Melanie S.

Mary Z.

Mary is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a Bachelor of Education from Tyndale University. She has taught Grades 3–5 in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and York Region District School Board (YRDSB), and previously taught Grades 1–2 in an international school in China. With over seven years of combined teaching and educational experience, she brings strong instructional expertise to her work with learners from Kindergarten to Grade 8.

Mary specializes in creating supportive, engaging, and student-centered learning environments. She is highly skilled in differentiated instruction, assessment for/as learning, and culturally responsive practices. Her teaching experience includes working with English language learners and students with diverse academic needs, ensuring each child receives personalized guidance.

Mary is proficient in educational technologies such as Google Workspace, Seesaw, ClassDojo, Canva, and Himama, which she uses to enhance communication, track progress, and support interactive learning.

As both an educator and a parent of two young children, Mary understands the importance of patience, consistency, and strong home–school partnerships. She is passionate about helping students build confidence and develop effective learning strategies.

Mary offers tutoring in Math from Kindergarten to Grade 8, and Literacy and general academics from Kindergarten to Grade 6.

Priyanka G.

Priyanka G. holds a Master of Science degree in Mathematics and Statistics and brings over ten years of tutoring experience to her students. With a strong academic foundation and a passion for education, she has successfully guided learners from Grade 8 through university level, helping them build confidence and achieve measurable academic growth. Priyanka specializes in offering personalized support tailored to each student’s learning style and goals. She has worked with diverse learners and is skilled at simplifying complex concepts to make them clear and accessible.

Her teaching philosophy centers on fostering understanding, encouraging critical thinking, and nurturing a genuine interest in learning. Priyanka is committed to inspiring her students to reach their full potential and develop a lasting appreciation for education.

Nora C.

Nora is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She grew up in Waterdown, Ontario, moving to Guelph to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Business. Nora grew up with a deep love of travel and took the opportunity to explore the world following the completion of her degrees- going to places such as Romania, Austria, and across Canada several times. It was during her stay in Jasper, Alberta that Nora discovered her passion for teaching and working with children. When she decided to pursue teaching as a career Nora moved to Toronto and completed a Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto. It is through teaching that Nora has been able to foster her love of Business. During the summer months, Nora travels as much as possible, gardens, reads books, attends as many Blue Jays games as possible, and spends time at the cottage with her kids. Nora believes that by building a strong relationship with her students she is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning. As a teacher, Nora continues to develop strategies for working with children. She finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding.

Danicka C.

Danicka has a Master’s degree in Child Study and Education from the University of Toronto. She majored in French Studies with a minor in Sociology from York University’s Glendon Campus. Danicka has taught in international school settings across Canada, England, Portugal, and France, and brings over 5 years of teaching experience. She is familiar with the IB curriculum, UK National Curriculum, French National Curriculum, and the Ontario Curriculum. She has a specialization in teaching French as a Second Language and enjoys working with learners of all abilities and backgrounds. She is also fluent in four languages; English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Aside from teaching, Danicka enjoys travelling, fitness classes, photography, and web design.

Janice H.

Janice is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Education. She has over five years of teaching experience in a variety of settings, including foreign schools, private schools, public schools within the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and York Region District School Board (YRDSB), as well as one-on-one tutoring.

TESL-qualified, Janice specializes in supporting English Language Learners and helping students gain confidence in reading, writing, and speaking. Her lessons are student-centered, interactive, and designed to make learning enjoyable and meaningful. Known for her warm and engaging teaching style, Janice creates a positive environment where students feel supported and motivated to do their best.

Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, and conversational in Korean, Janice easily connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Outside of teaching, she enjoys dancing and playing the electric guitar—bringing creativity, rhythm, and fun into her classroom and tutoring sessions.

SHABANA H.

Shabana is an accomplished educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Education and holds Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) status in good standing. Her qualifications span the Primary/Junior and Intermediate divisions.
Shabana brings over 13 years of classroom experience teaching at the elementary, junior and high school level in Ontario. In addition to her extensive time in the classroom, she served for two years as a Director of Academics, where she focused on curriculum development and instructional excellence. Shabana is deeply passionate about fostering environments where every student can achieve their full potential and experience meaningful academic success.

Grace B.

Grace graduated from the University of Toronto with an honors Bachelor of English and Book & Media Studies. She has worked in the education field for eight years in the downtown Toronto area, holding roles in content development, blog, website, and magazine article writing, as well as tutoring and instructing.

Grace believes adaptability and creativity are paramount to connecting with students and engaging them in their education. Getting to know each student’s personality, learning style, and goals allows her to deliver personalized lessons and meet students at their current abilities to plan a path forward together.

In her spare time, Grace enjoys reading, seeing live music, and spending time with her cat, Truffle.

Yvonne T.

Yvonne is a compassionate and energetic tutor with over seven years of experience working with children in schools, daycare, programs, and home settings. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior) after completing a B.A. Honours in Educational Studies – provides a strong foundation in early childhood development and the Ontario curriculum.

Yvonne has extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including in specialized classrooms for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and behavioural support programs. She is First Aid/CPR certified, bilingual in English and Vietnamese, and skilled in program/lesson planning, creating safe and engaging learning environments.

Yvonne is passionate about helping children reach their full potential by tailoring lessons to their unique strengths, learning styles, and interests. She believes learning should be hands-on, playful, interactive, and positive, building both academic skills and confidence.

In addition to her tutoring experience, Yvonne values fostering a love of learning and promoting personal growth in every student she works with. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading, dancing, exercising, journaling, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Pablo G.

Pablo is a native Spanish teacher. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting and a Master’s Degree in Teacher Training, making him the ideal choice for learning French and Spanish. Pablo is curious by nature, attentive, and quite adept at connecting with younger people. He recently arrived from France, where he spent two years of his life perfecting his French and working as a Spanish language assistant at a high school. In his free time, he loves spending hours reading novels, watching romantic films and preparing for his next half marathon.