LUNA O.

Luna has 5 years of tutoring experience at the senior level in the AVID program, a college-bound preparatory program within the US. Her focus during this time was in English, math, and Advanced Placement essay-writing at the senior level.

Luna has a Bachelor’s degree in English as a Single-subject from CSU Los Angeles.

Luna has completed her studies in the University of Toronto Master of Teaching program and is expected to receive her diploma in June 2026. She has over 120 hours of classroom experience with Grade 4/5, and Grade 7/8 learners.

MICHELLE W.

Michelle is an Ontario-Certified Teacher (transitional certificate) with a Master of Teaching from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Prior to her transition into education, she graduated from Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto and worked in the manufacturing sector, where she is still active part-time.
Michelle has experience teaching language, mathematics, and science at the Junior / Intermediate level, and has a strong background in the senior math and science courses. She has worked in diverse classrooms, supporting students with a wide range of learning needs. She is passionate about STEM education and hopes to inspire and help her students build confidence and academic success.
Michelle has also volunteered for Camp Engies, a weekend camp for girls grade 4-8, where students explore various hands-on engineering related activities and design challenges. In her spare time, Michelle loves to knit, practice yoga and mindfulness, and read.

NOAH S.

Noah S. has a Master of Teaching Degree from the University of Toronto/OISE (Class of 2026), as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Degree in Theatre: Performance Acting from Toronto Metropolitan University (Class of 2012). In between degrees, he has worked as an actor and writer, as well as a Resident Artist-Educator at Young People’s Theatre. In addition to playing lead roles in theatre, Noah had his feature film debut acting with Academy-Award winner Christoph Waltz. Since 2019, Noah has worked as a professional hiking and cycling guide, where he has coached people to navigate the terrain in the Canadian Rockies, France, Spain, Belize, Costa Rica, and Patagonia. Noah’s breadth of life experience has informed his teaching, where he has worked in both public and independent schools. Whether acting with Oscar winners, guiding people in the mountains, or just helping students to learn, Noah incorporates mindfulness into all of his work, using the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn as a foundation to his teaching practice: “Intelligence is the door to freedom, and alert attention is the mother of intelligence.”

JANELLE M.

Janelle is an Ontario Certified Teacher who has recently graduated with a Master of Teaching at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in the Intermediate/Senior division. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and History at the University of Toronto. Having worked in three secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board as a Teacher Candidate, Janelle supported and led instruction in English and History classes with students of various backgrounds and skillsets. Janelle has a wealth of experience as a tutor in both Toronto and Durham, during which she has supported students in reading comprehension, citation practices, and writing skills, as well as in Primary/Junior math. In her work as a tutor, she has also led programs to prepare students for private school entrance examinations. Additionally, Janelle worked as a camp counsellor for three summers, both in leadership positions and in one-on-one support. Janelle firmly believes that curiosity is intrinsic to student engagement and learning, and thus aspires to lean into students’ interests and encourage students to be comfortable exploring what they do not know. She leads her teaching with patience and flexibility, supplementing students’ in-class learning with differentiated techniques, positive reinforcement, and purposeful feedback. Apart from teaching, Janelle enjoys reading, running, and writing poetry.

EMMA S.

Emma is a dedicated and engaging educator with experience teaching grade 10 math, grade 10 science and grade 11 functions. She has an undergraduate degree in science with honours in neuroscience and mental health from Carleton University, and has completed teachers’ college in New Zealand, gaining a valuable international perspective on education.

Passionate about making learning meaningful, Emma strives to integrate students’ personal interests into lessons while drawing on her own diverse lived experiences to create relatable and dynamic learning environments. She believes that building strong connections with students is paramount in fostering confidence and academic success.

Outside of teaching, Emma enjoys playing volleyball, travelling and photography. She recently travelled to Belize where she volunteered in Marine conservation efforts by scuba diving to help manage invasive lionfish populations. This blend of academic expertise and real-world experience allows her to bring curiosity, enthusiasm, and a global outlook into every tutoring session.

CHARLOTTE G.

Charlotte G. is a passionate and engaging educator specializing in English and History. She holds a Master of Teaching from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Western Ontario, where she also gained international academic experience through studies at the University of Copenhagen.

Charlotte has taught at three independent schools in Toronto, two of which offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Most recently, she taught Grade 9 and 10 English within the IB Middle Years Programme, where she designed inquiry-based lessons that foster critical thinking, literary analysis, and student voice.

Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that strong relationships are key to meaningful learning. She prioritizes connection and engagement, creating supportive environments where students feel comfortable taking risks, asking questions, and building confidence. By combining structured skill development with student-centered, inquiry-based approaches, she tailors her teaching to meet individual learning needs.

