Private Tutoring in Downtown & East Toronto

Adrian is a seasoned executive with more than 18 years experience building, leading and motivating teams in a diversity of industries: Waste Management, Capital Markets, Manufacturing, Interactive Gaming and Equipment Rental Solutions.

His strengths include developing and executing on strategy, growing revenues, fine-tuning operational efficiencies to produce consistently profitable revenue and cross-enterprise collaboration to devise and implement initiatives that impact bottom and top-line results

Adeline is an Ontario Certified Teacher with Primary/Junior/Intermediate qualifications. She has been working in education for the past 7 years in many different roles such as: an outdoor education specialist, a youth mentor, and a teacher. All of these different opportunities solidified her passion for teaching. She completed her teacher’s college in New Zealand giving her an expansive view on education and pedagogy. She has an aptitude for teaching outdoor education, but recently has loved teaching math and science in the classroom. Adeline likes to look at ways of making education applicable to children and linking it to the real world, often through inquiry and creating cross curricular links for her students. She believes learning should be fun with a purpose, and hands on. She has found this helps to engage her students and help them reach their highest potential. Adeline is currently working in the special education field, where she is learning new techniques to best teach to certain learning styles. She believes that teaching needs to be student centred and thus is always learning from her students. In her free time, Adeline loves to be in her garden, rock climb, and dance around the living room.

Adrian Williams grew up in Jamaica and moved to the United States to complete an undergraduate and post graduate degree in Chemistry. He discovered his enthusiasm for teaching during his Post graduate degree at Howard University while working with University students.
During this time, he had the chance to work within the chemistry department as a teaching
Assistant where he had the first-hand experience of being an educator and a leader by guiding students through general and organic chemistry labs. Adrian continued to cultivate and share his love for science by mentoring Amgen students during his summer months in graduate school. That period provided an opportunity to help students research, design and execute inquiry/ laboratory-based research projects tailored to pharmaceutical endeavours. In addition, he has prior tutoring experience with University and high school students, instructing through engaging one and one learning sessions.

Adrian recently graduated from Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) Masters of Teaching at the University of Toronto in 2018. During this time, he gained experience and knowledge working with a diverse student body including TOPS, Academic, Applied, College, University and special needs students. Adrian has diligently worked on sharing his knowledge on General Science and Chemistry. He strives to positively engage and impact students’ learning by adapting lesson plans and labs to fit particular student needs by introducing technology, differentiating the lessons based on students’ individual capabilities.

Through all these experiences, Adrian teaching philosophy has culminated to being fair and not treating students like a chemical reaction. Adrian believes that both teacher and student have to follow through on their expected duties for the educational process to work. Being fair to each student is being realistic to the truth that every child is different; and students are not molecules that can be predicted, and challenges can come at any time. Adrian attentively works to implement the necessary steps to help each child meet their course goals. In his spare time, he enjoys working out and playing video games as well as spending time with his friends and family.

Alex is a wearer of many hats, providing teaching, project management, editing, and a host of other services for more than a decade. With a Bachelors in Economics from McMaster University focusing on business and game theory, various certifications and experience in publishing, English, design, public speaking, and more, he keeps finding new ventures through which to learn and explore. Alex has worked with students age 6 up into adulthood and strives to provide clear, concise lessons while developing creative learning strategies that embolden contextualized learning and alternative approaches to problem solving. He also works as a photographer, writer, digital artist, and game dev, leading a busy, varied life that brings an avalanche of curious information and skills to whatever task presents itself, both one-on-one and in small groups.

Amy is currently a student in the Master of Teaching program at OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) at the University of Toronto. She got her undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto, where she did a double major in Cell & Molecular Biology and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. She is training to become a grade 7-12 teacher, specializing in biology and general science. She has volunteered as a high school tutor through a program at U of T, as well as worked at summer camps with children of various ages. She also loves playing the saxophone and has spent time mentoring students in high school bands.

Anastasiia completed Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Finance in Kiev, Ukraine, where she was born and raised. Additionally, she has gained practical accounting experience while being a full-time student at the university back home.

Currently, she is a 4th-year degree student majoring in Accounting in the heart of downtown Toronto. As a person who is striving towards self-development and opening new horizons, Anastasiia demonstrated high academic results in her 1st year of education in Canada. As a result, she accepted the role of an accounting tutor and teaching assistant because she loves her major and enjoys explaining the concepts and solving problems while having interesting discussions with her tutees.

She has experience in working one-on-one and in big classes, where she prepares all the study materials herself. Having an opportunity to help others and seeing their progress together with good results makes her feel happy. Anastasiia believes that anything is manageable if one is confident in what he or she is doing, but confidence level rises after hours of practicing, especially in accounting.

In addition to accounting courses, Anastasiia has taken a plenty of business classes including financial mathematics and financial planning that she is comfortable to tutor. She used to teach fundamentals of financial planning to high school students on a weekly basis as a part of one of her volunteering positions. Since Anastasiia wants to become a chartered professional accountant, she is representing the CPA designation on campus.

In her spare time, Anastasiia enjoys visiting museums and various exhibitions, playing tennis, traveling and examining new cultures, and taking French classes.

Andrew Collins is an Ontario Certified Teacher. He has grown up and lived in the GTA for most of his life. After graduating high school; Andrew embraced his love of history by pursuing a degree at the University of Guelph. After graduation he expressed a keen interest to travel and teach. Andrew got a job as an ESL teacher in South Korea. He worked there for one year, and then came back home to complete his teaching degree. After Andrew completed his teaching degree at Brock University, he decided that he had loved his time in Korea so much that he went back! In total, Andrew spent 3 years in Korea. During his time there he explored the majority of the country, learned some of the language and got some valuable life experience. Andrew came back and started working in the special education field in Ontario. He continued to develop his professional and personal experiences. He took courses, got new qualifications and did everything possible to be the best teacher he could be. Andrew is a lifelong learner and takes professional development very seriously. In fact, he is currently taking courses through the Ontario College of Teachers to further his own teaching skills and practice. Andrew is also currently employed by the York DSB as a Special Education Assistant.

In his free time, Andrew loves to read, play video games/board games, watch TV/movies, listen to/play music and occasionally exercise. He loves long walks on the beach with his dog, Echo and cuddling with his cats, Cosmos and Ariel. At times his home feels overrun by pets but loves them all anyways. Lastly, Andrew thinks he’s hilarious, and likes to make (bad) jokes. Please laugh at them, it will make him feel really good.

April is a qualified teacher, who has received her BA Honors in Sociology at York University, and earned a Masters in Teaching at Griffiths University in Gold Coast, Australia. She conducted her thesis and research in Toronto, where she worked at an inner city school looking at students interest in music and how this can help improve grades and involvement in Literacy. April has played soccer since a young age, and has had the opportunity to play at a high level, she continues to play today in a woman’s league. After university, April moved to London, England for three years where she worked in Primary Schools in East and North London. Living in London, gave her the chance to pursue her love of travel by visiting numerous European countries. After living in London, she moved to Cairo, Egypt for five years, working in a Canadian International school for two years and then a British International School for the remaining three. Here April developed further as a teacher and progressed in her career as taking on the responsibility of Year Group Leader for Grade 3. Currently, April lives in Toronto, to be closer to family with her rescue Boxer dog from Egypt, Zaituna, and cat, Tom. She works in the TCDSB as a supply teacher with hopes of gaining permanent employment. She loves teaching Math, as she finds it enjoyable and makes all lessons fun, engaging and practical. This summer she completed her Math Part 1 AQ . April plans her lesson to be cross-curricular and authentic to real life experiences. This winter she plans to take Reading Part 1 to increase her teaching tool kit to improve reading levels of her students and promote a positive attitude towards reading in the classroom

Arghavan is a recent graduate of McMaster University, having recently completed an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences degree. Over the years, Arghavan has demonstrated immense strengths in the sciences, having received highest achievement awards in Chemistry and Biology during her last year of secondary education. Her learning and time-management tactics have always provided her with advantages in her academic endeavours, and she gained an especially keen interest in sharing her knowledge and techniques with others during secondary school. Through partaking in academic tutoring activities to elementary school students during her free time, Arghavan’s passion to teach flourished, allowing her to fine-tune her instructing abilities. Eventually, Arghavan pursued tutoring opportunities in secondary and post-secondary settings, where her subject specialties were university-level maths and sciences. She has also had experience in teaching Farsi to beginners, and this stems from her passion about her intricate native language and culture.

Alongside tutoring, Arghavan has experience interacting with diverse people. She has spent her free time volunteering for a variety of services, including for seasonal community events, stem cell drives, as well as clinical volunteering within SickKids Hospital. With aspirations to pursue a career in healthcare, she embodies the traits of a medical professional such as empathy and compassion. She also enjoys playing the piano, learning about computer programming, as well as exploring the world of digital arts and media.

Inspired by her own mentors’ methods of guidance, Arghavan is eager to foster learning, in a collaborative way, to highlight her students’ strengths and encourage them to tackle any academic obstacle in an efficient way.

Arnab is a professional a researcher while also being a part-time tutor. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Statistics and a Master of Science degree in Physical Geography both from the University of Toronto (St. George). His work experience involved making data models and programming— first in the public sector with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, then as a graduate student at U of T and then in the private sector with Environics Analytics. However, he finds teaching and tutoring to be a much more engaging and fulfilling experience. He began and continues as a private tutor in Mathematics and Sciences for high school students in his Toronto east-end neighbourhood. In his graduate studies, he gained experience working as a Teaching Assistant where he held tutorials, marked exams and assignments and personally helped students during office hours. Arnab’s experience in programming and teaching has taught him that the best way to gain knowledge is, ironically enough, through heuristics as he strongly feels that the only way to gain new information is through familiar paths. He has a kind and consistent teaching approach and students enjoy learning with him. To him, nothing is esoteric and every experience is a learning experience. Arnab’s hobbies are playing basketball, running, playing his bass guitar, going to concerts and travelling occasionally.

