Grace H.

Grace is a dedicated educator with a dual-degree background, holding a Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of Education. With extensive experience in Resource Teaching, she specializes in supporting students with diverse learning needs, including Autism, Down syndrome, and physical disabilities. Grace is officially trained in the UFLI program, providing her with a research-backed foundation in early literacy and the science of reading.

Having worked directly in elementary classrooms, Grace understands how to bridge the gap between school curriculum and individualized support. Her holistic approach is further enriched by her background in teaching music, allowing her to incorporate rhythm and creativity into her sessions. Throughout her career, she has completed numerous specialized courses to better advocate for and support individuals of all abilities, ensuring every student feels empowered to succeed.

Pawan B.

Pawan B. is an aspiring STEM educator with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from UBC Okanagan. Growing up in Kamloops, British Columbia, he developed a deep interest in technology, mathematics, and the creative world of video games. Throughout his undergraduate degree, Pawan explored advanced mathematics, programming, and game development — fields he always imagined bringing into the classroom to inspire future learners!
Pawan’s passion for education grew from seeing how students thrive when they feel genuinely connected to what they are learning. He is especially motivated by helping students recognize their own abilities, develop independence, and see themselves as capable problem-solvers. Whether teaching math, physics, or computer science, Pawan aims to empower every learner to take ownership of their growth and to see relevance, joy, and possibility in their work.
Through his teaching and tutoring experience, Pawan has developed a strong philosophy around mathematics: he believes that becoming a math educator means helping students understand that mathematics is not just about results — it is the process of thinking, reasoning, and viewing the world through a mathematical lens. He emphasizes that math is a learnable skill, much like playing an instrument or mastering a challenging video game level. With patience, encouragement, guidance, and lots of practice (where mistakes are highly encouraged), he helps students build confidence and develop a durable mathematical understanding.
Alongside his classroom experience, Pawan has several years of one-on-one tutoring experience with students from elementary to university. He specializes in math, physics, and computer science, and often teaches students how to design and program their own video games — showing how logic, problem-solving, and mathematics power everything behind the scenes. His lessons are interactive, student-centered, and tailored to each learner’s interests so they feel seen and supported.
As a mentor, Pawan continues to explore strategies for engaging students through experiential, game-based, and inquiry-driven learning. He finds supporting students’ growth deeply rewarding and sees each learning journey as a partnership. Outside of teaching, Pawan enjoys coding new game prototypes, tinkering with computers, and experimenting with creative project ideas — many of which end up enriching his lessons. Fun fact: a well-known YouTuber once played one of Pawan’s video games live on stream in front of thousands of viewers, sparking his commitment to helping young people experience the joy of building games themselves.

Mahdi A.

Not every bio starts with a name, and not every tutor teaches in the same way. Mahdi values genuineness, creativity, and a love of learning. Growing up in a family of educators, he developed an early appreciation for teaching while supporting his younger brother and friends with their studies. Mahdi completed his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering before moving to Canada, where he earned his Master’s degree in the same field. Throughout university, he discovered the joy of teaching in both one-on-one and group settings. Mahdi has a special passion for Mathematics, followed by Physics and Chemistry, though his curiosity extends to all areas of knowledge and science. In his tutoring, Mahdi focuses not on giving students the correct answers, but on teaching them how to understand questions, connect them to prior knowledge, determine where to begin solving, and verify each step along the way. He believes every student has a distinctive mind, a unique goal, and their own path to discovery. Outside of academics, Mahdi values balancing work and leisure. He enjoys exploring British Columbia through camping, skiing, hiking, and paddle boarding.

Tiffinnea R.

Hi, I’m Tiffinnea! Teaching has been at the heart of my life for over 11 years, and I’ve had the joy of guiding children from all different backgrounds—whether in Canada, overseas, or right here in our community. I’ve taught everything from art to cooking to core academics, and I have a special passion for supporting kids who learn differently.

Over the years, I’ve worked with children who have autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, learning challenges, and those who are learning English as a second language. My approach is creative, patient, and tailored to each child, because I believe every student deserves to feel confident, capable, and supported on their learning journey.

DOMINIC W.

Dominic Wang is a highly dedicated math and physics tutor with a proven record of helping students excel, from middle school fundamentals to advanced AP, IB, and university-level courses. As a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, Dominic combines deep subject knowledge with a warm, approachable teaching style. During his time as a university tutorial instructor, he consistently received outstanding feedback from students, who praised his clear explanations, patience, and ability to make even the toughest concepts feel manageable.

With an international background and experience working with students from diverse learning styles, Dominic specializes in tailoring lessons to each student’s strengths and challenges. He believes that academic success comes not just from mastering content, but from building confidence and curiosity. Parents appreciate his structured yet engaging approach, while students enjoy the supportive learning environment he creates. Outside of teaching, Dominic enjoys surfing, skiing, paddle boarding and — in his own words — “finding real-life examples to sneak physics into everyday conversations.”

John R.

