Academic Coaching Tutor Archive

Emily M.

Emily is an OCT certified teacher from the OISE Master of Teaching program. She works in the TDSB as a biology, physical education, and soon the be math teacher. She loves working with students in a supportive and encouraging way to help make complex topics more understandable and applicable. She looks forward to working together!

Kiran C.

Kiran Chahal has spent over a decade as an Academic Coach, Lecturer, Teacher and Administrator in advising offices, and everywhere in between, working with students across post-secondary and academic settings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University, and is currently deep in doctoral coursework in the Humanities department at York University. Along the way, she’s been a Graduate Teaching Assistant advising undergrads and running tutorial sessions, and she carries a Higher Education Teaching Certificate from HarvardX for good measure. What sets Kiran apart is that she’s sat in nearly every seat in the room, student, teacher, administrator, at institutions of every kind, and that gives her a real feel for what someone needs at each stage of their academic journey. Over the years she’s coached students through organization, study strategies, and the sometimes-daunting process of writing applications to bachelor’s and master’s programs, always leaning on intuitive learning and a healthy dose of Socratic questioning to help students find answers that actually stick. These days, she’s especially passionate about fostering independent critical thinking in the age of AI, a topic she’s actively researching. When she’s not working with students, Kiran is probably somewhere with a book in hand, quietly trying to beat last year’s reading count, planning her next solo trip, or spending time with the people she loves most.

Wiki K.

Wiki holds a Master of Teaching from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto and a BSc (Hons) in Applied Sciences, specializing in Chemistry, from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He also holds a BA (Hons) in Business and Management and an MSc in Strategic Marketing from Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.

Wiki enjoys helping students make sense of challenging concepts by breaking them into clear, manageable steps and connecting learning to real-world examples. His tutoring approach is patient, encouraging, and tailored to each student’s needs. He focuses not only on improving academic performance, but also on helping students build confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and become more independent learners.

Yaman J.

Yaman is a Doctor of Medicine who graduated from medical school overseas and is currently taking a gap year while conducting neurology research and preparing to pursue a neurology residency. With more than 1,500 hours of teaching experience across private tutoring and educational institutions, he has taught learners from kindergarten through college and adulthood, including physicians older than himself. Passionate about teaching and public speaking from a young age, Yaman finds great purpose in helping students move from feeling overwhelmed to confidently saying, “I finally understand it, and I want to keep getting better.” He makes learning organized, engaging, and enjoyable while sharing practical, evidence-based strategies for studying, memorization, and exam preparation, including active recall, spaced repetition, targeted practice questions, and structured review. His goal is not only to help students succeed on an assignment or exam, but also to build confidence and develop study skills they can use independently for years. Outside of tutoring, Yaman enjoys playing video games, spending time with friends, and staying active through table tennis, soccer, and basketball.

Will T.

Will is a fourth-year student at the Ivey Business School at Western University. He completed his first two years in the BMOS program, specializing in Finance, with a 4.0 GPA and has developed a strong foundation in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, and business. Outside of his university coursework, Will has also passed the CFA Level I examination, further strengthening his knowledge of finance and investment concepts. Through his academic and professional experiences, Will has taken on a variety of leadership roles and worked extensively with diverse stakeholders, developing his ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and adapt his approach to different audiences. This past summer, Will worked as a Restructuring Consultant at Alvarez & Marsal in Toronto, following two summers in Private Wealth Management at BMO. These experiences have provided him with a strong practical understanding of business and finance and the ability to apply classroom concepts to real-world situations. Outside of school and work, Will enjoys playing golf and hockey and staying involved in charitable initiatives.

FELIPE B.

Felipe is an enthusiastic and student-focused education professional who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Justice and Catholic Studies and possesses classroom instruction experience. Throughout his university education, he excelled in History, English, Science, and Mathematics, earning a place on the Dean’s List every year and receiving various academic scholarships.

Felipe is passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve their academic goals through patient, encouraging, and personalized support. He has experience working with students one-on-one, teaching elementary and junior high students in classroom settings, and communicating effectively with students and families. He is also fluent in Spanish.

