CARLY P.

Carly is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario. She has years of valuable experience coaching and working with children of all ages. During high school, she served as a teaching assistant in sports medicine courses, which helped her develop strong educational skills.

Passionate about science and education, Carly embodies enthusiasm, balance, and an active lifestyle. With strengths in both academics and athletics, she is known for her dependability, open-mindedness, patience, and welcoming attitude.

GRACE N.

Grace is currently a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Calgary. She first gained teaching experience working as a children’s Karate teacher. As an instructor, Grace helped children develop confidence and focus, simultaneously learning how to keep things fun while managing high-energy personalities and difficult learning situations. Additionally, Grace built upon her experiences by tutoring high school students through peer tutoring programs. This is where she was able to strengthen her abilities in simplifying complex topics while being empathetic and encouraging. Through both her experience as a tutor, and as a student herself, Grace has learned many strategies to work with different learning styles and achieve success.

Tutoring is very meaningful to Grace, as she loves to help others learn and grow. Though currently enrolled in engineering, Grace’s love for teaching has inspired her to pursue an education degree once completing her current studies. When not busy with school, Grace likes to spend her time drawing and helping out in her community! Whether it’s helping someone solve a tricky math problem or encouraging a student to reach their full potential, Grace finds true joy in supporting others in their educational journeys!

MOHMMED A-D.

Mohmmed is a passionate educator currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education with a minor in humanities at Mount Royal University. He has supported students from kindergarten to grade eight in online and in person settings, helping them strengthen their skills in subjects across the curriculum.

Mohmmed has also supported adult learners – particularly immigrants who are developing their English for work, school, and everyday communication. He focuses on making lessons clear, supportive, and adaptable to each learner’s needs.

BRIANNA M.

Brianna is pursuing a Bachelors of Math and Education with a minor in French at the University of Lethbridge. Brianna excelled during her first practicum, receiving high marks and outstanding feedback. Including comments regarding a natural teaching ability, and a strong passion for teaching.

JULIE B.

Julie has a Bachelor of Education degree from Trinity Western University in Langley, BC. She completed the Professional Development Program at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC. Julie has experience working as an ESL Tutor, an Academic Tutor and as an Elementary Classroom Teacher from Kindergarten to grade 7. She has experience tutoring students both in-person and online. Julie enjoys cooking, baking, singing and walking in natural settings with family and friends.

JOSHUA M.

Joshua recently graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor’s degree in General Mathematics, focusing on its connections to people and society. He has experience leading and participating in self-study groups, making complex concepts easier to understand. Joshua is passionate about helping students build confidence in math as well as physics. His other interests include discovering new music and learning about financial concepts.

LAGHIMA J.

Laghima is a Chemistry student at the University of Calgary with years of tutoring experience in math, chemistry, and English for students in grades 1 through 10. Her strong foundation in the sciences, combined with her patience and ability to explain complex concepts in an accessible way, allows her to support students in building confidence and achieving academic success.

She believes every student learns differently and tailors her approach to meet individual needs. Laghima believes that every student has the potential to succeed and strives to create a safe, supportive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and growing in their learning journey.

MILANNA G.

Milanna G. is working towards completing her B.Ed in Secondary Education at St. Mary’s University. She currently has Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Psychology from Mount Royal University. Her practicum experience allowed her to work in a range of disciplines from junior high English and Drama to high school English and Art as well as assisting in elementary classes and other school events. Her passion is reading and writing and she is devoted to and skilled in 16th-20th century literature, drama, and poetry. She is actively learning more about Indigenous Education, assisting diverse learners and how to best support them, and finding new strategies on teaching and learning. She wants to inspire passion and the joy of reading and writing to the youth, to help coach students to develop their skills for their education journey and to help make the discipline a rewarding and positive experience.

TANAKA S.

Tanaka holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from UBC Okanagan and a Fashion Design Diploma from the Visual College of Art and Design. A lifelong learner, she is passionate about language, communication, and helping students succeed.

She specializes in structured, adaptive learning for English Language Arts students and has experience tutoring elementary and high school students in reading comprehension, writing, and Math.

Her professional background includes:

Back-of-House Operations Coordinator – Trained new hires from diverse cultural backgrounds, enhancing communication and adaptability.
Freelance English Tutor – Helps students improve reading comprehension, writing skills, and confidence in English.
Tanaka is self-motivated and continually explores language, learning, entrepreneurship, and leadership through teaching. She is also passionate about creative expression through fashion, meaningful networking, and mastering yoga.

LEISHA D.

Leisha competed her Education degree while simultaneously completing a Psychology minor at the University of Calgary. Her teaching experience ranges from being a teaching assistant in preschools to currently being an online K-12 tutor with the Werklund School of Education. Her specializations include Math, Science, and English Language Arts at the K-6 level.
Her major combined with her tutoring experience has given her a strong foundation of the Alberta Curriculum and the confidence to teach it. Additionally, she has gained a deeper understanding of working with online teaching platforms and Zoom, which complements her teaching as an online tutor. Utilizing a student-centered teaching approach is a crucial lesson she has learned from her degree, and it is something she ensures to incorporate into her teaching.
She believes teaching is a privilege where one gets the opportunity to guide, support, and help students succeed through their educational experiences. Here, she intends to create a student-centered learning space where she can help students thrive in their journeys.