DANA M.
Dana is an Ontario Certified Teacher. As a Bachelor of Education graduate in the Primary/Junior division at York University, and a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Early Childhood
Studies Bachelor’s of Art program, Dana brings both a deep respect for developmental, play-based learning and a strong commitment to inclusive, student-centered education. Dana has been working with children in instructional roles for 13 years. She has taught skiing lessons, nannied, worked in Daycares, and is now an Occasional Teacher with both the Toronto District School Board and the Durham District School Board. Dana takes time to know who her students are, their interests, their motivations, and how they learn best. She uses that knowledge to design sessions that are engaging and meaningful for that unique student.
When Dana is not teaching, she loves to bake for her friends and family, get creative with her sewing machine, do an impromptu photoshoot with her film camera, or dig into some Sudoku.
Tanya Y.
Tanya holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wilfrid Laurier University and has over four years of experience tutoring and teaching students from Grades 1–12. She has taught mathematics, science, English, French, and computer science and has experience working with students with a wide range of learning styles and academic needs.
Tanya’s tutoring style is creative, interactive, and highly personalized. She believes students learn best when they are actively involved, so her sessions often go beyond traditional worksheets. She enjoys turning concepts into games, challenges, discussions, real-world examples, and hands-on activities that make learning feel more approachable and memorable. She also takes the time to understand each student’s personality, interests, and learning style so that no two sessions feel exactly the same.
Most importantly, Tanya wants her students to feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions, and developing confidence in their own abilities. She aims to help students understand not only how to solve a problem, but why their approach works.
Outside of tutoring, Tanya enjoys listening to music, spending time with pets, watching movies, and exploring technology. She loves finding opportunities to bring students’ interests into her lessons and make learning something they can genuinely enjoy.
KEANNA R.
Keanna is a Bachelor of Education candidate at St. Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Science degree and hands-on experience supporting students from preschool through Grade 12. She has completed classroom practicums and has experience as an Early Childhood Educator and youth basketball coach, working with students across a range of ages, abilities, and developmental stages.
Through her experiences in education, Keanna has developed a strong ability to break down challenging concepts, adapt instruction to individual learning needs, and create engaging learning experiences. She understands that every student learns differently and takes the time to build positive relationships and understand each student’s strengths, interests, and areas for growth.
Keanna believes that learning should be an experience that students can feel excited and proud to be a part of. She strives to help every student discover their own strengths, build confidence, and develop a genuine enjoyment of learning. She creates a positive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and challenging themselves.
Keanna brings energy, patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for helping students reach their academic goals. She looks forward to supporting students, celebrating their progress, and helping them recognize that they are capable of more than they may initially believe.
WILLIAM A B.
William is an Alberta-certified teacher with a Bachelor of Education in Social Science from the University for Development Studies and is currently pursuing a Master of Philosophy in Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Education, Winneba. He has several years of teaching experience in both Ghana and Canada and currently teaches Grade 5 in Calgary.
William has experience supporting students with different academic abilities and learning needs. His teaching approach emphasizes clear explanations, practical examples, active learning, and building students’ confidence and independence. He believes students learn best when instruction is adapted to their individual needs and when they feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes.
Throughout his teaching career, William has developed skills in lesson planning, assessment, differentiated instruction, classroom management, and communicating student progress with families. He is particularly interested in helping students strengthen their understanding of core concepts, develop effective learning habits, and become more confident in their academic abilities.
William brings a patient, supportive, and student-focused approach to tutoring. He is committed to creating positive learning experiences while helping students work toward their individual academic goals.
Kristen M-F.
Kristen is a passionate, caring, and dedicated educator who loves helping students build confidence, develop new skills, and discover their love of learning. Kristen has five years of classroom teaching experience in Minnesota, USA, including four years teaching Grade 6 and one year teaching Grade 3. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education: Grades K-6 and holds a Minnesota Teaching License: Grades K-6. She is also certified with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and is excited to continue supporting students and families here in Ontario!
Throughout her teaching career, Kristen has worked with students with a variety of learning styles, strengths, and academic needs. She believes that every child learns differently and deserves to feel supported, encouraged, and successful. Her teaching philosophy focuses on creating a positive and welcoming learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and trying new strategies. Kristen’s goal is to help students develop a strong understanding of concepts while building the confidence and independence they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Kristen’s tutoring approach is personalized to meet each student’s individual needs, interests, and learning goals. She has experience supporting elementary students in literacy, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, mathematics, science, social studies, STEM, critical thinking, and independent learning skills. She enjoys incorporating engaging, interactive, and meaningful activities that make learning enjoyable while strengthening foundational skills. Whether a child needs extra support with classroom concepts, help building academic confidence, or opportunities to extend their learning, Kristen makes every session purposeful, encouraging, and rewarding.
Kristen understands that learning can feel challenging at times, and she wants students to know that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process. She celebrates progress, encourages perseverance, and helps students recognize their strengths while working through areas of difficulty. Kristen also values building positive relationships with families and believes that communication and collaboration are important in supporting a child’s academic growth. She strives to ensure parents feel confident that their child is receiving individualized attention in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Outside of the classroom, Kristen enjoys spending quality time with her husband and family, staying active, and cheering on the Minnesota Wild! Having recently moved to Ontario from Minnesota, USA, she is excited to continue her journey as an educator and connect with local families. Kristen’s goal is for every student to leave their sessions feeling more confident, capable, and excited about what they have learned. She looks forward to getting to know each family and helping students grow into confident and successful learners!
Sarah H.
ABBEY J.
Abbey is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a specialization in Primary, Junior, and Intermediate grades. She completed her Master of Teaching in 2024 from the University of Toronto, and previously completed a Master of Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Cultural Studies from McMaster University.
Over the past two years, Abbey was a full time Grade 7 and 8 Teacher at Toronto Prep School, and is currently an Occasional Teacher for the Toronto District School Board. Throughout her time at Toronto Prep, Abbey taught everything from Science and Technology to Dramatic Arts, incorporating universal design for learning pedagogies into her teaching. Outside of the classroom, Abbey loved running the lunchtime Book Club and coaching various sports, from Badminton to Cross Country.
Abbey firmly believes that understanding her students is fundamental to effective teaching. She invests time in building relationships to better cater to their individual needs, and to foster growth and learning.
When she is not teaching or tutoring, Abbey enjoys staying active by going to the gym or running, diving into a good book, and going to the movie theatre. She also has two (adorable) orange cats named Randy and Ralphie!
Teresa I.
Teresa Ishchuk is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology from Queen’s University. She currently works with the Toronto Catholic District School Board and is qualified to teach Primary and Junior students. Teresa has experience supporting students from Kindergarten through Grade 8 in Math, Literacy, Science, and Social Studies.
With a strong academic background in Biology and a genuine passion for Science, Teresa enjoys helping students understand challenging concepts and develop curiosity about the world around them. Her teaching approach focuses on breaking down abstract or complex topics into smaller, manageable steps and using visual representations, hands-on activities, and real-world connections to make learning easier to understand. She believes that building a strong foundation in the basics allows students to approach more challenging concepts with greater confidence.
Through her work with Let’s Talk Science, Teresa has also led interactive science workshops that encourage curiosity, inquiry, and active participation. Teresa has extensive experience working with children through her teaching placements and several years with the City of Toronto as a Camp Coordinator, Camp Counsellor, and Sports Instructor. Outside of teaching, she enjoys playing and coaching sports, exploring science and nature, travelling, and cooking.
Karan S.
Karan Sukhija is a practicing Software Engineer and experienced STEM educator with more than seven years of teaching and tutoring experience. He holds a Master of Applied Computer Science from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and currently works as a Software Engineer, where he designs cloud-based solutions using AWS and Salesforce while also mentoring junior developers.
Over the years, Karan has taught more than 100 students across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and India in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, coding, and 3D design, supporting learners from Grade 6 through early university. His teaching experience includes AP, Pre-AP, and IB-level coursework, as well as preparation for mathematics and programming competitions organized by the University of Waterloo and the Canadian Mathematical Society, along with Singapore Math enrichment. His students have achieved strong results in advanced courses and examinations, including scores of 4/5 in AP Physics and 5/5 in AP Precalculus.
Karan believes that effective tutoring begins with understanding how each student learns best. He adapts the pace, explanations, examples, and level of practice to each learner’s strengths, challenges, and academic goals rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. During the first few sessions, Karan focuses on assessing the student’s current understanding, identifying learning gaps, and establishing clear goals with the student and family.
From there, he develops a structured and personalized learning plan supported by worksheets, practice problems, and progressively challenging material that he has developed and gathered throughout his teaching career. His professional engineering background also enables him to connect academic concepts with practical, real-world applications, helping students understand not only how to solve a problem, but also why the concepts matter.
Karan has called Canada home since 2018 and takes great pride in contributing to the education and development of students in his community. Outside of teaching and engineering, he enjoys playing tennis, working out, and practicing yoga.
Miah Y.
Miah is a second-year Teacher Candidate currently completing her Bachelor of Education at Ontario Tech University. She previously attended Wilfrid Laurier University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology and a minor in Criminology. During her undergraduate studies, Miah developed a strong interest in developmental psychology and the ways children grow, learn, and develop.
Prior to beginning her Bachelor of Education, Miah spent several years working as support staff at a preschool in Waterloo. In this role, she had the opportunity to work closely with children from a variety of backgrounds, including students with diverse learning needs and exceptionalities. These experiences strengthened her passion for supporting children and creating positive learning experiences tailored to each individual student.
Miah is passionate about creating a welcoming, encouraging, and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and developing their skills. She understands that every student learns differently and takes a patient, flexible, and individualized approach to tutoring. She takes the time to understand each student’s strengths, needs, interests, and learning style so that lessons can be adapted to help them feel successful and engaged.
When working with students, Miah’s goal is not only