Aryan is a recent graduate from McMaster University with a degree in Health Sciences. Currently, continuing with his interest, he is applying to medical school and hopes to stay in Toronto. Aryan’s passion for tutoring dates back to high school, where he started as a volunteer for Harbord Collegiate’s tutoring centre. From there, Aryan decided to pursue a private tutoring business on his own, coming up with personalized study material and strategies for students mostly referred to him by his teachers. Upon moving to Hamilton to start university, Aryan spent 4 years volunteering for Frontier College, tutoring children age 6-11, mostly focusing on reading comprehension and writing skills. He also managed to tutor his peers in university-level courses he had experience with. In his 4th year, Aryan was hired to be a Teaching Assistant for the second year Health, Attitude, and Behaviour course within his program. As the Health Sciences program focuses on self-directed learning, Aryan gained professional experience in facilitating a teaching style that engages students directly with their own learning and success. From early on, Aryan has been able to develop a personalized model for each of his students. He has always been receptive to feedback and strived to formulate his teaching style in the best way that suits his students’ concerns. In his spare time, Aryan enjoys playing and watching soccer. As a music enthusiast, he also spends time playing the guitar.

Athi is currently a student at the University of Toronto finishing a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences, double majoring in Neuroscience and Conservational Biology and minoring in Astrophysics with plans to continue his education with a Masters of Teaching at OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education). He has worked at the Ontario Science Centre for the past 5 years as a Senior Recreational Programs Assistant, where he runs several recreational and educational programs and events such as the ever popular OSC Day Camps, a science camp geared about educating children about relevant science topics in an engaging manner. Alongside this position, Athi has also been tutoring high school sciences and maths since…well since he was in high school! With a strong background in teaching and experience working with and mentoring students from ages 4-19, he knows that confidence in the course and balance are key in reaching success and is eager to help his students master those same skills. In his spare time he enjoys playing sports, at one time he knew how to play 7 instruments, and is a huge fan of competitive napping.

Brandon is currently enrolled at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto with a focus on Primary/Junior pedagogy. She holds an honours Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction from the University of Toronto, as well. She loves the arts and uses an arts-infused approach to teaching as much as she can. She also loves teaching math! She loves how math exercises her brain in ways that drama, dance, and music do not. She was the top student in her math classes in high school! She is a very well-rounded individual.

Brandon is very passionate about teaching young learners and helping them reach their full potential. Previous to enrolment at OISE, Brandon ran a mobile performing arts company in Vancouver, teaching drama, dance, and yoga to students ages 4-18. Brandon thoroughly enjoys tutoring students in one-on-one interactive lessons. Her clear and multi-level approach to teaching her students enable them to find success. Brandon truly believes that a student-centred and student-led approach – using student’s own curiosity and interests to guide their learning – is crucial in helping them gain the confidence they require to takes steps forward. In her spare time, Brandon enjoys writing, traveling, and giving copious belly rubs to her dog, Lily!

Brennus is a life long learner currently completing a PhD at OISE/UT. His background of Academic study includes; Environmental Studies, Indigenous (Native Studies) Environmental Sciences, Political Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, History, philosophy and English. Brennus’ research and teaching experience at the university level is in Environmental Sciences, and Indigenous research. He was involved in peace work in Belfast Northern Ireland. Brennus has worked with students of all ages from primary school, through secondary school and has been a Teaching Assistant (university level) for 6 years at University of Toronto. Brennus has also worked with adults and understand a variety of techniques for teaching students. Brennus see himself as a facilitator rather than a teacher of students; empowering the students’ strengths and improving weaknesses. Brennus prides himself on building strong working relationships with his students.

Brianne is a highly experienced teacher. She grew up in Guelph, Ontario where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology: Brain and Cognition with a minor in Family and Child Studies. Brianne is currently completing her Masters in Education in Curriculum Studies: Teacher Development with emphasis and research focus on inclusive education and inclusive practices. Brianne has always had a passion for working with children, specifically children and youth with exceptionalities. Through Brianne’s numerous experiences with children and youth, Brianne’s desire and drive for teaching were further defined. A career in teaching seemed an obvious path for Brianne to follow through her undergraduate degree and graduate studies. Brianne is completing her graduate degree (Masters in Education) at OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) at the University of Toronto. Brianne is a passionate math and science teacher. She has received practical and theoretical experience as both a student and teacher. Brianne has supported and taught students ranging from kindergarten through grade 12 and university. She has fostered and supported students in all subject areas, however is most experienced in math and science. Brianne has worked one-on-one with many students supporting both their academic advancement and skill acquisition. Her teaching philosophy involves individualized learning approaches to suit individual students needs and ensuring mastery of content for students. Brianne focuses on the individual student and their individual learning needs. Her focus on the student provides a great opportunity for learning and understanding to occur. Brianne creates a supportive learning environment where all students are valued and have the opportunity to learn both knowledge and skills. Her past students have been very successful and continue to use the learned skills to better their understanding of concepts in school. Brianne supports student’s engagement and encourages perseverance that will support her students in their academic journey. Alongside Brianne’s extensive tutoring experience, Brianne is experienced in inclusive education practices and strategies. Additionally, she is well versed in the Ontario curriculum and expectations of students. Brianne helps students build their confidence, which helps support their learning. Brianne is well versed on educational research and new ideas and strategies coming through the research. In her spare time, Brianne likes to spend time in the kitchen cooking or baking, being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.

Calondra graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction. Following her passion for learning languages, she then moved to Central America where she lived and taught English in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. While living in Guatemala, she taught kindergarten at an NGO-run foundation school in the Sacatepéquez municipality. It was at this school she was surrounded by amazing students and families who were committed to improving their community and breaking the cycle of poverty. This inspired her to return to Canada and pursue a Masters in Teaching at OISE in the Primary/Junior division.

Calondra has experience working with students of all ages, from junior kindergarten to adult learners. She has worked as a camp counselor, before and after school program leader, English as a foreign language one-to-one coach, and as a classroom teacher. Calondra believes in using differentiated and inquiry-based learning to encourage all students to become successful, lifelong learners.

When not at school or work, Calondra can be found relaxing with her cats, reading, playing guitar, baking bread, and listening to podcasts. She is an accomplished artist, with a focus on drawing and watercolour painting. Finding time for all of her passions means that Calondra has become a highly organized person, through the use of bullet journaling.

Carley graduated from the Concurrent Education Program at Brock University in 2014. Being an Ontario Certified teacher was always her passion. Carley is a highly motivated teacher who spent 2 years in Vietnam at the Vietnam Australia International School teaching the Cambridge English and Science Curriculum. She then came home to continue her passion of educating at the Durham District School Board. She is an avid yogi and promotes mindfulness and wellness in each and every teaching opportunity.

Ciro is a post-doctoral researcher in Applied Mathematics at Ryerson University. He holds a PhD from the Federal University of Campinas in Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing. Additionally, Ciro holds an MSc from the Federal University of Campinas. Ciro graduated from the University of Havana in mathematics. He was an assistant professor at the University of Havana (2003-2004), worked as a private teacher of Calculus and Algebra (2005-2013) and participated twice in the teaching program of numerical analysis in the period (2016-2017) and (2018-2019) at the Federal University of Campinas. He is passionate about the teaching of mathematics and seeks that students learn through practice rather than being exposed to knowledge. Ciro’s hobbits are music and soccer. He is a song writer and also plays the guitar. About soccer … he doesn’t play so well 🙂

Hailing from the Emerald Isle, Conor graduated from University College Cork with a Bachelor of Education in Sports Studies and Physical Education in 2013, with a minor in Mathematics. Conor has a real passion for Tutoring and has been doing so since 2007. Upon graduating, and teaching in Math, PE, and various extra curriculars in two separate schools in Cork, Conor moved to Ottawa, Canada. There, he was a substitute teacher in Aylmer, Quebec, teaching a range of subjects from History to Math to Science and Art, all the while continuing tutoring students who really needed a helping hand.

Outside of the classroom, Conor works in Real Estate and is passionate about sports and activities. He is an avid rugby player (and fan), playing provincially with the Atlantic Rock in 2014. Recently he has switched to American Football as a kicker, and has attended several NFL and CFL tryouts,

Specializing mainly in Mathematics, Conor believes that a strong connection between a Tutor and student is the first path to achieving great results. For the second path, we will need a calculator!

Crystal is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She completed her Undergraduate Degree in History and her Teacher Education at Lakehead University. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, she now lives and works in Toronto. Crystal grew up in a family of educators and took every opportunity to follow in their footsteps. From babysitter, to drama camp assistant, to youth programming facilitator, Crystal has had her fair share of teaching and working with children. However, it was through the role of Community Outreach Coordinator that she discovered her passion of teaching children in one-on-one settings. It is through these unique teaching opportunities that Crystal is able to make learning as experiential, self-directed, and meaningful as possible! In her spare time, Crystal volunteers with an organization called Future Possibilities for Kids where she works one-to-one with children ages 9-12 on leadership building activities and the completion of a community based Goal of Contribution. She empowers students to be the best they can be by building their confidence, understanding their needs, and supporting their growth. Finally, she believes that each student, given the proper support and resources, can achieve their own version of success.

