YRT STAFF AND TUTORS

Diana Li is the Academic Guidance Contact at York Region Tutoring and the first person families speak with when they reach out. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Waterloo, with a specialization in Human Resources and a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies. During her undergraduate studies she also completed a specialization in Legal Studies at the University of Hong Kong.

Diana is here to make the process of finding the right support as straightforward as possible. Whether you have questions about tutor matching, course selection, high school academic planning, university and college preparation, supplementary applications, or summer school options, Diana will point you in the right direction.

Reach her today:

By Email: diana@yorkregiontutoring.com

Via Phone, Text, or WhatsApp: 416-779-5369

She is fluent in English and Cantonese and responds promptly to all inquiries.

Calvin holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nanotechnology Engineering from the University of Waterloo, as well as a Master of Science in Pharmacy from the same institution. Nanotechnology Engineering is Canada’s only undergraduate program of its kind, drawing on biology, chemistry, electronics, and quantum physics to prepare graduates to work at the frontier of science and engineering.

Calvin has been part of the York Region Tutoring team for several years and is one of our most versatile science and math tutors. His graduate training gives him a level of subject depth that translates directly into his sessions, particularly for students in senior chemistry, biology, and physics who need a tutor who genuinely understands the material beyond the high school curriculum.

Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese

Available for Tutoring: Math Grades 9 and 10, Grade 11 Functions, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors, Grade 9 and 10 Science, Grade 11 and 12 Biology, Grade 11 and 12 Chemistry, Grade 11 and 12 Physics.

Horace graduated with distinction from McMaster University’s Chemical Biology program, one of the most rigorous science programs in Canada, sitting at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and biochemistry. He went on to complete his Bachelor of Education at Brock University in 2025, earning his Ontario College of Teachers certification with qualifications in Intermediate and Senior Chemistry and Intermediate and Senior Biology.

During his undergraduate studies Horace served as a teaching assistant for both Introductory Chemistry I and II at McMaster, and later taught first year Introductory Organic Chemistry labs at the University of Toronto. That level of hands-on teaching experience before even entering a tutoring role is rare, and it translates directly into how he works with students. Horace is particularly effective with senior chemistry and biology students who need someone who understands the material at a level well beyond the high school curriculum.

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Languages Spoken: English, Basic Cantonese

Available for Tutoring: Grade 9 and 10 Science, Grade 11 and 12 Chemistry, Grade 11 and 12 Biology

Matthew is currently completing a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he holds a 4.2 out of 4.33 GPA. Outside the classroom he is an active member of TMU’s Concrete Canoe team, a competitive engineering design club where students design, build, and race a fully functional canoe made of concrete, applying structural and materials engineering principles in a hands-on environment.

Students working with Matthew benefit from someone who is actively applying the fundamentals of physics and mathematics at a university engineering level while still being close enough to the Ontario high school curriculum to explain it clearly and effectively.

Languages Spoken: English

Available for Tutoring: Math, Physics, Chemistry

Niloy is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus, one of the most competitive engineering programs in Canada. He has been tutoring STEM subjects with York Region Tutoring since 2024.

Languages Spoken: English

Available for Tutoring: Math, Physics

Rahul is completing an Honours Bachelor of Health Science with a Pre-Clinical Specialization at the University of Waterloo, with aspirations to pursue medicine. He has written the MCAT and brings a level of academic seriousness that reflects someone genuinely working toward medical school.

His research experience is substantial for an undergraduate student. He spent nearly three years as a Research Assistant at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre supporting oncology clinical research and co-authoring peer-reviewed publications, and currently works as a Research Assistant at the University of Waterloo analyzing electronic health record data for spinal cord injury outcomes research. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at Waterloo, supervising over 30 undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and providing one-on-one academic support.

Before university, Rahul completed the IB Diploma at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute, taking HL Biology, HL Chemistry, and HL English. That background makes him particularly effective with students currently in the IB Diploma Programme, as he understands the curriculum demands firsthand.

Languages Spoken: English

Available for Tutoring: Grade 11 and 12 Biology, Grade 11 and 12 Chemistry, English, IB Biology (HL, SL), IB Chemistry (HL,SL), IB English

Dan is currently pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough, where he is enrolled in the Financial and Management Mathematics program with a focus on IB-stream coursework. Before university, he completed the IB Diploma at Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy, taking HL Math, HL Chemistry, and HL Biology alongside SL English A Literature, SL French B, and SL Psychology. That combination of HL sciences and HL Math at the IB level is demanding by any standard and positions him as a strong tutor for students currently navigating the IB Diploma Programme.

During high school Dan competed at the provincial level with DECA, a competitive business and entrepreneurship program, and completed a co-op placement at Scarborough Health Network. He also volunteered for three years with the Aga Khan Development Network.

