Prep Academy Tutors of Midtown 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

I am the founder and CEO of Prep Academy Tutors (formerly Write at Home Tutoring ) where we bring qualified teachers into your home and provide thorough weekly reports based on our collaborative goals for your child.

Upon completion of my undergraduate degree at Western, I completed a M.DPE from OISE, U of T and was employed for 3 years at OISE running an infant developmental lab, before embarking on my tutoring business.

SPECIALITIES: CHILD PSYCHOLOGY | EDUCATION | PSYCHOMETRICS | INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL TESTING | EDUCATIONAL GOAL SETTING AND MEASUREMENT |SPECIAL EDUCATION

Our mission at Prep Academy Tutors is to attract and build a network of franchises made up of people who recognize the importance of community, and share a passion for education and business. We strive to deliver the educational tools required for students to not only build self confidence, but achieve higher levels of academic excellence and success.

Nicole is a Franchise Support Manager with Prep Academy Tutors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University and brings a diverse background in both administration and education. Nicole has three years of office administration experience including bookkeeping, payroll and intake coordination across multiple organizations. She has spent four years supporting children ages 3-5 on the autism spectrum in a classroom setting. In these programs, children work on a variety of skills including communication, daily living, social and group participation and emotional regulation as they prepare to enter school. In her free time, Nicole enjoys travelling, cooking and baking sourdough bread.

Raemyn is a Franchise Support Manager at Prep Academy Tutors. She has been working with Prep Academy since 2020. Raemyn is a certified teacher who is familiar with the curriculum guidelines and expectations over various grade levels, and she specializes in teaching English, Social Sciences, and French. Raemyn majored in Educational Studies and graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Education degree. Raemyn is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and better educational experience for students. In her free time, Raemyn enjoys watching hockey, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Originally from India, Aayu came to Toronto for an undergraduate degree in physics, mathematics, and philosophy at the University of Toronto, where she has been a consistent Dean’s List Scholar. With 3 years of private tutoring experience, 7 years of teaching experience, and 3 years of mentoring experience at Victoria College, Aayu is dedicated to providing her students with high quality support by creating personalized learning plans for her students and focusing on strengthening their foundations. Aayu has tutored IB and A-Level curriculum for mathematics and physics, and mathematics and logic at university level. Outside of classrooms, Aayu enjoys reading and writing fiction, and going on walks while contemplating philosophical imports of discoveries in quantum mechanics. Motivated to unlock each student’s full potential, they are a fantastic tutor for students seeking support in even the most challenging topics.

Aditya Venkatesh is a PhD student in Aerospace Engineering at Ryerson University working on designing next generation aircraft cabin interiors. He has a masters degree in Aerospace Engineering from Ryerson University and a bachelors degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University, USA. Since his masters program, Aditya has been a Graduate Assistant (GA) for various aerospace engineering undergraduate courses, during which he has enjoyed fostering students to get the most out of their semester so they can develop their skill set. As a GA, he discovered a fondness of teaching and is excited to extend his expertise to high schoolers as well. With experience as an invigilator at the Ryerson University Test Center that caters to students with academic accommodations and accessibility needs, Aditya is equipped to handle any student on their learning journey. He even has experience delivering online material since following that format as a GA since March 2020. In his spare time, Aditya enjoys cooking, comedy, and documentaries.

Aidan O. is a PhD student in Communication & Culture at York University studying the politics of internet memes and social media. He has a masters degree in Media Studies from Western University and a bachelor’s degree in political studies from Queen’s University. Aidan is an experienced educator with a strong background in teaching communication, reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Aidan has worked as a graduate teaching assistant teaching in university classrooms, as a literacy tutor in elementary schools and in student’s homes and as a debate coach teaching students remotely over Zoom.
Aidan believes that teaching is a collective journey that requires an educator to move through the learning process with students and model attitudes and behaviors that reflect the practice and promote engagement with the subject matter. Learning is an acquisition of knowledge, but it is primarily a way of being in the world. Learning about literature, law, economics, history, science or philosophy is not just learning names of acclaimed authors and key concepts it is learning to carry on in our lives with critical questioning, eclectic curiosity and honesty about what we do not know. This understanding of the importance of teaching informs Aidan’s teaching and tutoring practice and motivates his journey to become a working professor. In his spare time Aidan enjoys cooking, listening to music and reading.

Alex is an Ontario Certified Teacher who works for the York Region District School Board. After completing a diploma in Early Childhood Education where she graduated with honours, Alex decided to continue her education by completing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Child Studies at Carleton University, and a Bachelor of Education from University of Windsor. Following graduation Alex lived and worked in London England where she sharpened her teaching skills, and traveled throughout Europe. Alex believes that learning is a life-long skill and has taken the Additional Qualification courses for Math, Kindergarten, and Special Education. Alex has always had a passion for children and teaching. She uses her great sense of humour to endear herself to her students and believes that each child is capable and unique. Alex is experienced in creating individual plans that strengthen existing skills and cater specifically to individual needs. In her spare time Alex enjoys playing hockey and is a big Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Alex looks forward to meeting and getting to know you!

Alice is a teacher candidate in her final year at the University of Toronto. She will be a high school science teacher specializing in biology and general science, and will also be teaching social sciences. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Biology at the University of Ottawa but had a wide range of interests and took a variety of courses including math, physics, chemistry, psychology, anthropology and history. In addition to academics, she is an RCM certified piano instructor and has worked as a certified ski instructor. Alice believes that learning is most successful when a teacher explores and draws upon the students’ interest. She believes that it is also essential to make learning fun and to tie the content to everyday life making it meaningful and applicable for the student. In addition to teaching and learning, she enjoys, reading, waterpolo, crocheting and music.

Allie is an Ontario-certified Primary/Junior teacher with additional qualifications in special education as well as Intermediate English and math. After completing both her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University, Allie was honoured with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario’s Faculty of Education award. After graduating, Allie moved to England to work in a specialist setting for children with a range of needs. There, Allie taught small groups of middle school students their subjects in a primary-style classroom, catching them up on curriculum they had missed in their mainstream schools. Allie’s desire to engage students of all educational backgrounds stems from her volunteer work with organizations such as Holland Bloorview, Canadian National Institute for the Blind and Making Waves. These experiences have taught Allie the importance of tailoring learning to the individual student and incorporating their interests wherever possible. Allie also recognizes the role of resilience in learning, helping her students build both academic and emotional skills simultaneously. Like her students, Allie is always learning, collecting certifications from organizations such as the Geneva Centre for Autism, TRIBES and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). At present, Allie is pursuing her Master of Education, where she works as a Teaching Assistant for pre-service teachers studying inclusion. When Allie isn’t at work or school, she can be found reading, cooking, learning Braille, doing yoga, or hanging out with her dog Charlie!

My name is Andrea and I am a Primary/Junior Ontario Certified Teacher with a background in Early Childhood Education and Child Development. I have several years of childcare and teaching experience working with infants to 13 years old. I currently work as a special needs assistant where I work along side students exhibiting myriad educational needs. I am passionate about primary and believe that learning should be geared towards students interests. Hands-on, inquiry based learning has been an effective approach in engaging students in learning and reaching their full potential. Teaching is a noble profession and I enjoy being a positive part of children’s growth and development as it is very rewarding. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, exercising, journaling, exploring nature, spending time with friends/family and enriching my mind by travelling.

Andrew Plessas is an OCT Certified Teacher who graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from York University and a Bachelor of Education from UOIT in Intermediate and Senior levels. He later took Additional Qualification courses in Primary and Junior Education, allowing him to teach students of all grade levels. He is a passionate TDSB High School Teacher with a specialist in Biology and is currently teaching Science at Leaside High School. For over 15 years he has dedicated his time to working with youth, in camps, tutoring, volunteering in schools and teaching in private schools and with TDSB. He has worked with a diverse set of students who were behavioural, ESL and special needs students, who were autistic, nonverbal, and had ADHD, as well as Down syndrome, and has developed a keen ability to identify students strengths and weaknesses and work with their unique needs in order to create an individualized plan to help them succeed. He believes that with dedication and the right support all students can succeed.

Anna received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Queen’s University in 2023 and is a teacher candidate in the Master of Teaching Program at OISE at the University of Toronto. She has extensive experience working with children including acting as a counsellor at various day camps. During her time at Queen’s, Anna served as the co-chair of Extra Awesome, a club which focuses on providing social and life skill support to youth in the community with disabilities.

Anna first discovered her love of teaching when she worked as a ski instructor in high school for three seasons with children ages 4-11, allowing her to combine her passion for the outdoors with working alongside others. She has completed placements in the TDSB and in Canadian Accredited Independent Schools. Moreover, Anna is a graduate of the International Baccalaureate and is familiar with both the PYP and MYP curriculums. Anna believes in teaching the whole child and strives to make the classroom an inclusive, engaging, and supportive space for all types of learners.

Anne has recently retired after 30 years teaching high school English for the York Catholic District School Board. For the last 18 years of her career, she was the English Department Head at St. Augustine Catholic High School in Markham. Anne is OCT qualified, has a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Drama from the University of Toronto, and a B.Ed. from Dalhousie University. Her area of expertise is intermediate and high school English, especially teaching writing, public speaking, study skills, and STEM-focused English. She wrote a textbook for the Grade 12 Writer’s Craft course; it is Ministry of Education-approved and used in a number of high schools in Ontario. She developed and taught an online grade 12 STEM English course for her school board, with a focus on teaching the mandatory English course to students who would be pursuing STEM courses in university. She has also helped students with study skills, presentation skills, prepping for university admission, as well as tutoring first-year university students in writing. Teaching is her passion, and over her career, Anne has enjoyed teaching hundreds of students as well as mentoring other teachers and presenting workshops for her school board on subjects such as storytelling, media, and using technology and STEM in the English classroom.

Arden graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a Bachelor’s in Classics (Latin). A member of Phi Beta Kappa, she was awarded the George A. Schrader Humanities prize at graduation for her contribution to the cultural life of the college. Since then, she has worked extensively as a tutor, mentor, and classroom teacher, helping students reach their goals in fields as varied as SAT prep, English prose style, French literature, musical composition, and mathematics.

Arden scored 2340 on the SAT, achieving a perfect score in Critical Reading and reaching the 98th percentile in Math. She received perfect scores on all three of her SAT IIs: Literature, French, and Molecular Biology. Her insights into the test are supported by her experience creating instructional and practice material for both the SAT and SAT II Literature Subject Test.

Empathetic, friendly, and enthusiastic, Arden has an infectious passion for learning. She is fluent in French, has translated a novel from German, and studied Ancient Greek along with Latin at Yale. Outside the classroom, her interests include songwriting, classical music, game design, philosophy, and gender.

Hi there! My name is Blayne as a dedicated educator in Ontario, my teaching philosophy is rooted in a simple truth: every student can succeed when given the right support, environment, and tools. Whether your child needs help boosting their academic confidence, mastering key concepts, or finding the joy in learning again, I am here to guide them every step of the way.

My Educational Approach

My practice is deeply grounded in core Ontario educational frameworks:

Learning for All: I recognize that every learner is unique. I customize my tutoring sessions using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction, ensuring lessons are accessible, engaging, and tailored to your child’s individual strengths and learning style.

Growing Success: Assessment is not just about giving grades. To me, it is about supporting growth. I focus on clear, actionable feedback, self-assessment, and continuous improvement, helping students develop metacognitive skills and strong learning habits that last a lifetime. A feedback loop between student, teacher and parent/guardian is of utmost importance to me to ensure the success of every student I work with.

Ontario Curriculum Alignment: I ensure all tutoring content directly supports the expectations of the Ontario curriculum, helping students stay ahead in the classroom and feel prepared for school assessments.

Continuous Growth & Inclusive Education

Education is a lifelong journey. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries from Toronto Metropolitan University and Bachelor of Educations with a Primary/Junior focus from Lakehead University. I recently completed Part 1 of Instrumental Music Additional Qualification with the Oscar Peterson School of Music (Formerly The Royal Conservatory of Music). By September 2026, I will have completed my First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Studies (Intermediate) Additional Basic Qualification (ABQ) course through York University. This training enhances my ability to bring inclusive, culturally responsive, and diverse perspectives into my teaching practice, fostering a supportive space where all students feel valued and understood. I am OCT certified and currently hold a Music Teaching Position with the Toronto District School Board.

