KAREL C. R.

Karel is a biologist and a Science and Math teacher. He was born in Havana, Cuba, where he studied at the University of Havana, Cuba’s top high center of studies. He graduated from Biology, later taking the courses for the Master’s Degree of Marine Ecology, becoming a researcher in Marine Biology, specialized on Fish Biology and Ecology. He has done research on coral reefs and other tropical marine ecosystems, mostly focused on fish communities and occasionally also assessing sharks for both Ecology and Fisheries. He’s done a lot of marine research on vessels, which includes many hours of SCUBA diving, performing fish community censuses. He has taught postgraduate courses about his specialty, and also contributed for High School and University teaching, back in Cuba, for both general Biology and for national courses on Environmental Education, including being one of the advisors for “Universidad para todos” (University for everyone) for the Cuban national TV. He started teaching in Ontario in 2019, where he has taught Math (Functions) for 11 and 12 grades, including Calculus for 12, as well as Chemistry for 11 and 12 and of course, Biology for both grades, that being his own field. He has also taught some optional courses, like Kinesiology for 12 grade. He loves diving, hiking and camping, and on his spare time he reads History and also sings regularly with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (mostly classical music), the one singing with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, something he finds to be very rewarding emotionally.

ISABELLA D.

Isabella is an experienced tutor and is currently an emergency supply teacher with the Toronto school board. She has a diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and has taught students from JK to G8 in Math & Literacy. Isabella also tutors English & History to G12 & Math/Science to G9. She studied Advertising & Marketing at Seneca College and discovered her passion for teaching as a peer tutor several years ago. As a private tutor, she strives to create a positive and supportive environment where students feel encouraged to succeed. Isabella is always seeking out new teaching techniques that appeal to her students and allows her to adjust her lesson plans according their learning needs.

Emmanuel A.

Emmanuel has a degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics, a PhD in Reproductive Physiology and Toxicology, and a Master’s degree in Education. Before coming to Canada, he worked, for more than 10 years, as a Biology, Biochemistry, and Environmental management teacher for curricular subjects and to prepare students for the international IGCSE and IB Cambridge exams. In Canada he obtained a Diploma in Advanced Biotechnology and worked as a Research Technician at Sunnybrook Hospital, assisting in the development of psychomotor recovery techniques. He is now working as a tutor.

Emmanuel likes to approach his learning methodology through critical thinking, using everyday situations to explain the physicochemical and biological processes that surround us. He encourages students to be proactive and direct participants in their education, by using the information they have and know, as a basis and pillar for their learning process.

In his free time, he likes to play the guitar, play board games and video games with his family, and travel around Ontario.

MICHAELA M.

Michaela is a passionate and experienced educator who currently teaches grade 8 math and science, with a background in teaching grades 6, 7, and 8. She holds a Masters of Teaching degree from the University of Toronto through OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education), specializing in Junior/Intermediate education with a teachable in Science and a specialist in Mathematics. Before transitioning to teaching, Michaela earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, specializing in paediatric nursing from the University of Western Ontario, giving her a strong foundation in problem-solving and working with diverse individuals.

Originally from Ontario, Michaela moved to Calgary, AB this past summer for a new adventure. Her journey as an educator has been enriched by a variety of experiences, including coaching soccer, volleyball, and basketball, tutoring literacy and math for Kindergarten to grade 8 students, and working as a pediatric nurse, and camp counsellor. These roles have shaped Michaela’s ability to connect with learners of all ages and foster their academic growth.

Michaela is dedicated to inspiring curiosity and a love of learning in her students. She believes that exploration and confidence-building are key to helping students achieve their goals. Her personalized and supportive approach ensures that every student feels empowered to succeed.

Outside the classroom, Michaela enjoys running, spending time outdoors, and creating memorable moments with her friends and family. She looks forward to helping students reach their full potential and discover the joy of learning!

Marcus M.

Marcus has a Master’s degree in Physics from McGill University, and a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Victoria. Marcus has a wide variety of experience as a Teaching Assistant in 100 to 500 level Physics courses at McGill, and an extensive higher level Math education (including upper level Calculus and Linear Algebra). Through his research experience at McGill, Marcus also has a variety of computational skills, including extensive experience programming in Python. Marcus can offer advice on what an academic path in science might look like as a career, particularly in Physics and Astronomy.