Languages Spoken: English

Available for Tutoring: Math, IB Math (HL, SL) , 11/12 Chemistry, IB Chemistry (HL, SL), 11/12 IB Biology (HL, SL)

Diana holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from York University. She is currently a JD candidate at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law while simultaneously completing an MBA at the Rotman School of Management, reflecting a rare combination of legal and business expertise that informs her approach to teaching and mentorship.

Accolades: Parent Council Exceptional Citizenship Award, Certificate of Achievement for Grade 12 Co-op, Visual Arts, and French, Certificate of Achievement for Grade 11 English, Introduction to Sociology Anthropology and Psychology, and French, Ontario Scholar Award, Honour Roll, Comprehensive Arts Certificate.

Languages Spoken: English, Russian

Available for Tutoring: English, Art, History

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from Carleton University and is currently completing his Bachelor of Education at the University of Ottawa, where he is training as a Teacher Candidate. Before pursuing teaching, Ryan worked as a Software Developer in both the public and private sectors, including co-op terms at the Canada Revenue Agency and WarnerMedia, where he contributed to web application development, AI algorithm testing, and platform reliability improvements in Agile environments.

For over four years during his undergraduate degree, Ryan served as a Teaching Assistant at Carleton University in Discrete Mathematics, leading weekly office hours, developing targeted feedback strategies, and supporting students through complex problem sets. He also completed a student teaching placement with the Ottawa Catholic School Board, where he taught Grade 7 Math.

Ryan brings an uncommon combination of deep technical knowledge and genuine teaching experience. Students working through computer science, mathematics, or programming concepts with Ryan are learning from someone who has operated professionally in the field and is now formally training to teach it.

Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese

Available for Tutoring: Math, Computer Science

Frank graduated with Honours from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science, completing minors in English Language and Literature and Political Science. He went on to complete his Bachelor of Education at the University of Western Ontario in 2021, where he earned his Ontario College of Teachers certification.

Frank is qualified to teach Intermediate and Senior English and Intermediate and Senior Science at the secondary level, and holds an Additional Qualification in Teaching English Language Learners. His background spanning both the sciences and the humanities makes him a strong fit for students who need support in Biology or English, two subjects that reward very different kinds of thinking.

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Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin

Available for Tutoring: English, Biology

Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Chartered Professional Accountancy from the University of Waterloo, and has since completed a Master of Accounting at the same institution. He is currently working as a Staff Accountant at KPMG Canada, one of the world’s leading professional services firms.

His co-op experience includes finance roles at Unilever and accounting placements at Chapman Welton LLP and FAB Restaurant Concepts, giving him a level of real-world professional exposure that is uncommon for a tutor working with high school students. Jay has been part of the York Region Tutoring team since 2021, making him one of our longest-serving tutors.

His background uniquely positions him to support students in both the sciences and accounting. Students preparing for university-level business or CPA pathways will benefit particularly from working with someone already living that career.

Languages Spoken: English

Available for Tutoring: Grade 9 and 10 Science, Grade 11 and 12 Chemistry, Grade 11 and 12 Biology, Accounting

Darren is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science at the University of Toronto, maintaining a 4.0 GPA in one of the most mathematically demanding programs at one of Canada’s top universities.

Before university, Darren graduated from Bayview Secondary School with a 99.70% academic average, the highest in the entire York Region District School Board. During high school he also served as a Mathematics Tutor at Bayview, providing one-on-one support to over 10 students across Grades 9 to 12. He designed and administered customized practice tests, adapted his teaching approach to different learning styles, and focused on building genuine problem-solving ability rather than surface-level test preparation. By the time Darren joined York Region Tutoring, he already had nearly two years of structured tutoring experience behind him.

Beyond academics, Darren spent nearly five years as a Marching Band Leader, directing weekly rehearsals, mentoring junior musicians, and coordinating performances across school events. It is a detail that speaks to his ability to lead, communicate, and work with people of different skill levels, qualities that translate directly into effective tutoring.

Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese

Available for Tutoring: Math

Dustin is currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics at Ontario Tech University, with a focus on actuarial science, data analysis, and financial risk. He has already passed three Society of Actuaries examinations, Exam P (Probability), Exam FM (Financial Mathematics), and Exam FAM (Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics), a significant achievement for an undergraduate student and a strong signal of his mathematical rigour.

His technical toolkit includes Python, SQL, R, and Excel, and he brings practical experience applying quantitative methods to real-world problems. Students working through senior math courses with Dustin are learning from someone who uses that material professionally every day and has already proven his ability on some of the most demanding standardized mathematics exams in North America.

Languages Spoken: English

Available for Tutoring: Math

Lisa and her brother Bruce are rescue pups from South Korea. While we are not entirely sure of their breed, we think they are a unique Jindo and Corgi mix!  They love playing at the dog park and getting endless belly rubs. Lisa and Bruce serve as the York Region Tutoring mascots, and even though she and Bruce now work remotely and no longer visit the center, students still look to them for virtual good luck before quizzes, tests, and exams.