Beyond the Classroom

Outside of teaching and tutoring, I love staying creative and active:

Creative & Digital: In my spare time, I write music and design and play video games. These passions often help me connect with students and make learning interactive.

Active Living: You can find me playing pickup and organized basketball, cooking up new recipes, or biking around the city.

Let’s Connect!

I would love to partner with you to support your child’s academic journey.

Brenelle is currently studying in the Masters of Teaching program at the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education in Toronto. She graduated from the Extended French Program in Secondary School and earned an Honours BSc with distinction from McMaster University, majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. She is qualified to teach Junior and Intermediate divisions (Grades 4-10) for all subjects. Additionally, she has the requisites to teach senior level (Grades 11-12) Core French, Biology, and Chemistry. Brenelle has a substantial amount of experience working with children aged 4-18 in both work and volunteer settings, including being a camp counselor, specialty sports instructor, camp teacher and youth coordinator. Brenelle endeavors to tailor lesson plans toward the strengths and varying needs of each individual. She utilizes current and relevant techniques to engage students in the subject matter resulting in the achievement of learning objectives and overall enjoyment in the subject. Outside of tutoring, Brenelle has played competitive soccer and basketball for over a decade, enjoys trying new recipes and is an avid movie watcher.

Bryce has his BSc was a double major in mathematics and computing science from Simon Fraser University. Bryce always found math fun in high school but it wasn’t until his second year university studies that he found passion and beauty in the subject. That sense of passion is something he loves to try to pass on to students who feel uncomfortable with the subject or that “they just aren’t math people.” During the completion of his BSc, Bryce found himself frequently employed as an instructor. He’s worked as a youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor, an ESL instructor, and an instructor in the Canadian Army Reserve (where he’s been employed since 2009). Bringing these instructional experiences and subject matter knowledge together inspire Bryce to create an atmosphere where students can get comfortable with the discomfort of learning and start to grow.

Shubhayan earned his Master’s Degree in Applications of Mathematics at the Chennai Mathematical Institute in 2013 and is currently pursuing independent studies in Machine Learning and Data Science.

With over 12 years of experience in Mathematics teaching and tutoring at various levels ranging from middle school to professional education, he incorporates his love for the subject with a passion for sharing and exchanging knowledge to create a unique learning experience for each of his students.

He is a former candidate delegate for the World Cube Association, and his special skills and interests include Cooking, Karaoke, Board Games and being able to solve a Rubik’s Cube in under twenty seconds, one handed.

Caleb G. is a Registered Early Childhood Educator, professor, and research professional driven by a passion for child development and meaningful learning experiences. With a Master of Education in Developmental Psychology and a background in Early Childhood Leadership, he brings a strong blend of academic expertise and real-world practice to his work.

Caleb has taught Early Childhood Education at both George Brown College and Fanshawe College, where he supports and mentors future educators. Alongside his teaching, he has worked as a Lead Home Visit Research Assistant at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (Mount Sinai Hospital), and as a Registered Early Childhood Educator and STEM instructor, bridging research, theory, and practice.

Known for his engaging teaching style, strong communication skills, and commitment to advocacy, Caleb is dedicated to creating inclusive, inspiring environments where children, students, and communities can thrive.

Carolyn is a certified Primary/Junior teacher graduating from Western University specializing in Mathematics through the Arts. She was born in London, England, has lived in Tokyo, Japan and been in Toronto for 18 years now. Carolyn completed her Undergraduate Degree in Commerce at Queen’s University, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management. Carolyn is a lifelong learner as she completes an IB educator certificate in teaching and learning, and several workshops to expand her coding skills.

Carolyn has loved working with children and was inspired to pursue her Bachelor of Education after working at an overnight summer camp for many years, and from her volunteer work in the classroom. She has supported students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in literacy development and math in numerous tutoring roles. Carolyn is continuously motivated by her students’ curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Their energy makes her excited about teaching and building strong relationships with her students, and inspires her to bring relatable content into each session. She has a love of math and hopes to demonstrate the creative side of numbers when problem solving. Carolyn can often be found spending time outside, playing sports or curled up in her hammock reading a good book.

Carrie is an Ontario Certified Teacher at the Junior/Intermediate/Senior levels with a passion for Math and Science for as long as she can remember. She received her Bachelor of Science at McGill University, then went on to receive her Master of Teaching at OISE. She has been the recipient of numerous academic scholarships as well as consistently on the Dean’s List at McGill. Having completed the Explore French-Language Exchange, she also enjoys tutoring French up to Grade 9. Carrie has nearly 10 years of experience teaching and mentoring students ages 5-16, and volunteering with at-risk youth. She loves getting to know her students’ individual learning needs and uses a fun and empathetic approach to helping them succeed. Some of Carrie’s other hobbies include camping, rock climbing and yoga.

Cori E. is a seasoned language trainer and admissions consultant with over 15 years of teaching experience in academic and corporate English and French, as well as assisting with undergraduate, graduate, and private school applications (primary and high school). Born and raised in Montreal, she holds a B.A.in French/English Translation from Concordia University. Cori’s expertise lies in helping students through every facet of language development, including reading, writing and oral communication. In high school, Cori was fondly known as the “grammar queen,” a testament to her deep understanding of both the English and French language. In addition to language training and admissions consulting, Cori is also expert in preparing clients for both academic and job interviews, conducting tailored mock interviews and helping clients develop the most compelling responses to interview questions. She is passionate about her work, patient with her clients, and eager to help them achieve a high level of proficiency in English and/or French and attain their academic and professional goals. In her spare time, Cori enjoys crossword puzzles, online Scrabble, reading, current events, swimming, hiking and traveling.

Courtney has been in the teaching and childcare field since she was young herself. She was enrolled in French Immersion in kindergarten, and continued her french education through both highschool and university, mentoring and teaching younger students. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in French at McMaster University in Hamilton. She went on to obtain her teaching degree from Brock University, specializing in Primary/Junior education. Courtney worked as an occasional teacher and tutor in Hamilton, before spending a year in Switzerland practising her french and working with children and adults to improve their english. Courtney believes that one of the most important factors in student success is confidence, and she works to instill this in every student she teaches. Students confident in their abilities try new solutions, take more risks, participate more in class, and keep trying when they make mistakes. In her free time, Courtney enjoys all things artistic, including painting, knitting, sculpting, cooking, sewing and drawing. She is also a huge sci-fi nerd, and can often be found with her nose stuck in a book.

Daniel earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and has been teaching with the Halton District School Board since 2016. He graduated with an Honours Specialist in French and a minor in Economics. He enjoys the great Canadian outdoors by going camping and skiing every year. He is very knowledgeable in history and geopolitics. He has served on multiple deployments overseas with the Canadian Armed Forces.

David is an Ontario Certified Teacher with over 8 years tutoring and teaching experience in both private and public schools. He has been a fulltime elementary teacher in both Canada and England, having started his career as a teaching assistant specialising in nurturing students with additional support needs. During his career, he has been responsible for delivering all curriculum subjects to children from kindergarten to grade 6. His students consistently record upward trends in their internal testing averages, and he has helped children to secure places at some of the leading high schools across London, England. David loves working with students who struggle with learning and those who want to extend themselves beyond their current grade level. His teaching utilizes a wide variety of technology, with regular integration of hands-on activities, fun manipulatives and learning projects to inspire and motivate the students. In his spare time, David enjoys swimming and writing children’s literature – his first picture book is due to be published next year.

Deanna is an Ontario College of Teachers certified biology and history teacher at the intermediate and senior levels. In the near future, she hopes to gain additional qualifications in math and social science instruction, as well. In addition to holding a Master of Teaching (MT) degree from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, Deanna has also obtained an MSc in biology and an Honours BA in humanities from York University. For her academic achievements in these areas, she has earned several scholarships and awards, including the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, which she was the recipient of for two successive years.

Though she is an accomplished academic, teaching is Deanna’s true calling. Altogether, she has over 6 years of experience working and volunteering in education-related contexts with students of all ages and academic levels. In particular, she has obtained extensive volunteer experience with the national charitable organization, Let’s Talk Science, as well as York University’s Bethune College Junior Fellow Program, and U of T’s Global Ideas Institute. In addition to working as a teaching assistant for several undergraduate science courses at York University, Deanna has also acted as a course instructor for a variety of educational summer programs, including York University’s Helix Summer Science Institute and the University of Toronto Schools’ Bright Lights in the Lab summer camp. Deanna has obtained important experience teaching science, biology, and history in a number of Toronto Schools, as well, including North Toronto, Harbord, Riverdale, and W eston Collegiate Institutes.

When she is not busy teaching, Deanna enjoys playing video games, discussing politics, gardening, and hanging out with her cat, Thomas.

Diana will be an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) as of April 2024 and she currently holds a transitional OCT. She graduated with an HBSc from UofT, where she double majored in Biochemistry and Nutritional Sciences in her Life Sciences program. Upon discovering her true passion to teach and make complex science concepts easier to learn, she decided to complete a Master of Teaching degree at OISE. She has received 15 undergrad scholarships and the Canada Graduate Scholarship during her studies. Within her 4+ years of teaching experience, she has taught Science, English, Physics, and Math to grade levels between 7-12 (inclusive of IB students). Her approach to tutoring includes getting to know the student and their preferred teaching style, hearing about their learning experiences, and discovering what works best for them. Diana’s goal in tutoring is to help students build confidence, so that they can thrive at school even without her. A fun fact about Diana is that she got cancelled on TikTok for pronouncing Toronto with the “T”…. Apparently, you only live in Toronto if you call it “Toronno.”

Don Rowsell is a seasoned teacher with 27 years experience. Aside from teaching for the Toronto District School Board he has taught college and university math. In addition he spent several years editing and authoring math textbooks that have been used in classrooms all over North America. He loves to teach, saying “There’s never a dull moment”, and he is thoroughly addicted to learning, with five academic degrees and no intention of stopping. In his spare time, Don is a jazz piano player and uses his talents wherever there is need, including local gigs and working with choirs that have performed in Canada and the United States. For extra-curricular involvement in the schools in which he has taught he has worked on African Heritage month, talent shows, tutoring clinics, literacy initiatives and he has coached soccer.

Eduardo is an experienced and versatile tutor who brings both academic depth and real-world insight to every session. With an Honours BA in Economics from Brock University (where he graduated first in his class), a Master’s from Western University, and doctoral-level coursework at McGill, he has supported students across a wide range of subjects—including economics, business, accounting, mathematics (from algebra to calculus), and Spanish, his native language. He’s worked with learners from high school through to the master’s level, always adapting his approach to meet students needs and understanding where they are in their learning journey.

Over the years, Eduardo has served as a teaching assistant and lecturer at Brock, Western, and McGill, and currently works as a Manager in EY Canada’s Economic Advisory group. His teaching philosophy emphasizes clarity, curiosity, and critical thinking—encouraging students to explore the deeper meaning behind concepts and understand how ideas connect across disciplines. His approach is thoughtful and flexible, with an eye toward building confidence and long-term learning.

Outside of tutoring, Eduardo can be found cheering on Real Madrid, playing in local baseball and soccer leagues, traveling with his fiancée, or playing FIFA/EAFC. He believes that when students feel comfortable asking questions and digging into the “why,” learning becomes both meaningful and memorable.

Eileen is a Clinical Research Coordinator for both the Neurology and the Interventional Neuroradiology departments at the University Health Network. She has a master’s degree in Medical Science, as well as an Honour’s bachelor’s in science – both with a specialization in Neuroscience. As someone who has been praised for her interpersonal skills, Eileen interacts with students differently depending on their knowledge, personality, interests, and other information she obtains throughout their interaction. She believes it is always important to listen and understand what the student is struggling with. For her students to not be afraid to share their thoughts, she always takes the non-judgmental approach and reinforces the idea of a safe and comfortable tutoring environment with her students. Students who have been tutored by Eileen in the past often compliment her capability to explain difficult concepts, and this is mainly because she understands their weakness and knows how to target that. During her spare time, Eileen likes to run, read, sing, and play musical instruments.

Elda H. is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a strong academic background and international teaching experience in both private and public schools and is highly familiar with the Ontario Mathematics Curriculum across intermediate and secondary grades. She holds a Master of Science in Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Tirana and has taught middle and high school mathematics across multiple grade levels.