Having experienced academic challenges during his own primary and secondary education, Felipe understands firsthand the importance of effective academic support. This perspective motivates him to create engaging learning environments, adapt instruction to individual student needs, and help students develop both their academic abilities and confidence.

Felipe’s engaging, clear, and student-centered approach, combined with his academic achievements, teaching experience, and genuine desire to help others succeed, makes him a well-prepared and qualified tutor.

Academic Coaching, English Language Arts , History, Math, Primary Junior (1-6) – All Subjects, Science, Social Studies

EMILY M.

Emily is an OCT certified teacher from the OISE Master of Teaching program. She works in the TDSB as a biology, physical education, and soon the be math teacher. She loves working with students in a supportive and encouraging way to help make complex topics more understandable and applicable. She looks forward to working together!

CHRISTIANA K.

Christy has enjoyed teaching children, youth, & adults in a variety of contexts. Prior to entering Teacher’s College she gained experience teaching horsemanship & voltige at Circle Square Ranch and Bible lessons at her church. She gained experience in Early Childhood Education and cared for children at several After School Care programs while obtaining her Humanities undergraduate degree. Following graduation she worked with ESL students at St Mary’s University. This led to her pursuing work as an ESL teacher in Korea. After an incredible 3 years of learning about the Korean language & culture she returned to Canada to obtain her Teacher’s Certificate. Her first teaching assignment was to teach ESL and FSL. Subsequently in between raising three children, Christy has enjoyed teaching French at various private schools using the AIM methodology. Her favourite part of teaching is providing students with strategies to help them enjoy learning subjects that were previously laborious for them. She loves learning about her unique students and providing activities and exercises that are tailored to them. When she is not teaching, Christy enjoys being active outside: skiing, swimming, gardening, adventuring with her children and training her family’s puppy.

Skyler S.

Skyler built his expertise through rigorous independent study of technology and related disciplines, driven by an unwavering passion for his students. He stands at the forefront of system design and mentorship, guiding children, post-secondary students, and professionals with precision and impact. As Professor at Fanshawe College he advanced knowledge transfer, curriculum development, and student achievements. His knowledge of language, history, mathematics, the sciences, psychology, philosophy, and Computer Science equips him to see potential and cultivate the students’ confidence.

From an early age he built a strong background in engineering and computer hardware, massively multiplayer game development, computer networking, and advanced software development. That foundation is a distinguished multidisciplinary career across the federal government (Assistant Commissioner’s Award of Excellence for Creativity and Innovative Development), a provincial school board, and a leading U.S. financial technology firm, where he consistently shaped high-performing teams through mentorship.

Furthering his commitment to learning he leads the organization Work It In (workitin.org), whose mission is clear: education draws out potential and their goals. In his free time he plays guitar, paints, hikes, and 4-season camps with his adorable (at times goofy) Golden Retriever/Lab mix named Orion, fully at home with nature (particularly on a serene lake in a canoe)!

SOPHIA G.

Sophia is an Ontario Certified Teacher who earned her Master of Teaching from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her love of working with children started long before the classroom; as a teenage babysitter, then as a camp counsellor and tutor, she discovered the moment she still finds most rewarding: watching a child realize they are capable of far more than they thought. Sophia has taught classes in Grades 6–8 across the TDSB and has been tutoring since 2019. She works with students in Grades 3–8 across all subjects as well as high school students in language, social studies, and history. She has supported students with diverse learning needs, including exceptionalities and English Language Learners.

Sophia believes students learn best when they feel valued and connected to their learning and the world around them. She takes the time to get to know each student, discovering what motivates them, and creating personalized lessons around their interests, goals and learning style. Sophia creates sessions that are warm, enthusiastic, and encouraging, helping students build confidence while developing a genuine love of and curiosity for learning. When she’s not teaching, Sophia can be found immersed in a new craft project, with loved ones, or tending to her houseplant collection, which has officially outgrown her windowsills.