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.

ALIAA G.

Aliaa is a dedicated and approachable tutor who supports students across a range of subjects, with particular strength in math. As an Education Assistant at a local middle school, she works closely with students to build both academic skills and confidence, tailoring her approach to meet every learner’s needs.

In addition to her current role, Aliaa previously worked at a local high school as an Education Assistant with a focus on math and science. This experience has given her strong insight into curriculum expectations, common learning challenges, and effective strategies to help students succeed at the secondary level.

While Aliaa is especially passionate about helping students overcome math anxiety and resistance, her support extends far beyond numbers. She also helps students strengthen their reading comprehension, writing, and critical/analytical thinking skills, which are key foundations for success in subjects like English and social studies. Her background allows her to guide students in organizing their ideas, preparing for tests, and developing effective learning habits.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science alongside a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Social Studies at the University of Calgary, Aliaa brings both subject knowledge and teaching expertise. She is committed to helping students grow into confident, capable learners across all areas of study.

Stephanie C.

Theresa R.

Throughout her many years at school, Theresa R. worked to create a learning environment where ideas can flow freely and expanding knowledge is the name of the game. She learned to share her values and teaching experiences with others all the way back in high school, when her English teachers allowed her to begin tutoring other students in the ways of reading and writing. Following this, she graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in English, alongside a minor in History. From there, she went on to get her Master’s in Literature at the University of Texas at Dallas, where she not only focused on writing, literature, and grammar, but also took several classes in history, from Native Americans in the U.S. to women’s place in Europe during war times. Though her focus these days has been on her job in generative A.I. for Google’s Gemini, helping and tutoring others has been a passion that she wants to pursue once more. She plans to bring her excitement for learning, as well as her skills in American Sign Language (ASL) that she picked up while in Lafayette, to help young people in today’s educational environment. She provides a hands-on learning experience for those who may be struggling and brings a passion for literature and history that is infectious, all while fostering a safe and fun environment for children of all ages.

Luke H.

Luke is a dedicated tutor based in Marietta, Georgia, bringing a rare combination of academic excellence and real-world resilience to every student he works with. A four-time consecutive Dean’s List honoree at Kennesaw State University, Luke graduated with honors in Biology in December 2025 and has since been accepted into KSU’s Master of Science in Integrative Biology program. His ability to connect with students of all ages is no accident. Luke is the youngest in his family, both his parents were the youngest in theirs, and he spent years studying alongside people much younger than himself after returning to college at 38, giving him a natural ease in spanning generations. His teaching instincts were recognized early at KSU, where his own classmates elected him (despite the position not being an election!) as their Supplemental Instruction leader for Introduction to Biology while he was still taking the course, a distinction that speaks for itself.

Having personally navigated diagnoses of ADHD and OCD throughout his studies, Luke brings genuine empathy and creative problem-solving to students who learn differently. His sessions are built around analogies, drawing concepts out visually, and focusing only on the very next step so students never feel overwhelmed. He looks forward to working with students from elementary through high school in Science, English, Reading, Writing, and Social Studies. When he is not tutoring, Luke is a huge nerd who has to keep busy, spending his time remodelling, painting miniatures, playing bass, tinkering with hobby electronics, and living by his personal motto: “No growth in comfort, no comfort in growth.”

OLIVIA P.

Olivia is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Education at Mount Royal University, with a double minor in French and Physical Literacy. French is her first language, and she is passionate about supporting students in both French and literacy development. With 1.5 years of tutoring experience, she enjoys helping children build confidence while creating a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment. On the side, she also works as a soccer coach with children with disabilities, which has strengthened her patience, adaptability, and commitment to helping every child feel included and successful. Olivia believes that every student learns differently and works hard to make learning engaging, rewarding, and personalized to each child’s needs. She is especially passionate about helping students feel comfortable asking questions, trying new strategies, and celebrating their progress. When she is not at school or tutoring, she can be found reading, travelling, playing sports, or spending time with friends and family.

Rich T.

This summer, Rich and his labradoodle, Bernie, drove 6,800 kilometers from Maine in the US to BC. His family joined him in Squamish as he pursues a Master of Education in Social Studies Education from UBC. Before becoming a teacher, Rich worked as a trial lawyer arguing cases in criminal court. He traded closing arguments for something far more rewarding: the moment a student finally “gets it”.