Elda has extensive experience teaching Grades 8–12 mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, introductory calculus, and exam preparation. She is known for creating structured, engaging lessons that break down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps. Her teaching approach emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world applications to help students build both understanding and confidence.

Emilee Duquette is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a passion for creating engaging and supportive learning experiences. She grew up in Sarnia, Ontario, where she attended French-language schools. She later moved to Toronto to study Psychology at York University and graduated with a bilingual certification in French and English. Before completing her Bachelor of Education, Emilee’s teaching journey took her to France, where she worked as an English teacher, teaching assistant, and tutor. Since becoming certified, Emilee has been employed by the Toronto District School Board, teaching across a variety of subjects, including Core French, English, Canadian and International Law, Civics and Citizenship, and Career Studies. Emilee’s diverse experiences have shaped her ability to create engaging, individualized lessons that respond to each student’s unique strengths and needs. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in building meaningful student-teacher relationships and creating a positive learning environment where students feel supported, confident, and motivated to succeed. As she joins Prep Academy, Emilee is excited to bring her enthusiasm, adaptability, and diverse teaching experience to support and inspire students while continuing to grow as an educator. When she’s not tutoring, Emilee enjoys spending time outdoors, playing the guitar, and hunting for hidden gems at Toronto’s best thrift stores. Her creative spirit carries into the classroom, where she believes that teaching is like a puzzle and sometimes all it takes is a little creativity to find the perfect fit.

Emily Egleston is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She completed an Undergraduate Degree in Fine Arts at Queen’s University. After graduating with honours, Emily then moved to Toronto to complete a Bachelors of Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, with a focus on gifted and talented students and in the intermediate/senior division

Emily then moved to London, UK where she taught Visual Arts at the secondary school level. Upon returning to Canada, Emily acquired further teaching certifications in Primary, and Junior teaching, as well as specialist qualifications in Math, ESL, in addition to her existing teaching qualifications in Special Education, intermediate English, Geography and Visual Arts. She is a full time teacher with the York Region District School Board.

It is through teaching that Emily has been able to share her passion for learning. In her spare time Emily works one-on-one with children ranging from 6 years through secondary school. She has supported the improvement of their reading, writing, vocabulary and math skills. Emily believes that students are able to make great progress through perseverance and individualized attention. She finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding.

Farhana S. is an Ontario Certified Teacher and the Head of Mathematics at St. Jude’s Academy in Ontario. She is also an IB Diploma Examiner with extensive experience teaching IB, AP, and Ontario curricula and has led mathematics departments at two international schools. Having taught in several countries, she brings a global perspective to her teaching and a deep appreciation for diversity in learning. Farhana once found math intimidating herself, but over time she discovered that with the right tools and guidance, it can be exciting and empowering. That experience drives her passion to be the kind of teacher she wished she had—one who helps students see that math is not something to fear but something to enjoy. She strives to meet every learner where they are, helping those who need confidence while challenging those ready to go further. Outside the classroom, she loves to travel and often jokes that she can say the names of Thai dishes faster in Thai than in English.

Gabriela is currently completing her Master of Teaching at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, specializing in primary and junior education. As a Toronto native, she also holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education from the University of Toronto.

With several years of hands on experience supporting children’s learning and growth, Gabriela has also worked as an early childhood assistant, private nanny, camp counsellor, and soccer coach, as well as a volunteer in multiple Toronto public and independent schools.

Gabriela speaks French and Spanish, and is interested in language learning and cultural exchange. She believes in personalized, child-centred teaching that builds on each student’s strengths and learning style. Her approach is informed by research-backed strategies learned through her studies and applied successfully in real classrooms. She is known for creating a warm, engaging and confidence building learning environment where students feel supported and motivated to reach their goals.

When she’s not teaching, she enjoys staying active by playing soccer, biking around the city, and exploring new places. Her most recent adventures have taken her to Chile, Costa Rica, and Algonquin Park!

Gabrielle is a passionate educator who enjoys teaching students of all ages. She holds a Bachelor of Education with minors in Contemporary Arts, Sociology and Curriculum and Instruction (Joint Honours First Class with Distinction), along with a K-12 teaching certification. In addition to academic teaching, Gabrielle has taught dance for many years. She has also trained in dance and performed professionally across Canada, the United States and Europe. While dancing with a ballet company in Geneva, Switzerland, Gabrielle worked in a French-speaking environment for six months. This experience enhanced her French language skills, which she developed as a student at Brown Public School and The Bishop Strachan School. Gabrielle is grateful to be a Prep Academy Tutor!

George received his undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in 2009 with a double major in Math and Chemistry, followed by a Bachelor of Education at Tyndale University specializing in Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels. George’s diverse experiences working with students of all ages and backgrounds, as a classroom instructor, home tutor, and international teacher have framed his love of learning and passion to teach.

Following his B.Ed., George worked as a contract teacher in England in his first year and has gained invaluable experiences in a classroom setting. He has worked with students who excel at Math/Science as well as students with LD’s and helped them gain confidence and positive results. Since coming back from the UK, George have been teaching for a number of private institutes as well as 1-on-1 tutoring all across Ontario. George is also fluent in Mandarin and loves to play board games and watch basketball in his spare time.

Giuseppe C. (PhD in Classical Archaeology, University of Texas at Austin 2019; MA in the same, UT Austin 2016; BA in Classics, Columbia University 2009) has a decade of teaching experience at the high school and university level. He is comfortable teaching Latin, history, and the humanities at all levels and is capable of tutoring in French and Italian as well. In his spare time, Giuseppe enjoys cooking, archery, Dungeons and Dragons, and historical fencing. Giuseppe strives to create an engaging and inclusive environment and is dedicated to serving the individual needs of the student.

Hannah R. recently graduated from University of Toronto with an HBSc in Astronomy & Astrophysics and History & Philosophy of Science. She excelled academically, receiving many scholarships in math and physics in addition to being a Rhodes Scholarship Finalist and graduating with a 4.0 CGPA. During university Hannah gained teaching experience as an intern at Toronto French School working with grade 11 & 12 Theory of Knowledge students, and as a teaching assistant for a university course about the History of Math. She also kept herself busy as the president of the History & Philosophy of Science Undergraduate Society and as an athletic trainer for her college’s dragonboat team. Hannah has always been passionate about education and as she grew older she became more acutely aware of the opportunities afforded to her from her own education. This awareness inspired her to launch an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a charity which mails books to preschool children, to help support early education in her hometown of Saskatoon. Hannah’s passion for education grew deeper throughout her studies as she recognized the necessity of effective science education for a fruitful science-society relationship. She is eager to share her knowledge and enthusiasm for science with students to help them not only succeed in their courses, but to better understand the world around them. Hannah’s diverse educational background enables her to help students succeed in many subjects. In her free time, Hannah can be found at the gym training for her next powerlifting meet. If she shows up to a tutoring session with a massive backpack, it is probably full of snacks and lifting gear because she is headed to the gym after!

Hardeep is a graduate of University of Toronto with a degree in Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc) in Chemical Engineering. He also holds a Certificate in Engineering Business with a focus on Financial Accounting and Corporate Finance. He currently works as a Financial Controller at Labatt Breweries. Teaching is Hardeep’s one of many passions which he has been pursuing since Grade 12. His teaching style has evolved into a personalized student-centred approach which makes learning difficult concepts easier and fun. In his free time, Hardeep loves to read mystery novels, cook extravagant dinners for his friends and travel to the Cottage country (weather permitting).

Harris is an OCT certified teacher working towards a career in data science. Born and raised in Honduras, Harris has a Masters degree in Physics and a Bachelors degree in Mathematics. Harris has two years experience teaching high school in Toronto and a total of 12 years of combined tutoring experience dating back to his Undergraduate years. During Graduate school, Harris taught physics labs to pre-med students and gave lectures in physics to first year physics classes. His experience spans from tutoring math (grades 9-12 and first year university) and physics (grades 11-12, IB and first year university), tutoring grade 10 science, grade 11 computer science, grade 12 data management, and grade 12 calculus from the TDSB curriculum. Given his data science pursuit, he can also be of assistance with beginner’s Python programming language as well. Most computer science courses in high school are moving towards teaching object-oriented programming. Harris is a huge fan of comedy and sports so he uses both of those aspects to connect with students.

Hayley is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) with a diverse range of teaching experience across various grade levels. Currently working at an independent IB school in Toronto, she is passionate about creating engaging, inquiry-based lessons that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning. With a Bachelor of Education in Primary/Junior, Hayley is skilled at designing hands-on lessons that cater to the individual needs of her students.

Her teaching experience spans a variety of settings, including Montessori classrooms and outdoor education programs, allowing her to bring a well-rounded and flexible approach to her work. She believes in the importance of tailoring lessons to each student’s interests and strengths, creating a positive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.

Outside the classroom, Hayley is passionate about gardening and cooking. She is also a proud pet owner of Frankie, her clever cat who loves to show off his tricks! With a commitment to continuous professional growth, Hayley is dedicated to supporting students in their educational journey, helping them develop both academic skills and a lifelong love of learning.

Hi! I’m Hongyu and I am currently studying for my Master of Education at OISE, University of Toronto. I’m also a certified teacher (OCT). I completed my Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education in Kamloops, BC, where I got my BC teaching certification before moving to Toronto.

I specialize in teaching math and physics for grades 9-12, and I’ve also taught Chemistry 11. Whether it’s Pre-Calculus, Advanced Functions, or Calculus, I love helping students tackle challenging concepts and build confidence.

I’m originally from China, so Mandarin is my first language, but I’m fluent in English too—so no worries about communication! Outside of teaching, I’m into photography, traveling, working out, and I’ve recently started learning video editing.

Looking forward to working with you and helping you reach your academic goals!

Ines has a Master Degree in Marketing and has a Bachelor degree in Education. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher with 10 years of teaching experience. Ines is a native french who teaches maths, sciences and french at a public elementary school. Additionally, she completed an AQ (additional qualification) in Special Education. She has a strong experience working with students with special needs (Autistic spectrum, TDAH, learning disabilities, dyslexia, dyscalculia …).
Ines has a true passion for helping students grow and reach their full potential, she is committed to working with them in a personalized manner to help them achieve their goals.
Her enthusiasm, her energy and her ability to capture the attention of her students make her an excellent teacher who masters all disciplines.

Jacqueline recently graduated with a Master of Teaching degree from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto with qualifications in Primary/Junior. Her research focus was on the impact technology has on developing students’ critical thinking skills, specifically in the area of literacy. Additionally, in October of 2019, she received a certificate of completion in the Master of Teaching Digital Day at OISE. She also successfully completed the Primary/Junior Math Part One Additional Qualification course with OISE. She is an adaptive, reflective and organized teacher with a strong work ethic who cares deeply about the needs of all students. With several years’ experience in education under her belt, she is looking to make an impact in the development of children’s education.

Jacqueline’s specialty is literacy, math, science and technology. She has worked closely with teachers to improve students’ reading and writing skills by facilitating literacy circles, one-on-one reading sessions, as well as incorporating visual and digital learning tools in the classroom to aid in key learning concepts. She has worked with remedial math programs to help kids focus on big ideas and teach explicit strategies in mathematics.

Jacqueline’s schooling undergraduate education in media and communications has also taken her to Belgium where she not only immersed herself in Belgian culture but travelled all over Europe. She loves to experience new cultures and constantly has a case of the “travel bug”. She has set off to places including Australia, the Caribbean, and many parts of the U.S. and Canada. During her leisure time, Jacqueline loves to dance and can be seen taking jazz funk classes at her favourite studio in downtown Toronto.

James is an Ontario Certified teacher. He grew up in Toronto, getting a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and working as an Early Childhood Educator for over 6 years. As an Early Childhood Educator James created lesson plans, performed assessments for learning and worked with schools to better advance the students learning while in childcare. After working as an ECE, James went to York University and got his Undergraduate Degree in Communications; leading to a job as the Communications Manager at Ondas FM. While working during the pandemic James felt like teaching was his main purpose and is now in his final year of Teachers College at York University. He has worked as a Teaching Candidate for a Kindergarten class as well as a tutor for Elementary School students over the last year supporting students in their reading, writing, vocabulary as well as math skills. James has a passion in creative writing and brings in his background in Communications and Early Childhood Education while teaching and tutoring students.

