ERIN D.
Erin holds a Bachelor of Education with Primary and Junior qualifications, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University. She has over three years of teaching experience in London, England, including two years as a kindergarten teacher with experience in phonics instruction and early reading development. This background allows her to support students in building strong literacy foundations, developing reading confidence, and strengthening essential communication skills at an early age.
Erin is currently an occasional teacher with the Toronto District School Board, where she works with students across a variety of grade levels and learning needs. Combining her education background with her studies in psychology, she creates supportive, engaging, and inclusive learning environments tailored to each student’s individual strengths and goals.
Mark P.
Mark is a San Diego native that attended University of California Davis, graduating in 2002 with a major in Human Development and Psychology. He then proceeded to earn his Masters in Education from the University of Phoenix in 2008. He has been the supervisor of elementary afterschool programs and has taught at a local private school since 2010. He specializes in early literacy, reading, humanities, modern world and US history courses. His love and desire for knowledge drives him to continuously dive into unfamiliar topics gaining perspective from a wide range of mentors and professionals.
With free time, Mark enjoys being on the water, sailing or fishing for tuna. He is an avid outdoorsman, spending vacations hiking, camping or riding his Harley up the 101, Pacific Coast Highway. Mark believes there is nothing better than smiling with friends around a table full of tasty food!
ERIN D.
Erin holds a Bachelor of Education with Primary and Junior qualifications, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University. She has over three years of teaching experience in London, England, including two years as a kindergarten teacher with experience in phonics instruction and early reading development. This background allows her to support students in building strong literacy foundations, developing reading confidence, and strengthening essential communication skills at an early age.
Erin is currently an occasional teacher with the Toronto District School Board, where she works with students across a variety of grade levels and learning needs. Combining her education background with her studies in psychology, she creates supportive, engaging, and inclusive learning environments tailored to each student’s individual strengths and goals.
Cynthia S.
Cynthia is a Certified Academic Language Therapist who works with students in grades 1–9, providing dyslexia therapy and individualized reading instruction. Her teaching journey began at Louisiana Key Academy Northshore, where she spent two years teaching Social Studies Composition to 3rd graders and Structured Language Arts to 3rd and 5th graders.
Her commitment to literacy is deeply personal. When her child was diagnosed with dyslexia, Cynthia, who also has dyslexia, immersed herself in learning everything she could about effective reading instruction. This led her to pursue IMSLEC‑accredited training and ultimately earn her CALT certification through ALTA in February 2026.
Cynthia is also an author. Her poetry collection, Present Peace, explores her connection to nature and her search for her authentic voice. She also writes Mom poetry and is using her CALT certification to write decodable readers for older students.
Before becoming an educator, Cynthia built a successful career in accounting, earning her CPA license and working for Deloitte & Touche, LLP and PoolCorp. She holds an M.S. in Accounting from Louisiana State University and a B.B.A. in Accounting with a psychology concentration from Millsaps College.
Outside of working with students, she enjoys time with her family and is currently developing a middle‑grade werewolf series using graphic organizers.
MADDISON M.
Maddison graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Behaviour, and a Minor in English and Cultural Studies. She also concurrently completed her Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Mohawk College, and she taught in a Montessori school’s Toddler and Preschool rooms shortly after. In 2026, she will be graduating from OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) at the University of Toronto with a Masters of Education in the Intermediate/Senior grade levels. Throughout her life, Maddison has developed a deep passion for working with young children and guiding them to reach their full potential. In recent years, this has expanded to a love for working with older students to refine their skills and hlp them engage critically with the work they complete. Maddison truly believes that engaging students using their curiosity and interests is crucial in helping them gain the confidence they require to succeed. In her spare time, Maddison enjoys reading, journalling, and thrifting, as well as spending time with her friends at cafes or new restaurants, or taking time to visit family.
Christine C.
Christine holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Education, and has been teaching in elementary schools for nearly seven years. She brings a wide range of classroom experience, particularly in the primary grades, while also having worked with students across all grade levels from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Additionally, Christine has a special focus on early literacy intervention and working with struggling readers on remedial reading programs. Using phonetic-based literacy programs, Christine delivers instruction in a systematic way to students who have dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Christine is also qualified to teach Intermediate Science.
