Samantha H.

Samantha is a graduate of Georgetown University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Spanish. She is currently completing her Master of Science in Education Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. Before starting graduate school, Samantha was a third-grade teacher in Brooklyn, New York, where she primarily focused on phonics and small-group intervention.

Samantha is truly enjoying her time in Philadelphia (although she is still biased to her hometown, Chicago). She enjoys trying new restaurants and cafes, exploring all of Philly’s unique neighborhoods, and going on long runs along the Schuylkill.

Samantha is excited to continue her career in education as a tutor because she believes in the power of one-on-one instruction. By meeting a child’s unique and individual needs, she feels she will be able to make a lasting impact that will allow them to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Martha T.

Meet Martha — a former teacher, mom of four, and proud grandma who’s survived enough homework assignments to earn an honorary Ph.D. in patience. She’s taught elementary school, religious education, and even homeschooled her daughter for most of a year — and yes, everyone still speaks to each other!
When she wasn’t teaching, she was coaching her daughter’s softball team and cheering from the sidelines. After raising her family and building a successful career in the corporate world, Martha is excited to return to her first love: helping children learn and grow. With her mix of experience, humor, and heart — plus a few fun travel stories from Europe and Mexico — she makes learning both effective and enjoyable.

Kyle H.

Kyle is a primary English educator and aspiring film professor with more than six years of teaching and tutoring experience across multiple classrooms, workshops, online platforms, and subjects. While he has been pursuing his masters degree in education at National Louis University, he has also been supporting grades 9–12 as a permanent substitute teacher at Hinsdale South High School. Kyle also has led screenwriting, creative writing, and public speaking sessions for Cardinal Filmworks, a student owned and ran film collective at Ball State University (his alma mater). Finally, after his undergrad, he also tutored poetry, Spanish, photography, and videography for learners of all ages with Varsity Tutors as one of their Creative Writing Experts. His style tends to center on building up confidence and problem solving skills through lessons that connect his students’ work to their interests. Creativity is a core tenet of his and because of that he loves to design personalized, engaging sessions that balance creative freedom with structured feedback so that each student grows as both thinker and creator. Because of this more creativity-focused approach, crafting relationships with my students is paramount to me. Learning about their lives and helping them succeed is just as important to me as their academics. Kyle is a lifelong reader, film buff, devoted sci‑fi and fantasy fan, bass guitar player, and avid Chicago & New York sports fan (Cubs/Sox Mets/Jets).

Amrinder B.

Amrinder is a BC Certified Teacher. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of British Columbia, followed by a Bachelor of Education, also at UBC.

Amrinder has experience working with a wide range of learners, including gifted and special needs students, and is a certified IB PYP educator. He has taught Grades 3–4 and has also worked with intermediate students in a variety of subjects. He strives to understand his students as individuals, supporting their strengths while addressing their challenges, and believes that strong relationships are the foundation for meaningful learning.

Amrinder’s love of travel has taken him on academic exchanges in Austria, the Czech Republic, and Germany, where he expanded both his academic and cultural perspectives. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and attending concerts. He finds joy in mentoring students, creating engaging learning experiences, and fostering a genuine love of learning through inquiry.

A. Garza

Howdy! My name is Ms. Garza and I have been working in education for close to 6 years now. This is my 5th year teaching and I have experience in working with all grade levels, from pre-k to 11th grade. I am currently an AP English Language/English 1 teacher and taught middle school Social Studies for 4 years. One of my favorite things about teaching is helping students achieve that “a-ha!” moment and getting them to reach that next level in their learning. I enjoy building connections and learning more about my students, as I firmly believe that kids want to learn from people they enjoy being with. I’m looking forward to this next chapter of helping students one-on-one and to possibly working with yours!

MAHMOUD B.