Jerry was born in Paris, France and has recently moved to Toronto. He is a software developer with a great passion in making learning engaging and accessible for students of all ages. He has 8 years of experience working with students ages 5 – 60 in Dance and Math.
Jerry holds a degree in Biology and Computer Sciences from (name of university). In his spare time, Jerry enjoys cooking, honing his skills as a hip-hop dancer, and creating mobile games.
Jerry is very much looking forward to working with student of all ages from Prep Academy Tutors and making learning fun and enjoyable.

Jose has background in mechanical engineering and a Master of Science in engineering, with multiple achievements throughout his career including graduate and postgraduate scholarships, Honoris Causa degree, patent applications and academic publications, among others. He has 4+ years of experience as engineer in fields such as robotics, data science and engineering design. He’s also led different classrooms, teaching quantitative subjects including programming, engineering physics and mathematics, while providing guidance and mentoring for senior students and undergrads. His interest in learning and curiosity led him to master English, Spanish, French and some German. In his spare time, Jose enjoys reading and practicing sports with friends such as soccer and basketball. In his teaching career he has always been interested in sharing with his students how practical tricks, habits and framing can help students master difficult subjects and succeed.

Joseph is an Ontario Certified Teacher. He received his teacher certification from Queen’s University in 2016, with a specialization in Primary/Junior divisions and, later, Intermediate Mathematics from Trent University. During this time, Joseph tutored students from Kindergarten to Grade 10 and in all subject areas. In the past few years he has worked as a Mathematics class teacher and has experience teaching students in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. Joseph is currently teaching Grade 7 and 8 Mathematics at a private school in Toronto. In the past he has presented interactive in-class science workshops through Scientists in School and also managed a daily after-school program for at-risk youth. Outside of the classroom Joseph enjoys being outside of the classroom – whether it’s running, canoeing, or coaching basketball/softball. He has developed a passion for outdoor education volunteering at Evergreen Brickworks, as a camp counsellor, and even earned an Environmental Education specialization at Queen’s University. Joseph believes that the key to a positive learning environment is strong relationships and so he takes the time to understand students’ interests, needs, and unique learning profile. In his spare time Joseph also enjoys reading, board games and playing guitar.

Julia is an Ontario Certified Teacher who grew up in Toronto. She recently received her Master’s of Teaching degree from the University of Toronto where she also completed her Bachelors of Science in Biology. Julia has a passion for teaching STEM subjects and completed her research thesis on how to improve science teacher self-efficacy in elementary school teachers. Prior to completing her Master’s she worked for over 4 years in Taipei, Taiwan as a classroom teacher and developed a love for the country’s culture and food. Aside from classroom teaching, she has also taught SSAT prep and loves to help her students reach their academic goals. When Julia isn’t teaching, she loves biking and has done many long distance rides all over the world.

Karel is a biologist and a Science and Math teacher. He was born in Havana, Cuba, where he studied at the University of Havana, Cuba’s top high center of studies. He graduated from Biology, later taking the courses for the Master’s Degree of Marine Ecology, becoming a researcher in Marine Biology, specialized on Fish Biology and Ecology. He has done research on coral reefs and other tropical marine ecosystems, mostly focused on fish communities and occasionally also assessing sharks for both Ecology and Fisheries. He’s done a lot of marine research on vessels, which includes many hours of SCUBA diving, performing fish community censuses. He has taught postgraduate courses about his specialty, and also contributed for High School and University teaching, back in Cuba, for both general Biology and for national courses on Environmental Education, including being one of the advisors for “Universidad para todos” (University for everyone) for the Cuban national TV. He started teaching in Ontario in 2019, where he has taught Math (Functions) for 11 and 12 grades, including Calculus for 12, as well as Chemistry for 11 and 12 and of course, Biology for both grades, that being his own field. He has also taught some optional courses, like Kinesiology for 12 grade. He loves diving, hiking and camping, and on his spare time he reads History and also sings regularly with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (mostly classical music), the one singing with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, something he finds to be very rewarding emotionally.

Kasia has a long-standing commitment and avid interest in supporting individuals’ learning through practical, research-based, and enjoyable activities. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology (with a Minor in Philosophy) from the University of Toronto, and her Master of Arts in Child Study and Education from the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE). She is an Ontario Certified Teacher with qualifications in Special Education. Kasia has been a Researcher and Consultant for the OISE affiliated Balanced Literacy Diet, as well as a lesson creator for JUMP Math, and understands best practices in both literacy and mathematics. Kasia is also currently the Director of a literacy program that provides Professional Development to primary teachers, which focuses on fostering literacy by supporting oral language. She is a resourceful, conscientious, and reliable tutor, with a wealth of experience ranging from helping adults pass professional standardized tests to children facing serious learning challenges. In her one-on-one sessions, she aims to find the most effective strategies that nourish the skills that need the most attention. She offers a balanced approach that integrates skill development and critical thinking, so that students feel confident in their particular tasks as well as equipped for future challenges.

Kasia has a long-standing commitment and avid interest in supporting individuals’ learning through practical, research-based, and enjoyable activities. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology (with a Minor in Philosophy) from the University of Toronto, and her Master of Arts in Child Study and Education from the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE). She is an Ontario Certified Teacher with qualifications in Special Education. Kasia has been a Researcher and Consultant for the OISE affiliated Balanced Literacy Diet, as well as a lesson creator for JUMP Math, and understands best practices in both literacy and mathematics. Kasia is also currently the Director of a literacy program that provides Professional Development to primary teachers, which focuses on fostering literacy by supporting oral language. She is a resourceful, conscientious, and reliable tutor, with a wealth of experience ranging from helping adults pass professional standardized tests to children facing serious learning challenges. In her one-on-one sessions, she aims to find the most effective strategies that nourish the skills that need the most attention. She offers a balanced approach that integrates skill development and critical thinking, so that students feel confident in their particular tasks as well as equipped for future challenges.

Katherine is in her Masters of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering. During her engineering undergraduate degree, she built electrocardiograms (ECGs), coded model patient intake systems, and developed a mobile application for American Sign Language (ASL). Now, you can find her mixing chemicals at the lab bench for studying neurodegenerative disease and bacteria.

Katherine first discovered tutoring in high school, where she worked 1-on-1 with grade 9 and 10 students in Academic French classes. At Ryerson University, she helped undergraduate students understand the fundamental science which would serve as a foundation for the rest of their learning as a teaching assistant. Katherine also continued tutoring youth aged 5-18 in reading, writing, and French. In addition to academic guidance, Katherine realized the value of fostering a safe, welcoming space for learning and understood that a diverse set of people requires a diverse set of interactions and responses. She served as Vice-Captain, and later House Captain, responsible for a group of 150+ incoming students during the week-long orientation programming that she helped facilitate. As elected Director in her faculty’s Student Society, it became clear to her that developing an open rapport was key to fostering an environment of support among one’s peers and mentors. This values-driven mindset led Katherine to volunteer with vulnerably housed populations in palliative care.

Katherine’s work with end user design, connection with students, and delivery of service with patience, care, and respect are experiences she strives to provide to her students for a supportive environment that develops their successes.

Katherine received her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Geography from Western University. She has gone on to complete her Masters of Teaching at OISE in the Junior/Intermediate division. Katherine has experience teaching English, Geography and writing skills to students in the intermediate grades (7-9), and she has also worked with primary students in the areas of math, science and english. Katherine is also a trained Direct Instruction Reading Mastery, Connecting Math Concepts and Spelling Mastery tutor. She is also an SSAT coach. Katherine has had practical teaching experience in both the public and private school systems as well as doing volunteer work as a mentor/coach in the Thames Valley District School Board. These experiences have taught her the importance of differentiated instruction and assessment in order for all students to succeed. She enjoys individualizing lessons and working one-on-one with students to reach their academic goals and build confidence

Katie is a passionate and highly experienced educator and Visual Art specialist who brings over two decades of teaching experience to her work with children and youth. A member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and the British Columbia College of Teachers, Katie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from York University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario. She has continued her professional development through extensive training, including, IB PYP and MYP certifications, and specialized courses in the RULER Approach, YogaFit, and Group Fitness Instruction.

As both a classroom teacher and private tutor, Katie combines her extensive background in the field of education and the arts to design engaging, individualized programs that inspire creativity, connection, and confidence. She is known for her warm and encouraging presence, her ability to foster emotional regulation through art and movement, and her commitment to meeting each learner exactly where they are.

Katie’s sessions blend evidence-based teaching strategies with creative expression, supporting students in developing communication, executive functioning, and self-regulation skills in ways that feel meaningful and fun. Whether she is helping a child explore emotions through art, supporting academic readiness, or building the bridge between learning and real-life experiences, Katie brings artistry, patience, and joy to every interaction.

During her free time, Katie enjoys spending her time with family, her 4 adult children and being outdoors with her senior dog. Katie is passionate about her health and fitness and creating time to read and create art.

Katie received her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto in English with a double minor in History and Sociology. Katie is currently completing her Masters of Teaching at OISE, with a specialization in Junior/Intermediate and a research focus on Mindfulness education. Katie has been a TDSB Tutor at Monarch Park C.I. and Sir John A MacDonald C.I. She also has volunteer experience at CARD (a horseback riding program for disabled children), has worked as a Camp Counselor at Play Loft and is currently teaching piano and yoga to children during Play Loft’s after-school program. Katie has experience with grade 6-8 students teaching English, Science, Math, Drama and Social Studies and is a trained SSAT and Organizational coach. Katie loves to inspire her students in fun and creative ways.

Kelly is an Ontario Certified Teacher. After graduating from Don Mills CI, she attended York University, where she completed an Honor Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Communication Studies and Sociology. She then attended and graduated from York University’s Faculty of Education in 2010. Shortly after graduating from teacher’s college, she was hired by the York Region District School Board, where she is currently a primary teacher.
Kelly is most passionate about teaching our earliest learners. This passion is evident as she has, and continues, to take a number of courses and attend workshops around the development and learning of children in the early years. In 2018 she began to work towards her Kindergarten Specialist, which she completed in May 2019. Her area of particular interest is supporting our youngest learners in the development of literacy behaviors and skills (oral, reading, and writing). Through her in-class experience, she has had the pleasure of working with many students whose needs and abilities range, this includes supporting and working with learners with language barriers and exceptionalities, such as Autism and Learning Disabilities. Kelly genuinely believes that with care, encouragement, patience, and one-to-one support, all students are capable of being both happy and successful when learning. In addition, she finds great joy in communicating and working with families as a partnership to support a child’s learning.

When taking a break from teaching, Kelly spends her free time with family and friends. She enjoys spending lots of time outdoors in the summer, traveling, dancing, and working out.

Kevin’s journey as an educator and physicist began in Iran, where his deep curiosity about the world led him to pursue a degree in physics. After completing his master’s, he took a leap across the globe to Canada and then to the USA, earning his PhD in Physics from the University of Waterloo and a Postdoc at Harvard University. But while his research explored the fascinating world of quantum physics, his true passion has always been teaching. Kevin has taught everything from high school physics and calculus to advanced graduate-level quantum mechanics. He’s not just an instructor but a mentor, known for his ability to make complex concepts accessible, engaging, and even fun. His students consistently rate him highly, praising his enthusiasm, clarity, and the sense of excitement he brings to the classroom. He’s also taken his love for education home, personally guiding his own kids through their academic journeys, from elementary school math to high school physics. He also enjoys helping young students explore different fields, guiding them toward university majors they’ll not only succeed in but truly enjoy. But life isn’t all equations and experiments for Kevin. A lifelong soccer player, he thrives on the teamwork and strategy of the game, and in recent years, he’s taken up the challenge of learning a musical instrument, proving that it’s never too late to pick up new skills. Whether he’s inspiring a classroom of students, coaching a young mind on career choices, or kicking a ball on the field, Kevin brings energy, humour, and a genuine love for learning to everything he does.

Dr. Laxshaa Nadpurajah is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in education, data analysis, digital content management, fitness, and nutrition. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration; a Master of Education, specializing in Assessment & Evaluation; and a Master of Management Analytics, both from Queen’s University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Psychology and Criminal Justice & Public Policy from the University of Guelph.

Lesley has a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and a Secondary School Education Diploma from McGill University. In addition to 10 years of private tutoring experience in Toronto, she has been teaching with the TDSB for 25 years. While Lesley currently instructs English (9-12), math (9-10), civics & careers, she is also qualified in French (intermediate 9/10).