Crystal’s work as a teacher and mentor have included classroom settings as well as individual tutoring. She is currently working with the Durham Regional District School Board. Additionally, Crystal is a trained EQAO and OSSLT teacher. She worked with Grade 3 and 9 students in preparation for the benchmark assessments. Crystal developed and implemented balanced literacy activities and assessed student learning. Her work with the OSSLT preparation test focussed on preparing boys with the tools and experiences to help them read and write more effectively.

Crystal continues to pursue ongoing professional learning opportunities. She has completed mentorship programs that shared strategies for guiding student choices and planning for post-secondary learning. She has completed her Junior Division ABQ as well as her Junior Math Additional Qualifications.

David is an OCT certified Teacher. He graduated from Queen’s university with a degree in physics in 2015. From there, he decided to pursue a career in teaching and went on to complete a Masters of Teaching from U of T in April of 2017. He has spent time teaching in both Toronto and Seoul, South Korea. He loves learning new math and science concepts, and he is excited about helping others succeed and work towards their educational goals. He believes that all students are capable of personal success if they are given the right opportunities and have a strong work ethic. In his spare time, David loves to play sports, go camping, watch movies, and travel! He is consistently thinking about 1 of 2 things: Where to travel next, and how to solve that tough quadratic equation.

David completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto downtown with a double major in Physiology and Genetics and a minor in Immunology. He then continued his education at the University of Toronto at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. Currently, David is completing his final year of pharmacy school on clinical rotations.

During his time in undergrad, David began tutoring to help high school students succeed in difficult courses such as Grade 12 advanced functions, calculus and vectors and chemistry. Combined with 7 years of tutoring experience, sessions are tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. Over the past 3 years, he has successfully helped over 20 students in the North Toronto area get into their university programs of choice.

Outside of tutoring, David enjoys fishing, hiking and exploring new trails back home in Newfoundland. He is constantly learning new courses to best help his students succeed and has a passion towards personal finance and investing.

Doran was born and raised in the east end of Toronto where he completed an Undergraduate Degree in English with a minor in French, as well as a certificate in Film Studies from Ryerson University. Doran took a few years after high school to play music, write, and make films. In this time, he worked with the YMCA in various capacities which initially sparked his passion for education. Starting with YMCA Geneva Park in Muskoka, Doran spent his summers working with the Children’s Program and eventually worked as the Creative Arts Head where he founded and designed the Guitar Program. Years later, when a friend asked Doran if he’d like to move to Quebec for the summer to learn French, Doran thought it might be a good opportunity to travel and brush up on what he’d learned in immersion. The experience was so rewarding and ultimately reinvigorated his passion for learning languages. It also defined a new perspective on how important the French language is to Canadian culture. The next summer he went back to that sleepy town to work at a local café and decided he would do what he could through education to provide this experience with as many students as he could. Doran will be attending teachers college in 2020 in support of his passion for teaching and working with students.

Beyond simply loving to teach, Dylan’s passion for tutoring stems from the fulfilment that the mentorship role of it provides him. He has recently completed an MA in Ancient Philosophy at Western University and will be starting his PhD at York University in September. Within his MA program he was assigned a Teaching Assistantship in which he taught weekly tutorials and marked essays. He also met with several students regularly to help with difficult coursework and writing-related concerns. Dylan is particularly skilled at improving writing skills of students and assisting with any subject matter related to the Arts and Humanities. His experience working at a summer camp has also allowed him to develop the patience and organizational skills necessary to work with younger students.

Elizabeth is a graduate of the Masters of Teaching program at OISE, U of T. She is certified by the Ontario College of Teachers to teach French as well as Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. As part of her training, Elizabeth had the opportunity to work in a gifted classroom as well as two French rotary classrooms. She majored in Spanish and minored in French during her undergraduate degree at McGill University in Montreal and has spent time living in various Francophone regions in Canada developing bilingual proficiency. Elizabeth has a love of languages and seeks out foreign-language TV, movies and music and podcasts. She has been sharing her passion for languages and tutoring literacy, mathematics and French for nearly two years to private, alternative and public school students in Toronto, including students from the Toronto French School. Prior to that Elizabeth taught English to newcomer Canadians and to elementary students in Quebec.

Elizabeth enjoys the opportunity to work with students one-on-one or in small groups. As she builds relationships with the children she works with, they develop proactive study and organization habits, literacy, digital literacy and numeracy skills as well as problem-solving strategies and academic confidence. She appreciates the chance to better learn about her students in the tutoring setting and incorporates activities that involve their hobbies and interests. Elizabeth identifies that a key factor in learning is a child’s ability to build positive relationships. She creates learning environments that ensure her students feel comfortable asking questions and working within their comfort zone. Elizabeth is a lifelong learner. She continually researchers best practice resources so that she can enhance her lessons. In her spare time Elizabeth likes to make short films on iMovie, practise calligraphy and make creative maps. She enjoys giving her students a chance to be creative wherever possible in her lessons, too.

Ellie graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies. She then went to complete her Bachelor of Education in Primary/Junior at University of Ottawa in 2014. Ellie has a wide variety of experience working with children in school settings, over 4 years of summer camp and in childcare working as a Registered Early Childhood Educator. She has worked with children from pre- school to grade eight in the areas of mathematics and literacy. From these experiences she has developed the passion for teaching children and ensuring that they are able to reach their goals and success’ in life.

Ellie is a certified teacher and academic coach. Ellie has experience teaching all subjects to students from grade 1 – grade 8 in a classroom and one-on-one. Through academic coaching Ellie is able to help students learn strategies for studying, organizational skills (note taking, writing and reading strategies) and time management skills. Ellie believes that these are all essential for students to have to become independent learners that they will use to reach their academic goals throughout their education. Additionally, Ellie is a trained SSAT coach who enjoys guiding students though the preparations for the test-taking process.

One of Ellie’s strengths is math and she is passionate about helping students find the confidence and strengthen their understanding in math concepts. In her spare time, she enjoys playing on her basketball team, watching her brother play hockey and spending time with the family.

Fangna is a French tutor. He enjoys teaching Math, Science and Humanities in French. Fangna is as eager to learn as to teach. He graduated Law school with specifications in Public Law and got his post-graduate in the same field. He went on to get a Masters Degree in Political Science with specifications in Diplomacy and International Security.

Fangna discovered his passion for teaching early on in academic career. He has tutored at the college and high school level in support of subject learning and exam preparation. Additionally, Fangna has taught summer school language courses for French and English as second languages.

Fangna prides himself on being able to explain and break down complex topics to his students. He enjoys helping people reach their goals and above all their full potential. Early on his father taught him to always be part of something bigger than himself and to always give back to the community.

Felicia Wong graduated from Queens University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Additionally, she holds a degree in Child Development. Early in her career, Felicia worked in the field of Early Childhood Education. Felicia just returned from a year of teaching overseas in London England. She says it was the most rewarding and enlightening experience of her life. Felicia has learned behaviour strategies and differentiated approaches to teaching various subjects. Felicia worked with children aged 8-9 during this overseas opportunity. She has taught all across the curriculum but enjoys teaching math and literacy the most. Felicia has had a passion for teaching since she was a child. She believes children are the future and as educators we have the responsibility and privilege to support children to become the best they can be both educationally and emotionally. Felicia understands that when children feel safe and comfortable in a learning environment they are more willing to take risks and grow their confidence. Felicia offers a fun and loving approach to teaching in which building relationships is just as important as teaching children. She hopes to continue to make learning a fun and educational experience for children.

Genevieve is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a lifelong passion for teaching and learning. She grew up in Guelph, before moving to London to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Economics and Philosophy. Genevieve taught English in Korea for two years, before moving to Toronto to complete her Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto. She then moved to Trinidad and Tobago, where she taught Business Studies, Economics, Law, Media Studies and Business English at an Ontario Curriculum private school. Throughout her journey, she has gained valuable experience tutoring students ranging from primary school-aged to adult in an assortment of subjects. Genevieve has been lucky enough to work with a diverse variety of students, including at-risk students, second language learners, and students with both mild and severe learning exceptionalities. She genuinely cares about the needs and successes of all of her students, and always tries to make her instructional design relevant and personally meaningful to all students.

Hailey is Masters Student at the University of Toronto (OISE). She graduated from The University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Cultural Studies), before starting her journey towards her Masters of Teaching. Hailey is qualified to teach all english, math, social studies, science and arts at the elementary school level. In addition, Hailey has spent many years working with learners with ASD and has been trained in one to one ABA therapy as a Behaviour Interventionist. In addition to teaching, she remains active in the community by volunteering in classrooms. Hailey is an active person who loves yoga, hiking and cooking!

Haitham is a Math and Statistics major from York University. He’s worked as a high school math teacher for three years. After working with several tutoring companies, and with many university students, he’s gained the experience and knowledge necessary to help anyone who needs tutoring in almost any form of Mathematics. Plenty of referrals and success stories available! Haitham has experience in a variety of areas including linear algebra, trigonometry, differential equations, probability and statistics. He believes in creating a friendly and patient tutoring environment where he makes sure that the student leaves each and every tutoring session feeling refreshed and confident about the study material.
Haitham enjoys many hobbies including, gaming, music and sports. He also likes to connect with the student on a personal level and find common interests, which he believes helps foster a positive rapport and helps engage the student in the material.

