Bobbi-Jo M.

Bobbi-Jo has masters degree in Childhood Education and has worked in the education field for 17 years as both a teacher and an educational assistant.

She has an extensive background in special education and has taught all grades from kindergarten to grade 8. In the past few years, Bobbi-Jo has specialized at her school in the role of Early Reading Intervention Specialist. In this role, Bobbi-Jo focuses on student achievement through data and structured literacy programs that focus on phonetic skills and sounds as well as the application of phonetic rules. Bobbi-Jo has a strong understand of remedial reading programs that are specifically tailored to students who have dyslexia and other non-verbal learning differences.

Mariah M.

NOAH S.

Noah S. has a Master of Teaching Degree from the University of Toronto/OISE (Class of 2026), as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Degree in Theatre: Performance Acting from Toronto Metropolitan University (Class of 2012). In between degrees, he has worked as an actor and writer, as well as a Resident Artist-Educator at Young People’s Theatre. In addition to playing lead roles in theatre, Noah had his feature film debut acting with Academy-Award winner Christoph Waltz. Since 2019, Noah has worked as a professional hiking and cycling guide, where he has coached people to navigate the terrain in the Canadian Rockies, France, Spain, Belize, Costa Rica, and Patagonia. Noah’s breadth of life experience has informed his teaching, where he has worked in both public and independent schools. Whether acting with Oscar winners, guiding people in the mountains, or just helping students to learn, Noah incorporates mindfulness into all of his work, using the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn as a foundation to his teaching practice: “Intelligence is the door to freedom, and alert attention is the mother of intelligence.”

Sara

With over 4 years of experience working as a university Writing Tutor, Student Success Coach and Teaching Assistant for research methods, Sara is dedicated to providing high quality personalized tutoring to students. She has a passion for working with students and helping them achieve their academic goals. Sara aims to offer an encouraging learning environment for her students while helping them build a strong academic toolkit, including organization, time management and critical thinking skills.

Sara completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology from the University of Winnipeg while maintaining the highest GPA in the Faculty. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Education and Society at McGill.

Hannah M.

Hannah defended her Ph.D. in Gender, Feminist, and Women’s Studies at York University in 2025. Her research includes girl activists, their politics, and their relationships with their mothers and mother figures. You can find some of her research and writing in Atlantis, Sex Education, The Conversation, and #Barbie and Social Media: Digital Discourses and Mattel’s Celebrity Doll. She earned her Hon. B.A. in History and Sexuality Studies from Huron University College and an MA in Gender and Sexuality Studies at Western. Beyond her teaching and research, Hannah co-founded the Open Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN).

Hannah has extensive experience as a teaching assistant and course instructor in Gender Studies, Sexuality Studies, and Childhood Studies at Western, York, and Brock Universities. In addition to these content areas, she is experienced in helping undergraduate students develop foundational university skills, such as using academic libraries, assessing sources, developing thesis statements, and writing scholarly papers.

Hannah is also available to tutor general academic skills for the liberal arts for both university and high school students, including essay writing, academic research, assessing sources, developing topics and arguments, and creating thesis statements.

Hannah can also provide tutoring for the following courses at Western University:

GSWS 1020E Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies
GSWS 1021F/G Introduction to Sexuality Studies
GSWS 1022F/G Gender, Justice, Change
GSWS 2163A/B Sex, How To: Sex Education, Its History, and Controversies

At the Ontario high school level, she can assist with courses in Social Sciences and Humanities, including:

Gender Studies (HSG3M Grade 11)
Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice (HSE3E Grade 11)
Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice (HSE4M Grade 12)
Challenge and Change in Society (HSB4U Grade 12)

STEPHAN G.

Stephan is an experienced Teacher with over 25 years of experience at the elementary and high school levels. Stephan hold a Master’s Degree in Education and possesses many additional qualifications such as a Specialist qualification in Special Education.

He is fully bilingual (French and English) and has extensive teaching and tutoring experiences in both Canada and Europe.
Stephan’s fundamental approach to tutoring is based on the student’s needs and learning profile in order to create a personalized and realistic educational program for them.
Stephan can accompany students in many subjects areas like French and Social Studies at the High School Level but also in all the Elementary School Subjects. He has extensive experience teaching students how to learn and study according to their learning styles.

Stephan has always put a great emphasis on professional development to stay current with the industry’s trends and new approaches and strategies.

CHARLOTTE G.

Charlotte G. is a passionate and engaging educator specializing in English and History. She holds a Master of Teaching from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Western Ontario, where she also gained international academic experience through studies at the University of Copenhagen.

Charlotte has taught at three independent schools in Toronto, two of which offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Most recently, she taught Grade 9 and 10 English within the IB Middle Years Programme, where she designed inquiry-based lessons that foster critical thinking, literary analysis, and student voice.

Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that strong relationships are key to meaningful learning. She prioritizes connection and engagement, creating supportive environments where students feel comfortable taking risks, asking questions, and building confidence. By combining structured skill development with student-centered, inquiry-based approaches, she tailors her teaching to meet individual learning needs.

An Ontario Certified Teacher with additional qualifications in reading instruction, Charlotte is committed to helping students strengthen their skills, build confidence, and achieve their academic goals!

ASHLEY C.

Ashley is a teacher candidate at Lakehead University – she will be an Ontario Certified Teacher this spring when she completes her Bachelor of Education. Ashley teaches Primary & Junior grades and is competent with Math, Literacy, Science & Social Studies to G6 and Language to G8. Her Undergraduate degree is in History/Geography from the University of Western Ontario and she also tutors History & Geography at high school levels. Ashley has always known she wanted to be a teacher and has a passion for making students feel more confident in their abilities. She believes that by forming strong relationships with her students, she is better able to meet their academic needs. Outside the classroom, Ashley loves to travel, experience the outdoors, arts & crafts and spending time with her cats.

Erica C.

Erica is a highly accomplished teacher of 25 years with specializations in neurodiversity, mathematics, language and transitions from elementary to secondary school. She holds a Position of Responsibility at her school managing the intermediate department. Erica actively engages in new professional development constantly to improve her practice.

Abrar M.

Abrar M. is a teacher candidate at York University, completing a Concurrent Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Intermediate and Senior French as a Second Language and Social Sciences. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in French Studies, which provides a strong foundation in French language, culture, and pedagogy. French is his primary teachable, with experience in Core French and French Immersion settings.

Abrar has several years of experience working with students through tutoring and practicum placements with the Toronto District School Board. His teaching approach is practical and student centred, with a focus on clear expectations, relationship building, and creating classrooms where students feel comfortable participating and taking risks in French. He plans lessons aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations, adapts instruction to meet diverse learning needs, and uses assessment practices consistent with Growing Success.

Outside the classroom, Abrar enjoys reading a wide range of books, particularly fiction and stories from different cultures. He also enjoys weightlifting, training in Muay Thai, and travelling, and values meeting people from different backgrounds.