In conjunction with helping students excel in rigorous curriculum expectations, such as advanced essay skills, Lesley has 20 years of expertise in teaching school success strategies related to mental health diagnoses (such as anxiety or depression), ADHD and executive functioning (organizing, prioritizing, time-management) learning disabilities. She finds that her experience in DBT & therapeutic techniques related to test anxiety and academic procrastination / perfectionism allow her to bring a deeper learning experience to students who feel they are sometimes misunderstood by the education system.

Lesley’s goal as a tutor is to work together with students and parents to achieve success in the teen’s courses by finding creative solutions for engagement, motivation and increased confidence. Her caring, patient, authentic and youthful personality would make her an excellent choice for your teen!

In addition to her love of teaching, Lesley is a passionate traveler and writer. She has backpacked over 25 countries and has published two literary fiction novels with Penguin Books.

Letitia is an Ontario Certified Teacher that works for the TDSB. She completed an Undergraduate Degree in Early Childhood Education at Ryerson University and a Bachelor of Education at York University. As well, she is currently completing a Master’s degree in Education with a Post Graduate Diploma in Language and Literacy. Letitia has developed a deep passion for working with young children and guiding them to reach their full potential. She is particularly interested in Language and working with English Language Learners. In her spare time, Letitia enjoys spending time travelling with her family and 3 year old son and engaging in fun activities such as zip lining and dancing.

Lily is a certified educator who holds a Master of Science in Education from Niagara University, as well as a Bachelor of Recreation & Leisure Studies with a minor in French from Brock University. After beginning her professional journey in Corporate Administration, Lily transitioned to education as a second career, driven by a deep passion for working with children and fostering a lifelong love of learning. Certified to teach Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6, she specializes in supporting students across Math, Language, History, Geography, Social Sciences, and Art. Lily believes in creating a safe, supportive learning environment where students feel confident to take risks, challenge themselves, and reach their personal learning goals. Outside the classroom, Lily stays active with cycling and barre fitness, explores amateur photography, and gives back to the community as a volunteer foster parent with the Toronto Cat Rescue—though she admits her foster cats are far better at taking naps than helping with lesson plans.

Lyn Ogilvy is an Ontario Certified Teacher. Lyn grew up in Montreal and completed her Honours Wildlife Biology Degree and her Bachelor of Education in Ontario. Lyn spent a memorable first year teaching in New Zealand, where she discovered a passion for teaching and took advantage of the extraordinary outdoor activities she loves. Lyn has taught High School Science for over 30 years in Ontario, coaching and chaperoning outdoor education trips throughout her career. As an experienced High School Science Teacher, Lyn has extensive experience teaching and illustrating science concepts in a variety of ways that caters to individual student needs. She was a team leader in developing course materials for Grades 11 and 12 Biology with an emphasis on the development of a creative approach to the illustration of complex biological processes. She also worked closely with school librarians to develop curriculum to enhance student research skills and critical thinking. Former students of Lyn have reconnected with her to share their appreciation for excellent University preparation. Lyn’s enthusiasm for teaching science is due to her love to share the wonder of science and the natural world.

Mabel graduated from the University of Ottawa with a BASc. in Mechanical Engineering. She has years of industry experience working in HVAC design, control automation, building energy efficiency and construction projects. Through her engineering background, she has honed her skills in explaining highly technical concepts to laymen, particularly in math and physics. Since she was a young girl, Mabel has had a love of all things STEM and hopes that she can pass on this passion to others. She believes that every student can succeed given the proper support and teaching methodology. In her free time, Mabel loves fostering animals, organizing D&D, and playing video games.

Mahmoud is a Science and Humanities educator based in the GTA, dedicated to helping students build the learning strategies and confidence needed for academic and personal success. Mahmoud studied at the University of Toronto, completing a Bachelors Degree in Neuroscience and Mental Health and a Masters degree in Biology and Psychology. During this time, Mahmoud’s love for learning transformed to a passion for teaching, so he served as an educator at the University of Toronto for 6 years, shifting his focus over the last 3 years to support K-12 students in Math, Science and Humanities. Throughout these experiences, he’s taught writing, oral presentation, critical thinking and scientific analysis to hundreds of students, and mentored dozens towards successful university and graduate school applications. Mahmoud prioritizes mindful communication with his students to understand their needs and bring awareness to their strengths, so they can build organic confidence in their improving skills, in a way that transfers to overall personal development. His love for teaching is complemented by active engagement in arts, culture and athletics, including music, poetry, dance, cooking and martial arts.

Hi Everyone, My name is Manpreet K. I am an OCT certified educator with a strong background in STEM subjects, currently teaching physics, chemistry, science, and maths at a high school in midtown, toronto. This will be my third year at this school, following two successful years of nurturing students’ understanding and appreciation of these subjects. I hold a Master’s degree in Physics and a Bachelor of Education, and I have previously taught at renowned institutions in India.
I have been teaching online as well on various platforms from the last 2 years to all the grades from 9-12.

In my free time, I enjoy exploring new cuisines through cooking and listening to music.

Maria is a passionate and driven person who recently graduated from McGill University with a degree in Psychology. She completed her degree in only three years while maintaining a competitive GPA, which speaks to her strong work ethic and deep commitment to learning. Her academic journey reflects the same energy and dedication she brings to every tutoring session. Currently applying to medical school, Maria has a deep love for the sciences and is excited to share her knowledge in biology, chemistry, psychology, and earth sciences.
Maria’s teaching experience began with the Youth Empowering Youth non-profit organization, where she taught young adults and discovered just how rewarding it is to see students light up when they understand a new concept. That spark is what motivates her every day.
Maria’s love for languages shines through in her ability to connect with students in both Spanish and French. With a Brazilian background and a minor in Hispanic Studies, she feels confident teaching Spanish at various levels.

After living in Montreal for the past three years, Maria immersed herself in a French-speaking environment. She earned a French language certificate from Laval University’s Explore Program and worked in customer service in French, making her equally confident in supporting students in French.

Maria creates a warm, encouraging space where students feel confident, supported, and excited to learn. She believes that with the right guidance and a little kindness, every student can thrive.

She can’t wait to cheer your child on as they grow and succeed both in school and beyond.

Marla is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a Bachelor of Education from University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Applied Arts from Ryerson University. She has taught all aspects of Language Arts to grades 4 to 7, as well as Math, Science and Social Studies. Marla brings enthusiasm and positivity to connect with the student’s own sense of natural curiosity towards building solid foundations for comprehension and problem solving. Recognizing every student has a unique way of learning, Marla supports each student in employing effective learning strategies, building independent critical thinking skills and improving confidence towards achieving their full potential.

With a Certificate for Intermediate Level French with Alliance Française Marla also has taught French to grades 1 to 5 in the private school setting and would welcome assisting students in the joy of learning French!

With a background in Visual Arts Marla is a fine artist who has also taught art, drawing and painting to students grades 1 to 6.

With over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I am a dedicated educator committed to helping students succeed and gain confidence in their abilities. I hold an Honours BA in English and am qualified to teach Junior, Intermediate, and Senior grades, with specialties in English and Visual Arts. I am also certified in Special Education and librarianship, which has strengthened my ability to support diverse learners and teach effective research and study skills. I strive to create a supportive, engaging learning environment tailored to each student’s unique strengths and needs.

Matt completed his Bachelors of Science at the University of Windsor with Honours Chemistry and a Minor in Mathematics. He then moved to Toronto where he completed a Bachelors in Education at the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education. Matt is currently an Ontario Certified Teacher with a specialty in senior maths and sciences. Additionally, Matt is a trained SSAT coach, guiding students though the SSAT process at the Upper Level.

Matt has always enjoyed math and science as well as involving himself with High School Athletics. Through coaching football for several years Matt discovered his passion for working with students. This has translated from athletics to academics through his experiences teaching and tutoring.

Mehrdad has been teaching and tutoring students since the age of 18. His experience spans from grade 7 to university level students, with a focus on mathematics (all high-school subjects), coding (along with algorithms) and physics. He has been passionate about these subjects from an early age and actively participated in several related competitions during high school and university.

He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and has worked as a machine learning software engineer for over five years. Since teaching science has always been one of his favorite pursuits, he has recently shifted his focus from industry back to education and tutoring.

His teaching approach builds on each student’s existing understanding of the subject. He enjoys helping students explore why and how scientific methods are developed, engaging them in connecting the dots through a meaningful and enjoyable learning process.

In his free time, Mehrdad enjoys reading, playing soccer and table tennis, and spending time in nature and with friends.

Having graduated from York University’s Bachelor of Education program in 2020 Michael is now working as a supply teacher within the Toronto District School Board and York Region District School Board. He is qualified to teach Language, Math, Science, History, Geography, Art, Social Studies, and Physical Education up to grade 8, and specializes in Arts and English for senior students. Michael also has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre performance and, over his 9 years working in the arts, has performed and taught Shakespeare to students of all ages, worked within First Nations communities, and performed in interactive theatre pieces with students addressing relevant problems effecting their lives. Putting students at the centre of their learning and finding ways to connect them to curriculum – thereby growing their curiosity – is what excites Michael most. From there, he believes that building from their previous knowledge and developing learning goals together is an effective way to empower their drive.

Michael has traveled to China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and across Europe and he brings his passion of exploring other cultures to his pedagogy. In every lesson there is a chance to reflect the society in which we live. He is a lover of the environment, books, movies, and videogames, and usually has much in common with his students.

Michelle is an Ontario-certified Intermediate/Senior (Math and Accounting) and IB MYP (Math) teacher with additional qualifications in Family Studies, Junior, Co-op and Guidance, English as a Second Language, and Special Education. She graduated from Western University with a Bachelor of Arts and earned her Bachelor of Education at Lakehead University. Over the last decade, Michelle taught at international schools in Asia, including six years as an Accounting and Math teacher to non-native English speakers in Tianjin, China, and Selangor, Malaysia. She recently returned home to Toronto after teaching MYP Math at a leading international IB school in Beijing, China, for three years.

Michelle has extensive experience working with students who need additional academic support or skill development, as well as those looking to extend their learning beyond classroom content. Her strengths include identifying areas where students struggle or lack key skills, and helping them develop these skills and concepts through personalized instruction. Known for her friendly, patient, and approachable demeanor, Michelle is currently teaching at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, watching documentaries, and spending time with friends.

My name is Michelle Prioriello. As a Teacher Candidate in Math, Biology and General Science, I am beyond joyed to share my passion for the mathematics, the sciences, and learning.

I have always had a keen and passionate interest for teaching and building relationships with students – qualities in which make learning interesting and engaging. My approachable personality, excellent interpersonal skills and ambitious leadership qualities are attributes that make me a desirable tutor to meet your needs.

My current teaching experiences at the intermediate and senior levels as well as my previous tutoring experiences provides me with the background needed to be an excellent tutor. My coaching skills as a current dance instructor and my previous teaching assistant positions have strengthened my personal attributes such as patience, time management and organization. Lastly, my previous graduate studies at York University have provided me with the scientific background needed to assist my students with their scientific and personal needs.

I hope to be a part of your educational journeys in order to display my love of diverse and creative learning!

Mike is an Ontario Certified Teacher who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education from Wilfrid Laurier University and Nipissing University. Mike has over eight years of experience in front of different classrooms and instructional opportunities and has completed two LTOs in Waterloo Region District School Board since graduating his post-secondary studies. Primarily working in French Immersion, Mike is a former French Immersion student himself and is an advocate for learning French as a Second Language. He also has plenty of experience in various other classrooms, supporting students with diverse needs by focusing on students’ strengths and interests. Mike enjoys playing and watching hockey, snowboarding and video games in his spare time.

Mikhail is an Ontario Certified Teacher working for the Peel District School Board. He grew up in Toronto, moving to Iowa to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration where he earned a full golf scholarship. Mikhail grew up with a deep passion for golf and took the opportunity to play and teach it professionally following the completion of his degrees. It was during his stay in Iowa that Mikhail discovered his passion for teaching and working with children. When he decided to pursue teaching as a career Mikhail moved to Peterborough and completed a Bachelor of Education at the University of Trent. It is through teaching that Mikhail has been able to foster his love for mathematics. During the summer months, Mikhail runs a Golf Camp that encourages children to learn about swing mechanics, etiquette and most importantly, how to have fun.
He has supported the improvement of student reading, writing, vocabulary and math skills. Although, math is his strongest subject to tutor. Mikhail believes that by building a strong relationship with his students he is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning. As a mentor Mikhail continues to develop strategies for working with children. He finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding.

