Meet the Team

World-Class Educators. Personalized Mentorship.

RiseOn brings together a diverse team of educators, researchers, and academic mentors from top universities and leading schools. From literacy development and STEM education to admissions consulting and academic research, our team provides students with the expertise and guidance needed to thrive.

Our Educators

Meet Our Team

Experienced educators and specialists dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential.

Aime Kayembe - French Specialist | OCT Certified Teacher
Aime Kayembe
French Specialist | OCT Certified Teacher

Aime is a French educator currently pursuing a Ph.D. in K–12 Educational Leadership at the University of Calgary. He holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Education from Trent University and teaches French at Lakefield College School, one of Ontario's leading boarding schools. As a certified DELF examiner, he helps students develop advanced language proficiency while building confidence in French communication and cultural understanding.

Expertise:

French (Core, Extended & Immersion), DELF Preparation, AP French, IB French
Daniel Pun - IB & Academic Enrichment Specialist | OCT Certified Teacher
Daniel Pun
IB & Academic Enrichment Specialist | OCT Certified Teacher

Daniel holds a Master of Education and Bachelor of Education from Wilfrid Laurier University, as well as an Honours B.A. in English from the University of Toronto. With experience as an IB MYP Coordinator and curriculum leader, he specializes in helping students excel in academic writing, humanities, and interdisciplinary learning.

Expertise:

IB MYP/DP English, Humanities, Academic Writing, SSAT
Ryan Cook - SAT & Humanities Specialist
Ryan Cook
SAT & Humanities Specialist

Ryan earned his M.A. in Philosophy from Princeton University and taught in the Department of Philosophy at UCLA for eight years. He has extensive experience teaching SAT, ACT, SSAT, and advanced humanities courses, helping students strengthen critical thinking, reading comprehension, and academic writing skills.

Expertise:

SAT, ACT, SSAT, OSSD / AP English, Philosophy, History, Academic Writing
Dr. Suzy Wang - Literacy Development Specialist
Dr. Suzy Wang
Literacy Development Specialist

Dr. Wang holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Wilfrid Laurier University and an M.Ed. from Boston University. With years of experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds, she specializes in literacy development, vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, and academic writing.

Expertise:

Reading & Writing Development, SSAT, Literary Analysis
Yashu Shi - ESL & Language Development Specialist
Yashu Shi
ESL & Language Development Specialist

Yashu holds a Master's degree in Education from the University of Glasgow and is currently pursuing further studies in Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of Toronto. She has extensive experience supporting multilingual learners and helping students develop confidence in reading, writing, and communication.

Expertise:

ESL, Literacy Development, TOEFL, IELTS
Tess Qiu - Biology & Life Sciences Specialist
Tess Qiu
Biology & Life Sciences Specialist

Tess holds a Master's degree in Education and is an IB-certified science educator. She has taught across public schools, private schools, and educational institutions in North America, helping students achieve outstanding results in AP Biology, IB Biology, and senior science courses.

Expertise:

AP Biology, IB Biology, A-Level Biology, OSSD Biology & Chemistry
Claire Buttery - English Literature & Writing Specialist
Claire Buttery
English Literature & Writing Specialist

Claire is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in English Literature at Western University and holds both a B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of Toronto. She specializes in literary analysis, academic writing, SSAT preparation, and helping students develop strong reading and communication skills.

Expertise:

OSSD & AP English Tutoring, English Literature, Reading Comprehension, Academic Writing, SSAT
Thomas Zhang - Math & Science Specialist
Thomas Zhang
Math & Science Specialist

Thomas holds a Master's degree in Educational Psychology and brings over 20 years of teaching and curriculum leadership experience. He has worked extensively with AP, IB, OSSD, and international curricula, helping students achieve exceptional outcomes in mathematics and science.

Expertise:

AP Calculus, AP Physics, IB Math, IB Physics, SAT Math, OSSD Math & Science

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