of his teaching approach.

Outside of the classroom, Ricky enjoys bouldering, choreography and searching for the perfect cinnamon bun.

SHEENA G.

Sheena holds a B.Sc. honours in Biochemistry and an M.Sc. in Bioscience, Technology, and Public Policy. She is extremely passionate about teaching, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree. Sheena has over 10 years of experience teaching and mentoring K-12 and university students in various roles, including that of a course instructor, research assistant, career advisor, tutor, and STEM educator. Owing to her achievements in academia and in the community, Sheena has received many prestigious awards, including a Governor General’s Gold Medal. In addition to classroom instruction, she also has extensive experience tutoring distance education students through platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. She is also multilingual and fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English, Punjabi, and Hindi.

GWEN B.

Gwen has been teaching and tutoring students for over 15 years. She has a BS in Chemical Engineering, an MS in Environmental Engineering, and an MBA in Finance, as well as an Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education. Gwen is certified to teach mathematics, chemistry and physics, and is presently teaching at Tuckahoe High School in Eastchester, NY.

LUKE Z.

Luke is a tutor and learner who values breadth, experimentation and interdisciplinary knowledge, having radically changed majors, schools and career goals many a time. Ultimately earning an MA in Linguistics and a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Toronto, he has tutored mathematics, French, physics, chemistry and computer programming since 2016, with stints working as a university teaching assistant, dialect researcher, and even a professional web developer. He has worked with students of all ages, from elementary to post-secondary, and with diverse learning needs, such as ADHD and giftedness. Luke believes in maintaining a non-judgemental space where students are encouraged to identify and articulate their difficulties and strengths, formulate goals, and develop a sense of self-efficacy through subject mastery. Grateful to have savoured quite the cheese platter of educational opportunities, he continues to sample new ones, dabbling in theatrical clown, improv, voice acting, and the aerial arts.

KATHERINE C.

Katherine is in her Masters of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering. During her engineering undergraduate degree, she built electrocardiograms (ECGs), coded model patient intake systems, and developed a mobile application for American Sign Language (ASL). Now, you can find her mixing chemicals at the lab bench for studying neurodegenerative disease and bacteria.

Katherine first discovered tutoring in high school, where she worked 1-on-1 with grade 9 and 10 students in Academic French classes. At Ryerson University, she helped undergraduate students understand the fundamental science which would serve as a foundation for the rest of their learning as a teaching assistant. Katherine also continued tutoring youth aged 5-18 in reading, writing, and French. In addition to academic guidance, Katherine realized the value of fostering a safe, welcoming space for learning and understood that a diverse set of people requires a diverse set of interactions and responses. She served as Vice-Captain, and later House Captain, responsible for a group of 150+ incoming students during the week-long orientation programming that she helped facilitate. As elected Director in her faculty’s Student Society, it became clear to her that developing an open rapport was key to fostering an environment of support among one’s peers and mentors. This values-driven mindset led Katherine to volunteer with vulnerably housed populations in palliative care.

Katherine’s work with end user design, connection with students, and delivery of service with patience, care, and respect are experiences she strives to provide to her students for a supportive environment that develops their successes.

NIBERT S.

Nibert has seven years of combined teaching experience at the High School and University level. He taught Technical Drawing (Engineering Graphics) and Visual Arts at the High School level (St. Lucia), and many Construction and Engineering Technology courses at Sam Houston State University in Texas. He acquired an earned Certificate in Effective College Instruction from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). After obtaining his Associate Degree in Architectural Technology at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in St. Lucia, and a Technician Diploma in Construction from the City & Guilds of London Institute, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Drafting Design Technology (Construction Science Concentration), with a Minor in Mathematics, at Grambling State University (U.S.). As a result of his commitment to see his fellow students succeed, while an undergraduate student at Grambling State University, he worked as a Tutor/Student Instructor, where he tutored students in Calculus, Algebra, Trigonometry and Physics. He also completed a Master of Science Engineering degree in Civil Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Engineering (Materials & Infrastructure Systems-Civil Engineering Concentration) at Louisiana Tech University (U.S.)., with a focus in Asphalt research. He likes other subjects such as the sciences, and theology. Additionally, he likes reading and learning new materials, travelling, and meeting people. For many years he has been engaged in community services including volunteering in correctional facilities in the U.S.

ARGHAVAN O.

Arghavan is a recent graduate of McMaster University, having recently completed an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences degree. Over the years, Arghavan has demonstrated immense strengths in the sciences, having received highest achievement awards in Chemistry and Biology during her last year of secondary education. Her learning and time-management tactics have always provided her with advantages in her academic endeavours, and she gained an especially keen interest in sharing her knowledge and techniques with others during secondary school. Through partaking in academic tutoring activities to elementary school students during her free time, Arghavan’s passion to teach flourished, allowing her to fine-tune her instructing abilities. Eventually, Arghavan pursued tutoring opportunities in secondary and post-secondary settings, where her subject specialties were university-level maths and sciences. She has also had experience in teaching Farsi to beginners, and this stems from her passion about her intricate native language and culture.

Alongside tutoring, Arghavan has experience interacting with diverse people. She has spent her free time volunteering for a variety of services, including for seasonal community events, stem cell drives, as well as clinical volunteering within SickKids Hospital. With aspirations to pursue a career in healthcare, she embodies the traits of a medical professional such as empathy and compassion. She also enjoys playing the piano, learning about computer programming, as well as exploring the world of digital arts and media.

Inspired by her own mentors’ methods of guidance, Arghavan is eager to foster learning, in a collaborative way, to highlight her students’ strengths and encourage them to tackle any academic obstacle in an efficient way.

Megan S.

Megan is a science teachable Junior/Intermediate Bachelor of Education student at Wilfrid Laurier University. She graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Biology before starting her Bachelor of Education. She has a background in outdoor education as she has worked with youth ages 4 – 18 as an environmental education technician. She is a passionate educator who has experience working with students from grade 5 to the university level. As an educator, her goal is to create an engaging learning environment that meets the needs of all learning styles through differentiated instruction. She believes in building strong connections with students and catering to their interests. In addition to teaching, Megan has a passion for athletics and physical activity. Throughout her undergraduate degree she competed as a varsity athlete for Laurentian University and earned two U-Sport Canadian Curling Championships. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors and giving back to the community as a youth curling coach.

DAVID L.

David has a strong academic and professional background. He is a graduate of Jiao Tong University in Shanghai with a degree in Engineering and was a gold medalist in his high school mathematics, physics and chemistry competitions. David currently teaches Math, Physics, and Chemistry at a private academy and is familiar with the Ontario curriculum. David is an enthusiastic and patient teacher who is flexible and organized with the ability to explain complicated concepts in an easy to understand manner. He encourages his students to strive to reach their full potential and achieve their academic goals.