With over 16 years of teaching experience in both private and public schools, Rich has helped thousands of young people of all abilities overcome obstacles and improve as students. Succeeding in school is neither simple nor easy. But being a “good student” requires skills and a change in mindset that can be learned. It starts with a deep breath and continues with a fresh approach to learning. That new approach could be as basic as creating a system for tracking assignments or as complex as learning new ways to synthesize information into an essay. Everyone can improve. All students can learn hard things. Complicated subjects can be broken down into simpler pieces. Step-by-step, learning happens. Rich is dedicated to helping students believe in themselves and reach for results they can be proud of.

When not in the classroom himself, you’ll find Rich training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, playing the guitar, or watching movies with his family.

Corinne B.

Throughout her 25+ years of classroom teaching, Corinne B. relied upon several core principles to ensure successful student learning. First, students are participants in the learning process; they bring themselves and their experiences to it. They are not empty vessels for expert instructors to fill with information. Whether the student is 5 years of age, or 50, each holds a wealth of ideas, memories, skills and feelings – and these form the ground of all learning. Second, she values questions and answers equally; a student’s evolving intellectual confidence means demonstrating both ways of knowing. Finally, a student should be able to apply what they are studying to the everyday world; to make the abstract into something observable or measurable. Corinne’s instructional approach has been validated by the academic success of hundreds of her students, and by twice being granted the DePaul University Excellence in Teaching Award (2007 & 2024). Corinne holds a doctorate in sociology from the University of Chicago, and has designed multi-disciplinary teaching curricula and lessons for many years. Her work in single-student education is marked by an individualized approach emphasizing the interests and talents of the pupil. Learning goals and metrics for successful evaluation are shared with students and parents/guardians at the outset of the tutoring relationship, and updated as the pupil’s educational experience unfolds.

Jenna C.

Jenna C. is a certified teacher with a strong academic background and a passion for helping students succeed. She grew up in a suburb of Dallas before moving to New Orleans to pursue her undergraduate studies at Loyola University New Orleans, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in 2017. Following graduation, Jenna began her career as a full-time tutor, specializing in ACT/SAT preparation as well as a wide range of secondary-level subjects. During this time, she developed a deep understanding of individualized instruction and the strategies students need to build confidence and improve performance. Her success as a tutor inspired her to further her commitment to education by completing a teaching certification program in 2022. Since becoming a full-time classroom teacher, Jenna has gained diverse experience teaching everything from middle school English to advanced high school math. This versatility allows her to adapt her teaching methods to meet the needs of learners at different levels and across subject areas. Jenna thrives on building meaningful relationships with her students and believes that understanding each student’s unique learning style is key to mastering new material. She is dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, take risks, and achieve their academic goals.

Aaron O.

Aaron is an award-winning educator and instructional leader with nine years of experience teaching social studies at both the middle and high school levels. He currently teaches U.S. History and serves as the Social Studies Department Head, where he leads curriculum development, mentors fellow teachers, and helps drive academic success across his campus.

Aaron earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas State University and holds a Texas teaching certification in History (7–12). He has been recognized for his excellence in education as the 2021–2022 Distinguished Educator of the Year for both Kirby Middle School and all secondary schools within Judson ISD—an honor that reflects his strong impact on student achievement, instructional leadership, and school community engagement.

Known for bringing history to life, Aaron uses storytelling and real-world connections to help students move beyond memorization and truly understand the significance of historical events. His students have consistently achieved high levels of success, including a 95% passing rate on the STAAR exam. He also specializes in Geography, World History, and Social Studies, and supports students with STAAR test preparation, study skills, and academic organization using tools such as Google Docs and Google Slides.

Aaron is deeply committed to creating meaningful learning experiences. He has organized student trips to Washington, D.C., allowing students to experience history firsthand, and has served in leadership roles including Student Council sponsor and athletic coach, further strengthening his ability to connect with and motivate students.

Families appreciate Aaron’s engaging teaching style, strong leadership background, and ability to make learning both enjoyable and impactful. His goal is to help students build confidence, think critically, and develop a lasting appreciation for history.

Outside of the classroom, Aaron enjoys traveling, exploring historic sites, spending time with his fiancé, and relaxing with their four dogs.