Hannah is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She began teaching when she was sixteen, when she taught dance at summer camp. She loved seeing children master new skills which inspired her to pursue a career in education. Once she finished high school, she went to Brock University to complete her degree in Drama in Education. During her time there, she learned many different ways to use the arts to engage learners in language studies. As well, she discovered her love of puns, cooking and travel. During her time off from school, she had the fantastic opportunity to work as an educational tour director, which meant that she got to travel to many different cities in Canada, and inspire a love of travel in grade seven and eight students. Hannah recently graduated from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in the Junior/Intermediate grade levels and is currently working as a supply teacher for the Toronto District School Board. She is in the process of receiving her Additional Basic Qualification to teach Primary and is taking an Additional Qualification to teach French as a Second Language. In her free time, she still takes dance classes and enjoys reading novels about strong women.

Originally from Ireland, Helena started learning French at a young age with a neighbour who was a local tutor and immediately fell for all things French. She attended University College Cork where she undertook a Bachelors Degree in French and History. During her time at UCC, she completed an Erasmus programme in France. It was after completion of her Bachelor degree that Helena decided to pursue a career in teaching. She went on to achieve a Masters degree from University College Dublin and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Trinity College Dublin. Helena taught Secondary School French and History in Ireland from 2007-2014. She thrives on the classroom experience and thoroughly enjoys passing on her passion for French and History. During this time, she also worked in India as a volunteer teacher with the HOPE Foundation. Helena moved to Canada in 2014. Through her many years of teaching both in Ireland and in Canada, she is quick to recognise students’ needs and requirements. Having had her own tutor for many years, Helena understands the importance of engaging student’s curiosity and assisting them in reaching their full potential. In her spare time, Helena enjoys travelling, going to the movies, reading, running and trying out Toronto’s endless stream of new restaurants and coffee shops.

Huma received her undergraduate degree in English from Queen’s University in 2009 and her Bachelor of Education from Trent University in 2015. She has received additional qualifications in teaching English Language Learners and Kindergarten. Huma has delivered goal-oriented curriculum lessons in classrooms from Kindergarten to grade 6; she has taught digital literacy through game design; and, she has sensitized her students to the magic in their lives through science and art programs. Huma believes in a holistic approach to education: only through focusing on the whole child can we ignite students’ passions and natural abilities. Huma’s lessons will take your child on adventures through uncharted lands, form friendships, learn life-lessons, and feel unmatched freedom—all through the pages of treasured books.

Idi M. has turned his passion for outreach and community service into a career of education and recreational programming. His work with children started with running soccer programs, various camps, and instructional programs such as Kids Can-Bike. His desire to become a teacher was intensified through soccer programs he coordinated between 2006 and 2013. In 2013, shortly after completing his Bachelor of Education at University of Toronto (OISE) and becoming an Ontario Certified Teacher, Idi entered into the world of education as a primary teacher in Kuwait. Teaching in the middle east proved to be a highly rewarding experience. Working in the private school sector, you meet students who are expats like yourself. Primarily Idi delivered the Ontario curriculum with the support and leadership of Ontario trained and experienced principals and colleagues. Teaching in a K-12 school allowed him to increase his love of teaching Language Arts and Math. But there was more to the work than delivering instruction, assessments and support in the classroom.

The most rewarding part of the work is always to engage students in a manner that meets their learning needs. The goal is always to foster or maintain their joy of learning. Idi’s greatest strength is his ability to create an open line of communication with parents and students. Hearing and empathizing with the needs of others is essential in creating a positive learning environment. This philosophy comes from years of working with children with vast learning needs. It also comes from the ample one-on-one tuition that comes with overseas teaching. Students were often able to improve in their class work after having their learning challenges addressed through greater dialogue and a more appropriate pace. Subjects and concepts can seem overwhelming until the better method is employed to make the material more attainable. This is where his patient approach proves vital. He has spent the last four years teaching and travelling. Exploring various countries in Africa, Asia and the Gulf has broadened his world view. It helped cultivate his belief that no two students are alike and everyone can learn. Idi’s interests include basketball, reading, travel and spending time with family and friends. All this is to say that Idi M. has the skills, experience and insight to serve as a great contributor in the role of educator.

Ilana is an Ontario Certified Teacher who is currently the French teacher for students in grades 4-8 at Danforth Gardens Public School in Scarborough. Before becoming a teacher, she began her love for learning when she attended Ottawa’s Carleton University in the Journalism Program. From there, she moved to Montreal and fell in love with the vibrant culture and the immersion in a language other than English.

When she finished her studies, she decided to explore more of the world and other languages, and backpacked through South America for 7 months with her then-boyfriend, now-husband. When they returned to Canada, they kept up their explorations and moved across the country to Victoria, British Columbia where she completed a diploma in Environmental Restoration. For the final piece of the diploma program, she wrote a children’s novel. She connected with teachers so that she could read excerpts from her book and teach young people about the importance of the environment. This is when she realized that she wanted to become a teacher!

As we know, Victoria is far from Ottawa and Montreal which is where Ilana’s family is from. So, she applied to OISE’s (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) Master of Teaching program so that she could be closer to home and become a teacher. Two short years later, she was hired as a permanent teacher, and she could not be happier!

As the French teacher, co-lead of the Green Team and Student Council, and coach of various sports, everyday is a busy one. However, her initiative, strong communication skills and ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks, make it a very enjoyable workplace. Her co-workers tell her that her outgoing personality and sense of humour make it a pleasure to work with her. She is a positive, solution-oriented person with excellent writing and communications skills, in both English and French.

Outside of work, she volunteers with environmental organizations, such as Rain Gardens United. In this role, she attends community farmers’ markets to do outreach work. When she is not working and volunteering, she is either hitting her peers with foam balls in her dodgeball league, or exploring Ontario’s rivers and hiking trails with her husband.

Isabel is a 4th year undergraduate student at the University of Toronto studying psychology, philosophy and cognitive science. Isabel enjoys working with students of all ages, from primary grades through high school, specializing in Literacy, Math, English and Humanities. Additionally, Isabel volunteers weekly with two university student associations, hosting test and essay workshops as well as providing academic help and mentorship for undergrads.

In addition to delivering academic aid in a clear and organized fashion, Isabel tries her best to be a mentor, encouraging student interests and cultivating a love of learning more broadly. This occurs in myriad ways, from sharing books and youtube links, to helping set up an effective study system, to developing a healthy mindset in response to adversity — additionally, she is delighted to provide further guidance and resources to do with learning, memory and motivation.

In the future she aspires to teach abroad for a year, before attending graduate school in psychology. In spare time, she scours small bookstores, occasionally attempts to write her original fantasy-steampunk-adventure webcomic, and buys more than a necessary amount of Muji stationery.

Ivana is a certified ESL educator holding a Master’s Degree in Education from York University, along with a concurrent diploma specializing in Language and Literacy. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she focused on English linguistics and literature with a minor in sociology. Ivana has received two certifications to teach ESL domestically and internationally to all age groups which enabled her to teach in Havana, Cuba, where she also conducted research at a foreign language university. She had been given the opportunity to teach an intensive English program in Kiyosato, Japan, where she held lectures focusing on Canadian studies and conducted language enhancement workshops. In addition, she has taught English at a postsecondary and secondary level in Toronto, where she learned the importance of flexibility and adaptability as an educator. Working as a tutor at Oxford Learning Centre for students aged three to thirteen years of age helped her understand the importance of individualized programs and assessments. Currently working as an adult instructor at a private business college, Ivana works towards developing international students’ professional communication skills in the workplace. She has taught hospitality, sales, and marketing courses at an intermediate level. Most of her lessons are executed based on learner-oriented methods and modern views of pedagogy. Being born in Germany and growing up in Serbia, Bosnia, and Canada has enabled her the privilege of experiencing different cultures and ways of life, which immensely helps her connect with students. Moreover, she is fluent in Serbian, carrying a basic knowledge of French and Spanish, and of most Eastern European languages and dialects. During her spare time, she enjoys writing recreationally.

Jabir obtained his HBSc and MSc with High Distinction from the University of Toronto where he specialized in Neuroscience and completed a double minor in Psychology & French. Studying neuroscience gave Jabir an incredible amount of freedom to satisfy his curiosity due to its multidisciplinary nature; so, he indulged – in coursework and research. Throughout these experiences, he grew to appreciate the complexity of science, became well versed in research techniques, and developed a passion for teaching. In fact, Jabir brings many years of science education. He spent eight summers teaching high school students – three leading a 4-week medical science academic module, two co-facilitating a 3-week research module, and one producing instructional videos on microscopes and developing new biology labs. In those eight years, Jabir built a reputation for his creative teaching methods, ability to breakdown difficult concepts, and strong attention to detail. Likewise, Jabir’s work with numerous youth programs taught him how to wear many hats. As a Group Leader and Tutor for East Scarborough Boys & Girls Club and The Saturday Program, he was responsible for assisting students – elementary and middle school – with their homework and school projects. During his time at Brain Day and Neurosci 101, he facilitated a variety of science workshops and presentations. Together, these experiences instilled in Jabir a passion for adapting lesson plans for diverse audiences, nurtured his mentoring skills, and offered him the chance to create positive change in classrooms. More recently, Jabir started a podcast – Raw Talk – about the meaning we find in science, and the people who make it happen. He produced and hosted the program’s first 51 episodes, advised on 18 more, and co-organized its first live show. A key aspect of the podcast is to celebrate the breadth and diversity of research at U of T, while the live show was organized to draw more awareness to the role of science and scientists in our society. Jabir’s contributions at Raw Talk has made it the most prolific podcast at U of T and created a culture of talented science communicators. In a nutshell, if you’re looking to improve your child’s critical thinking, storytelling and learning skills, please reach out – Jabir would be honoured to help! Outside of that, Jabir’s into sports, finding new music, and spending time with his nephews and nieces.

