Abhinav M.

Cheyenne R.

Cheyenne is a veteran Chicago Public Schools special education teacher with 13 years of experience supporting diverse learners across preschool through 8th grade. Originally from a small rural town in Michigan, she obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Women’s Studies from the University of Michigan before entering the classroom through AmeriCorps-The New Teacher Project. While initially drawn to education policy reform, Cheyenne quickly discovered her passion lies in working directly with students and families. She went on to earn her English as a Second Language endorsement and a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis to better meet the wide-ranging needs of her students. Cheyenne is especially passionate about building executive functioning skills to help students access opportunities beyond the classroom, and her work is grounded in a holistic, relationship-centered approach. Outside of teaching, she can usually be found traveling, playing golf, volleyball, or pickleball, exploring the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, or attempting to keep her 30+ houseplants thriving.

ALEX V. K.

Alex has been tutoring since he was in high school, participating in after-school peer tutoring. This continued throughout his B.Eng. in Mechatronics Engineering at McMaster University where he developed proficiencies across many STEM subjects areas such as math, physics, computer science, data science, and the principles of applying these subjects in engineering design. He also, has extensive experience preparing students for the SAT examination. Alex has taught a wide range of students from kindergarten to undergraduates, and is excited to continue sharing his passion for STEM subjects with his students!

THEODORE F.

Theodore is a Communications and Liberal Arts instructor at Georgian College in Barrie. He came into these roles with a background in information science, academic and legal editing, and years of experience as private music instructor and committed school tutor providing remedial and enrichment support.

Theodore holds an Honours BA in Classical Studies from the University of Waterloo, a Master of Library and Information Science from Western University, and a Professional Certificate in Web Design from Humber College.

He specializes in skills that transfer across subjects, including reading comprehension, structured writing, argumentation, study habits, and test readiness. He helps students address weak organization, unclear expectations, anxiety, inconsistent practice, and gaps in fundamentals. Students learn how to generate and organize ideas, write with clarity and purpose, revise effectively, and approach texts using critical reading strategies.

At the post-secondary and adult level, Theodore also supports academic writing and communications work with an emphasis on research and scholarly presentation: finding and evaluating sources, integrating evidence, and handling references, citations, formatting, and style requirements.

For parents who want to see real progress for their child, or for adults who want serious academic guidance or preparation for assessments, Theodore is an excellent choice.

Shauna K.

Helping students succeed is Shauna K.’s true passion.

Shauna has been teaching, tutoring, and helping students achieve academic success for more than a decade.

A California native, Shauna has a graduate and undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from UCSD. She also has a TESOL certificate to teach English as a foreign language, and many years of in-person and online SAT and ACT coaching — which is her specialty.

Shauna is highly skilled in helping students excel in a wide range of subjects from science and math to language arts and Spanish.

She is an expert at helping all students learn (and master) executive functioning skills such as planning, time management, study habits, and effective study techniques (how to study). She believes that the confidence gained through these skills propel students forward and lay the groundwork for lifelong success.

When Shauna is not teaching or tutoring, you will find her hiking, biking, or camping the Rockies.

OMID A.

Omid A. graduated from the University of Waterloo with a 3.9 GPA, earning a place on the Dean’s Honours List every semester of his education. He has a strong academic background in mathematics and physics, along with several years of experience developing analytical and problem-solving skills through his work in finance and trading.

Omid is passionate about teaching and enjoys breaking down complex concepts into clear, easy to understand ideas. He works one on one with students to build strong fundamentals, confidence, and independent thinking, adapting his approach to each student’s needs.

Outside of tutoring, Omid enjoys reading about history, economics, finance, and self-development. In his free time, he also enjoys playing sports, particularly basketball and soccer.

Brook L.

Brook L. is a certified teacher with a Master’s degree in Teaching and Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Humanities. She is a certified TESOL instructor, and accredited by the American Tap Dance Society.

