SUSAN S.

Susan has happily been an educator for 20 years, teaching French and English predominantly with the York Region District School Board but also various private institutions. Susan graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Education from University of Toronto (OISE) including her Masters. Moreover, she has taught overseas and traveled in places like India, South Korea, South Americas and has studied in France and Quebec. Susan is dedicated to sports, fitness and dance as she has coached running clubs, dance teams and triathlons events When not teaching, Susan herself travels, competes and works in the triathlon industry which includes Iron Man, Olympic and kids events. She is also a mountaineer having climbed in South America and the USA. Susan is passionate about volunteering in the community which includes social justice and a love for animals and nature. Susan is looking forward to meeting and supporting families and learners in Toronto.

Lauryn O.

Lauryn is a certified elementary and special education teacher and reading specialist with over 14 years of classroom and tutoring experience. She is passionate about helping her students build confidence and thrive academically.

With an interest in teaching since a young age, Lauryn pursued her career upon graduating from Saint Joseph’s University with a B.S. in Elementary & Special Education and an M.S. as a Reading Specialist. She has taught students in kindergarten through 6th grade one-on-one, in small groups, and in the whole class setting. Lauryn has specialist knowledge in reading and math with Wilson reading program training, an Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy Certification, a Mathematics Coaching Endorsement, and extensive experience teaching students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia.

Lauryn enjoys making learning fun while tailoring lessons to challenge students and meet individual needs. When she’s not teaching, you might find Lauryn reading, taking dance classes, or exploring Philadelphia’s parks with her husband and one-year-old daughter.

LAURA R.

Laura Roberts is a certified teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers and has spent over 20 years teaching in the Toronto District School Board. With a Special Education Specialist designation, Laura brings deep expertise in supporting students with diverse learning needs, including ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, and mild intellectual disabilities. Her career includes extensive experience teaching in an Intensive Support Autism Program, as well as in inclusive classroom settings.

As a mother of two children, ages 6 and 9, who both faced early reading challenges, Laura has a personal and professional understanding of how to support struggling readers. She is well-versed in evidence-based reading interventions and is passionate about helping children build strong literacy foundations in a way that supports their confidence and love of learning.

Outside the classroom, Laura enjoys playing guitar, traveling with her children, and embracing her role as a lifelong learner. She believes that every child can thrive with the right support and strives to create a warm, engaging environment where all learners feel seen, valued, and capable.

Stacey C.

With a robust foundation in early childhood and special education, along with her credentials as a licensed learning consultant specializing in neurodiversity, Stacey brings expertise and passion to her work with students.

As a Neurodivergent Specialist, Stacey’s approach, grounded in the constructivist theory, prioritizes experiential learning through dynamic, hands-on activities, social and emotional engagement, and meaningful project-based outcomes.

RACHEL T.

Rachel earned her Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education from Australian Catholic University. Originally from Australia, she recently relocated to Toronto and brings a dynamic approach to teaching that emphasizes hands-on learning and meaningful student connections. She understands that every student is unique, with different learning styles and needs, and she is committed to adapting her teaching to support each individual.
What Rachel enjoys most about teaching is witnessing those breakthrough ‘aha’ moments, when a student’s confidence grows and a concept finally clicks. She strives to create an encouraging environment where students feel empowered to take on new challenges and develop a love for learning.
Beyond the classroom, Rachel has a passion for travel and is making the most of her time in Canada by exploring her new surroundings.

Angeliki C.

Angeliki has a DEC from Dawson College in Child Studies. She is currently getting her Bachelor’s degree in Kindergarten/Elementary Education from McGill University. Passionate about her love of teaching, she sought out tutoring to offer help and guidance. Having completed her first field experience as a Student Teacher, she is ready to take this next step towards assisting students in mastering their lessons, deepening their understanding and achieving their academic goals. She strives to make learning engaging and personalized for students. Her teaching philosophy focuses on fostering confidence, developing critical thinking, and creating an inclusive learning environment tailored to each student’s unique needs. Whether you’re seeking support for regular coursework, exam preparation, or skill-building, she is committed to delivering results while making the learning process enjoyable! Angeliki is a trilingual English-French-Greek speaker and enjoys baking, music and cinema!

ELECTRA W.

Electra is currently pursuing a Master’s of Child Study and Education at the University of Toronto. She has completed a Bachelor’s of Early Childhood Studies with a minor in English accredited by Toronto Metropolitan University. Through her Master’s studies, Electra has completed a teaching practicum in a kindergarten classroom and is currently completing her second practicum in a grade four classroom. In her undergraduate studies, Electra completed placement experiences in a grade 1/2 classroom, a kindergarten classroom, and an EarlyON Child and Family Centre. Electra has a plethora of diverse employment experiences with respect to teaching and learning. Electra has hired, trained, and managed instructors for Engineering Outreach programs (STEM-based additional programming). Through this employment, Electra reviewed curriculum outlines, activity sheets, and material requests for grades 3 to 8. Electra has experience as a Senior Program Instructor for Engineering Outreach programs, where she created, developed, and delivered STEM programming to students from grades 1 to 12. Moreover, Electra has experience as an Emergency Supply Teacher, where she covered the duties and responsibilities of absent teachers ranging from kindergarten to grade 12. Electra has extended knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and best practices. She is culturally responsive and always incorporates an equity lens into her practice. Electra is highly experienced with children with exceptionalities and always implements strength-based approaches that consider the whole child.

SARAH R.

Sarah is currently a student at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in the Masters of Teaching program. She has a particular interest in mathematics education and a consciousness of math anxiety and shame within the math classroom, as she is currently working on research on math anxiety in BIPOC students. Sarah truly believes that every student is capable of learning any subject and believes in the importance of building students’ confidence. So, she focuses on connecting with who students are to teach them in a way that works for them.

Before coming to OISE, Sarah taught dance and gymnastics to kids aged 4-12 in a summer camp setting. In practicum experiences, Sarah taught in a grade 5-6 gifted classroom, a grade 7-8 literacy, history, and art classroom and a grade 8 science classroom, with a concentrated focus on math skills within science. With these different age groups and experiences, Sarah has learned the needs of different age groups and is well-equipped at adapting to these different needs. In the future, she hopes to use what she has learned to teach in a junior or intermediate level classroom setting (grades 4-10).

In her personal life, she enjoys baking, watching movies, and seeing live music. She also is active in the UofT community as a Varsity Blues cheerleader.

Nazia M.

Nazia is an ECE and she grew up in Pakistan and then moved to Bahrain.  She travelled around the world and finished her postgraduate education at the University of Nottingham. Later, she moved to Canada and pursued her career as an Early childhood Educator.  She has worked with all age groups, from kindergarten to high school. Currently she is working in the Peel District School board and works with children with autism, learning difficulties and developmental disabilities at the high school level.  She has several years of tutoring experience.  She believes all children are gifted in their style and need support to reach their full potential. She provides interactive lesson plans, videos, games and worksheets. In her free time, she spends time with her children and friends. She loves to travel and enjoys cooking.

Emily K.

Emily is dedicated to working with diverse populations and is currently working as an Educational Assistant at Choice School for Gifted Children, where she aims to help students reach their full potential. With two years of experience as an Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) therapist and six years of working with diverse populations in Ontario, she has worked with children aged 2 to 20, addressing various behavioral and developmental challenges, and teaching academic skills. Emily holds a degree in Applied Science with a specialization in Human Development from the University of Guelph, and believes every child has unique gifts that can achieve great things with the right support. In her free time, she enjoys concerts, spending time with friends, traveling, exercising, and exploring her new surroundings in Vancouver.