With plans to obtain further credentials in the education sector, Marcus hopes to become a secondary school instructor. He believes that any concept can be understood when working to break complex ideas down into their fundamental building blocks. He has experience working with children aged 5-14 through STEM based Summer Camps, and has found there is nothing more gratifying than seeing someone come to understand a concept they were having difficulty with.

Chris L.

Growing up in Cardiff, Wales, Chris was drawn to the outdoors despite the city’s amenities. As a child, he joined outdoor clubs, cubs, scouts, and played various sports; fostering a love for new activities, challenges, and meeting people. This passion led him to the Sea to Sky region, where a temporary visa turned into a lifelong adventure. For Chris, the satisfaction of overcoming a challenging target, problem, skill, or puzzle has always been worth the effort, work, and occasional pain and frustration

While in university, Chris worked at a summer camp in North Carolina, where he helped campers grow physically, socially, and emotionally, sparking his interest in academic teaching. In 2013, he earned a BA in education from the University of the West of England, Bristol. Through this course, he was incredibly fortunate to have extensive placements in a range of settings, with a range of grades. Chris has worked in both traditional and non-traditional settings; in schools with everything imaginable and schools with almost nothing; and taught from the very youngest learners up to adults in their golden years.

Chris blends educational theory with his active outdoor background to create engaging, multidisciplinary learning experiences, emphasizing hands-on learning and understanding rather than doing. He strives to find creative ways to show that learning is real rather than a lesson in a room. Chris loves finding opportunities to get outside and do something, rather than learn about something. He encourages movement, noise and active participation. Critically and fundamentally, Chris believes in teaching a person at their own individual level and to their own individual needs, encouraging everyone to take ownership of their learning and to support them in overcoming challenges to aid understanding and ability.

Making mistakes and finding things hard is the first step to learning something. If it was easy, were we learning, or just completing tasks?

ELECTRA W.

Electra is currently pursuing a Master’s of Child Study and Education at the University of Toronto. She has completed a Bachelor’s of Early Childhood Studies with a minor in English accredited by Toronto Metropolitan University. Through her Master’s studies, Electra has completed a teaching practicum in a kindergarten classroom and is currently completing her second practicum in a grade four classroom. In her undergraduate studies, Electra completed placement experiences in a grade 1/2 classroom, a kindergarten classroom, and an EarlyON Child and Family Centre. Electra has a plethora of diverse employment experiences with respect to teaching and learning. Electra has hired, trained, and managed instructors for Engineering Outreach programs (STEM-based additional programming). Through this employment, Electra reviewed curriculum outlines, activity sheets, and material requests for grades 3 to 8. Electra has experience as a Senior Program Instructor for Engineering Outreach programs, where she created, developed, and delivered STEM programming to students from grades 1 to 12. Moreover, Electra has experience as an Emergency Supply Teacher, where she covered the duties and responsibilities of absent teachers ranging from kindergarten to grade 12. Electra has extended knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and best practices. She is culturally responsive and always incorporates an equity lens into her practice. Electra is highly experienced with children with exceptionalities and always implements strength-based approaches that consider the whole child.

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.

Hajrah M.

Hajrah is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at McGill University. She has completed CEGEP in Pure and Applies Sciences as well as the High School science pathway. Hajrah has 4+ years of tutoring between the ages of 5-20.

Sarah B.

Sarah is an educator with 6 years of teaching experience and has a Bachelor of Primary Education. She was born and raised in Sydney, Australia and has a love for all things outdoor. Sarah has recently relocated to Squamish to further pursue her dream of living an active lifestyle in the mountains. She enjoys snowboarding in the winter and hiking in the summer.

Sarah began her tutoring journey while studying at University and has continued tutoring alongside being a classroom teacher for the last 6 years. Sarah loves to see the joy it brings children when they learn and achieve new things. Sarah is a well rounded educator with extensive experience in tutoring mathematics, reading and writing skills. Sarah has a strong passion for helping all children excel academically and enabling them to acquire valuable skills for their futures.

Sarah B