Jaslyn graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelors degree in elementary education and a minor in Spanish. Jaslyn combined her love of travel and education and studied additional Spanish courses while living in Barcelona for two months. Jaslyn grew up in a very busy house living with her grandparents, parents and two siblings. Jaslyn’s parents are originally from India and have instilled in her the importance of education and seizing opportunities. Jaslyn has thoroughly enjoyed teaching for 5 years in Alberta. She has taught a variety of grades from pre-kindergarten through to grades 2,3,4 and 6. She has encountered many different types of learners with very challenging needs and believes each child has the right to learn and a teacher’s job is to provide every opportunity she can for the learning to be successful. Jaslyn has been instructed on many different reading programs and is able to professionally assess and administer them. Jaslyn has followed her passion for language and is currently pursuing a Masters in Education with a specialization in Language and Literacy at York University. She has the unique ability and experience to see the perspective of the learner, teacher and now academic. Jaslyn believes language and the ability to communicate is foundational. A child’s education can only be as good as her ability to understand and communicate what she or he has learned. Jaslyn believes mentoring is like building blocks; we build on the work that was done before and we seek to expand on and improve it. In her spare time, Jaslyn enjoys yoga, running and fashion. She is currently signed up for a half marathon.

Jemma originates from Ireland where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in International Business with Spanish from Queen’s University Belfast. Jemma is fluent in the Spanish language after completing her placement year in Barcelona where she worked for a technology company. She began her teaching experience here as she spent time tutoring Spanish speakers English. She currently stands at a C1 EU level in Spanish. Following her time in Spain Jemma’s passion for teaching grew and she spent the summer of 2017 volunteering in Colombia teaching disadvantaged kids English through the Spanish language.
Jemma moved to Toronto in September following her graduation to pursue her combined love of travel and business. She loves to travel and experience new cultures from a local perspective and get involved in the local communities.
Jemma enjoys working in small environments where she can get to know her students needs in-depth and moulds her teaching practices accordingly. The students Jemma works with develop confidence, problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities. Jemma places confidence in her students to build strong relationships as she encourages her students to reach their academic potential with a friendly and energetic approach.

Jennifer is an Ontario Certified Teacher at the intermediate and senior level, and is certified to teach Chemistry and Physics. She studied chemistry and concurrent education at York University, graduating with Honours. She has taught chemistry and physics throughout her high school placement during her undergrad, and has experience working with math classes from grade 9 to 11. Jennifer is currently working at a private school teaching grade 11/12 chemistry and grade 11 functions. Aside from working at schools, Jennifer has experience leading academic camps in the summer with students ranging from Grade 3 to 8, and has been consistently volunteering with children aged 1.5 to 5 years for more than 12 years.

Jennifer believes that all students have the potential to succeed in their studies and uses different strategies to make the understanding more clear for her students. Her volunteer experiences as well as providing after-school help for students has assisted in her development of various approaches to help each individual students.

Aside from teaching, Jennifer enjoys physical activities, such as Ultimate frisbee and fencing, as well as baking.

At present, Jesseca is finishing up her Bachelor of Education degree with a focus on the Primary and Junior divisions at York University. Jesseca has a background in an Honours Biomedical Science program from which she graduated with distinction. Jesseca’s passion for teaching grew out of her time as a counsellor and head counsellor at a local summer camp. Additionally she teaches programs including STEM, public speaking, ballet and soccer at her local community centre. Through the success of the programs and watching her campers flourish, Jesseca realized that she wanted to pursue a career in education. Although she has a focus on the Primary and Junior divisions, her enthusiasm for science has brought her to tutor high school and junior division sciences. Jesseca has a passion for working with people of all ages, and enjoys baking and cooking when she has time. Although she can only make pasta for now, it’s as she says: practice makes progress!

After graduating from high school with a French Immersion Certificate of Bilingual Studies, Jessica completed her Bilingual (English and French) Bachelor of Sociology degree at York University’s Glendon College. During her postsecondary education, Jessica also pursued a career in teaching through the OCT concurrent BEd program. Jessica has experience tutoring students in grades 9 – 12 in French and Social Studies (Family Studies, History, Philosophy, Anthropology, etc.) as well as teaching both French immersion and core French in the classroom setting. She specializes in learning French as an English speaker, as well as in using technology to boost productivity.

Jessica found that one-on-one mentorship was where she excelled. Following graduation, she pursued a career change and is now the Project Analyst at a busy medical center. Not wanting to give up teaching entirely, Jessica continues to be a site supervisor and mentor to both high school and post-secondary students as part of their experiential learning curriculum; for programs such as co-operative education, project management, and medical administration.

Jessica’s professional experience includes clinical research and data analysis. She is especially interested in sharing her enthusiasm for data analysis with young developing minds. Jessica provides experiences to help students develop problem solving skills and grow their confidence.

Kadeem has recently concluded a significant chapter of his academic life at JFK School of Medicine and is pleased to be an international medical
graduate. He is presently established as a professor at Centennial College where he teaches health courses for the school of Business – Office Administration – Health services program.
he has also previously taught medical students and has been actively engaged in curriculum development and responsible for developing lecture material at Centennial College. My previous work experience at hospitals and clinics paired with my medical field of study has enriched me with the ability to teach within Biology and the Health sciences arena.
Kadeem has an enthusiasm and passion for teaching that started over 20 years ago when he began teaching martial arts. His students ranged from ages 5 to 50 years. He has also taught students aged 7 to 18 years old in the sciences prior to becoming a professor.
Kadeem takes pride in teaching others. His exposure to teaching students of various ages has allowed him to adopt flexible teaching skills to cater to different learning styles to promote active and engaged learning experiences.

When he is not teaching, Kadeem enjoys exercising, swimming and mastering DIY projects.

Katherine is an educator who strives to get her students excited about math and science, particularly through the use of games and puzzles. She has a background in biological research focusing on women’s and infant’s health, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and a Master of Science in Reproductive Physiology, both from the University of Toronto. Katherine began teaching during her graduate studies and hasn’t stopped since!

Upon completing her degree, Katherine focused on teaching full-time, becoming specialized in the instruction of elementary and secondary students possessing some type of learning difference or exceptionality. Katherine employs highly interactive, kinaesthetic, and creative teaching methods to engage all learners, and has successfully prepared over 30 students for standardized tests, including the SSAT, SAT, and ACT.

More recently, Katherine’s enthusiasm for creative problem-solving and love for all things STEM inspired her to learn computer programming and take on a new career in software development.

Kohava is a student at the University of Toronto’s Engineering Science program. She attended the TOPS program at Bloor Collegiate Institute, graduating with the highest average in her class. She has worked at Centauri Summer Arts Camp, where she developed her love of teaching, instructing campers in theatre and creative writing. Kohava also loves math and science and wants to never stop learning. She believes that there is always an intuition behind concepts and that plugging numbers into a formula isn’t helping anyone learn anything. In her spare time, she loves playing board games (but not Monopoly), reading fantasy novels, and handing out with her two younger sisters.

Kwesi is in currently in his third year of an undergraduate degree in philosophy at the University of Toronto. He grew up in small towns outside of Toronto and moved to the city during high school. He grew up with a love for sports and skateboarding and discovered his love for learning during his last years of high-school. As a tutor, he hopes to ignite that love for learning in youth and children even earlier. He specializes in critical thinking as well as reading and writing skills. He is very active in his local church, currently leading both a youth basketball group and a youth group. He has a passion for teaching, and inspiring youth to reach their full potential for themselves and those around them. If your child needs help with english, discovering their love for learning, or their jump shot, kwesi is your man!

Laya completed her Master of Arts in Child Study and Education, at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto in 2017. After completing her Masters she decided to teach Year 3 (students aged 7-8) in London, England at an inner-city school for two years. Here she taught all subjects including English, Math, Reading and Science. During her time in London, she built strong relationships with students and families. Teaching in London has been a wonderful experience and she is now excited to be back in Toronto.

In addition to her teaching experience, she feels that being her own professional development is important in helping her students. She has completed her Special Education Part 1 Qualifications and many other courses. She also has experience with remedial work using Reading Mastery.

She loves working with students one-on-one, getting to know them and integrating their interests into her teaching. She believes that through collaboration you are able to build tools and strategies that help students become life long learners taking ownership of their learning. In her spare time she loves to read, hike, bake and travel!

Léna graduated from the EDHEC Business School (Nice, France) where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She started her career in the luxury marketing sector in Paris (Fance), where she also obtained her Master’s in Marketing. A few years later, she decided to move to Australia, and more precisely Melbourne, where after volunteering in middle schools and high schools, she realized how much she loves to teach, exchange and learn about other cultures. It was then that she decided to continue her studies, this time obtaining a Graduate diploma in secondary education from La Trobe University, in LOTE (French) and Humanities. She did her teaching internship at Camberwell Grammar School, where she taught several classes from grade 6 to grade 12. She then went on to do a second internship at Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School, where she taught business and economics in grades 9 & 10. Upon returning to France, she graduated with a Doctorate in Business Administration (with a major in Marketing) from the University of Nice, and taught Business English to university students for 4 years. Through these experiences, Léna has developed a deep passion for working with students and young children and aims to provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages students to trust their own opinion, while fostering confidence in order for them to realize their full potential. As a former show jumping competition rider, she knows how no difficulty is insurmountable and understands the importance of teamwork. In addition to having years of experience in tutoring, Léna just arrived in Canada where she also gives interactive private lessons to students. Furthermore, she believes that engaging students by using their curiosity and interests is crucial in helping them gain the confidence they need to succeed. In her spare time, Léna enjoys playing sports and reading, as well as spending time with friends and family.