Passionate about creating meaningful connections with her students, Christine believes that learning should be engaging, supportive, and fun. She approaches teaching with a whole-child mindset, recognizing that every student is more than their academic performance. Her goal is to help students build confidence, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning in a positive environment where they feel seen and valued.
Outside of teaching, Christine enjoys spending time with her family. She is the proud mom of a one-year-old daughter and loves going on adventures with her dog, Louie.
Bobbi-Jo M.
Bobbi-Jo has masters degree in Childhood Education and has worked in the education field for 17 years as both a teacher and an educational assistant.
She has an extensive background in special education and has taught all grades from kindergarten to grade 8. In the past few years, Bobbi-Jo has specialized at her school in the role of Early Reading Intervention Specialist. In this role, Bobbi-Jo focuses on student achievement through data and structured literacy programs that focus on phonetic skills and sounds as well as the application of phonetic rules. Bobbi-Jo has a strong understand of remedial reading programs that are specifically tailored to students who have dyslexia and other non-verbal learning differences.
Shannon S.
Shannon S. has a decade of teaching experience along with over nine years of tutoring children ages 3–14. She currently works as an Autistic Support Early Intervention Teacher for children ages 3–4. Throughout her career, Shannon also taught Kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th grades, gaining a strong understanding of how children learn and grow across different stages.
Shannon has extensive experience supporting children in developing early literacy skills, including pre-reading skills, building confidence in learning to read, and strengthening math skills. She enjoys helping children grow academically and gain confidence in their abilities, tailoring her approach to each child’s unique needs.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health from Widener University, where she also completed a Master of Education and obtained teaching certifications in Preschool–8th Grade for both Regular and Special Education. Shannon is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in Early Intervention at West Chester University.
Shannon lives in Old City, and in her free time, she enjoys reading a good book, going for a run, and spending time with friends. She is looking forward to the opportunity to work with you and support your child’s growth and success!
NOAH S.
Noah S. has a Master of Teaching Degree from the University of Toronto/OISE (Class of 2026), as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Degree in Theatre: Performance Acting from Toronto Metropolitan University (Class of 2012). In between degrees, he has worked as an actor and writer, as well as a Resident Artist-Educator at Young People’s Theatre. In addition to playing lead roles in theatre, Noah had his feature film debut acting with Academy-Award winner Christoph Waltz. Since 2019, Noah has worked as a professional hiking and cycling guide, where he has coached people to navigate the terrain in the Canadian Rockies, France, Spain, Belize, Costa Rica, and Patagonia. Noah’s breadth of life experience has informed his teaching, where he has worked in both public and independent schools. Whether acting with Oscar winners, guiding people in the mountains, or just helping students to learn, Noah incorporates mindfulness into all of his work, using the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn as a foundation to his teaching practice: “Intelligence is the door to freedom, and alert attention is the mother of intelligence.”
JANELLE M.
Janelle is an Ontario Certified Teacher who has recently graduated with a Master of Teaching at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in the Intermediate/Senior division. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and History at the University of Toronto. Having worked in three secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board as a Teacher Candidate, Janelle supported and led instruction in English and History classes with students of various backgrounds and skillsets. Janelle has a wealth of experience as a tutor in both Toronto and Durham, during which she has supported students in reading comprehension, citation practices, and writing skills, as well as in Primary/Junior math. In her work as a tutor, she has also led programs to prepare students for private school entrance examinations. Additionally, Janelle worked as a camp counsellor for three summers, both in leadership positions and in one-on-one support. Janelle firmly believes that curiosity is intrinsic to student engagement and learning, and thus aspires to lean into students’ interests and encourage students to be comfortable exploring what they do not know. She leads her teaching with patience and flexibility, supplementing students’ in-class learning with differentiated techniques, positive reinforcement, and purposeful feedback. Apart from teaching, Janelle enjoys reading, running, and writing poetry.