JENNY H.

DAVID R.

I was born and raised in Winnipeg and have been fortunate enough to have lived, and worked, all over Canada teaching French Immersion and English-stream courses from Math and Social Studies to Chemistry and Français. I enjoy teaching as much today as I did when I began 35 years ago.

AHMED M.

Ahmed is an accredited teacher from Manitoba Education Ministry. He currently works in one of the lead school divisions in the province of Manitoba. Ahmed has over 8 years of teaching experiences. He uses state-of-the-arts teaching methodologies for teaching French for students in grades 1 to 6. Ahmed completed his University degree in French Literature from the University of Quebec in Montreal(UQAM). He then completed a postgraduate degree from the University of St-Boniface. Ahmed can teach French to all levels (grades 1 – 6 ) utilizing innovative teaching techniques and methods to help students overcome any challenges in learning French and make learning French enjoyable. Furthermore, he can teach Math, Science, Geography, and history in French. Ahmed will be happy to help you with your homework and make sure you are ready to take a test. Success is guaranteed with Ahmed.

KIM S.

I have a Bachelor of Science (honors) degree with a major in Biology and minors in both Chemistry and Math, as well as a Bachelor of Education, both from Brandon University.

I am a newly retired Biology/Science teacher – teaching most of my incredibly successful 32 year career at a single public high school in Winnipeg. I have taught the current Science 20F, Biology 30S and Biology 40S curricula since their inception and would consider myself an expert teacher of these courses. Although my school did not offer AP Biology as an option, I have tutored students such that they could challenge the College Board AP Biology exam and score 4’s and 5’s. I have also mentored students with their award-winning science fair projects and can provide sound advice in the area of study skills.

One of my greatest joys is watching students learn and achieve their academic goals. I am a calm, patient educator and am able to easily build trusting relationships with my students.

KATHERINE C.

Katherine is in her Masters of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering. During her engineering undergraduate degree, she built electrocardiograms (ECGs), coded model patient intake systems, and developed a mobile application for American Sign Language (ASL). Now, you can find her mixing chemicals at the lab bench for studying neurodegenerative disease and bacteria.

Katherine first discovered tutoring in high school, where she worked 1-on-1 with grade 9 and 10 students in Academic French classes. At Ryerson University, she helped undergraduate students understand the fundamental science which would serve as a foundation for the rest of their learning as a teaching assistant. Katherine also continued tutoring youth aged 5-18 in reading, writing, and French. In addition to academic guidance, Katherine realized the value of fostering a safe, welcoming space for learning and understood that a diverse set of people requires a diverse set of interactions and responses. She served as Vice-Captain, and later House Captain, responsible for a group of 150+ incoming students during the week-long orientation programming that she helped facilitate. As elected Director in her faculty’s Student Society, it became clear to her that developing an open rapport was key to fostering an environment of support among one’s peers and mentors. This values-driven mindset led Katherine to volunteer with vulnerably housed populations in palliative care.

Katherine’s work with end user design, connection with students, and delivery of service with patience, care, and respect are experiences she strives to provide to her students for a supportive environment that develops their successes.

TRACY P.

Tracy Penning is a math teacher who has been teaching for 22 years. She graduated from the University of Louisville earning a BS in education with an emphasis in mathematics.  She also earned her Master’s degree in Education.  Tracy taught middle school mathematics until relocating to NY.  Most recently, she taught 2nd-5th grade math at a project based learning school in Hastings.  Tracy loves adventure.  She travelled to China and Thailand to teach English at a summer camp.  She also studied abroad for two summers in Kenya and Namibia with the University of Miami.  Tracy, although a great math teacher, loves science and history.  Tracy is energetic, outgoing, kind and funny.  She loves nature, being active and hanging out with her husband and their dog, Abby.  She is very excited to be working with students and can’t wait to meet you and your children.

MELANIE B.

Melanie R. Buchanan received a bachelor’s degree of fine arts in acting from Creighton University and worked as the Youth Director at Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette in Indiana. While working full time, she opted to return to school at Purdue University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and immediately moved to Lima, Peru, where she worked at an English immersion school. In her free time, she enjoyed learning Spanish, eating ceviche, and exploring the Peruvian culture (including Machu Picchu).