Mina Dahesh graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts in French Studies and Graphic Design. She has tutored locally and taught ESL and FSL internationally for over 4 years to students of all ages. In September 2018, she began her studies in OISE’s (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) Master of Teaching program in the Junior/Intermediate levels. Mina absolutely loves traveling, immersing herself in a new country and new culture, and most importantly, teaching! Through these experiences, in Canada and abroad, Mina has developed a strong interest in working with youth and helping them discover their strengths.

When she is not in the classroom, Mina also tutors students where she uses her creativity to make learning fun. Mina truly believes that connecting with students is crucial in helping them feel motivated to achieve their academic goals. In her spare time, Mina enjoys going to the gym, playing volleyball and singing.

Minoo is an accomplished and dedicated TDSB teacher with over 10 years of experience in the education industry. She is an experienced teacher in Canada and abroad and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Education. She also has a master’s degree in business which makes her knowledgeable in teaching accounting and business. Minoo specializes in teaching Mathematics and business to Middle and high school students. She is known for her ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment, using a range of techniques and strategies to keep students motivated and enthusiastic. Minoo takes pride in her students’ achievements, and her unwavering commitment to their success has earned her a reputation as a reliable and effective educator. In her free time, Minoo enjoys exploring new destinations and surfing. With her experience and passion for teaching, Minoo is an invaluable asset to any student seeking to improve their academic performance.”

Teaching is a rewarding experience and an opportunity to learn about the world. Minoo has her Bachelor of Mathematics and Master of Business is now pursuing her Teaching degree. Minoo has over 10 years of teaching experience, having taught at Iran, Malaysia and Toronto. When she is not in school, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Monica is a teacher candidate pursuing a Master of Teaching at OISE (University of Toronto) in the Primary/Junior stream. She has over a decade of volunteer and work experience in education, from leading a Saturday school program in Vientiane, Laos as a high school student to teaching English and World Religions in a literacy centre in Kampala, Uganda. More recently, Monica has worked at a private daycare and completed teaching placements with JK/SK and 4/5 classes at TDSB schools. Monica is passionate about environmental education and supporting students’ individual needs and interests in multicultural learning contexts. In her spare time, she loves baking and exploring Toronto’s ravines and trails.

Monica Miller is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She attended St. Francis Xavier University, where she obtained her BSc studying Chemistry. She earned her Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary in May 2024, specializing in secondary science. While completing her BEd, she worked as a research assistant, looking into the benefits of the flipped classroom model across various disciplines. She has over 3 years experience as a private tutor, primarily working with students in grades 7-12 (Chemistry, Mathematics, Science) and first year university (Chemistry).

Monica is passionate about STEM education and fostering student curiosity and critical thinking skills. She strives to establish a learning environment where students feel valued and supported, working together to build a strong foundation for academic success.

Originally from Ottawa, Monica now resides in Toronto. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and cooking.

Monique Gargiulo is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She grew up in Toronto Ontario where she completed an Undergraduate Degree. Monique graduated from York University with an International Bachelor Degree in Liberal Arts and Professional Studies in English and Italian Studies with Honours. Ever since she was a little girl Monique knew she wanted to be a teacher, she decided to pursue teaching as a career and completed a Bachelor of Education at Niagara University in the Intermediate/Senior grade levels. She then continued her studies and went on to complete additional qualifications for Primary/Junior grade levels and a specialization in Special Education. Soon after graduation, Monique was hired by the York Catholic District School Board where she continues to work today. Monique believes that engaging students using their curiosity and interests is crucial in helping them gain the confidence they require to succeed. Monique believes that by building a strong relationship with her students she is better able to meet their needs and ensure they are successful. As a teacher Monique continues to develop strategies for working with children and young adults. She has a passion for helping others and enjoys all of her teaching experiences because they are unique and rewarding in their own way.
Monique grew up with a deep love of travel and adventure and took the opportunity to work abroad at the Canadian School of Milan for a year. This was an incredible experience as it allowed Monique to immerse into a different culture and teach a wide multitude of students. It is through teaching that Monique has been able to foster her love of Health and Fitness. During the summer months, Monique taught Zumba and nutrition at a fitness camp at UCSD in San Diego, California. She got to work with children from 8-16 and helped them to reach their full potential and fitness goals. Together they hiked, learned how to surf, and enjoyed bonfires on the beach. In her spare time Monique is the captain of a volleyball league and is very passionate about the sport. Monique also enjoys cooking and baking, as well as spending time with her friends and family.

Nawi has been working with children of all ages and abilities for many years, in classroom settings and one-on-one. Currently, he is a Teacher Candidate at OISE in the Primary/Junior Program. He has a BA in English and History from the University of Toronto, which makes him confident in tutoring Intermediate and Senior students in those subjects. He is fluent in Spanish, speaks intermediate French, and has worked in schools in Canada, Guatemala, and the UK. His love of language, working with children, and his ability to build strong relationships led him to teaching. Working with children of various abilities has helped Nawi develop a patient and open teaching approach that is tailored to his students’ individual needs. Nawi can be found biking and running through the city, at the TIFF Lightbox, and on the hunt for the best street food.

Nicole D. is a former Montessori teacher currently completing her Masters in Teaching at OISE. She grew up in New York City and moved to Toronto in 2012 for her Undergraduate Degree at The University of Toronto, focused on a multidisciplinary study of Food Justice and Sustainability. She then went on to complete her Casa (ages 2.5-6) diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale, as well as her Infant/Toddler diploma from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education. She worked as a teacher in a Montessori toddler room before returning to school full time for her Masters degree. Nicole has worked with children since she was essentially a child herself. (Fun fact: Her first childcare job at age 10 was as a mother’s helper to Stanley Tucci’s three children.) She has worked extensively with children ages 0-10 as a teacher, nanny, camp counselor, workshop guide, and birthday party performer.
As a neurodivergent student who struggled in school early on (particularly with math), Nicole especially enjoys working one-on-one with young neurodivergent students, and has developed an arsenal of tricks to make learning more approachable and enjoyable for those who struggle like she did.
As well as her passion for working with children, Nicole is a self-taught musician who sings, plays bass, guitar and ukulele, and accordion. She is currently in four bands—including a Bug-themed pop band—but she loves singing and writing songs with kids the most.

Nicole is an Ontario Certified Teacher with qualifications ranging from K-12 and a focus in Senior Chemistry and Biology. Having worked as a Chemistry and Biology teacher with the Toronto Catholic District School Board and Science Tutor with Prep Academy Tutors for over 5 years, Nicole understands the importance of student-centred-learning and making sure that no matter how complex the content, students find ways to relate to and enjoy the subject at hand. She is passionate about getting students as excited about chemical reactions as she is, and will go to great lengths creating mnemonic devices and jingles to help her students remember the steps of the Krebs cycle. When not teaching or tutoring, Nicole is busy running her small business, SowSweet Greetings – which she highly recommends you check out if you are a fan of plants and puns. Additionally, she is an avid traveller, fanatic reader, and can never spend enough time with family and friends.

Olivia is a medical student at McMaster, having completed a Bachelors in Medical Sciences and a Minor in Health Sciences at Western University. Along with her passion for science, Olivia loves mentoring and has been described as a good-humoured, thoughtful, and caring teacher. Olivia tutored languages throughout high school and then organic chemistry in university, and she has also helped run science workshops in her community. She strives to make the learning environment a safe place for mistakes, having made many herself, and is excited to help students achieve their goals. When she’s not figuring out how to use her stethoscope, Olivia is probably gardening, biking, or strumming her new guitar.

Omid A. graduated from the University of Waterloo with a 3.9 GPA, earning a place on the Dean’s Honours List every semester of his education. He has a strong academic background in mathematics and physics, along with several years of experience developing analytical and problem-solving skills through his work in finance and trading.

Omid is passionate about teaching and enjoys breaking down complex concepts into clear, easy to understand ideas. He works one on one with students to build strong fundamentals, confidence, and independent thinking, adapting his approach to each student’s needs.

Outside of tutoring, Omid enjoys reading about history, economics, finance, and self-development. In his free time, he also enjoys playing sports, particularly basketball and soccer.

As a seasoned data science expert with a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, Omid has a unique ability to help teenage students excel in mathematics, statistics, and data management – skills that are essential for success in high school, university, and future careers. With a proven track record of effective teaching and a genuine passion for these subjects, Omid is the ideal tutor to guide your child towards academic excellence and set them up for long-term success.

Throughout his academic and professional journey, Omid has taught a variety of courses at the University of Toronto in computer science, mathematics, and other engineering disciplines. Omid has a special talent for simplifying complex subjects and assisting students in developing a deep, intuitive understanding of the material. With his unwavering dedication to education and a passion for guiding young minds, Omid is the perfect tutor to help your child unlock their full potential, ace their exams, and set themselves up for success in university and beyond.

I believe that language is not a subject to be memorized, but a tool to be lived. I am a dedicated and dynamic French Educator with extensive experience teaching French Literature in France and French as a Second Language in Canada in prestigious Ontario independent schools. Expert in the Action-Oriented Approach, I prioritize oral communication and cultural fluency, transforming the classroom into an immersive environment through interactive pedagogy, gamification, and authentic cultural exchange.

Pulkit holds a Bachelor of Science specializing in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver (UBC). Being a math enthusiast since high school, he always wanted to combine Computer Science and Mathematics as when they are combined, they offer a lot of academic and non-academic exploration. Since his high school, Pulkit found his class averages to be low and felt that this orthodox needs to be changed. Talking to students, he realized that they find Mathematics to be draining and exhausting and ever since then, he is trying to follow his passion of teaching. Pulkit is a knowledgable tutor with 5 years of experience and has a proven track record of helping diverse students not just pass exams but excel. He possesses a dynamic and empathetic approach towards students. If he is not in front of the screen, you can find him in the gym. Embark on a transformative learning journey with Pulkit, your dedicated guide to academic success!

Rachel is a PhD chemist. She has lived in Ontario her entire life and done all of her schooling here as well. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology at Wilfrid Laurier University and her graduate degrees in Analytical Chemistry (MSc) and Polymer Chemistry (PhD) at the University of Toronto. Rachel loves science and math and doing puzzles. Her favourite part of teaching is when students have an ‘Aha’ moment and whatever they have been working on clicks into place! Rachel works with students ranging from grade 4 to 1st-year University. In her spare time Rachel is an avid reader and attends as many Toronto Blue Jays games as she can.

As a highly qualified educator and professional accountant, Rahman holds the prestigious designations CPA CMA (Ontario), ACMA (UK), and CGMA (USA). He also holds a Master of Business Administration in Financial Services (UK) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (UK), along with a thesis-based research Master’s degree in Toronto (Master of Science in Management in Accounting). With over a decade of teaching experience at prominent institutions such as Seneca, George Brown, and Conestoga colleges, Rahman specializes in financial accounting, management accounting, taxation (personal and corporate), and financial management.
Rahman’s teaching philosophy emphasizes helping students learn rather than just teaching them. His key strength lies in understanding the unique learning needs of individual students and tailoring lessons to suit their distinct styles. This personalized approach ensures students develop a deep understanding of the material in ways that resonate with them.
Rahman’s corporate experience in London, New York, and Toronto adds a practical dimension to his teaching. Known for his ability to explain complex concepts with clarity, Rahman excels at customizing lessons to meet diverse learning needs. His unique blend of academic excellence, professional experience, and personalized teaching makes him an ideal tutor to support your child’s educational journey. The following is one of many comments students have made about his teaching:
“The instructor was very nice. He had a strong grasp of the subjects and explained each topic with examples, making complex questions easy to understand.”
As a parent himself, Rahman understands the pursuit of every parent to provide their child with the best educational support. In his spare time, he enjoys teaching his own children topics their tutors find challenging to explain, further showcasing his ability to simplify complex concepts and make learning enjoyable.

Rinoko is an Elementary School Teacher with a Master’s degree in Education, specializing in Language and Literacies. Passionate about teaching and language, she has worked with elementary students across subjects such as Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies. With a strong background in ESL instruction, Rinoko is dedicated to helping students build confidence in their reading, writing, and communication skills.

