About Us
Star Students offers the best online tutoring services and homeschooling personalized curriculum, focusing on providing exceptional learning experiences for K-12 students. Our team of certified educators, all holding at least a B.A., develops affordable K-12 tutoring and online homeschool programs tailored to each student's unique needs. We ensure a perfect match between learners and expert tutors for elementary, middle, and high school students. Our virtual, nationwide services include collaborative learning for students, online homework help, and homeschool coaching services. We prioritize genuine values without indoctrination, fostering close-knit relationships with families. Choose Star Students for an inquiry-driven, student-led educational journey and the best online homeschooling programs.
Our Mission
At Star Students, we are committed to enhancing the learning experience through personalized learning, hands-on approaches, and fostering close relationships with families. We offer the best online tutoring services and homeschooling personalized curriculum to ensure academic excellence and emotional growth for all our students. Our goal is to provide affordable K-12 tutoring and online homeschool programs that cater to the unique needs of each learner, promoting both academic and personal development.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every student thrives academically and personally, supported by the best online tutoring services and homeschooling personalized curriculum. Our goal is to provide affordable K-12 tutoring and online homeschool programs that empower students to reach their full potential, fostering both academic success and personal growth.
Kimberly Gawne
Founder & Educator, IB Curriculum (Arts & Linguistics), High School Language & Arts, Elementary (K-8)
Founder & Educator, IB Curriculum (Arts & Linguistics), High School Language & Arts, Elementary (K-8)
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 Allwood
High School English,
K - 8 Instructor
High School English,
K - 8 Instructor
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.
Aleefa Devji
IB Curriculum (Maths & Sciences), High School Sciences & Mathematics
IB Curriculum (Maths & Sciences), High School Sciences & Mathematics
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.
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!
Ahsan Khan
IB Curriculum (Maths & Sciences), High School Sciences & Mathematics
IB Curriculum (Maths & Sciences), High School Sciences & Mathematics
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.
Lindsay Rose
K-8 Technology Teacher, Middle Childhood (Gr. 3 - 9): Math, Language Arts, & Reading
K-8 Technology Teacher, Middle Childhood (Gr. 3 - 9): Math, Language Arts, & Reading
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.
Will Reusch
K - 6, High School Social Sciences
K - 6, High School Social Sciences
Coming soon!
Andrea Harris
Middle Childhood Teacher (Gr. 3-9): Tech, Math, Language Arts, Reading
Middle Childhood Teacher (Gr. 3-9): Tech, Math, Language Arts, Reading
Since 2001, Andrea has been a K-6 teacher in the Thames Valley District School Board, with degrees from Western University and OISE, University of Toronto.
She also holds a Special Education Specialist designation and has spearheaded various student initiatives within the TVDSB.
However, due to public education issues, she plans to leave TVDSB by 2022 and focus on homeschooling her three daughters. She has started a business to help parents transition to home education and partnered with Star Students to provide tutoring beyond government restrictions.
When not working, she enjoys nature, reading, and beach trips with her daughters. Recently, she moved from Ontario, Canada to southwest Florida.
Samuel Long
Violet Papanikolaou
IB Curriculum (French B), French Immersion, Core French
IB Curriculum (French B), French Immersion, Core French
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.
Isabelle Giandomenico
IB Sciences (Health Sciences), High School Sciences
IB Sciences (Health Sciences), High School Sciences
Hi everyone! I have always had a passion for the health sciences. I knew I would end up in medicine in some way since I always had the desire to help others improve their health and wellness. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Worcester State University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a minor in Psychology in 2021. In 2023, I graduated from the American College of Healthcare Sciences with a Master of Science in Health and Wellness with Honors. In April 2024, I became Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® (Candidate) through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. I am now a Holistic Health Practitioner and enjoy educating others on how to improve their health and wellness through natural means.
I tutor because I am passionate about helping high school students and young adults work toward their educational goals in the health sciences field. A couple of fun facts about me are that I enjoy singing and going to the beach!
Jessica Pappas
IB Curriculum (Health Sciences), High School Science
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.