She has 15 years of experience teaching English Language Arts (ELA). Six of those years were spent teaching middle-school English. In addition, she has worked as a technology instructor, theater director, International Baccalaureate Primary and Diploma instructor, an academic advisor, and an ESL tutor.

Brook’s strengths include grammar and punctuation, language proficiency, SAT and ACT test prep, and helping students embrace new reading-comprehension strategies rooted in the Science of Reading.

She also created a Girl, Awake! Project: a mentorship program that advocates for girls’ education.

When Brook is not teaching, tutoring, or writing YA and dystopian fiction, you’ll find her crocheting, reading, or walking her Golden Retriever pup: Salvador Doggie

Magy D.

Magy is a 27-year-old high school math teacher who is passionate about helping students build confidence and success in mathematics. Originally from Sarasota, she now teaches in Manatee County, where she works with students across a range of high school math courses. With experience tutoring forstandardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and CLT, Magy understands the strategies students need to approach challenging problems with confidence. She has helped many students strengthen their skills in courses including Algebra, Geometry, and Precalculus. Magy also encourages students to use tools such as graphing calculators, online practice platforms, and other digital resources to explore mathematical ideas, check their reasoning, and deepen their understanding. Magy believes that every student can succeed in math with the right support and encouragement. Her tutoring style emphasizes patience, problem-solving strategies, and building a strong conceptual foundation so students can feel confident both in class and on exams. Outside of teaching, Magy enjoys reading and working on DIY projects in her free time.

Richard F.

Richard F. is a STEM educator and, since 2023, a one-to-one learning specialist at Fusion Academy, a premier 1-to-1 private school in Malvern, PA. There, he delivers highly personalized instruction in math, science, and executive-function skills. He has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent learners, including those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.

Richard holds a biotechnology degree from Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ), where he won multiple scholarships and earned Deans List honors. He served as a teaching assistant for Ethics in Science under Julie Fagan and as a research assistant in social psychology under Stephen Kilianski and in biochemistry under William Belden. Before entering education, Richard worked as a scientist and engineer in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sector for companies including Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Sanofi, and Penn Medicine. Richard served as the Environmental Monitoring Program Lead for UPenn’s CRISPR immunotherapy laboratories under Carl June and Bruce Levine and supported the COVID-19 vaccine emergency release at Johnson & Johnson. He also completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training with Lockheed Martin and served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Northern New Jersey Chapter of APICS.

Outside of the classroom, Richard is an award-winning competitive powerlifter and poker player. He has competed against some of the world’s top professional poker players on internationally viewed live-stream broadcasts, including Doug Polk’s The Lodge (2022), applying performance psychology, probability-based thinking, and disciplined decision-making to his teaching approach. He also plays piano and sings, having performed internationally and at Carnegie Hall on multiple occasions with the Nutley High School music program. Richard has appeared in several amateur high school and college stage productions including The Wiz, Pirates of Penzance, and Made in the Philippines. He has also appeared as a guest musician featured on Hong Kong’s Regal Airport social media channels.

MAYAKO T.

Mayako is an Ontario Certified Teacher in the Intermediate/Senior Division and is also certified in the state of Massachusetts with a Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement. She earned a Bachelor of Science from McGill University, and a Master of Education from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. She has completed additional workshops and conferences with College Board, Southern New Hampshire University and the United Nations Headquarters. Mayako has taught science in public schools in Massachusetts before relocating to Toronto, where she currently teaches Grade 9 science at an independent private girls’ school. Being a Third-Culture Kid who grew up across Canada and Singapore, she is passionate about working with multicultural, multilingual, international and diverse learners. She loves participating in fun science experiments and wants to share that passion with students in her class. Mayako has experience completing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (DP) as a student herself, has taught the Advanced Placement (AP) Curriculum in the United States, and currently teaches from the Middle Years Program. She has also worked in various educational summer programs associated with Harvard University and the University of Toronto. Mayako is passionate about travelling, experiencing new cultures and exploring new places and restaurants across Toronto.