Throughout her teaching journey, she has developed a deep passion for working with children and fostering their academic growth. Her approach focuses on making learning engaging and interactive, using creative methods to meet each student’s unique needs. Rinoko enjoys incorporating play-based activities and encouraging students to collaborate through group learning experiences. She believes that building strong relationships with her students is key to their success and continually refines her teaching strategies to support their growth.

Rishi is a graduate of the University of Alberta with a bachelors in computing science, and a minor in Math, as well as a certificate in advanced game programming from Sheridan College. Born in India, and immigrating to Canada when he was 3 years old, Rishi has lived in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Oakville, and, most recently, Toronto. Growing up all over Canada and frequently visiting his home country helped to developed in him a deep love for travel and making connections with people from all over the world. During these visits to India, he would spend much time with his extended family, specifically his younger siblings. Helping with his siblings school work fostered in him an immense passion for teaching. While completing his bachelors, Rishi chose to spend his spare time volunteering for organizations on campus that focused on education. Through these organizations he has visited elementary schools as a guest science teacher, helped with high school exam and university prep for newcomers to Canada, and helped university students with first year math courses. In addition to his volunteer experience, Rishi has also worked as a math, science, and English tutor for Sylvan Learning and Oxford Learning. As a tutor, Rishi is very capable of teaching a wide array of subjects, but loves nothing more than teaching math & English. His goal with his students is to breakdown the stereotype of math and English not being fun. For him, seeing the moment when a concept finally clicks in a students mind and they start enjoying what they are learning is incredibly rewarding.

Robyn is an Ontario Certified Teacher and a recent graduate from the Master of Teaching program at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She also holds a Master of Arts in English from Toronto Metropolitan University. Robyn is qualified to teach Intermediate/Senior English and Social Sciences and is currently pursuing an additional qualification in Intermediate Math.

Robyn teaches with patience and flexibility, tailoring lessons to the unique needs of her students. As a tutor, she wants to help students discover the joy of learning through meaningful and engaging activities.

In her spare time, Robyn volunteers with the Toronto Public Library’s Leading to Reading Program where she works one-on-one with an elementary student on their reading and writing. She is passionate about literacy instruction and believes it is crucial to helping students develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and confidence.

Ruby realized her passion for sharing knowledge with others at a very young age. Throughout elementary school Ruby would often volunteer to help children younger than her improve their reading and writing skills. Ruby then went on to obtain her Bachelors in Psychology from Brock University. There Ruby would occasionally work with underclassmen and peers and tutor them in certain psychology concepts. Ruby has always been interested in and extremely passionate about psychology.

Due to this. Ruby went on to work with the Canadian Mental Health Association as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Coach. In this role Ruby would work with adolescents, adults and seniors, she would teach them how to use it to boost their mood, face their fears, and overcome things that cause them anxiety. Ruby’s objective has always been to ensure those she works with are confident enough to be able to carry on what Ruby taught them in the form of long-term healthy habits, regardless of if Ruby is there guiding them.

In order to broaden her knowledge of psychology and work with people at a deeper level, Ruby is currently pursuing a Masters in Clinical Psychology at Adler Graduate Professional School. Ruby is currently working as a student psychotherapist and as a student psychometrist in two different private practices. Ruby hopes to graduate later this year and continue working with a wide variety of populations to support them mentally, but to also teach them habits and coping mechanisms that contribute to their wellbeing. In her free time, Ruby enjoys catching up on the latest Netflix Original, reading, cooking and sharing laughs with her family and friends.

Ruta L. is an Ontario Certified Teacher who grew up in Toronto and attended Essex Public School, Harbord Collegiate and Metropolitan Toronto University. After living in Portugal and France, she received her Bachelor of Education Degree at the University of Toronto in 1990 and then worked as a Primary/Junior teacher for over 25 years at the Toronto District School Board. Ruta enjoyed teaching Reading, Writing and Mathematics, as well as Art, Music and Drama to children from Kindergarten to grade six. She also provided instruction as a Core French and Special Education teacher for many years. Ruta’s passion for singing and music enabled her to lead various children’s choirs while teaching at various schools in Toronto, and she continues to be a member of several community choirs. In her spare time, Ruta plays squash and coordinates a house league for beginner squash players at the West End YMCA. As a tutor, she endeavours to draw from her teaching experiences in order to build strong relationships with her students and she is determined to meet their needs and grow their learning. Ruta lives in Toronto with her husband and two adult daughters.

Samantha is an Ontario-certified teacher with qualifications in both primary and junior. She graduated with her Master of Teaching from the Ontario Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Ryerson University. She is a full-time teacher with the YRDSB, teaching a primary Special Education classroom. Samantha has five years of teaching experience and has worked with children in different capacities, such as camp counsellor and basketball coach. In addition, she has completed her Part 1, Part 2 and Specialist qualifications in Special Education. Samantha dreamed of being a teacher ever since she was a child and has a passion for differentiating her lessons to meet the needs of each student. She believes that each child is unique, and with the attentiveness of a caring educator, every student can reach the highest level of success. Samantha focuses on students’ strengths and interests to make learning meaningful and engaging. She has experience accommodating and modifying student needs daily and writing Individual Education Plans tailored to students’ strengths. Samantha is a devoted teacher who fosters the development of her students with compassion and understanding. In her spare time, Samantha enjoys spending time with her cat, exercising, being with family and friends, and playing basketball or golf. Samantha is excited to work 1-on-1 with your child to help foster their love of learning.

Samantha graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature and Psychology, and a Bachelor of Education the following year. She discovered a love of working with children during her time as a camp counsellor at Camp Kadimah out in beautiful Nova Scotia, where she balanced planning engaging programs and forming meaningful relationships with campers of all ages, eventually winning the Peter Stone Award for Best Camp Counsellor. Following her stint out east, a longing to travel abroad sent her to rural Italy to teach English to Italian students at an Italian summer camp. The learnings from this experience teaching English as a Second Language found their way into a variety of her other roles, including tutoring, tour guiding, and leading the ESL Summer Program at Upper Canada College. Aside from teaching, Samantha worked as an editor on Queen’s student newspaper, the Queen’s Journal, earning herself a writing award from Amnesty International. Samantha builds a foundation of trust, reciprocity, and pleasure into her teaching, focusing on intrinsic rewards and student-specific interests and personalities. When she’s not teaching, Samantha finds great enjoyment in reading nonfiction, practising yoga, and spending time with family and friends.

Samantha began her love of teaching at 17 years old when she became a volunteer assistant in a primary classroom. After high school, she attended the University of Toronto where she studied philosophy, history, and sociology. After completing her undergraduate, she took a big leap and moved to South Korea where she became a full-time kindergarten teacher. Although she did not make it as a K-pop star in South Korea, she did come to realize that teaching is one of her biggest passions. After her year abroad she came back to Canada and decided to become an ELL teacher at a school downtown, teaching adult students coming to Canada to learn English. During this time, she also became a private tutor working with students ages 7-11 who attended schools in the TDSB. She worked with students who had different exceptionalities and it was through this job that she realized that teaching is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach. After two years, she decided to take another big leap and complete her Master of Teaching at OISE, University of Toronto. Samantha is delighted to officially be an Ontario Certified Teacher. In her lessons, Samantha takes the time to get to know every individual student in order to create individualized plans that tap into the interests, passions, and needs of the learner. She loves to incorporate educational games, technology, art, and movement into her lessons in order to make the lessons more enjoyable, less rigid, and tap into multiple ways of learning. On her days off you can find Samantha watercolour painting, getting lost around the city, trying not to overwater her plants, and starting a new book before finishing the last one.

Sammy is a good standing certified member of the Ontario College of Teacher. He graduated Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Teacher Education at Don Mariano Marcos State University, The Philippines. He completed Additional Qualifications in Visual Art at York University and Special Ed and Social Science at Queen’s University.

In the early years of teaching, he organized a scrabble club and visual art club. His team won more than 10 gold and 5 silver medals in the inter-school competitions in poster-making-contest, including essay-writing-contest and mural painting and scrabble.

Sammy is a member the non-profit Philippine Teachers Association of Canada. He had served the community in the recruitment, and coordination in several events.

With his over 9 years of teaching with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB as LTO, Sammy has a broad experience in the classroom management and teaching students from all walks of life. One of his most enjoyable experiences is helping his students sharpen their writing skills and write really great sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Sammy also have great knowledge in the Social Studies and Environmental Science. He had seen a lot of talents and promises in the next generation.
Outside the classroom, Sammy plays baseball, basketball and badminton. At his free time, he enjoys painting and drawing. Every single weekends, he loves to travel in the country sides. He had gone to Hong Kong, Hawaii, Taipie, Thai Land and Singapore.

At home, he is great in cooking Italian, Chinese Korean, Japanese and Filipino foods.

Sam is currently pursuing a PhD in Mathematics from York University, following a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Master of Arts in Mathematics at the same institution. He is a tutor with over eight years of experience teaching quantitative subjects at the middle school, high school and university levels. He works as a teaching assistant in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, where he gives support to small groups of students in early undergraduate mathematics and grades tests and assignments. Between analyzing data about Mersenne number factors in a distributed computing project and staying active, Sam sets aside time to learn new mathematics on a regular basis. He hopes to communicate not just his techniques, but his passion for and philosophical approach to mathematics to every one of his students.

Sam graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in 2014. While he was there, he majored in both Dramatic Arts and Geography, and later moved on to complete his Bachelor of Education at OISE in May of 2015. He is an Ontario Certified Teacher, qualifying him to teach all subjects at an intermediate level. He has experience teaching English, History, Science, Religion, Special Education, Business Marketing, Geography, and Civics/Careers. Sam has experience working as an Academic Coach, helping students to fine tune how to better stay organized, improving test taking strategies and their personal at home study skills.

In the beginning of 2020, Sam set out to complete his Junior Basic Qualification, certifying him to teach Grades 4-10, while further developing his knowledge of students learning in Special Education by completing the second of three qualifying degrees in that field of expertise.

Sam has been teaching Dance, Drama, Geography and Special Education at a public secondary school in Toronto. When he isn’t teaching, Sam can be found singing along at a concert, exercising with friends, or planning his next travel destination.

Sarah M. is an Ontario Certified Teacher who cares deeply about helping students grow in every way. Growing up in Niagara Falls with her two sisters taught her how to negotiate and solve problems, skills she now brings to her classroom. She moved to Kingston to study Life Sciences at Queen’s University. After graduating, Sarah traveled the world and volunteered in Tanzania, where she helped at a clinic and a primary school. These experiences opened her eyes to the global impact of education and the importance of community. Inspired by her time in Tanzania, Sarah now uses teaching strategies that reflect different cultures and encourage students to connect science with real-world issues. After her travels, she earned a Master of Science in Education in Toronto, focusing on Biology and Chemistry, which helped her become even better at making science accessible to everyone. Sarah has worked with children as a tutor, a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and through classroom placements, helping students succeed in reading, writing, math, and science. She believes that strong relationships are key to learning and always aims to create a welcoming and engaging classroom.

Sasha is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) with a diverse range of teaching experience across various grade levels. Currently working at the Junior division of an independent IB school in Toronto, she is passionate about creating engaging and inquiry-based lessons that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and communication. With a Bachelor in Educational Psychology and a Master in Teaching in Elementary Education, Sasha has the skills to design at hands-on and engaging lessons that cater to the individual needs of her students.

Her teaching experience spans a variety of settings, including Reggio Emilia schools and international programs, allowing her to bring a well-rounded and diverse approach to her work. She believes in the importance of creating lessons that cater to needs, interests, and strengths of each individual student to provide them the environment to thrive.

Outside of the classroom, Hayley is passionate about field hockey and baking. She is also a proud pet owner of her spunky orange cat named Frankie! With a commitment to continuous professional growth, Sasha is dedicated to supporting students in their educational journey, helping them develop both academic skills and a love of learning.

Shabnam is a theoretical physicist with a PhD from Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa, Italy. She has worked as a researcher in different universities and countries. Before moving to Toronto, she lived in Singapore for more than six years and worked as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Quantum Technologies. She has taught undergrad students at universities such as Bilkent University, National University of Singapore and Yale-NUS college. In early 2019 she transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship. Currently she is a Co-Founder and Director of a start-up in Toronto.