An Ontario Certified Teacher with additional qualifications in reading instruction, Charlotte is committed to helping students strengthen their skills, build confidence, and achieve their academic goals!

SARA W.

Sara is an Ontario Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, award-winning YA author of White Lies and Defy, and most importantly, an educator who truly understands kids. With over 20 years of junior/intermediate teaching experience with the District School Board of Niagara, she brings deep knowledge of the Ontario curriculum. She has supported students across a wide range of abilities and learning styles, and is known for building strong, genuine relationships that help children feel both supported and capable.

As the mother of two young adults in post-secondary concurrent education programs who continue to compete in high-level sports, Sara understands firsthand the intensity of demanding schedules, travel, and the constant juggle between performance and academics. She appreciates how easily schoolwork can feel overwhelming and how vital strong grades can be for opportunities and scholarships.

Sara believes that meaningful progress starts with connection. Before diving into academics, she takes the time to understand who a child is: their strengths, frustrations, interests, goals, and even the pressures they may be carrying. From there, she creates personalized, purposeful sessions that build skills and confidence at the same time.

Families who choose Sara can expect thoughtful communication, individualized planning, and a tutor who is deeply invested in their child’s success, not just academically, but personally.

NICOLE H.

Nicole H. is a graduate of the Master of Teaching program at the University of Toronto (OISE). Nicole specializes in helping elementary students build mastery and confidence in Math, English and Literacy, while also providing holistic support as a general student mentor.

Nicole believes that the best learning happens when a student feels truly understood and supported. Rather than just following a rigid lesson plan, she tailors her approach to match how each student’s mind works. She focuses on building students’ self-esteem and helping them develop “behind-the-scenes” skills like staying organized and managing their time effectively. Her goal is to create a stress-free environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, breaking down big tasks into manageable steps, and taking on new challenges.

Her background includes extensive work preparing high school students for the transition to university. By teaching advanced writing and literature, she helps students sharpen the critical thinking and communication skills they need for post-secondary success. Whether she is working with a young language learner or a senior student polishing a university-level essay, Nicole is committed to making learning an empowering and enjoyable experience for both the student and their family.

SAM R.

Sam is a recent graduate from the Master of Teaching program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto. During his practicum placements, Sam has taught high school English for grades 9, 10, and 12, along with Philosophy, Law, and History. Essentially, Sam loves teaching everything related to reading and writing. With that being said, he also loves teaching sciences, arts and the humanities in general at different grade levels.

Sam also works at Action Potential Lab as a Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) instructor for students ranging from ages 3 to 12 years old. This role has strengthened his adaptability to the various needs and stages of learning for every unique student.

Overall, Sam leads his lessons with flexibility and compassion to meet students where they are at and find strategies to keep growing and learning.

In addition to his recent work experience, Sam also completed his Master of Arts degree at Queen’s University in the department of History. During this time, he volunteered as a Peer Writing Assistant at the library to help undergraduate students with essays, formal reports, and general tutoring needs. Sam also worked for 5 summers as a counselor at Camp Ponacka where he taught sailing and led nature expeditions for campers ranging from ages 8 to 15.

To add a little bit more about Sam, he is very passionate about music, as he achieved his Advanced Rudiments with High Honours in music theory along with grade 7 piano certification. He also loves poetry, songwriting, yoga and meditation, visual arts, and snowboarding!

DR. BRYAN F.

Dr. Bryan F. is a postdoctoral scientist at the University of Toronto, where he conducts interdisciplinary bioengineering and AI driven drug discovery research. He grew up in London, Ontario, and began his postsecondary STEM education by completing a Bachelor of Science (Honours, Co op Biochemistry) at the University of Guelph from 2015 to 2019. He further advanced his training in chemistry and biochemistry by earning a Doctor of Philosophy through the Interdisciplinary Oncology Program at the University of British Columbia from 2020 to 2024.

Bryan is an experienced high school math and science tutor within the Ontario Grade 9 to 12 curriculum. He helps students understand how complex scientific concepts and mathematical problems apply to the real world, while developing customized, course specific learning strategies tailored to each student. He also specializes in preparing undergraduate students for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), where he scored within the 96th percentile for Chemistry and Physics, the 90th percentile for Biology and Biochemistry, and the 90th percentile for Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills.

Bryan is passionate about public facing science communication and has participated in national radio broadcasts and podcasts to share cutting edge Canadian antiviral research in an engaging and accessible way. Outside of academia, he enjoys cooking and exploring food science, and he is an avid tennis and volleyball player.