In August 2013, Melanie moved back to the US, and applied for the New York City Teaching Fellows program. Once accepted, she participated in the Spring Classroom Apprenticeship and the Blended Learning Institute and started as a full time teacher in the fall of 2014. In June 2016, she completed her Master’s degree from Relay Graduate School of Education.

Melanie taught for 6 years at Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists in the south Bronx, but, last year, moved to Tuckahoe High School. She currently teaches Regents and AP Chemistry after having taught Algebra 2, Regents Earth Science, Forensics, and Everyday Engineering. Ms.Buchanan is married to an English professor, and they have one dog, Camote, a cat, Khione, and a fiery, red-headed six year old. When she isn’t teaching, grading, or traveling with her family, you can find her completing 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles, reading, or tending to her plants.

TONYA U.

Tonya was born in Ukraine and moved to Canada in 2000. She holds a Master’s Degree in Linguistic from Odessa State University, Ukraine.

Tonya is Qualified as a Linguist, Teacher of English Language and Literature. She is certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (473290). In Canada, Tonya completed her Basic Qualifications in Intermediate and Junior Divisions-Dramatic Arts. In addition, she took Junior and Primary Divisions courses and is qualified to teach grades K to 12. She completed the 3-part Special Education Specialist course, as well as Literacy and Reading, Additional Qualification courses in Primary and Junior Mathematics (Parts 1 and 2), and ESL (Parts 1 and 2). 

Her career as an educator began in Ukraine, where she had taught English as a Foreign Language for 10 years. In Canada, she now has 10 years of a successful Special Education Teacher career as well as an Elementary Homeroom Teacher in Northern Ontario, Nunavut and Toronto.

Tonya is not only passionate about teaching but also about traveling, adventure and meeting new people. 

She has helped many students catch up with current grade level expectations, enhance grades, boost confidence and establish effective study routines. Tonya firmly believes that every child can succeed when taught in accordance with their unique learning style and abilities. She always strives to establish a personal connection with her students and empowers them to become independent lifetime learners.

MONICA G.

A recent retiree, Monica Gerken spent the last twenty-five years teaching second and then first grade at the Horace Mann School in Riverdale, Bronx, New York. Prior to that, she taught pre-K for several years. A firm believer in continual growth and professional development, she has had complete training in the Fountas and Pinnell Reading System, Teachers’ College Writing Workshop, Handwriting Without Tears, Singapore Math, the Yale Institute for Emotional Intelligence RULER initiative, and Zoom for online teaching. While at Horace Mann, Monica was chairperson of the Language Arts Department and the Yearbook, and was a mentor for new teachers. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mercy College and has done graduate work at The College of New Rochelle and Manhattanville College. A recipient of the Bellett Award for Teaching Excellence at Horace Mann, Monica’s work ethic and warm, nurturing, and creative approach to teaching was recognized. The mother of four and the grandmother of twelve, she counts time with her family as her most precious gift. In addition, in her spare time, she enjoys reading, theater, and days on the beach. Monica resides with her husband in the Bronxville area.

RICHARD DM.

A fun and energetic tutor, Richard loves learning and sharing knowledge with others. He earned a BA in History at SUNY New Paltz. Richard went on to receive an MS in Elementary Education for grades 1-6. After finishing his studies, Richard began his career teaching in the special education program in the Lakeland Central School district  and tutored both privately and for a learning center. Richard spent some time teaching 7th and 8th grade math and science at a private school in Westchester, and is currently teaching 3rd and 4th grade math and science. Richard has tutored math and phonics to elementary school children as well as SAT test prep for high school students looking to increase their overall score for college. “I focus on getting to know my students and creating a fun and safe learning environment. Many times students lack the confidence in themselves and I strive to help them believe that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.” Richard has always excelled in math and believes “mistakes allow thinking to happen.” He has loved sports, movies and animals since he was a child. Richard is the owner of two kittens, Millie and Mittens.