Jonah W.

Jonah Weingart graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, Middle Eastern Studies, and International Studies, earning High Honors and High Distinction. During his time at U of M, he was awarded multiple Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships by the U.S. Department of Education for advanced language and area studies. In addition to his academic achievements, Jonah dedicated his extracurricular time to tutoring and mentoring local students in the Ann Arbor area and engaging in language and cultural exchanges with international students at the Michigan Language Center. With many years of language tutoring experience, Jonah has taught in both 1:1 and classroom settings and has extensive experience working with adult ESL learners.

Jonah has always been passionate about languages and speaks Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish, and Portuguese. He has applied his language skills professionally, working with refugees and asylum seekers newly arrived in the United States. Jonah believes that language learning should be both fun and empowering, and through his work, he has witnessed the transformative impact it can have on individuals’ lives. In his free time, Jonah enjoys cooking, listening to music, and spending quality time with friends.

Luami M.

Luami is a student at Montclair State University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English Secondary Education alongside a minor in Linguistics with fluency in both English and Spanish. She is immensely passionate in her pursuit to strengthen students’ reading and writing skills, deepening their understanding of literature’s connection to real-world concepts. Having received a perfect score on the AP Literature & Composition exam, Luami is well suited to help students navigate the aforementioned college level course and those similar to it. Despite having an education focused in the humanities, she often spends most of her time working alongside P-12 students in math subjects up to Algebra 2. From foundational math to advanced literature, Luami is a dynamic and engaging tutor dedicated to helping her students succeed. By putting students’ goals first and working hard in collaboration to achieve them, students walk away with a long lasting, positive impact on their education. In her spare time, Luami can be found reading a novel, relaxing with her 12-year-old Chihuahua named Lola, or running the registered student organization she founded: the Montclair State Music Club!

CALEB E.

Caleb holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, with majors in Biology and Environmental Science. He also possesses an Educational Support certificate from Sheridan College, equipping him with the skills to effectively assist students across diverse levels and learning challenges.

Caleb’s expertise spans the sciences, mathematics, and multiple languages, including Spanish. His ability to teach Spanish adds a valuable dimension to his skill set, allowing him to connect with students seeking to enhance their language proficiency. His patient, empathetic, and relatable approach to teaching ensures students feel supported and motivated in their learning journey.

With extensive experience as both a tutor and an instructor, Caleb has worked in various settings, including one-on-one, group, in-person, and virtual formats. His most recent role involved delivering ESL courses alongside Science and Math instruction to international students, demonstrating his versatility and cultural adaptability. Furthermore, Caleb is highly proficient in online teaching, utilizing digital platforms to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

Caleb’s diverse academic background, coupled with his teaching experience and multilingual abilities, make him an exceptional educator equipped to inspire and support students in achieving their academic goals.

Barbara H.

Barbara H. is an experienced teacher who has worked with students from different backgrounds for over 35 years. She supports bilingual education and cultural inclusion and uses her teaching and curriculum development skills to create valuable learning experiences. Barbara studied at Montclair State University, earning a degree in Spanish and completing courses in Administrative Sciences. She is certified in Elementary Education, Bilingual Education (English/Spanish), and English as a Second Language (ESL). In 1994, she was named Teacher of the Year in her district.

Throughout her career, Barbara has used new methods in education, such as virtual learning and adult ESL programs. She has helped students prepare for tests, supported struggling students, and guided new teachers in New Jersey’s Alternate Route Program. Outside the classroom, she ran the INCCA Day Camp, helping 500 inner-city children grow academically and socially, and raised money from groups like the NFL to support educational projects. Barbara remains dedicated to teaching and inspiring others with her commitment to inclusivity and excellence.

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.

Lauren B.

Lauren received a bachelor’s degree from Temple University in Spanish and Secondary Education. She has taught a variety of levels ranging from Intro to Spanish to Spanish 4 Honors at public and private schools across Philadelphia. Her teaching philosophies are student centered and adapt to each child she encounters. As a Spanish teacher, Lauren believes the most important aspect to learning is getting the students to buy into the content. It is important to gain the student’s attention and curiosity in order to keep them intrigued and open to learning. When Lauren is not in the classroom, she enjoys reading poetry and experiencing local art museums in the cities she is visiting. She is also passionate about swimming- Lauren coaches a competitive swim team and has taught survival swim courses in her free time.

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.

Charity B.

Charity is an Elementary and Middle School educator with experience in teaching American Sign Language (ASL) for beginners, English Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies, and Science in homeschool and public-school settings. One of her greatest passions is language learning and gaining familiarity with the surrounding cultures. She currently has a high B1 level of Spanish, a fair communicative level in ASL, and is learning Japanese and Swahili. In all her personal goals and professional undertakings, Charity’s main focus is to be an encouraging and virtuous figure and role model in the lives of children. She spends her free time spending time with her seven younger siblings, volunteering at church sports leagues, and brainstorming unique themes for her self-developed Outschool classes.

Fernanda V.

Fernanda V. graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and is currently enrolled in a post-graduate Medical Laboratory Science program in hopes of being a professor. Experienced in teaching students from middle school to undergraduate levels, Fernanda hopes to instill a deeper understanding and confidence in the material to empower students to reach their goals and find a love of learning using an individualized approach. When she’s not in the lab or teaching, Fernanda enjoys hiking, reading, and winning trivia competitions.

Rachel P.

Rachel graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa cum Laude from Reed College before going on to earn her Masters and become a Doctoral Candidate in Classics at UC Berkeley–she can also train a wild horse, work concrete, and process game. With more than ten years’ teaching experience at the high school level, and even more at the collegiate level, you’re in good hands with Rachel, across subjects from Anatomy to Zoology. Rachel is a voracious learner and credits this authentic curiosity to her success in connecting with young people during her career. She is a neurospicy Boise native who loves animals and playing with her amazing kiddo. Rachel believes that being human is too hard to do alone, and that powerful things are possible through connection. For her, the purpose of tutoring is to meet students where they are and support them in developing transferable strategies and tools that foster independence, confidence, and achievement as they progress along their educational journeys.