I've always been passionate about people and learning. I enjoyed being active and exploring new methods. This passion evolved into a wish to impart my skills and enthusiasm to others.

The blend of learning and guiding others is the essence of teaching, which can lead to incredible achievements.
Both in elementary and high school, math was a hurdle for me.

My father, my hero, spent countless hours explaining problems in various ways to fit my learning style. This made a significant difference in my understanding. Those valuable memories inspire my approach to Star Students.

Tycon Anthony Allwood, a native of St. Mary, has resided in several Jamaican parishes and taught at various schools, including Aabuthnott Gallimore High School in St. Ann and currently, Maggotty High School in St. Elizabeth.

In 2000, he participated in the Presidential Classroom Future World Leaders Summit in Washington D.C., influencing the approval of trade strategies. His teaching career began nineteen years ago when he graduated from Mico Teachers College.

Now, he's pursuing a Bachelor's in Media and Communication at the University of Technology, Jamaica.

His Christian faith is his guiding principle, and he cherishes reading, trivia games, and nature.

In 2001, Andrea began her career as a K-6 teacher in one of the largest Public School Boards in Ontario, with degrees from Western University and OISE, University of Toronto. With her Specialist in Special Education and over two decades of teaching experience, she tailored her teaching focus to early-learning in Kindergarten to Grade 2. She believes a strong foundation in both reading and math skills help empower every child to meet their learning goals in each grade. She has extensive experience in working with students with special needs on IEP's. Her goal with every student is to teach in a variety of ways so every child is able to thrive in their learning!

She resigned from the Thames Valley District School Board in Ontario in 2022 to focus on homeschooling her daughters. She owns a business to help parents transition to home education and partnered with Star Students to provide education beyond government restrictions. She maintains her teaching certification in Ontario, and will be certified to teach in Florida in 2025.

When not working, she enjoys nature, reading, and beach trips with her daughters. Recently, she moved from Ontario, Canada to southwest Florida.

Raihan Karim, born and raised in Alberta, Canada, is a student always looking for new opportunities. He is currently studying at the University of Alberta pursuing his path in Engineering. He is well skilled in math, physics and chemistry. Over the spring and summer of 2024, he spent his time working for TetraTech.

In his free time, Raihan likes to be active and engage in sports like basketball and boxing. He also loves to play chess so if you want to challenge him, feel free to ask!

Lindsay, an Ohio-born educator, dreamed of teaching since childhood. She holds a Bachelor's in Education from Wilmington College, specializing in Math and Language Arts.

She's currently an experienced teacher in Dayton with five years of teaching and three years of tutoring under her belt. Skilled in introducing varied mathematical strategies, connecting real-world concepts via language arts, and enhancing hands-on projects, she encourages students to overcome hurdles, reinforcing the principle that practice yields perfection.

 Her expertise is tutoring elementary and middle school students in Math and Language Arts.

Ahsan, with a Master's from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor's in Finance from Mount Royal University, has always been focused on quantitative subjects.

In high school, he pursued advanced math and sciences to keep his career options open. As a university student, he led the finance club and offered weekly help sessions for peers, emphasizing the importance of a strong foundation in sciences and math.

Outside of academics, Ahsan enjoys playing board games, dodgeball, and competitive card games.

Violet Papanikolaou studied French language and literature at the University of Toronto.  She earned her Bachelor of Education degree at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in 1997.  She also earned her Masters of Education in 2002 where she specialized in Second Language Acquisition.  

She began teaching in 1998 for the Toronto District School Board where she taught Core French, grades 9-12.  She moved to the York Region District School Board in 2001 where she continued to teach Core French and became a department head in 2002.  In 2009, she was responsible for implementing a 4-year French Immersion program by creating all the courses for grades 9-12 over the 4 year period.  She taught French Immersion for 8 years. In 2017, she transferred to a school that was in the process of becoming an IB World School, where she was again responsible for implementing the program.  She created the courses for the grades 9 and 10 IB preparatory classes, as well as the grades 11 and 12 IB Diploma program.  She taught IB French for 5 years.

In her spare time, Violet spends time with her family.  She also enjoys traveling, reading and going for walks in nature.

Carlos Hutchings was born in Venezuela, and graduated in electrical engineering at the UDO (Universidad de Oriente de Venezuela) with basic studies in psychology for learning. He also earned a degree in English at the Metropolitan University. Since he was in college, he has taken an interest in helping others and teaching. He has had the opportunity to be an academic coach in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and topics related to his career.

Carlos is passionate about learning, and this has led him to teach in a similar manner. He firmly believes he can learn just as much from his students as they can from him.

Carlos loves reading and philosophy, and enjoys high-intensity activities in his spare time. On his days off, he simply likes to enjoy life as it comes to him.

Hi there! My name is Aleefa! ​ I currently live in Edmonton, and am a Biological Sciences graduate from the University of Alberta, and am now studying to be a Respiratory Therapist.

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I tutor because I love teaching and working with children and young adults. ​ In my free time I am a kickboxer and enjoy skiing and snowboarding. ​ Fun facts about me: I’m a published writer and have lived in 3 provinces within Canada!

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica and I found a love for science at an early age. I have a BA in health exercise with a minor in biology as well as recently graduated from the University of Florida with my MS in applied physiology and kinesiology.

I have been substituting for the last 3 years intermittently and have seen many students' learning styles. I have a passion for my field of study, and for helping others understand things that otherwise may be confusing or difficult to wrap their mind around. I’m a firm believer in everyone having their own way of learning; it’s just a matter of figuring out what works best for them.

Clara holds a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University in Nebraska and a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Roberts Wesleyan University.

Over the past seven years, she has taught and tutored math to students in grades 2 through 12 across various educational settings, including summer programs and online platforms. She enjoys helping students make connections between different math concepts and build upon what they have learned at school and at home by offering alternative explanations and new activities. Seeing the excitement in students when everything clicks is one of her favorite aspects of teaching.

Victoria knew she wanted a career in health and medicine from a young age. This led her to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Medical Science with Honours in 2020 from Brock University. During her time as an undergrad, she discovered Naturopathic Medicine. This field immediately clicked with Victoria and she went on to receive a Doctor of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2024. She is currently studying for her board exams to become a registered Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario, Canada.

She began her tutoring journey in 2019 as a volunteer for a biostatistics class at Brock University, where she discovered her passion for teaching and helping others succeed. This pivotal experience inspired her to pursue a role as an online private tutor in math and science, a path she has passionately followed for the past four years. Victoria's goal is to build confidence in students by providing clear explanations and personalized strategies to ensure they succeed academically and enjoy the learning process. Whether students are solving for x or learning about cellular respiration, she is here to support and guide them every step of the way!