John Reaves is a Certified Teacher with a degree in Linguistics from Brock University, and a teaching degree from the University of Toronto.

He has taught children from Kindergarten to Grade 12 for over the past twelve years, including four years of teaching English at an International School in China.

John is a caring and committed teacher who works very hard to instil a love of lifelong learning in his students and help them develop their critical thinking skills and abilities. He prepares meaningful, thoughtful, engaging and interactive lessons intentionally designed to help his students achieve their academic potential.

John is an avid reader and enjoys historical books. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his family, playing volleyball and swimming. He’s also perfecting his learning of Mandarin Chinese.

Abu C.

Dr. Abu O. C. is an experienced teacher. He was born in Bangladesh and completed Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering there. Dr. Chowdhury also completed Master of Engineering Science (M.E.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering in Canada. He has been passionate about teaching since the start of his B.Sc. program and started teaching students during his M.E.Sc. program. Later on, Dr. Chowdhury tutored elementary and high school students and taught undergraduate students as a Lecturer in Civil Engineering. Teaching has developed his interest in science. He ran a creative workshop during his work as a lecturer at university where he helped students work on innovative projects. Dr. Chowdhury also helped elementary school student prepare poster on carbon footprint. He worked one-on-one with students ranging from 5 years through university. Dr. Chowdhury has improved their understanding, analytical skills, and creative thinking. He fulfilled students’ expectations engaging themselves in an effective learning environment. Dr. Chowdhury has been open to follow new techniques to work with students and consider them invaluable.

Dr. Chowdhury graduated from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering. He also graduated from Western University with a Master of Engineering Science in Civil Engineering. Dr. Chowdhury worked as a teaching assistant there. He tutored elementary and high school students mathematics, physics, chemistry, data management, vectors, and advanced functions and University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, Western University, Carleton University, and University of British Columbia students mechanics, structural analysis, electrical circuits, calculus, and business statistics and mathematics. Dr. Chowdhury worked as a Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Southern University Bangladesh, Chattogram. He graduated from the University of British Columbia (Okanagan) with a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering. Dr. Chowdhury also worked as a teaching assistant there. His extensive experiences have helped students culminating in their careers.

Dr. Chowdhury tutors students in a one-on-one interactive learning environment which helps themselves grow interests in the subject matters. He believes that they can build up their confidence and skills through effective engagement. Dr. Chowdhury also likes sports, travel, spending time with his family and friends, and reading.

Noah F.

Noah is a Certified Teacher who grew up in West Kelowna, completing a History and Teaching Degree at UBCO. His passion for teaching began when he started volunteer coaching soccer, and over time, coaching became both a passion and a source of inspiration. He loves not only coaching the game but also watching and analyzing it.
During university, Noah tutored students after classes, further deepening his love for one-on-one teaching. His passion for education and travel led him to Italy in 2023, where he spent the summer tutoring students in English.
In addition to teaching high school English and PE, Noah is dedicated to individualized learning. He finds great fulfillment in working one-on-one with students, helping them improve their reading, writing, and comprehension skills. He believes that building strong relationships with students is key to fostering growth and confidence in their learning.
As both a mentor and a coach, Noah continues to develop new strategies for working with students, always striving to make learning an engaging and rewarding experience.

Justin B.

Justin is a certified teacher originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, who relocated to British Columbia to pursue his teaching career. Before heading West, he earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours in Biology Research) and a Master of Science (Research-Based Thesis in Pathology) at Dalhousie University.

As a lifelong athlete, Justin grew up playing competitive hockey. Through years of coaching, he discovered his passion for teaching young people, which ultimately led him to a career in education. He went on to complete his Bachelor of Education at Acadia University in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.

During his academic career, Justin was awarded over $100,000 in research and academic scholarships and contributed to eight research publications, including three as a first author.

In his spare time, he enjoys snowboarding, playing hockey, golf, and volleyball, and road-tripping across the country with his family. As an intermediate French immersion teacher, Justin is passionate about building strong relationships and creating a supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.

Chantelle Z.

Chantelle graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Elementary Education in 2020. She is a certified teacher and has over 12 years of experience working with children in various capacities. She has taught Kindergarten to Grade 6 both as a classroom teacher and a teacher on call. Prior to this, she had experience in child care, camp counselling, daycare and tutoring. Chantelle has always enjoyed working with children and has a passion for learning that she wants to pass onto her students to help foster within them a lifelong love for learning. She enjoys finding new and creative ways to engage her students in learning whether it’s phonics and reading or science and math. She also recognizes that each individual learns differently and wants to help set her students up for success by meeting them where they are at. Chantelle personally loves teaching literacy as it was an area of interest and strength for her growing up. She believes that building positive relationships with her students is crucial to creating a safe and fun learning environment for everyone involved. In her free time, Chantelle loves spending time with friends and family or in nature, experimenting with art, listening to music and podcasts, playing soccer, and tending to her tropical plant collection. It also couldn’t go without mentioning that she is always excited to participate in any activity involving animals, especially dogs!