Letticia is a transplant from Singapore, moving to Vancouver to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Sociology and Gender Studies. She then moved to Toronto to complete her Master’s in Sociology at the University of Toronto. It was during her time at University when working as a Teaching Assistant, that Letticia discovered her passion for teaching and sharing her love for thinking critically. Letticia practices her love for teaching in an enrichment program, helping students hone their literacy skills and their love for reading. She has supported the improvement of their reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar skills. Her enthusiasm for teaching propelled her to attain a TESOL certification to help support the needs of individuals who have not always spoken English. Letticia also mentors and tutors students in academic writing, helping High School students and University students find their voice and understand how to craft a research paper of their very own. Being an individual who has been a part of many kinds of education systems, Letticia is aware students flourish differently and is dedicated to finding an approach that works best for each student. In her spare time, Letticia enjoys experimenting with different recipes and expanding her list of movies she has watched.

Teaching has been a lifelong passion of Lizzy’s. She knew from a very young age that she wanted to become a teacher and has taken every step possible to pursue her goal. Lizzy graduated with an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Studies from Brock University. She then went on to pursue her Master of Teaching at the University of Toronto, where she is currently studying.

Lizzy grew up in the Beaches, Toronto and has never left! She loves spending time at the beach with her dog Arthur. Arthur is a very friendly brown standard poodle and will do almost anything for a cuddle! Lizzy also has a younger sister, whom she is very close with. In her spare time, Lizzy enjoys getting together with family and friends, or cozying up with a good book.

When it comes to teaching, Lizzy believes in creating an atmosphere where student’s feel confident to take learning risks. By instilling a growth mindset, students will understand that learning is a journey, requiring dedication and effort. When they begin to celebrate mistakes as a part of the learning process, and challenges as opportunities for development, they will be successful. Lizzy aims to encourage students to see their potential, because when students believe they can improve, they will.

Lizzy loves nature! She enjoys hiking and exploring the great outdoors. She loves all animals, and she loves to travel! Lizzy aspires to visit all 7 continents in her life time and discover everything they have to offer! Lizzy also loves to cook and bake. What’s better than a hobby that is rewarded with delicious food? When it comes to sports, she loves basketball, tennis, swimming, and volleyball. In addition to sports, Lizzy loves music. She plays the guitar, the piano, and likes to sing (mostly in the shower).

Maeve holds an honours Bachelor of Science and is currently is completing a Master of Teaching at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). She is well verse as a teaching practitioner and a researcher, having completed a thesis during her BScH and remains actively involved in research at OISE to date. Maeve has over 5 years experience tutoring math, science and French to students grades 1-12. Her teaching philosophy involves customizing approaches to meet the needs of individual students, and instilling a belief in all students that they can succeed. Maeve believes encouraging self-awareness and intrinsic motivation by having students take an autonomous role in their own learning through regular student-led goal setting. She is passionate about fostering self-efficacy, and building capacity in a supportive environment. In her spare time, Maeve enjoys hoisting herself up a wall or mountain, a sport some people refer to as rock climbing.

Mahmoud is an occasional biology and physical education teacher with the Toronto District School Board. Upon completion of his kinesiology degree at York University he went on to obtain his Education degree from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. From having many different jobs growing up, such as working at Canada’s Wonderland to Scotiabank Arena, Mahmoud has found a passion in teaching after spending time volunteering with one of his favorite high school teachers. Mahmoud embodies a teaching philosophy that is focused on getting the most out of each student. He works diligently addressing each student’s weaknesses and develops a target plan to get each student achieving to their fullest potential. He is a life long learner and has taken additional qualification courses in cooperative education, and guidance and career studies. Outside of education Mahmoud has an interest in the arts and photography. He enjoys capturing cities and landscapes through a unique perspective always trying to push his creative potential. It is with this perspective that Mahmoud approaches education with each student: A creative opportunity to find ways to breakdown problems and get to the solutions that work for that individual.

Maria is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies. She completed her teaching degree at OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education), with an Early Years focus. Maria is qualified to teach Primary/Junior grades and is currently employed with the TDSB (Toronto District School Board). This year, she was given the opportunity to teach in an Intensive Support Program (ISP). She is the teacher of a Junior MID (Mildly Intellectually Delayed) class, which is comprised of 12 students of various needs, abilities and interests. Maria jumped at the opportunity as she has a passion and experience in special needs education, and is always looking to further develop her teaching. Over the years, Maria has completed various Additional Qualification (AQ) courses including: Reading Part 1, Kindergarten Part 1, Mathematics Part 1 and Special Needs Part 1. Maria pursued these specific courses in order to strengthen her teaching practice and guide her language and mathematics programming. By 2021, Maria’s goal is to complete her speciality in Special Education. She will be enrolling in Part 2 and Part 3 of the Special Education AQ course this summer and fall.

Maria’s schooling, as well as her personal and professional experiences have built the foundation of her beliefs. Maria truly believes that using student curiosity and interests is critical when engaging students and achieving success. She urges teachers and others to value student voice and input, as it is an integral part of teaching and learning. Maria believes that students are truly valued when they are put at the centre of their learning; only then, will student confidence and self-esteem flourish.

In her spare time, Maria enjoys playing sports such as soccer and volleyball as well as spending time with her family; whether it’s watching movies or playing games.

Marie is a teacher candidate from York University’s Faculty of Education for Intermediate/Senior division. She will be graduating with qualifications in Computer Technology that will allow her to teach Computer Networking and Computer Engineering. Marie has had a unique opportunity to teach in two school boards: Waterloo Region District School Board and in Toronto District School Board for Computer Engineering in grades 9-12. Through these opportunities, Marie strives to become a role model for young women to consider STEM as a viable option and to help all students become successful by identifying and eliminating barriers. She motivates students to realize their capabilities and empowers them to become their most successful and unique selves. Marie is confident in her ability to learn new concepts, communicate clearly, and ensure consistent instruction with detailed feedback that assist students.

Marie also has a Bachelor of Technology degree with 2+ years of experience in industry as an Application Developer. By having worked in industry as an Application Developer, Marie is able to pinpoint lesson content that will prepare students for real world work. She continues to keep herself updated through doing online courses and practice questions in her free time. Continuing to learn new languages and development techniques are important to Marie and critical for long term success for her students.

During Marie’s days off, she enjoys going hiking, camping, and leisure paddles on a lake. She realizes that as important technology is for the convenience of everyday life, it is also important to take a break and enjoy the simplicities in life.

Merin is pursuing a Masters in Teaching (MT) from the University of Toronto within OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education). She is currently in her first year and is hoping to be an Ontario Certified Teacher for the Junior/Intermediate/Senior grade levels. Merin is also a former undergraduate from Ryerson University with a Bachelor’s in Chemistry (BSc) where she was placed on the Dean’s List and received Honours for finishing a Thesis Project in her fourth year. During her time at Ryerson, Merin was given the opportunity to lead peer-facilitation sessions with Undergraduate Science students seeking help in their Chemistry courses. She was responsible for constructing weekly lesson plans, provided one-on-one help and prepped students for midterms and exams by making mock tests and quizzes. Merin has also taught Mathematics to students from Grade 3-6 within the DPCDSB (Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board) as an initiative to help schools with their EQAO preparation. Her passion for teaching first arose when she was the main leader and captain of her dance team during High School. She has been part of a professional dance team since she was 12 years old where she engaged in team-building skills and obtained an interest in teaching others while continuing to learn new styles to build her expertise. With all of her experiences with teaching, Merin hopes to teach Science courses in an engaging way to help students build their interest in STEM courses.

Meryl holds a PhD from York University in English (contemporary political literature) and brings six years of experience in education. She has taught university courses at York and in the writing department at the University of Toronto. She has also taught English, History, Geography, and Social Science for a private high school in Toronto. Meryl regularly participates in writing and professional development workshops offered through the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) and writing instructor conferences at the University of Toronto. She loves riding her bike, traveling, and all things related to language and literature. She lived in Santiago, Chile for a year to learn Spanish through immersion.

Since Michael started working as an educator, he has had many rewarding teaching experiences which help to guide students towards success and a love for learning. His habits, experience, and training have allowed Michael to become an effective teacher. He has worked in a wide range of classrooms and tutored in multiple countries and his career has involved teaching core subjects and learning skills to students of all ages. Moreover, Michael has taught and organized field trips and dramatic productions in Switzerland, Taiwan, and Canada

Michael consistently studies education, psychology, and health and is currently in the middle of completing yoga teacher training. He regularly takes courses related to drama, music, and comedy writing, and has high expectations for all of his students, working steadily to ensure they feel and become successful. Also, Michael has worked with Special Needs students extensively and they have taught him a great deal about life and compassion.

Michael’s planning implements the concepts of differentiated instruction and success criteria to best meet the academic needs of students. Additionally, strategies, such as descriptive feedback, role-play, think-pair-share, and many student-centered tasks allow him to cultivate student confidence. Michael looks forward to helping more students discover the joy of learning.

Michaela grew up in Timmins, moving to London to complete an undergraduate
degree in Nursing from the University of Western Ontario. As well, she
graduated from OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) at the
University of Toronto with her Master of Teaching degree in the
Junior/Intermediate grade level with a teachable in Science. During the
summer months, Michaela coached soccer and worked as a tutor for literacy
and math for students ranging from Kindergarten to grade 6. Michaela has
worked with children in many environments as a pediatric nurse, a teacher,
a tutor, a camp counsellor and a soccer coach. It is through these numerous
experiences that Michaela has found her passion for teaching and working
with children. Michaela truly believes that promoting student curiosity and
exploration is crucial in helping students gain the confidence required to
succeed. She is a dedicated teacher who is committed to assisting students
in meeting their educational goals. In her spare time, Michaela enjoys
playing volleyball and spending time outdoors, as well as spending time
with her friends and family.

