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.

Pawan B.

Pawan B. is an aspiring STEM educator with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from UBC Okanagan. Growing up in Kamloops, British Columbia, he developed a deep interest in technology, mathematics, and the creative world of video games. Throughout his undergraduate degree, Pawan explored advanced mathematics, programming, and game development — fields he always imagined bringing into the classroom to inspire future learners!
Pawan’s passion for education grew from seeing how students thrive when they feel genuinely connected to what they are learning. He is especially motivated by helping students recognize their own abilities, develop independence, and see themselves as capable problem-solvers. Whether teaching math, physics, or computer science, Pawan aims to empower every learner to take ownership of their growth and to see relevance, joy, and possibility in their work.
Through his teaching and tutoring experience, Pawan has developed a strong philosophy around mathematics: he believes that becoming a math educator means helping students understand that mathematics is not just about results — it is the process of thinking, reasoning, and viewing the world through a mathematical lens. He emphasizes that math is a learnable skill, much like playing an instrument or mastering a challenging video game level. With patience, encouragement, guidance, and lots of practice (where mistakes are highly encouraged), he helps students build confidence and develop a durable mathematical understanding.
Alongside his classroom experience, Pawan has several years of one-on-one tutoring experience with students from elementary to university. He specializes in math, physics, and computer science, and often teaches students how to design and program their own video games — showing how logic, problem-solving, and mathematics power everything behind the scenes. His lessons are interactive, student-centered, and tailored to each learner’s interests so they feel seen and supported.
As a mentor, Pawan continues to explore strategies for engaging students through experiential, game-based, and inquiry-driven learning. He finds supporting students’ growth deeply rewarding and sees each learning journey as a partnership. Outside of teaching, Pawan enjoys coding new game prototypes, tinkering with computers, and experimenting with creative project ideas — many of which end up enriching his lessons. Fun fact: a well-known YouTuber once played one of Pawan’s video games live on stream in front of thousands of viewers, sparking his commitment to helping young people experience the joy of building games themselves.

CORI E.

Cori E. is a seasoned language trainer and admissions consultant with over 15 years of teaching experience in academic and corporate English and French, as well as assisting with undergraduate, graduate, and private school applications (primary and high school). Born and raised in Montreal, she holds a B.A.in French/English Translation from Concordia University. Cori’s expertise lies in helping students through every facet of language development, including reading, writing and oral communication. In high school, Cori was fondly known as the “grammar queen,” a testament to her deep understanding of both the English and French language. In addition to language training and admissions consulting, Cori is also expert in preparing clients for both academic and job interviews, conducting tailored mock interviews and helping clients develop the most compelling responses to interview questions. She is passionate about her work, patient with her clients, and eager to help them achieve a high level of proficiency in English and/or French and attain their academic and professional goals. In her spare time, Cori enjoys crossword puzzles, online Scrabble, reading, current events, swimming, hiking and traveling.

Nate T.

Nathan (goes by Nate) knows math and loves math, inside and out. He spent 15 years earning his doctorate and pursuing primary mathematics research, teaching and tutoring at the high school and college level all along the way. He’s currently serving as Adjunct Faculty at the College of DuPage and Waubonsee Community College tutoring high school students in math. However, he has taught and tutored students in places as far-flung as the University of Michigan, Duke University, UMass Amherst and the University of Miami.

With Nate, you won’t just get a tutor that knows the material in a few high school courses. You’ll get someone who …

… tutors from a place of understanding and with a growth mindset: where mistakes are a normal, and even essential, part of learning something new,

… is familiar with the whole high school curriculum: not just your student’s class, but the classes preceding it, and so can diagnose knowledge gaps and fill them with mini-lessons on the fly,

… can prep for college entrance exams including the SAT and ACT,

… knows the undergraduate mathematics curriculum and can tutor for students enrolled in dual credit or enrichment courses, and welcomes tutoring college students as well.

In his spare time, Nate likes to play table top role playing games, and is an amateur bodybuilder, although he still thinks about research questions in math from time to time too.

With Nate, your student’s math education is in the best hands!

MEHRDAD N.

Mehrdad has been teaching and tutoring students since the age of 18. His experience spans from grade 7 to university level students, with a focus on mathematics (all high-school subjects), coding (along with algorithms) and physics. He has been passionate about these subjects from an early age and actively participated in several related competitions during high school and university.

He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and has worked as a machine learning software engineer for over five years. Since teaching science has always been one of his favorite pursuits, he has recently shifted his focus from industry back to education and tutoring.

His teaching approach builds on each student’s existing understanding of the subject. He enjoys helping students explore why and how scientific methods are developed, engaging them in connecting the dots through a meaningful and enjoyable learning process.

In his free time, Mehrdad enjoys reading, playing soccer and table tennis, and spending time in nature and with friends.

Madison R.

Madison is a 3rd year Ph.D. student studying Aerospace Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research is on fixed-wing drones that provide aerial information gathering. Throughout undergrad and graduate school, Madison has been a Teaching Assistant in the aerospace department for various aerodynamics and aircraft dynamics classes.

She has spent the last 5 years tutoring middle and high school math and science, as well as SAT/ACT prep. During her time as an undergraduate student, she has worked for Disability Services at CU Boulder, where she was a peer mentor for students in applied math. Needless to say, she has an immense passion for education and mentorship!

Outside of school, Madison can be found with her two horses, Penelope and Daisy, who she trains and competes in three-day eventing and show jumping — or coaching young equestrians!

Didem A.

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.

TASFIA A.

Tasfia is an experienced STEM tutor with over four years of tutoring experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, specializing in secondary and post-secondary mathematics and sciences. She has worked with more than 100 students across diverse curricula, including the Ontario curriculum, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), Danforth’s MaST, and Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs. Tasfia has extensive experience supporting students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), skillfully adapting her teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and ensure comprehensive understanding and skill mastery. She is a compassionate, friendly, and adaptive educator with a special interest in cognitive psychology who approaches learning from a trauma-informed perspective.

Mary K.