Mahmoud is a Science and Humanities educator based in the GTA, dedicated to helping students build the learning strategies and confidence needed for academic and personal success. Mahmoud studied at the University of Toronto, completing a Bachelors Degree in Neuroscience and Mental Health and a Masters degree in Biology and Psychology. During this time, Mahmoud’s love for learning transformed to a passion for teaching, so he served as an educator at the University of Toronto for 6 years, shifting his focus over the last 3 years to support K-12 students in Math, Science and Humanities. Throughout these experiences, he’s taught writing, oral presentation, critical thinking and scientific analysis to hundreds of students, and mentored dozens towards successful university and graduate school applications. Mahmoud prioritizes mindful communication with his students to understand their needs and bring awareness to their strengths, so they can build organic confidence in their improving skills, in a way that transfers to overall personal development. His love for teaching is complemented by active engagement in arts, culture and athletics, including music, poetry, dance, cooking and martial arts.

Kaitlan N.

Kaitlan is passionate about motivating students to believe in themselves and thrive academically. She holds a K–5 multiple subject credential as well as a single-subject English credential, and she earned her Master of Arts in Teaching from Point Loma Nazarene University.

Warm, encouraging, patient, and structured in her approach, Kaitlan brings a steady presence that helps students feel comfortable and confident. She has experience supporting students with attention and focus challenges.

Outside of tutoring, Kaitlan volunteers with the Girl Scouts, mentoring girls in leadership and creative projects. She also helps facilitate artist panels at the Chicano Park Cultural Center and Museum. Her community-minded focus, mentorship background, and interest in the arts help her connect quickly with students and make her an especially strong fit for creative, relationship-driven learners.

Monica G.

Monica recently graduated from the University of Toronto, where she completed a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in French Language and Linguistics, and Economics.

Throughout her undergraduate degree, she participated in two French immersion programs through the Canadian government’s Explore program to further develop her language proficiency. Through these programs at the Université Sainte-Anne in Nova Scotia and Université Laval in Québec, Monica not only enriched her French language skills but also deepened her understanding of Francophone culture across different provinces.

Monica is passionate about education and aspires to teach French at the high school level. Through her tutoring experience, she specializes in tutoring French students and new learners, where she shares her enthusiasm for language learning. She has always enjoyed working with children and has gained significant experience in this area over the years. Additionally, she volunteers with the Polish Scouting Association, working with children aged 4 to 18. Each summer, she spends two weeks with the organization leading youth on canoeing and backpacking trips through Algonquin Park, where participants develop teamwork, leadership, and outdoor skills. This experience has strengthened her ability to engage, mentor, and support children in diverse learning and developmental contexts. In her free time, Monica enjoys hiking, canoeing and travelling.

Amanda D.

Amanda is a dedicated teacher with a diverse background in education, counseling, and criminal justice. Amanda grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Phoenix. She spent five years working for a family law firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, gaining valuable experience in legal advocacy and client support.

Amanda’s passion for education led her to teach English as a Second Language online to children ages 4–12 in China while pursuing her Master’s in Early Elementary Education from Cabrini University.

In the fall of 2024, she returned to graduate school and is currently working toward a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Psychology (LPC) at Chestnut Hill College.

Her professional experience includes serving as an emotional support teacher for grades 6–8 and currently as a Student Support Liaison in Montgomery County, where she assists students in developing social, emotional, and executive functioning skills to achieve their highest academic potential.

Outside of her professional life, Amanda is an avid reader, a passionate supporter of all Philadelphia sports teams, and enjoys baking sourdough bread.

Muskaan T.

Hi, I’m Muskaan, a graduate student in Bioengineering at Rice University with a strong interdisciplinary foundation in bioinformatics, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. With over five years of tutoring experience, I’ve had the opportunity to guide high school, undergraduate, and graduate students through subjects such as organic chemistry, biology, genetics, calculus, biostatistics etc. My teaching philosophy centers on turning complex topics into clear, engaging lessons that connect theory to real-world applications. Beyond tutoring, my professional experience spans both academic research and clinical practice from analyzing genetic risk factors for cardiovascular disease as a Graduate Researcher at UTHealth Houston, to assisting with pain management and pediatric clinics. These experiences have strengthened my ability to bridge scientific knowledge with practical understanding, which I strive to bring into every session. I’m passionate about helping students not only master challenging material but also build lasting confidence, curiosity, and a genuine appreciation for learning.