Jake B.

With over 12 years of teaching experience, Jake brings a unique and important approach to tutoring. He believes that learning should be fun, innovative, and simultaneously challenging. While every child has a different learning style, a plan with input from the parent, child, and school teacher is needed in order to create the best learning path and to achieve the best outcomes moving forward. Jake believes that tutoring is an academic reinforcement that can help a child further unleash levels of understanding and achievement that they didn’t know existed.
Jake combines all of these attributes along with a masters degree and considerable business experiences. He has also developed a financial literacy program, and a combined athletic and academic program that has impacted youth tremendously. His implementation of various curriculums, and unique teaching style, have helped take individuals to their next level academically with added confidence to succeed.

From a personal perspective, Jake enjoys spending time with his wife, watching movies, and watching basketball as his dad was a 10-year Chaplain for the Washington Wizards. While in college, Jake also served as the team manager for the Miami Hurricanes Men’s basketball team.

Donald P.

Donald has been teaching since 1992. He has a Masters Degree in Education – Literacy and has a love for Math and is currently creating new Math programs.

He can support in all subject areas up to Grade 10. Donald tailors a program to meet your child’s needs and uses contextualized learning strategies as much as possible

KaLynn F.

Meet KaLynn, an inspiring high school biology teacher passionate about science and education. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental & Geographic Science and a Master’s in Earth Science, KaLynn brings a wealth of knowledge to her classroom. With a versatile teaching experience covering every science discipline from 7th to 12th grade, she fosters a love for learning in her students. Beyond the classroom, KaLynn’s adventurous spirit shines through her passion for travel and trying new foods, enriching her understanding of the world to share with her students.

Spencer C.

My name is Spencer C. And I am a 3rd-year medical student. I have been tutoring for a little over four years in various subjects. Given my background, I specialize in STEM courses but am comfortable with just about anything. In my free time, I train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and frequent the beach.

Gail M.

Gail M. is a Certified Teacher. She grew up in Boston Massachusetts, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts at Framingham State College. Gail has been working with children since she was 15 years of age and knew that her passion would be teaching. After she completed her undergraduate degree, she furthered her education at Lesley University, located in Cambridge Massachusetts. Here, she received her Master’s Degree in Education while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Gail moved to Florida in 2001 in order to escape the chilly temperatures in the northern states. Gail also holds a cosmetology license and was the co-owner of a beauty school where she developed all of the instructional materials as well as curriculum. Gail has experience working with a wide range of ages, grade levels, and learning challenges. Some of her experiences include working with hearing impaired children and children with ASD. She continues to study regularly so that she is up to date with the latest proven techniques. She enjoys getting to know her students because a good rapport helps foster a greater learning journey for both the educator and student. Gail understands and is experienced with tailoring her style of teaching in an individualized manner depending on the learner’s needs. In her spare time, Gail enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, and avoiding getting knocked over by her two 85 pound dogs!

Taxmina Z.

Taxmina is a graduate student from York University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science. She has extensive experience instructing secondary school students across a spectrum of disciplines, encompassing mathematics, science, communication technology, and digital media, with a strong focus on Biology and Mathematics. She has worked with students of varying academic strengths, uniquely tailoring study guides to best suit the students’ needs. Taxmina’s strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills is the foundation that drives her students towards success. She enjoys learning about student interests, and incorporating these interests into her study guides and lessons. She personally enjoys reading science literature, indulging in cooking, and spending time with her animal companions.

Lesley G.

Lesley, a dedicated and seasoned Math and English teacher, bringing an impressive 27 years of teaching experience to her role. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Education from York University, her expertise extends beyond English to encompass Social Studies, Math, and Science. With a nurturing and lighthearted approach, Lesley instills her passion for language and reading in middle school students, fostering a love for literature and communication.

Her commitment to education is reflected in her vibrant teaching style, where she not only imparts knowledge but also inspires a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Lesley cherishes the opportunity to guide the next generation of readers, sharing her own love for books openly and creating a classroom environment that encourages curiosity and exploration.

Beyond the classroom, Lesley is an avid supporter of the Toronto Maple Leafs, despite the challenges they face in winning a Stanley Cup. This loyalty showcases her dedication, a quality that extends seamlessly from her favourite hockey team to her students. Lesley’s multifaceted expertise and warm teaching approach make her a valuable asset to any student seeking guidance and inspiration in language and reading.

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Mitchell N.

Mitchell recently graduated from the University of Toronto, where he completed a Master of Science (MSc) through the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology. For his MSc thesis, Mitchell conducted research at the Hospital for Sick Children in the lab of Dr. Lili-Naz Hazrati, where he studied the impact of mild traumatic brain injury (or concussion) in women’s brains. Prior to his MSc, Mitchell completed a 4-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) at Ontario Tech University, majoring in Biological Science (Life Sciences specialization) and minoring in Sustainability Studies.

Having previously worked as a peer tutor at Ontario Tech University, and as a current volunteer tutor for middle school students at the Working Women Community Centre in Toronto, Mitchell has experience tutoring students from a wide range of academic backgrounds. He firmly believes that all students deserve an opportunity to reach their full academic potential and is passionate about training students to become independent problem-solvers. Mitchell is experienced in tutoring various STEM courses—namely, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Math—and helps his students learn how to navigate abstract concepts and multi-step computational problems.

In his free time, Mitchell enjoys gardening, indoor bouldering, and reading.

Caitlin H.

Caitlin is a current PhD student at the University of Toronto. She is studying Molecular Genetics, and her thesis work is focused on exploring the relationship between cancer and stem cells. Before starting her graduate studies, Caitlin completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of British Columbia, majoring in Biology. Alongside her academic pursuits, she has actively mentored students through the Let’s Talk Science Foundation and UBC’s Women in STEM organization.

Caitlin specializes in teaching Secondary School Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math. She also teaches Biology at the university level. Her hands-on experience in cancer and stem cell research gives her practical insights to share with her students.