CAVELL B.

Cavell is a highly experienced educator with over 20 years in teaching, curriculum design, and educational leadership. With a Master’s degree in Curriculum Design, she has dedicated her career to helping children discover their strengths and succeed as lifelong learners.

Her journey in education has taken her across Canada, from classroom teaching to serving as an Education Consultant in the Yukon and an Education Coordinator in Alberta. Most recently, she has stepped into the role of Education Specialist, where she continues to support inclusive, student-centered learning and provide guidance to both educators and school teams.

She is passionate about building meaningful relationships with students and colleagues, and her energy for learning shines through in every interaction. Her expertise in curriculum allows her to support a wide range of academic areas across multiple age groups, from early learners to students in higher grades. At the heart of her work is a commitment to empowering students to see themselves as capable, confident, and successful learners.

MAHA I.

Maha is completing a Bachelor of Education at Mount Royal University, with a double minor in Humanities and Science. She has spent the past four years working in various classrooms and grades as part of her placements. These experiences have led her to plan and deliver instruction that caters to the individual abilities and needs of all her students. Her experience working at MRU Camps over the summer has honed her skills in fostering strong connections with students of various personalities. She is always looking to expand her skill set and challenge herself to new experiences. Outside of work, Maha enjoys reading, and cooking for her family.

 

 

 

KIAYANA B.

Kiayana is a certified teacher in Alberta and holds a Bachelor of Education with minors in Social Studies and History. She has experience teaching Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 6, and has also worked as a Diverse Learning Teacher. Her background includes working as a Preschool Teacher, where she focused on fine motor development, letter formation, and early phonics skills. In addition to her classroom teaching, Kiayana has worked as a Behavioural Aide supporting a student with Autism and ADHD. Through this role, she gained experience in social-emotional learning, functional language development, and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Kiayana is especially passionate about literacy. She has worked as a Reading Instructor for two years and has supported a wide range of learners, including those with complex needs, to build confidence and skills in reading. She is patient, flexible, and committed to fostering a growth mindset. Kiayana values creating fun, engaging learning environments and building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with her students to help them grow both academically and personally.

 

MOSA A.

Mosa is an MRU Alumni, graduating from Mount Royal University with an English Degree. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Education at St. Mary’s University. He is also the author of two novels, which helps bring a more creative and engaging approach to learning. Mosa is also TEFL certified and has over two years of tutoring experience, helping both children and adults alike to develop their confidence and abilities to excel in their academic skills, most notably around English. Watching a student discover that “Oh” moment fuels his already strong passion for teaching.

Mosa’s teaching philosophy revolves around adapting to each and every student as he understands that what may work for one may not work for the other. He takes the time to know and understand each individual’s learning style so that he may create a supportive and personalized environment. He wants students to become confident and to take ownership of their learning journey.

During his free time, Mosa loves going for long walks, reading fantasy novels, and writing about any creative ideas that come to his mind.

VERONICA C.

Veronica is pursuing her Education degree with a concentration in Spanish language and Hispanic studies at Mount Royal University. Prior to starting her degree, she obtained her Diploma in social work with some extra coursework in children’s and adolescent mental health and Indigenous studies at MRU.

In addition, she worked for two years for the Calgary Catholic School District and a year for the Calgary Board of Education as an Educational Assistant, being supervised by teachers, vice-principals, and principals, working in the classroom, in small groups, and one-on-one with children with different learning approaches like ADHD and autism, and supporting different activities and curricula. She participated from 2014 to 2022 with volunteer experience for the CCSD and other churches, with the completion of various workshops and certificates at MRU. Based on the information above, she enjoys working with children and is able to help them during the process of learning, making it easier for them to understand with visual statements and/or in a fun theory-teaching environment.

ERIN B

Erin has a Bachelor of Arts in French Literature and a Bachelor of Education as well as the TESOL certification for teaching ESL. In the ever-evolving world of education, few professionals stand out as much as Erin for their versatility, commitment, and compassion to education. With more than two decades of dedicated service in both classroom and community environments, Erin has continually demonstrated an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, student empowerment, and societal improvement. Her journey is marked by a blend of pedagogical expertise, leadership, bilingual proficiency, and a ceaseless desire to both inspire and uplift. Erin is passionate about teaching and learning and loves to work with families to help children succeed.

TYLER M.

Tyler graduated from the University of Calgary with a BA in English literature and a certificate in creative writing. She has a passion for reading, extensive experience running and participating in writing workshops and Volunteers at Lord Beaverbrook High School coaching their youth slam poetry team. Tyler struggled with learning disabilities from a young age, and thus did not learn the necessary skills to achieve academic excellence until she reached university. She wishes to impart those skills onto students earlier then she was able to grasp them, so they may flourish in their academic careers.

SIMON H.

Simon holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Calgary, a Master degree of Physics, and a Bachelor Degree of Physics both from the University of Lethbridge. While in university he taught first year Physics classes and labs as an academic assistant which made him appreciate teaching.

As a certified teacher by the province of Alberta, he has taught elementary, junior high school, and senior high school Math and Science. His direct tutoring experience comes from working casually one-on-one with kids from his local community.

Simon believes that each student is unique. He views his tutoring as a supportive relationship between tutor and student, and understands the importance of such support to any student’s progress.

He also enjoys, cycling, Manga drawing, and Origami. On the weekends you can usually find him spending his time with friends and family.

ESTHER L.

Esther holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and has completed two years of study in Early Childhood Education. With a strong academic foundation and extensive hands-on experience, Esther has dedicated countless hours to volunteering and working with children of diverse ages and backgrounds. Her genuine passion for nurturing young minds is evident in her warm approach and commitment to helping each student reach their fullest potential.

Esther’s expertise spans creating engaging learning environments, supporting individual learning styles, and building the confidence students need to thrive academically and personally. Her background in both early childhood and elementary education ensures she brings a deep understanding of child development and effective teaching strategies to every tutoring session.

LAURA H.

Laura has a Bachelor’s of Education degree majoring in Kinesiology from the University of Regina. She also holds a Inclusive Education Certificate from Athabasca University. She is currently a sixth year teacher and has worked with Rocky View Schools (4 years) and currently works with Calgary Catholic School District (1 year-present). She is currently a Junior High Physical Education teacher and Athletic Director. She has experience teaching English Language Arts, Religion, and Physical Eeducation with junior high students in grades 7-9. She also has experience with all subject areas with elementary students in grades 3-6.
Laura was a University of Regina Varsity track and field athlete who also currently coaches club track and field with Caltaf.

She offers an engaging, and energetic and personalized tutoring experience and loves to work with new students!