Mike is an experienced teacher with 13 years teaching experience. He received his Junior/Intermediate Qualifications from Nippissing University in 2006, and also has Additional Qualifications in Special Education. Mike’s objective is to support students in teaching their potential by supporting learners with a wide array of different skills and needs. He is passionate about sports, reading, and self-improvement. Mike also enjoys traveling, novels and martial arts.

Nicole is a PhD in Applied Mathematics with experience teaching a variety of courses at the College and University level. She grew up in Maryland and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics at Salisbury University while also playing volleyball at the collegiate level. Nicole then attended the University of Maryland Baltimore County, completing Master of Science and Doctoral degrees in Applied Mathematics, with research focusing on the biological mechanisms underlying lamprey locomotion. Her work resulted in multiple publications and presentations at academic conferences. However, it was always teaching that gave her the most satisfaction, resulting in a renewed focus on teaching as opposed to research.

Throughout her education, Nicole has taught and tutored students of all ability levels in a variety of subjects. She was hired as a department tutor during her undergraduate studies and was recognized as a top teaching assistant during graduate school. During her graduate studies, Nicole also taught a large, lecture style Calculus course and mentored student research projects. Nicole then moved to Michigan where she taught at Schoolcraft College for two years, teaching 3-4 courses a semester in subjects ranging from pre-algebra to Calculus.

Nicole’s experience teaching a wide-range of upper-level mathematics courses, combined with her unique background in academic research, allows her to share the usefulness of mathematics through real world applications to students of any ability level. Outside of the classroom she also has experience coaching volleyball. Nicole still enjoys playing volleyball and currently spends much of her time chasing her puppy Barry, who is named after “The Flash”.

Nicole is an Ontario Certified Teacher and has earned her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) as well as her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo. Prior to pursuing her teaching degree, Nicole worked in the Health Care industry as a Kinesiologist and Personal Trainer where she took on roles that combined her two passions; athletics and teaching. Nicole has always had a passion for teaching and believes “alongside teaching the curriculum, we should also support students and teach them educational skills such as note taking, effective techniques for studying and helping students discover their learning style. This ensures students will have the tools to be successful all throughout their academic careers”. As a varsity athlete Nicole understands the balance between work and play and strives to encourage her students to be diligent and set goals for themselves. Her friendly outgoing personality is received well by students as she makes learning fun and uses different materials (small white board) or props (balls, string, blocks, lego etc.) to help teach her lessons. In her spare time Nicole enjoys golfing and spending time outside running or camping and also likes to find time to knit or crochet. She enjoys teaching and always incorporates her student’s interests in her lessons which allows them to see the world through new eyes and share her excitement for science, math and everything in between.

Nora is multifaceted, creative, energetic and fun-loving. She taught high-school English, Creative Writing, Presentations and Public Speaking and ESL for over two decades at the TDSB. She has a Masters Degree in English. She also has a Bachelor of Education, ESL Specialist and English Honor Specialist from University of Toronto. She ran a Poetry Club at her last school, as a result of which, four of her students joined the Toronto Youth Poetry Slam team. So she knows a thing or two about teenage psychology, teaching and motivating. Nora also tutors, writes, edits, blogs, travels and interprets from English into a couple of other languages she’s fluent in. Did I mention she’s multifaceted and has lots of energy?

Paul is an Ontario and Manitoba Certified Teacher at the primary, junior/intermediate and senior level. He graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Kinesiology, before completing his Bachelor of Education in Physical Education & Social Sciences, and Post Baccalaureate in Special Education. He is currently working on advancing his teaching career by pursuing additional qualifications from OISE at the University of Toronto. With 6 years of teaching experience at the elementary to the high school level, Paul has time-after-time successfully helped students overcome barriers by effectively using instructional and differentiated teaching methodologies in the classroom. He has extensive experience developing IEPs and learning profiles with the appropriate accommodations or modifications for the purpose of designing programs to meet students learning needs. Paul is trained in both Wilson Reading and Direct Instruction Remediation Programs. Paul is very enthusiastic and passionate about working with students and families in the community. Outside of his time in school, Paul enjoys being active in his community by coaching sports such as basketball, football, martial arts, and volleyball. He has a great sense of humour and really enjoys sharing stories with his students.

Ravimali is a medical graduate. She grew up and had her middle and high school education in Toronto. While she was studying at high school in Toronto, she volunteered to help her peers by assisting them in understanding difficult Math and Science problems. She was popular among her peers by the nickname ‘silent leader’ because of her invincible persuasive skills. Having realized her talents in explaining difficult Math and Science problems in simple terms, Ravimali’s high school teachers directed her to help students who need extra help after school hours. No sooner, Ravimali received calls from some parents to help their children on paid basis and thereby Ravimali started her first tutoring whilst in high school.
During her short period at the University of Toronto, Ravimali studied Math, Chemistry, Biology and Psychology as part of her undergraduate program of Life Science. Then she moved to a foreign medical school and earned her medical degree, Doctor of Medicine. She won the ‘John Fabian Clinical Scholarship’ award at the medical school for the third highest grade point average. Ravimali had her clinical training in the US. She volunteered to help her peers extensively at the medical school as well. Even after she completed her medical degree program, medical students at the medical college approached her via Skype for help and tutoring.
Back in Toronto, Ravimali’s passion for teaching Math/Science and working with children led her to continue tutoring again. With her knowledge as a medical graduate, she tries to understand each child differently based on child’s strengths, weaknesses and needs after interacting with the student from various backgrounds. She truly believes that by building strong relationship and engaging students using their curiosity and interests are crucial in helping them gain the confidence they require to succeed. With her medical education background, Ravimali has a good understanding of learning abilities of children with special needs as well. As a mentor, Ravimali carefully analyses physical and psychological differences of each child in developing her own strategies for working with children. In addition to tutoring academic subjects, she is vigilant if her student is knowledgeable of his/her healthy up keeping as well.

Rebecca is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She grew up in the East End of Toronto, with wanderlust to see the world. She moved to Sydney Australia, to complete her undergraduate degree at the University of Western Sydney, in Social Science, with a minor in Biology. After completing her undergraduate degree, she moved to British Columbia and worked at the Ahousaht Youth Cultural Centre, in a remote indigenous community of the coast of Vancouver Island. It was during her stay in Ahousaht that Rebecca discovered her passion for teaching and working with children and youth. Having decided to pursue her teaching career, Rebecca returned to Australia to complete a Graduate Diploma in Education at Murdoch University, specializing in Humanities and Science at the Intermediate and Senior level. Rebecca remained in Western Australia as a fully employed teacher with the Department of Education, and taught in various schools around the South West for 8 years. Rebecca taught students from grades 3-12 in the subject areas of Humanities, Science, Math, Health and Career Education as well as led and mentored students one on one to improve literacy and life skills.

Through Rebecca’s teaching experiences, she has developed a passion for assisting students to achieve their personal and academic best. Rebecca’s personalized, student centered approach to teaching enables young people to increase their skills and confidence to become active, engaged, lifelong learners and achieve their full potential. In her spare time Rebecca enjoys kickboxing, swimming and spending time with her friends and family.

Reem is an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto, completing her Honours Bachelors of Science. Her passion for tutoring flourish early when she began tutoring younger students in her high school during her senior years. When Reem began her undergrad she continued to develop her teaching skills as a Tutor with Tutor Doctor. Reem spent 2 years at Tutor Doctor supporting students in a variety of subjects, however her expertise is in Mathematics. Through her experience, Reem has recognized that a students’ lack of confidence in themselves can often be the main hurdle to achieving their full potential. That is why Reem believes in a “building blocks” approach to teaching. She first assures that a student is knowledgeable in the foundation content of a subject, and foundation skills such as problem solving and time management. Once the the foundation has been set she continues to support the student in building up their knowledge tower, which in turn builds up their confidence tower. Getting to observe as students have their “ah ha” moments is the main reason Reem loves teaching. After she completes her undergrad degree Reem hopes to travel the World teaching English. In her spare time, Reem enjoys baking cookies, reading poetry and exploring popular restaurants and cafes in Toronto.

Sakshi is working on completing her Master in Teaching and has just finished a placement at Central Technical School. Her previous placements were at Bloor Collegiate Institute and Applewood heights Secondary School. Prior to participating in this program, she completed her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science while working as a peer tutor for first year Chemistry. Her teachables are Biology and Chemistry but also has an interest in teaching Math. She currently works as a Science Lab Support for the University of Toronto. Sakshi has completed a training in Principles of Healthy Child Development and served as a Residence Don for the DEEP Summer Program at University of Toronto. She is also current on AODA and WVPR and has a strong understanding on differentiation instruction and learning. She takes on a student centered approach to her teaching and works to benefit the student.
Her hobbies including event planning for cultural events, reading and spending her free time watching Netflix. She is interested in learning about different cultures and so, is a very outgoing and enthusiastic individual. Sakshi always has a positive outlook and brings that spirit with her wherever she goes.

