Tutoring

PhD Expertise. University Teaching Experience. Personalized Tutoring.

Need a tutor who understands both what students are struggling with and what universities expect?

I provide personalized, one-on-one online tutoring for high school, university, and international students across Canada and internationally.

With a PhD from the University of Toronto, more than 15 years of university teaching experience, and more than 20 years of tutoring experience, I help students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed.

What I Tutor

High School

I work with high school students preparing for university or looking for support in challenging courses, including:

  • English Language Arts

  • Essay writing

  • Literary analysis

  • Social studies

  • History and humanities

  • Research projects

  • Critical thinking and argumentation

  • University preparation

University

I help university students navigate the demands of post-secondary coursework and develop stronger approaches to academic work.

I can help with:

  • Essays and research papers

  • Literature reviews

  • Academic reading and analysis

  • Research projects

  • Academic argumentation

  • Citation and referencing

  • Sociology and related social science courses

  • Writing and communicating complex ideas

  • Understanding what professors are looking for

International Students

For students studying in Canada or preparing for university in an English-speaking academic environment, I provide support with both academic English and the conventions of academic work.

We can work on:

  • Academic writing in English

  • Essay structure and organization

  • Reading complex academic texts

  • Critical analysis

  • Academic vocabulary and communication

  • Understanding Canadian university expectations

  • Communicating ideas clearly and confidently

Tutoring That Builds Independence

My goal is not simply to help you finish your next assignment. I want you to develop skills you can use on the assignment after that—and throughout your education.

In our sessions, we work together to understand course material, develop ideas, build arguments, analyze evidence, improve writing, and solve problems. I explain not only what makes academic work effective, but why.

Students leave sessions with a clearer understanding of what they are doing and greater confidence in doing it independently.

Why Work With Me?

I bring together the experience of a university professor, academic researcher, and longtime tutor.

My qualifications include:

  • PhD in Sociology, University of Toronto

  • MA in Sociology, University of Toronto

  • BA in English Literature and Sociology, Simon Fraser University

  • University instructor at Simon Fraser University and the University of the Fraser Valley

  • More than 15 years of university teaching experience

  • More than 20 years of tutoring experience

  • Published academic researcher and author

I have taught students from introductory courses through advanced university study, managed courses with hundreds of students, and worked extensively with students who are capable and motivated but need help understanding academic expectations or communicating their ideas effectively.

Considering whether online tutoring is right for you?

If you have concerns about online tutoring, you are not alone!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many students struggled during the shift to large-scale online schooling because they lacked the interaction and individual support that make learning effective. Many students faded into the background and their learning suffered.

My online tutoring sessions are different. They are not lectures delivered through a screen—they are interactive, one-on-one learning experiences. Students actively write, discuss, revise, and solve problems with me throughout each session. For subjects such as English, writing, French, and social sciences, online tools often allow us to collaborate even more directly by editing, annotating, and building skills together in real time.

Whether online or in person, my goal is the same: to create a supportive learning environment where students feel engaged, challenged, and confident.

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All sessions are conducted online, allowing students from across Canada and internationally to access individualized academic support. Sessions are tailored to each student's goals and may involve discussing course material, developing writing strategies, planning assignments, reviewing academic arguments, or building research skills.