St. John's Educators

Josh Critch (He/Him)

Josh is a third year undergraduate student at Memorial University majoring in Physical Education and minoring in Mathematics. He specializes in K-12 Math, English, Science, and Social Studies. Josh’s interest in education and learning came from him being involved in coaching minor hockey. He is excited to join EDUCO and share his passion for learning while using different teaching styles to help students obtain their own academic and personal success. In his free time Josh loves to be active while playing both hockey and softball. He also enjoys many other outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking.

Marissa Taylor (She/Her)

Hi!! I’m Marissa! I’m currently completing social work as a second degree at Memorial University, while previously completing a psychology honours degree at Grenfell Campus! I will be focused on tutoring a variety of subjects at the primary/elementary level, but I’m also here to help with any Psychology, English or any other electives at the post-secondary level! For some students school work can become overwhelming, and I hope to help alleviate some of that stress by providing a safe and welcoming environment to learn in a way that works best for the student. Everyone has different strengths, and it’s important to find ways to enhance those by finding a path that will allow the student to be the most successful. Outside of tutoring you’ll find me getting some school work done,  painting crafts for my small business or scurrying off to one of my other student jobs

Kaily Whelan (She/Her)

Hi l’m Kaily! I’m a second year student at Memorial University doing a Bachelor of Arts degree. I am originally from Colliers Newfoundland where I went to high school and graduated with honours. I am interested in math and science especially, I have a background in tutoring and I believe in using various approaches to learning in order to find each child’s best learning strategies. In my free time I enjoy playing volleyball, hanging out with friends and reading. I’m super excited to meet and connect with students and aid them in their learning journey at Educo!

Katie Kelly (She/Her)

My name is Katie and I’m a 3rd year science student majoring in Human Bioscience at Memorial University. I’ve been tutoring in various positions since I was in grade 10 and I’m so happy to be with EDUCO now! When I’m not studying or tutoring you can find me in a lab coat at my research job, curled up with a book, or spending time outdoors; I love camping and hiking! I’m a firm believer that learning should be a good experience for everyone and helping people succeed and reach their goals is something I am very passionate about! 

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!

Gracie Gambin (She/Her)

Gracie is in her second year of Memorial University completing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biosciences. She is planning to declare a minor in Psychology. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, playing piano, and spending time outdoors. Gracie is interested in tutoring Chemistry, Biology, Math, and English. She is passionate about tutoring because it helps people achieve their academic goals and build self-confidence!

Makenna Nolan (She/Her)

Makenna is a third-year student at Memorial University with a major in linguistics and a minor in psychology! In her spare time, she loves to spend time with family and friends, discover new hiking trails, and read a good book! After working as a coordinator with a summer reading program for the last two summers, she is thrilled to begin tutoring with EDUCO and meet all the wonderful students. She specializes in French and English but also loves to tutor in science and math. She is very passionate about helping others, and is very excited to help the students at EDUCO build their skills and confidence!

Rebecca Parsons (She/Her)

Rebecca is in her first year of Primary/Elementary Education at Memorial University, and is also completing a minor in Psychology. In her free time Rebecca enjoys reading, going to the gym, and spending time with family and friends. She is passionate about helping students reach their goals and full potential academically. She also believes in catering to different learning styles. Rebecca is interested in Science, English, and Math. She is very excited to join the EDUCO team and meet new students. 

Mostafa Roknizade (He/Him)

Hello! I am a Ph.D. student at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where my passion for science began with a fascination for the connection between chemistry and everyday life. My love for teaching developed during high school when I helped my classmates, and I further honed these skills while earning my B.Sc. through tutoring high school students and working as a teaching assistant. During my master's program, I gained more experience tutoring undergraduate courses. Now, I am excited to join EDUCO, eager to take on new challenges and enhance my teaching abilities by learning from my students. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports like volleyball, soccer, and ping pong, reading sci-fi novels (I’m a big fan of Harry Potter), and unwinding with video games at the end of the day.