In addition to her teaching experience at university level, she was a Math and Physics tutor right after finishing her high school until she became a PhD student. She has her way of simplifying scientific subjects for students to help them learn gradually and develop their logical thinking and problem solving abilities. Even in her entrepreneurial role she enjoys working with the interns a lot.

Shabnam has travelled to several countries and has friends from many different nationalities. Canada is the fifth country that she lives in. In her free time she enjoys cooking, exercising and dancing. When music plays she cannot stand still.

Shanon recently finished his concurrent education degree at Brock University, earning both his Bachelor of Arts with honours and Bachelor of Education. He is also a recent OCT-certified teacher aiming to work within the TDSB. Shanon speaks French fluently and has been in French immersion since senior kindergarten. Shanon has had experience teaching French from grades 3 to 12 and is more than happy to teach other subjects all the way up to grade 7. He is currently finishing his qualifications to teach elementary! Outside of the classroom, Shanon enjoys a myriad of hobbies. Whether it is video games, anime, drawing, baking, cooking, or working out, he can be caught working with his hands, brains, or both. One of Shanon’s biggest goals was writing in the third person, so this is huge for him. Shanon discovered his passion for teaching after watching how electric his mother’s classrooms were, and he knew this was the path for him. Much like his mom, he aims to foster an environment where everyone feels they belong and can learn as efficiently as possible. He aims to cultivate a fun, safe, engaging, and enriching space within his classroom. He found success with this during his teaching practicums and hopes to bring that into his own classroom someday soon.

Shivani currently works full time as a grade 6 French immersion teacher with the Peel District School Board. She received her Masters of teaching from OISE and is a qualified teacher registered with OCT. She completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto where she majored in French Language Learning and minored in Sociology and Theatre. Shivani has experience working with students of different ages in classroom situations and one-on-one. She has also had the opportunity to work as an English Language Assistant in France where she taught intermediate grade level students in a variety of teaching settings. Shivani is currently a Childhood Educator at the University of Toronto where she plans and implements lessons and extracurricular activities for children between the ages of 5 to 15. Outside of teaching, Shivani enjoys travelling, reading, dancing and baking.

Sohum graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Sohum has a Post-Graduate Certificate specializing in autism and behavioral science from Seneca College. Her studies covered Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), intervention methods including Intensive Behavioural Analysis (IBI), Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Verbal Behaviour Therapy (VBT) theory working with families and treatment teams. Sohum is currently a Junior/Intermediate teacher candidate in the Masters of Teaching program at the University of Toronto. Her educational experiences have given her the confidence and perseverance required in this progressive field of education. Her goal as a teacher is to create meaningful relationships with her students which promote inclusiveness, diversity, responsibility and cooperation. Sohum has three years of teaching experience working in an educational assistant at Milliken Mills High School and in her practicums in the Toronto District School Board where she fosters engaging and interactive lessons. In her spare time Sohum enjoys hiking, swimming, badminton, playing board games and as well spending time with her friends and family.

Hi! My name is Sophie and I am currently in the first year of the BEd at York. I have over five years of experience in personalized, high-quality tutoring. My primary focus is on math, and I am very passionate about helping students develop their mathematical intuition, thinking, proficiency, and (importantly!) confidence. I also tutor other subjects, especially writing-based courses, and I find it very meaningful to work with students on the crucial skills of on argumentation, articulation, and research. In my free time I love to paint for relaxation and creativity, even though I have never had any formal training/great skill. I mention this because I feel strongly that everyone should feel comfortable and confident to pursue their interests even if they don’t feel like they have the “natural skill”, and I bring that philosophy to my teaching.

Spyros has been teaching at the high school and university level since September of 2020. He earned his undergraduate degree in Computational Mathematics from York University and a Master’s in Applied Mathematics. His primary research focus was on mathematical modeling in nanotechnology. His educational experience includes holding tutorials and math labs as a tutorial instructor, supporting students in first and second-year university courses, as well as those needing to fill gaps in their high school math knowledge. He uses real-world examples to make abstract mathematical concepts more understandable. Outside of teaching, he enjoys cycling and reading. His teaching philosophy emphasizes interactive dialogue to help students develop confidence and a strong grasp of the material.

Stephanie graduated from the University of Toronto, where she received her (Honours) Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology and completed her Bachelor of Education with York University. Stephanie is an Ontario Certified Teacher, who is qualified to teach all divisions (Primary/Junior/Intermediate and Senior). She has taken Additional Qualification courses in Special Education, English, Social Sciences, and Physical Education, to strengthen her skill set. Stephanie has many years of experience tutoring, both in group settings and one on one. Her experience in the classroom includes students ranging from kindergarten to high school, including a year of teaching Core French. In addition, Stephanie has a background in teaching students with various exceptionalities such as autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. From her time working at Holland Bloorview she has gathered a variety of strategies and resources to help with meeting the learning needs of many diverse learners. Stephanie is also creative with a high interest in arts and sports which she uses to create a fun and interactive learning environment. She is an energetic teacher who aims to make learning engaging and meaningful to all her students.

Stephanie is a Teacher Candidate at the University of Toronto. Originally from China, she moved to Canada to complete her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science at the University of Toronto. After graduation, she worked as a nutrition consultant. Following the birth of her daughter, Stephanie spent a lot of time at the Early Years Center and volunteered at schools. She has been tutoring math for primary, junior and intermediate grade students, enjoying the opportunity to help each student discover their own strengths and talents. During the pandemic, while homeschooling her daughter in sixth grade, Stephanie decided to pursue a career in teaching. Most recently, she completed her teaching practicum at JICS Lab School and Bedford Park Public School. Stephanie believes in a student-centered approach to teaching, where each child’s unique abilities and interests are nurtured. In her spare time, Stephanie really enjoys cooking, listening to classical music and taking nature walks.

Tanya has worked in and around education for nearly 15 years, teaching workshops within the classroom as well as after school programs for students of all ages. Her specialties lie in the sciences, mathematics, arts, history and social studies. Carrying a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto, she strives to inspire deep thinking within her students and encourage them to draw connections between their learning and real world problems.

At this stage in her career, Tanya is working towards obtaining her Masters of Education in Curriculum & Pedagogy at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). She hopes to one day make change within the education system in a way that incorporates more student inquiry and play-based learning. In her teaching, she is able to create such learning opportunities by building relationships with her students and leveraging their interests in their practice.

Outside of teaching, Tanya is also the founder of Mystical Games Academy – a company dedicated to teaching life skills to youth through tabletop roleplaying games (ie. Dungeons & Dragons). In doing so, she creates imaginative worlds and scenarios that challenge her players to problem solve in a fun and collaborative way. They are building lifelong skills through immersive storytelling and gameplay!

Taylor is a Special Education teacher with the Toronto District School Board. She graduated with a Master of Teaching from OISE in 2021, and has obtained qualifications in teaching students with communication needs, specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder and Learning Disabilities. Taylor has taken courses in Structured Literacy from the International Dyslexia Organization, and is trained in the Wilson Reading System. In addition, Taylor is a Registered Behavior Technician with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, and has taken extensive training with the Geneva Centre in Applied Behavior Analysis, Functional Behavior Assessment, and utilizing evidence-based strategies for teaching students on the Autism spectrum. Taylor utilizes a data-driven and strengths-based approach to creating learning plans to ensure students are making progress and meeting curriculum goals.

In her spare time, Taylor enjoys spending time with her son, as well as boxing, cycling, and hiking.

Originally from Vancouver, Tessa came to Toronto to pursue studies in physics and mathematics at the University of Toronto. Now in the second last year of her degree, she is passionate about sharing the joys of scientific learning with students of all ages. With 5 years of private tutoring experience in her pocket, Tessa is dedicated to providing her students with high quality support through the use of personalized learning plans, stimulating regimens, and focus on strong foundations. Tessa has tutored high school students in mathematics, physics, English, and French, covering mathematics and physics into the university level. When she is not pouring over her physics homework, Tessa can be found going for long walks with her golden retriever and contemplating the philosophical implications of quantum field theory. Having worked as a lead instructor at PACE Summer Camps and a cycling teacher at Pedalheads in Vancouver, BC, Tessa has ample experience working with children aged 8-17 and hopes to inspire each student to unlock their potential and achieve success. Motivated by the notion that learning starts with believing in one’s own abilities, she is eager to help all students excel

I graduated from Brock University in 2011 with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, after many years working with children as young as 3 months up to 14 years old, I returned to school for my Bachelor of Education at Brock university for my primary/junior certification. After graduating, I spent 2 years teaching internationally in London, England. Some of my previous experiences include working as a swim instructor for the City of Toronto, volunteering in both TCDSB and TDSB across many grades, working as an Educational Assistant for a TCDSB summer school program for students with special needs, and volunteering at a specialized preschool program for children with multiple exceptionalities and difficulties. While in school and having returned to Canada, I worked in Early childhood programs to support the development of children through learning and play. When I am not teaching and tutoring, I enjoy travelling, playing hockey/volleyball and spending time with my friends and family.

I am an Occasional Teacher with the TDSB and have furthered my professional development by completing Additional Qualifications in Special Education Part 1 and Primary/Junior Math Part 1. I am passionate about helping students meet their goals, I provide academic support and encouragement to make them feel capable and confident in their ability to succeed.

Vatsal is a Data Scientist by profession and a passionate teacher and learner. He is currently working as a Data and Diagnostics Engineer at an engineering company based in Mississauga. One of his great achievements have been to be a part of the engineering team that was behind launching world’s first ever hydrogen power train for commercial service in Germany. Recently they set a Guinness world record for longest distance travelled by a hydrogen powered train without refuelling. In the past is worked as a Data Scientist at TD Bank where he was responsible for building analytics capabilities for capital markets. Vatsal is a gold medalist in Mechanical Engineering and completed his master’s in Industrial Engineering from University of Toronto in 2019. As a master’s student he has been a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate level courses in mathematics and statistics. Being passionate about teaching he was also engaged in tutoring high school kids, from Ontario grade 7th through 12th, and has volunteered for NGOs focused on educating underprivileged kids. Vatsal believes in holistic and character-building education which enables students to connect theory with the real world around them, and follows a pedagogy that helps students connect the dots. Apart from teaching, Vatsal loves to hike and is ambitious about learning to fly a fixed-wing glider. He is also trying to lead a car-free life to do his part at curbing pollution and help our environment heal itself.

Vivian embarked on a new journey of teachers college at the University of Toronto in fall of 2018. Before this, she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, also at UofT, while taking a plethora of courses in other disciplines including math, physics, and biology. She has years of teaching and guidance practice from her non-profit backcountry camping trips where she leads groups of 4-8 members on multi-day trips in the wilderness of southern Ontario. In addition to outdoor adventure recreation, Vivian’s other passion is conducting deep dives on physical phenomena by explaining them using science and math. This is how she learns and remembers knowledge. Hence, this is how she teaches. Is it her endeavour to contextualize as much of the curriculum to real life applications. Her hobbies include long distance bike touring, triathlons, and hosting dumpling making parties.

Yasmin is a Primary Junior Ontario Certified Teacher and is currently working as a supply teacher for the TDSB. She was born and raised in the United Arab Emirates and studied in an International Baccalaureate (IB) school before moving to Toronto to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Philosophy at the University of Toronto. Through teaching, Yasmin hopes to share her love for the arts whether it is through reading, writing, or performing. In her spare time, you will be sure to find Yasmin coming out of her favorite spin class, debating another workout, and definitely thinking about her next meal. If it wasn’t for her love of teaching, Yasmin would be running her own coffee shop with a few furry friends in close proximity.

Zach is a teacher candidate completing his Masters of Teaching program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto, specializing in the K-6 primary/junior stream. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Carleton University. He has recent classroom experience, developing unit plans in math, English, science and language arts. Zach is a passionate and driven educator who believes that a positive, patient and creative atmosphere, mixed with a belief that growth comes from challenging oneself, is the best possible environment for student learning.
Zach is looking forward to working with students to help them reach their academic goals. He understands that all students learn and connect with their learning differently, and he takes pride in working with both students and parents to find out the best way to create that optimal learning environment.
Outside of teaching Zach is an avid fan of sports, cooking and theatre. He has experience working in sports media and has performed around the city of Toronto.