Languages Understood: English, Canine

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Available for: Endless love and affection, belly rubs, treats

Eshan is currently pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics at the University of Waterloo, a program that combines mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science into one of the most technically demanding undergraduate degrees in Canada.

In high school Eshan excelled across STEM subjects and earned a Certificate of Distinction on the Fermat Mathematics Competition, a national contest administered by the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing at the University of Waterloo. That kind of result places him among the top performers in the country at the senior high school level.

His technical depth spans both software and hardware. On the software side he works in C, C++, Python, Java, and web development, with hands-on experience in real-time systems and version control. On the hardware side he brings practical experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, embedded systems, motor control, and sensors. Students working through physics, chemistry, or math with Eshan are learning from someone actively applying those concepts at a university level every day.

Languages Spoken: English, Bengali

Accolades: Certificate of Distinction, Fermat Mathematics Competition, University of Waterloo

Available for Tutoring: Math, Physics, Chemistry

Feyza Tunc is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Health Sciences undergraduate degree at the University of Waterloo.

Languages Spoken: English, Turkish

Available for tutoring:  9/10 Science, 11/12 Chemistry, 11/12 Biology, 11/12 Physics, Maths (All Grades)

Zara is currently pursuing a honors mathematics degree at the University of Waterloo. She completed her secondary school education in Dubai, UAE where she obtained all A’s under the British curriculum.

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu

Available for Tutoring: 9-12 Mathematics

Joon is currently first year at the University of Waterloo for Computer Science. He has achieved the following accolades for mathematics, computer science and business:

• 2019 ECOO-CS Programming Contest, Round 1 3rd Place/70 Teams
• 2019 Canadian Computing Competition, Senior Division 96th Percentile
• 2019 DECA Provincials Exam Finalist Top 15/130
• 2018 DECA Regionals Exam Finalist Top 10/60
• 2018 Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest 98th Percentile
• 2018 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge 85th Percentile
• 2018 Hypatia Mathematics Contest 98th Percentile
• 2018 ECOO-CS Programming Contest, Round 1 8th Place/70 Teams
• 2017 DECA Regionals Oral Role Play Finalist Top 10/60
• 2017 Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest 98th Percentile

Languages Spoken: English, Korean

Available for Tutoring: Grade 9, 10 Math, Grade 11 Functions, Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors, Data Management, Advanced Functions, C++, C#, Java, Python

Josef is currently completing his Honours Bachelor of Maths with Co-op at the University of Waterloo. In high school he achieved tops marks in the AP program and volunteered as a peer tutor for students needing help in the maths.

Languages Spoken: English, French

Available for Tutoring: Grade 9 Math, Grade 10 Math, Grade 11 Functions, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors

Timothy is a graduate from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. The Biomedical and Electrical Engineering program looks at the application of electrical engineering and scientific principles such as electromagnetic waves, electronics, engineering materials, signal processing, computing and display devices, quantitative analysis, communication systems and image analysis to solve problems in biotechnology and medicine.

During his time as an undergraduate, he also was the TA for CCDP 2100, Communication Skills for Engineering Students at Carleton University.

Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese

Available for Tutoring: Math 9, 10, Functions 11, Advanced Functions, Calculus, Grade 9, 10 Science, Grade 11 Chemistry, Grade 11 Biology, Grade 12 Chemistry, Grade 12 Biology, Grade 11 Physics, Grade 12 Physics

Malcolm is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo in Computer Engineering.  His grades for Grade 11 Functions, 12 Advanced Functions and Calculus were 99%.

Accolades:  Science Star – SCH3U, Chem 13 News Exam – Top 200, CSMC, CIMC, Cayley – Distinction, Pascal – Distinction, Fryer, Newton (Mathematica) – Distinction

Languages Spoken: English

Available for Tutoring: Grade 9/10 Math, Grade 11 Functions, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Computer Science

Byron is currently completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Waterloo in Mathematical Physics.

Accolades: Governor General’s Academic Medal, Ontario Association of Physics Teachers (OAPT) Physics Contest: Top 97th Percentile, Avogadro Contest: Top 96th Percentile, Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics (CSMC): 33

Languages Spoken: English

Available for Tutoring: 9/10 Maths, Grade 11 Functions, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Calculus & Vectors, 11/12 Physics

Tanu is currently pursuing his Computer Engineering Undergraduate degree at the  University of Toronto.

In his final year of high school Tanu also achieved 100% in AP Computer Science, 100%in Advanced Functions, 100% in Calculus and Vectors and 100% in Grade 12 Physics.

Accolades: CCC (Canadian Computing Contest) Junior Honor Roll (2020), Cayley & CSMC School Medals. Waterloo Beaver Contest Honor Roll (2018), AP Scholar (Computer Science, Chemistry, Calculus)

Languages Spoken: English, Tamil

Available for Tutoring: Grade 9/10 Math, 11 Functions, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors,