Armia F.

Armia is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Teacher’s College with qualifications in the Intermediate and Senior Divisions, specializing in Social Sciences and Biology. He also holds additional qualifications in Teaching English Language Learners, Mathematics (Intermediate), and Junior Division teaching.

Currently in his second year with the Toronto District School Board and with over four years of tutoring experience, he supports students by first identifying their strengths and uses them to fill learning gaps and build confidence. He has worked with a wide range of learners, including those with developmental learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and other learning challenges.

He provides practice worksheets and organized study notes that students can use when studying for quizzes and tests and completing homework. To keep students engaged, he incorporates game-based learning to consolidate understanding. He values patience and adaptability especially when working with students who may struggle with attention or focus.

Armia takes a student-centred approach, aiming to foster independence and long-term academic success. Whether your child needs academic support or enrichment, Armia is committed to helping each student reach their full potential through personalized, thoughtful instruction.

Outside of teaching, he maintains a healthy work-life balance through swimming, exercising, playing ping-pong, watching shows and movies and spending quality time with family.

Amanda B.

Amanda has completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Literature at York University and is now beginning the Concurrent Education program to pursue her Bachelor of Education degree. She is specializing in English and Social Sciences, with a focus on working with middle and secondary school students.

Amanda understands that every child learns differently and believes tutoring should be supportive, motivating, and tailored to the individual. She takes the time to understand each student’s unique learning style, strengths, and challenges, and creates customized lessons to meet their needs. Parents can feel confident knowing Amanda combines her academic background with patience and creativity to help students build confidence, develop strong study skills, and achieve lasting success.

She is comfortable teaching all elementary and middle school subjects, and at the high school level she specializes in English, Social Sciences, and Math up to Grade 10. Her teaching style blends structure with flexibility – she uses interactive tools such as Canva, Kahoot, and Notion to make sessions engaging and enjoyable while encouraging critical thinking and independent learning.
Amanda is committed to ensuring her students not only improve their grades but also gain confidence and curiosity in their learning. A fun fact about her is that she is a classically trained ballroom dancer with 12 years of experience, and she also adores baking and cooking, often bringing creativity into her teaching.

Elizabeth B.

Elizabeth B. has been in education for 35 years. She worked in Student Services and teaching English in the GTA including Chaminade College School, Crescent School and St. Michael’s College School. In her career as a senior English teacher, she has three decades of experience in the writing of university applications and supplemental essays. She has worked in male-centric schools for most of her career and has an extensive background in the studies and research of how boys learn. In addition to academic support, Elizabeth works with students on executive functioning, organization, time management and study skills to allow for personal and academic success in the increasingly busy world of students with co-curricular and obligations outside of school.
Elizabeth’s youngest son is in Grade 12. Her other 4 children have completed both college and university programs up to and including the PhD level. She believes in the nurturing of the whole person and works with students to highlight and develop the skills and attributes that make them unique while enhancing their independent learning.
Elizabeth completed her undergraduate degree at Queen’s University, teaching at Concordia University in Montreal and a Diploma in Creative Writing at Humber College. Along the way she has also completed 17 additional qualifications in Education, including Special Education, Reading Specialist and Guidance and Career Specialist designations as well as courses in Narrative Therapy and Bibliotherapy.

Camryn N.

Camryn is an Ontario Certified Teacher who is qualified to teach any subject ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 8. After completing her Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology and her Bachelor of Education, she has spent two years teaching, one abroad in the UK and one locally with the TDSB.
Camryn is an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about making learning enjoyable and accessible for all students and she believes that engagement is the key to unlocking potential. While she particularly enjoys guiding students through the wonders of literacy and science, she tries to integrate elements of drama, movement and music into her lessons when she can as she believes these creative avenues enrich understanding and foster a holistic love for learning. Above all, she is dedicated to fostering a secure and welcoming learning environment where every student, regardless of their background, feels cherished and honoured.
When she isn’t in the classroom, she loves to read (anything and everything), play basketball, go camping, spend time with her family and spoiling her adorable cat Ollie.

Victoria S.

Victoria Shulman is a dedicated educator with extensive experience supporting student success across diverse learning environments. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto Scarborough and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work.

Victoria provides individualized tutoring in mathematics, literacy, spelling, and writing at Write Right Tutoring, and previously developed mathematics workbooks for Scholarly Elite Tutoring. Her approach emphasizes building confidence, mastery, and critical thinking skills. Victoria’s educational background is further complemented by years of teaching at Buckler Aquatics, where she taught swimming and life-saving skills to children and adults, including individuals with special needs, fostering patience, adaptability, and personalized coaching strategies.

With her strong foundation in psychology, combined with professional training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices, Victoria brings empathy, structure, and motivation to every tutoring session. Her commitment to student growth ensures that learners feel supported, empowered, and capable of achieving their academic goals.

Sean H.

Sean is an experienced educator and mental performance coach with a passion for helping students build mental skills, develop effective learning strategies, and reach their academic goals. With over seven years of experience working with diverse learners—including students, athletes, business professionals, and service members—Sean specializes in fostering confidence, motivation, and resilience in the classroom.

Sean holds a M.S. in Sport and Performance Psychology from Florida State University and a B.S. in Applied Psychology from East Stroudsburg University. His background in psychology and performance coaching allows him to teach students valuable study habits, test-taking strategies, and mindset techniques to improve academic performance. Whether guiding students through challenging coursework or helping them overcome test anxiety, his approach is centered on providing personalized support to enhance learning and long-term success.

Outside of tutoring and coaching, Sean enjoys sports, staying active, spending time with his wife and two dogs, and exploring new books, movies, and podcasts.

Augustin P.

Augustin is a recent graduate (with distinction) from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Science in Honours Psychology. After completing his honours thesis on the neurobiology of opioid addiction, he is eager to apply his knowledge and passion for science through teaching.

He is passionate about an interdisciplinary approach to science and research. In the past he has worked as a personal tutor for students with learning difficulties (SEGPA) at the Externat des Enfants Nantais high school (EDEN) in France. Having studied in three different school systems and lived in multiple countries he understands diverse perspectives, teaching styles. He also recognizes the challenges that come with learning in a second language.

His approach to teaching is focused on nourishing curiosity, imagination and intrinsic interest in the student. He sees that difficulty can often arise from the apparent dryness and irrelevance of concepts that students begin to be confronted with at the end of high school and CEGEP. He emphasizes the logic behind equations and methods rather than focusing on memorization. With the emphasis he places on linking knowledge across classes he aims to foster an understanding of science as a unified discipline. This approach not only facilitates learning and memorization but also helps reduce workload.

He is fully fluent in both French and English, proactive and committed to offering different perspectives that enhance course content and student engagement.

Sakshi K.

Sakshi is a graduate of McMaster University’s Master of Health Sciences program and York University’s Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences program. She has seven years of tutoring/mentoring experience with high school and university students. Her qualifications include Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics (grade 9-11) and English. She has worked as a teaching assistant and has both volunteering and employment experience in teaching students. Sakshi has also worked as an orientation leader for incoming university students to aid in their smooth transition from high school to university. Additionally, she has served as a Science Student Ambassador and as a peer leader where she has given leadership training to students in order to prepare them to uptake leadership roles throughout their academic careers. She is enthusiastic about enlightening students with knowledge and is motivated to fulfill the purpose of education. She believes in empowering students and is ready to help them achieve success in their academic endeavors. Her goal is to facilitate learning and motivate students to reach their full potential, guiding them in a positive direction.

Linda H.

Linda is a professor who has over ten years of experience teaching in universities, colleges and private language schools. Her forte is unpacking academic texts, videos, and lectures to ensure reading comprehension through summation, and pronunciation through phonetics and phonology. She ensures her students succeed in her courses as well as helps them with the many skill sets that they need to excel in university. Currently, she is very interested and has become well-versed in the benefits of integrating and enhancing the class curriculum with technology. She holds a Master’s degree in Education focusing on Second Language Education from OISE, a Master’s degree in English and a partial PhD in English, as well as being TESL Ontario certified.

Maryam B.

Maryam is a third-year honors undergraduate student majoring in biochemistry at York University. She possesses both a strong foundation in STEM subjects and an eye for the arts. Maryam specializes in subjects including Mathematics, Science, Biology, Chemistry, French, English, History and Social Studies. Before she transferred to York University, Maryam earned first place among her peers in Calculus at the American University of Sharjah, UAE. Having lived in 14 international cities, and 6 countries, and traveled to 20+ countries, Maryam has become a vibrant mosaic of so many mesmerizing cultures. Moreover, she is fluent in 3 languages: English, French, and Arabic. Working as both a swim instructor and tutor for over 11 years now, Maryam excels at conveying knowledge in an engaging and digestible way. She is an approachable and patient educator, prioritizing the student’s engagement and understanding. Learning is an uncomfortable experience, and Maryam recognizes that students may feel afraid or intimidated. So she makes sure to accommodate students as best as possible while still challenging them and improving their abilities. Overall, Maryam is both a life-long learner and educator who is eager to push students to achieve their full academic potential and grow a newfound passion for knowledge.