ALEX L.

Alex is currently in her final year of her Education degree. Prior to starting this second degree, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Literacy (Kinesiology) from Mount Royal University where she graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

With 5 years of formal tutoring experience and a background as an Education Assistant for grades 5–8, Alex excels in individual and small group instruction to reinforce curriculum content. Her specializations are in mathematics and language arts. Being directly in the classroom and engaging with Alberta’s curriculum daily, she is immensely knowledgeable of how students are taught, where there may be disconnects between a teacher’s instruction and a student’s understanding, and alternative strategies that will result in the same skill being mastered.

Alex’s approach to tutoring is patient, encouraging, and nurturing. She is skilled at meeting students where they are, tailoring instruction to their unique needs, and cultivating inquiry with material to develop critical thinking skills. Her focus is not only on academic achievement, but also strengthening the essential skills such as organization and effective study strategies in order to help students develop habits supportive of learning across any subject.

CAILEE C.

Cailee is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education at Mount Royal University with a minor in general science for elementary education. She believes that every person is entitled to a high quality education that embraces the joy of learning. Through her field experiences and practicum, Cailee has become well versed in the Alberta K-6 curriculum and in the science of reading. She is dedicated to providing her students with tailored, rich learning experiences.

In addition, Cailee is a certified early childhood educator who has experience working in out-of-school care and summer camp programs. In these programs, she enjoyed engaging students in STEM activities, athletics, reading, and art. She appreciated being able to provide her students with a safe and welcoming environment to start and end the school day in.

MARY D.

Mary holds a Bachelor of Education, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and brings 15 years of classroom experience from public, private, and international schools around the globe before making Calgary her home.

She genuinely loves showing students just how fascinating math and science can be. Her approach balances real fluency with deep conceptual understanding, using real-life examples, visuals, tech, and the history of math to bring concepts to life.

Mary has worked with a wide range of learning styles and abilities. She knows how to adjust her approach for each student, whether that means trying a different problem-solving method, using digital tools, or finding a new angle until a tricky concept finally clicks. Mary knows that no two students learn the same way and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching. Above all, she is passionate about helping students spot the beauty in math, build real confidence, and enjoy the learning process along the way.

NATALIE O.

Natalie has a four year bachelors degree in history. During her bachelors, she took biology, physics and chemistry classes. Natalie is currently on her last year of her bachelor’s of education after degree at St. Mary’s University. Natalie has multiple years of experience working with children of varying age groups and with complex needs such as Autism. Natalie knows how to adjust lessons to fit different age groups and uses different learning techniques such as fun games, visuals etc that suit each child.

Natalie strives to bring inclusion, diversity and trauma informed practice into education, this is to make sure that all children feel seen, cared for and understood no matter their backgrounds, strengths and challenges. Lessons are designed to include everyone thus having different teaching techniques (differential model in learning).

CALEB G.

Caleb is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Education from St. Mary’s University, with a specialization in elementary school teaching. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia Okanagan, where he majored in Psychology and developed an interest in supporting others. After serving as an assistant coach, and then later a program coordinator for a youth track and field club, Caleb developed a passion for creating age-appropriate, yet challenging programming to help kids become confident in themselves and their skills, which he is excited to translate into a classroom environment. During these roles, he learned the importance of building rapport and developing positive relationships for impactful learning.

With a strong background in writing, reading comprehension, and social sciences, Caleb is excited to help students appreciate and engage with their learning. He is most passionate about teaching students tools that can be implemented to empower them in their own learning for the rest of their academic journey and beyond.

RISS F.

Riss is an enthusiastic, supportive tutor who believes that with the right guidance, every student can unlock their full academic potential. Holding a Bachelor of Science with a biochemistry specialization from the University of Waterloo, she is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Education at St. Mary’s University specializing in Secondary Science. Riss brings a strong foundation in STEM along with a genuine passion for helping students build confidence in subjects that often feel daunting.

With extensive experience tutoring middle and high school math and science, Riss has guided a wide range of students toward academic success, even founding her own summer camps to prepare learners for grades 9 and 10 math. She excels at breaking down complex concepts into approachable steps and is on a mission to prove that math isn’t just doable – it can actually be fun!

Drawing on years of experience coaching and educating individuals of diverse ages and abilities, Riss takes a deeply personalized approach to tutoring. Whether adapting lessons to fit unique learning styles, connecting concepts to real-world examples, or instilling lifelong study skills, Riss tailors every session to meet each student where they are. Above all, she is committed to creating an encouraging, positive environment where students feel empowered, curious, and excited to learn.

MADDIE E.

Maddie holds her Bachelor of Education with a minor of mathematics. She has experience substitute teaching in grades one to six. In addition to all elementary subjects, Maddie specializes in intermediate math, another of her passions. She has been working as a tutor for three years, helping students find their joy in learning! Maddie has worked with children of all ages volunteering with a variety of children’s programs from science to reading to art. In her free time, she loves to read, play pickleball, and go hiking!

BROOKE A.

Brooke is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Mathematics with a French Specialization at St. Mary’s University.

Brooke’s passion for tutoring began in junior high, when she started helping classmates during lunch and after school. She continued tutoring throughout high school and university, accumulating over eight years of experience supporting students in Grades 7-12 in math, science, and French. She considers tutoring to be her favourite professional experience and reflecting on her time tutoring ultimately inspired her to transition from a career in manufacturing to pursue teaching.

Brooke also spent five years working in out-of-school care and summer camps with K-6 students. In this setting, she especially enjoyed engaging students in reading and storytelling, and fostering their natural curiosity for the world around them through science.

Brooke believes that every student can develop competence and confidence in any subject. As a tutor, her goal is to be attentive to each student’s unique needs and adapt her approach to use the most effective and engaging methods to support their success. She aims to create an environment where students are comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, viewing these as opportunities to deepen their understanding and sharpen their problem-solving skills.

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.

Erin B.

Erin graduated from a thesis-based Masters program in Physical Activity Sciences at Université de Montréal, with a specialization in Sport Psychology. She is bilingual and completed the majority of this degree in French. Previously, Erin attended StFX University, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics in the Pre-education stream, with a minor in French and a pair in Fine Arts. She is highly knowledgeable in the French language and in the areas of academic and scientific writing. Her primary teachables include French, English, Health, Science, and Art. Outside of school, Erin is a competitive track and field pentathlete and heptathlete, with a diverse athletic background in soccer and hockey which she competed in for over 15 years.
Erin has experience working with children of all ages as a track and field coach, gymnastics coach, lifeguard and swim instructor, and Fit 4 Life Student Leader.