Julia F.

Julia recently completed her Bachelor of Education Primary/Junior program at Ontario Tech University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her background in psychology supports a strong understanding of child development, learning differences, and student well-being, which she brings into her practice.
With experience supporting students from Kindergarten through Grade 6, Julia provides individualized support that strengthens foundational skills and builds student confidence. She uses clear explanations, hands-on strategies, and responsive feedback to meet learners where they are and support meaningful progress.
Julia emphasizes relationship-building and creates a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and engaging with challenges. She integrates strategies that encourage self-regulation, motivation, and a growth mindset, helping students develop confidence and persistence in their learning.
In her free time, Julia enjoys reading, crocheting, and exploring creative art projects. These interests influence her tutoring approach by encouraging creativity, patience, and problem-solving, and by helping her connect with students in a relaxed and supportive way. She values balance, curiosity, and lifelong learning, and strives to model these habits while supporting students in building confidence and developing a positive relationship with learning.

Erica C.

Erica is a highly accomplished teacher of 25 years with specializations in neurodiversity, mathematics, language and transitions from elementary to secondary school. She holds a Position of Responsibility at her school managing the intermediate department. Erica actively engages in new professional development constantly to improve her practice.

Juliana S.

Juliana is a Certified Teacher who helps elementary students understand their schoolwork and feel more confident doing it. She has several years of experience supporting children in classrooms settings, working with students with different learning needs and learning styles.

Juliana supports students in literacy, math, organization, and study skills. She has experience working with children who have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and English Language Learners, and understands the importance of breaking concepts into clear, manageable steps so students can keep up and make progress.

Parents appreciate Juliana’s clear and structured approach. She explains concepts using simple language, checks for understanding, and gives students guided practice so they can apply what they learn independently. Her focus is on helping students understand their work, not just complete assignments.

To support learning, Juliana uses a mix of hands-on materials, visual supports, and age-appropriate technology tools. She has a strong interest in how children learn and adapts her teaching approach to match different learning styles.

Juliana values communication with families and works to create focused, well-organized learning time that helps students build skills they can use in the classroom and beyond.

Marielle B.

EN: Marielle has strong academic knowledge in English, French, and humanities-based subjects. She is a Communications student at the Université de Montréal, where she is completing her Bachelor’s degree and developing skills in writing, analysis, and communication.

Marielle supports student learning by adapting to different learning styles and emphasizing clarity, organization, and structured thinking. She aims to help students improve comprehension, strengthen study habits, and build academic confidence. Bilingual in English and French, Marielle offers subject support in both languages and values creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment.

FR: Marielle possède de solides connaissances académiques en français, en anglais et dans les matières des sciences humaines. Elle est étudiante en communication à l’Université de Montréal, où elle complète son baccalauréat et développe des compétences en écriture, en analyse et en communication.

Elle accompagne les élèves en s’adaptant aux différents styles d’apprentissage et en mettant l’accent sur la clarté, l’organisation et la structuration des idées. Elle cherche à aider les élèves à améliorer leur compréhension, leurs méthodes de travail et leur confiance académique. Bilingue en français et en anglais, Marielle offre un soutien scolaire dans les deux langues et privilégie un environnement d’apprentissage bienveillant.

Olwyn (Ollie) S.

Olwyn (Ollie) is in her last year of her Bachelors degree in Sociology (Honours) at Concordia. Alongside her studies, for the past three years, she has worked as a tutor, primarily for elementary-aged students. She uses a patient and empathetic approach which encourages a love for learning. Ollie believes a positive relationship with her students is key for their success in tutoring.

Ollie has prior experience in private tutoring and tutoring in schools. Through previous positions, she has developed a specialization in tutoring English and is now UFLI-trained. She has since used the UFLI program and its components to work with a variety of students, including neurodivergent students. Over the years, she has learned how successful a consistent approach, such as through UFLI, can be. In addition to English tutoring, Ollie also has experience tutoring math and with homework help, as well as other subjects, through her diverse prior positions.

Having previously tutored in schools, Ollie’s background as a tutor is highly collaborative. She is a strong believer in communication with parents and teachers and always appreciates feedback. This ensures a consistent approach which is sensitive to the needs of the student. Alongside communication, Ollie is careful to document her work and to stay organized, this is to track progress and ensure that sessions include a range of activities within the chosen approach.

Ollie is passionate about her work and eager to make a difference. She can promise to be a thoughtful and supportive tutor, who inspires her students.