Sanya is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She grew up in Montreal, attending McGill University and graduating with a Bachelor of Kindergarten/Elementary Education. After a year of teaching in Montreal, Sanya decided to move to Toronto to pursue her career in teaching within the public school system. Within 2 weeks of moving to Toronto, Sanya was offered the opportunity to teach a Grade 1 class and jumped at the occasion, giving her great experience working with primary students. As well, she has additional qualifications in ESL (English as a Second Language) and is currently completing a second additional qualification in Reading (Part1). While living in Montreal, Sanya worked one-on-one with high school students helping with Math, Science, English, History and French. She loves working with students one-on-one and as a classroom teacher is able to see firsthand the benefits of tutoring support. During the summer months, Sanya enjoys travelling and is taking part in a summer program which involves taking high school aged students on a travel trip for 3 weeks. Sanya finds it extremely rewarding to work with students and really enjoys getting to know her students to help them succeed. In her spare time, Sanya likes to take part in outdoor activities like hiking, playing hockey, and running. In addition, she likes to try new foods and restaurants in the city of Toronto, and has an undeniable love for warm ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies.

Shanelle is an Ontario Certified Teacher with Primary/Junior qualifications. She grew up in Toronto and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto where she majored in English with a double minor in Drama and Film Studies. She then moved on to obtain her Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. After completing her Bachelor of Education she decided to explore new territory and made the decision to move to Australia. She spent 3 years living in Melbourne working as a primary school teacher. Throughout her time teaching, both as an occasional and full time educator, she continued to develop her love and passion for teaching. Shanelle has a great deal of experience working in direct-instruction where she supported the improvement of reading, writing, vocabulary and math skills for students with a variety of learning needs from grades kindergarten to grade 11. She currently works as an occasional teacher for the Toronto District School Board. During the summer months, Shanelle has worked as an instructor for a summer arts program which teaches Language, Math and Social Studies with a focus on artistic expression. Shanelle recognizes the importance of getting to know the whole child in order to best cater to their learning needs. She believes there is plenty of value in establishing a fun and safe learning environment in order for students to reach their highest potential.

Shara earned her PhD in Pharmacology from University of Alberta during which she won several national and international awards for her scientific presentations and research. Immediately after her PhD, her love for teaching led her to Centennial College where she taught Biology and Anatomy. Shara has an extensive experience of about 10 years of privately tutoring students in person and online. Her way of teaching, motivating and building trusted relationships with her students is reflected in her former students reaching out to her for guidance and help during their college and undergraduate years. Shara believes “It is important to remember that although all students have the ability to reach their maximum potential, the same style of teaching may not apply to all students. Adapting teaching style to unique needs of students in order to effectively enhance and support learning is crucial in ensuring the success of the students.” As a national debate champion Shara is able to communicate complex concepts in an engaging manner that helps her capture the attention of her students. Science immensely excites her and as an effort to promote science education and research to high school students, she volunteered for the Let’s Talk Science Workshop every year held at University of Alberta. In addition, her kind and caring nature often leads her to volunteer at senior homes; building crafts with independent and assisted living seniors. Shara actively practices empathy and incorporates the understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the tutees to bring out the best possible outcome.

Shewit graduated recently from the University of Toronto with a Master’s in Political Science, and a specialization in Political Economy of International Development. She completed her undergraduate studies in Socio-political Anthropology at Concordia University (Montréal), while she was also studying for a Diploma in Translation at McGill University (Spanish to English). Shewit’s diverse academic background stems not only from her educational experience, but also from her personal experience living in different cities and countries. Having spent her formative years in the city of Asmara (Eritrea), she has lived, studied and worked in Winnipeg, Montréal and now Toronto. Shewit obtained her first tutoring position back in 2011 when she was a recent high school graduate. At that time, she organized and coordinated various after-school classes and learning activities for middle school students, including one-on-one sessions to assist them with homework and assignments. Some of the disciplines that she tutored included Social Sciences and Humanities (including Languages).

As an undergraduate student at Concordia University (Montréal), she volunteered as a Student Support and Note-taker for three years at the University’s Centre for Students with Disabilities, also known as ACSD. Through these experiences, Shewit has learned to identify and respond to the various learning styles and needs of different students, partnering enthusiastically professors, parents and university directors to create learning environments that motivated students to reach their full potential. More recently, while she was pursuing her graduate studies at the University of Toronto, she had the opportunity to serve as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate courses, where she assisted professors with their lectures by grading assignments and/or exams, and by conducting tutorials.

Through her work experience with students of different academic levels and learning styles, Shewit came to realize that engaging students using their curiosity and interests is crucial in helping them gain the confidence they require to succeed in academia. Aside from her diverse academic background, her ability to speak different languages has enabled her to relate with students with different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, recognizing the importance of not pre-judging students.

Aside from her tutoring experience, Shewit has six years of work experience encompassing the following roles: International Development Research Assistant-Associate, Advisor and Consultant within the Vulnerable Sector (Immigration and Refugee agencies and Development oriented organizations) and as Trilingual Translator and Interpreter. Presently, she’s a Graduate Associate at the Centre for Critical Development Studies (University of Toronto), she also works as an independent contractor for the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and MCIS Language Solutions.

During her spare time, she likes to draw and cook, she also enjoys reading historical biographies.

Shifra is currently in her second and final year of the Masters of Teaching Program at The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (University of Toronto), and will be graduating as an Ontario Certified Teacher in April 2020. Prior to her current studies, Shifra completed a Honours Bachelors of Arts at the University of Toronto, graduating with high distinction. She has ten years experience working with families and people of all ages as a community-engaged artist and choir conductor, and is passionate about bringing together her artistic and educational practice. Her Masters research focuses on integrating singing into generalist elementary classrooms. Shifra leads preschool classes at the Morris Winchevsky School, and educational multi-arts programs at AlgomaTrad Camp: both programs that bring together story, song, movement, performance and craft-making. In 2017, she founded The Gather Round Singers, a Toronto-wide intergenerational mixed-ability choir. She has worked with families and people of all ages on community arts projects in Toronto and across Canada, including with MABELLEarts, Jumblies Theatre, Vancouver Moving Theatre, Spence Neighbourhood Association, Thinking Rock Community Arts, and The United Jewish People’s Order. Shifra has received a nomination for the Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting (2016), and a Metcalf Performing Arts Internship (2017).

My name is Tanja and I am a passionate about education and building a strong learning environment. I have been teaching for 9 years and have been a part of three independent schools. I have worked with students from JK to grade 12 and and grateful for this spectrum of experience. I have also been an active tutor during my spare time and enjoy being able to work one on one with a student and build a relationship which leads to a safe space for learning. Beyond the classroom I am an active individual. I enjoy both indoor and outdoor sports. I am a retired National Team Rugby player and have always embraced the work ethic and positive team attitude characteristics this allowed me to grow. However, I must say my favourite part of my day is walking my white lab, Kaia. Looking forward to working with your family.

Tanya P. is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She graduated from Trent University with a Bachelor of Arts in History with Emphasis in Education in 2015. While at Trent University, Tanya tutored two students for the student-run-organization, Trent Students for Literacy. In addition, she was also the coordinator of the Reading Circle for Trent Students for Literacy, where she supervised university students, who promoted literacy to children between the ages of two and five. In 2017, she graduated from Western University with a Bachelor of Education with Emphasis in Urban Education in the Intermediate/Senior grade levels. Having been a teacher candidate in Ontario, Tanya has volunteer experience within the Toronto District School Board and the Thames Valley District School Board.

Shortly after graduating in 2017, Tanya was given the opportunity to teach in a grade eight classroom on a fly-in reserve in Pikangikum, Ontario. Tanya accepted the position due to her passion for Aboriginal education and her strong desire to understand and support students by promoting a positive self-representation of themselves and their culture. While in Pikangikum, Tanya led a school group called, Girls Club, where she supervised and led weekly activities for girls in grade seven and eight to overcome barriers, build confidence, and develop positive relationships. Tanya invited guest speakers from within the reserve to share resources with the students. Through these experiences, Tanya recognizes the importance of incorporating students’ perspectives and knowledge into lessons and school community in order to make learning meaningful and relatable. Tanya currently teaches high school for a private school in the North York area. She teacher history, geography, civics, careers, drama, and a few social science courses.

Vini has a degree in Electrical Engineering. During university, he specialized in programming and logic. He worked with software consultancy for a while and now he is pursuing a degree in Game Development. For the past 18 months, Vini has been using his industry experience and his knowledge of math and programming to instruct kids and teenagers in robotics. During his work with robotics, he developed a great way to communicate with young minds and started tutoring not only so he could help kids boost their grades, but also so he can improve their creative thinking and get them to achieve their full potential. Always in a good mood and with good energy, Vini is constantly trying to improve in order to share his knowledge with his students in an efficient way. In his spare time, Vini likes to play video games and watch sports, which means he can have a fun ice-breaking conversation after every tutoring session with both student and parents about the latest video game released or the latest football game.

Yasmeenah is a Master’s student in Psychology, specializing in Experimental Neuroscience. Her current research focuses on aspects of biological visual functions such as visual perception and how it is applied to everyday behaviour. Yasmeenah is a dedicated teaching assistant specializing in data analysis and advanced statistics. She is especially interested in sharing her enthusiasm for mathematics, statistics, applied sciences, and technology with young developing minds. Yasmeenah aims to provide resources and tools for students so that they develop problem solving skills with confidence. She combines mentorship with instructions in both French and English languages to promote an enthralling environment for learning and achievement. As a full-time research scientist, Yasmeenah is a large advocate for higher learning, as well as promoting agency and mastery from a multidisciplinary educational approach. Outside academia, she enjoys engaging in outdoor activities, languages, cultural studies, and travel.

Zach Rosen is a second-year student at the University of Toronto pursuing a double major in History and Philosophy. He has extensive experience tutoring social sciences, humanities, and math for the high school level. He is also a trained SSAT coach, and enjoys guiding students on topics such as reading comprehension, verbal analogies, and mathematics for private school entry. In his free timehe likes to play tennis and cook.