JAMES R.

James is a current Master of Teaching student at University of Toronto. He has an Honours Bachelor of Science and specializes in Mathematics and English education.

CHERYL P.

Cheryl P. is an Ontario College of Teachers member in good standing with more than 25 years of experience supporting students, families, and educators within the public education system. She holds a Diploma in Education from Queen’s University and a Special Education Specialist qualification from York University. Cheryl also holds certifications in VTRA (Violent Threat Risk Assessment), Mental Health First Aid, and Suicide First Aid.
Throughout her career, Cheryl served the in the public secondary education system as a classroom teacher, Special Education Specialist, and Department Head of Special Education / Inclusive Services for 11 years.
Cheryl has extensive experience supporting students with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, mental health challenges, behavioural needs, and complex learning profiles. She collaborated closely with administrators, guidance teams, psychologists, CYWs, social workers, and community agencies to develop individualized strategies that supported student success and well-being.
As the founder of Insight to Impact, Cheryl is deeply committed to helping students and families navigate educational challenges with clarity, advocacy, and confidence.

MADDISON M.

Maddison graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Behaviour, and a Minor in English and Cultural Studies. She also concurrently completed her Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Mohawk College, and she taught in a Montessori school’s Toddler and Preschool rooms shortly after. In 2026, she will be graduating from OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) at the University of Toronto with a Masters of Education in the Intermediate/Senior grade levels. Throughout her life, Maddison has developed a deep passion for working with young children and guiding them to reach their full potential. In recent years, this has expanded to a love for working with older students to refine their skills and hlp them engage critically with the work they complete. Maddison truly believes that engaging students using their curiosity and interests is crucial in helping them gain the confidence they require to succeed. In her spare time, Maddison enjoys reading, journalling, and thrifting, as well as spending time with her friends at cafes or new restaurants, or taking time to visit family.

ELLIOTT D.

Elliott is a student at McMaster University, where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics with Co-op, with minors in Nuclear Engineering and Economics. He has a cumulative GPA of 10.43 on the 12-point GPA scale (equivalent to 3.86 on the 4-point scale) after second year. He graduated from St. Michael’s Choir School (SMCS) with a 96% average, as a deeply valued member of the school community. Elliott has extensive experience teaching, counselling, and mentoring others. He was President of the SMCS Tutoring Club, where he tutored students and connected students with other tutors, and Assistant Coach to the SMCS Junior Volleyball team, where he helped to train and coach younger athletes. As a child, Elliott spent his summers in Algonquin Park at Camp Arowhon, first as a camper, then as a Leader In Training, and Camp Counsellor where he was responsible for the safety, social cohesion, and individual development of children aged 6 to 15. He also taught Archery and Rock Climbing, and acted as Section Head In Training, where he mentored and coached junior coworkers. At McMaster University, Elliott works as a Community Advisor, where he mentors first year students to support their social, mental, and academic success in their university journey.

In his free time, Elliott enjoys many hobbies. He has a deep love of music, both classical and contemporary, that he has nurtured since his elementary and high school days, where he was a member of his school’s esteemed choir. He has practiced Kempo Karate since age four and is a black belt with Horizon Martial Arts in the Beaches, and continues to enjoy climbing and archery from his time at summer camp. He is a hobby chef and loves making delicious food for his loved ones to enjoy. Elliott is guided by his deep passions – learning, nurturing others, enacting positive change in the world, and many more. Among other things, these passions have led him to voraciously consume literature and media on a variety of subjects, especially mathematics and physics, and have fueled his future career aspirations in clean energy through nuclear engineering. Elliott is an exemplary student and is comfortable tutoring in English, Biology, and Chemistry at the high school level, and Mathematics, Engineering, and Physics at both the high school and first year university levels.

ANTHONY T.

Tony is a recent graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University, where he earned an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering with high honours. During his time there, he was also a varsity volleyball player and team captain, developing strong leadership, communication, and time management skills.

With over 100 hours of tutoring and mentoring experience, he is passionate about helping students build confidence and truly understanding material, not just memorizing it. He takes a patient and approachable style, tailoring his support to each student’s learning needs and goals.

Originally from Ottawa, he has been living in Toronto for the past five years while completing his studies. He is pursuing a masters in Biomedical Engineering and is excited to continue growing both academically and professionally.

Outside of tutoring, he enjoys staying active through sports and maintaining a balanced, disciplined lifestyle.

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.