St. John's (Opening Nov 1) Educators
Thomas O'Brien (He/Him)
My name is Thomas O’Brien and I’m a 4th year Biochemistry Honours student at Memorial University! When I’m not tutoring you can find me working in the lab, studying for school, playing Jr. B hockey or playing guitar at home. I’m excited to help students reach their academic goals and create an environment where everyone feels they can succeed!
Lauren Pitre (She/Her)
Hi everyone, it's wonderful to meet you! My goal as a tutor is to provide students with supplementary education that is supportive, accessible and personalized. My educational background focuses on freshwater ecology; however, I currently work as a marine biologist with a small local seaweed farm on the Island. I hold a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology from Queen's University and a Master of Environmental Science from the University of Toronto. I tutor most subjects from K to 12 and university- level biology courses. My philosophy for tutoring begins with building confidence and ensuring that students recognize that there are different ways to learn and that one size does not fit all. I aim to help students discover their own unique learning styles and work to ensure that students not only understand the material for their classes but also learn skills that they can take into further education and the workforce.
Bethany Smith (She/Her)
Hi, my name is Bethany and I am currently a fourth year Bachelor of Education (primary/elementary) student at Memorial University. This is my second year working at EDUCO and I look forward to the opportunity to help students reach their full academic potential again this year. In the past, I have also worked at an afterschool program along with a reading camp and I’m excited to continue helping students build confidence in their learning. My focus is all subjects at the primary and elementary level along with math and science courses at the junior high level. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, baking and spending time with my friends and family. I am looking forward to meeting all of the great students at EDUCO!
Tristan Paranavitana (He/Him)
Hello! My name is Tristan, and I am currently in my second year of medical school at Memorial University. Before beginning medical school, I completed my Bachelor of Science in Life Science at McMaster University. My academic journey has always been guided by a strong passion for science, which continues to inspire me every day in my studies. I truly enjoy exploring scientific concepts and applying them in meaningful ways, and I am excited to share that enthusiasm with others. Helping students succeed is something I find very rewarding, and I look forward to supporting you as you work toward achieving your goals.
Anmol Lorenz (He/Him)
Hi! I'm Anmol, a second-year PhD student in mathematics at Memorial University of Newfoundland. With over three years of tutoring experience, I've had the pleasure of helping students of all ages, from kids to adults, each with unique needs and learning styles. As a Teaching Assistant at MUN, I’ve worked with a variety of math courses, including those from engineering, science, business, and more.My approach focuses on making math both engaging and understandable through visualization and creative tricks. You won't ever hear me assume you "must already know" something—every lesson starts with your understanding, and we build from there. Whether you need skill-building from scratch or want to strengthen existing knowledge, I am committed to training you in a way that makes math both approachable and enjoyable, helping you unlock the exciting possibilities that math offers! Let’s solve your math problems together—because with the right approach, everything adds up!
Marissa Taylor (She/Her)
Hi everyone! My name is Marissa! I’m a Registered Social Worker with Eastern Health! Despite this, I love getting to work with children and help them learn, so I’ve decided to continue my tutoring with EDUCO! Everyone has different capabilities when it comes to their education, and I think every student deserves someone in their educational corner helping them figure out a way of learning that works best for them! I have a wide variety of an educational journey, including 7 years in post secondary! (2 degrees) I tutor in most subjects for primary/elementary levels! As well as some university level courses as well! When I’m not tutoring you can find me coloring, grabbing a coffee, or playing pump it up at the arcade with my partner! Looking forward to working with some more wonderful students again this year!
Felicia Shea (She/Her)
Hi! I'm Felicia Shea. I'm 23 and I'm an education (primary/elementary) student at Memorial University. In the future I hope to complete my master of education in reading development and instruction. I would love to focus on tutoring several subjects at the primary/elementary level but I am also happy to help out with math and science at a junior high and high school level. I have previous experience with tutoring various subjects, grades 10-12. I know from my own experiences that sometimes school can be difficult for a variety of reasons. No matter the reason someone is struggling, my goal for every tutoring session is to make sure the student learns something, and feels at least a little better each time they leave the office. Outside of tutoring I love baking, playing card games, reading, writing, and hanging out with my friends. I sincerely look forward to working with you!