Meghan P.

Meghan has an MA in History and a BA (double major) in Classics and International Development from McGill University. She is in the final stages of completing her PhD in History and Classics at Yale University. Meghan has published a number of articles in academic publications and presented her research at conferences around the world. She speaks three languages fluently (English, French, and Romanian) and works in several others (Italian, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek).

Meghan is a passionate teacher who believes that every student is capable of excellence. Her approach is characterized by empathy, patience, and kindness. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Meghan is sympathetic to the pressures modern students face: difficulties in focus, wavering confidence, and the temptation of unethical AI use among others. Meghan has had particular success in motivating students who were especially shy, withdrawn, or otherwise on the margins of the classroom. Strategies for how to bring such a student back into the fold differ on an individual basis but are always couched in mutual respect and understanding. Frequently, students who may have been struggling the most at the beginning of the term—be it with meeting deadlines, quality of work, or something else—became some of Meghan’s strongest and most self-motivated students by the end of the academic year.

Areas of Expertise: Reading, Writing, and Critical Analysis (all levels); History (all levels); Latin; Ancient Greek; Biology (K-12); Homework Help (English: K-12; French: K-6).

Dr. Michelina N-O.

Dr. Michelina Nelson-Olivieri developed a lifelong love of reading and writing as a child growing up in rural East Texas. Her favorite writers include Jeanette Winterson, Emily Austin, and Joy Harjo.

She received her B.A. and M.A. in English from Sam Houston State University, and her Ph.D. in English from the University of Denver. During her time at DU, she taught several English courses and tutored in after-school programs and at the University Writing Center.

Michelina’s passion is helping students of all ages find their written voices and learn to understand the world around them through other literary voices.

When she is not helping students learn to read and write with confidence and ease, you can find Michelina hiking with her family on trails all over the Front Range.

Dr. Katina W.

Dr. Katina Walton views her enthusiasm for teaching as a calling and a responsibility that is driven by her commitment to student growth, equity, and excellence. Her desire to be a better teacher is fueled by the her personal experience of how effective instruction transforms lives and unlocks the potential in every learner.

She holds a Ph.D. in Literacy, Reading, Assessment, and Evaluation from Walden University, and has taught in a variety of classrooms from elementary schools to universities since 2001.

Outside of teaching, Dr. Walton finds joy in her faith, family, and community. She also enjoys encouraging others and engaging in activities that renew her spirit and strengthen her passion for education.

Travis McG.

Travis McGinnis has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Regis University, with endorsements in both Gifted and Talented Education and Social Studies. With 15 years of classroom experience in the Adams 12 and Jeffco School Districts, Travis is an expert at guiding students through Reading, Writing, and Math using goal-setting and arts-integrated methods.

In 2017, Travis was awarded the Talented Teacher Award by the Jeffco School District, and recognized for “100% student achievement,” as all his students met or exceeded their goals in Reading, Writing, and Math. In 2016, he also contributed to Devinney Elementary School winning the National Blue Ribbon Award.

Outside the classroom, Travis enjoys playing soccer, boardgames, baking sourdough bread, and writing fantasy and science fiction novels. When he’s not writing, gaming, or baking masterpieces in the kitchen, he enjoys quality time with his wife, four children, and their mini-goldendoodle puppy.

Travis’s experience as an educator, his enthusiasm for learning, and zest for life make him an ideal “smart friend” for elementary and middle-school students who could use a little inspiration to overcome challenges and master the learning process.

Kiersten G.

Kiersten is a newly certified teacher in the state of Illinois who recently relocated to Chicago from her hometown of Columbus, Ohio! She earned her bachelor’s degree from Miami University (Ohio) and completed a graduate program at Ashland University, where she obtained her teaching license. Kiersten is licensed to teach grades PK–6.

She has been passionate about education since a young age and brings a wide range of experience working with diverse learners. Her background includes student teaching internships, as well as roles as a summer school teacher and after-care teacher. Kiersten believes her creativity sets her apart as an educator, as she consistently goes above and beyond to design engaging and meaningful learning experiences. She values building strong relationships with her students and enjoys getting to know them on a personal level in order to connect their interests to learning.

Kiersten recently accepted a position as an Assistant Teacher at an elementary school in Oak Park, where she looks forward to continuing to support students’ growth in areas of need. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, practicing photography, and playing volleyball. She is excited to meet her future students!