Lander P-F.
Lander is an Ontario Certified Teacher who graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English, a Bachelor of Education, and Minor in Social Sciences from York University. Throughout his six-year undergraduate degree, Lander consistently worked within the education sector which included leadership roles in school field trips, and clay sculpture workshops. After work, Lander can typically be found in his apartment with his cat Ezra, watching a quality film. Lander is an individual who is passionate and dedicated to his teacher’s craft, and seeks to hone his skills alongside his students with an energetic and motivated personality – above all, Lander wants to see his students succeed.
Aiyana K.
Aiyana has an Honours Bachelor of Science in Physiology, Genetics, and Psychology from the University of Toronto. She has 7+ years of experience working with children with and without special needs as a tutor, camp counsellor, volunteer caretaker, and child life volunteer at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. In her current position as a clinical research coordinator at The Hospital for Sick Children, Aiyana enjoys interacting with children and their families and educating them about the ongoing research studies in the department.
Aiyana has a holistic approach to tutoring. She understands that a student’s mindset, study habits and test-taking skills are just as important as their understanding of core material when achieving academic success. She is passionate and knowledgeable yet approachable and friendly. Aiyana hopes to help her students gain confidence in their academics by breaking down concepts, adopting healthy study habits and having a positive mindset. In her free time, Aiyana enjoys exploring the city, spending time with friends and family, and walking her cockapoo, Leo.
Paul H.
Paul is an enthusiastic educator with experience in teaching and developing elementary and high school courses, instructional design, and online learning. He also has extensive experience tutoring and mentoring elementary, high school, and adult students in a range of subjects including English, creative writing, media studies, art, and philosophy. Paul is a great proponent of mentorship and believes that inspiration is the most valuable thing he can impart on his students.
Paul graduated from the University of Toronto in 2015 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English literature and visual studies. Subsequently he completed his TESOL certificate at Woodsworth Collage and worked for various private English language schools. Teaching English language learners provided Paul with the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, as well as use innovative digital textbooks to deliver lessons.
Paul received his Master of Teaching degree from OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education). There he conducted a small-scale research study on Self-Regulated Learning (SRL). He synthesized some of the literature on SRL and published them in The MT Review under the title, Self-Regulated Learning: The Role of Motivation and Emotions on Student Learning. Paul’s interest in education stems from his fascination with the human mind, how students learn, and under which conditions students learn best.
Currently Paul works for D2L (Desire to Learn) a global software company that created the learning management system, Brightspace. At D2L he works on creating innovative online courses for students all over the world.
When he’s not at work, Paul likes to spend his time writing creatively, and expanding his world view by reading literature, philosophy, and theoretical physics. He also enjoys outdoor activities including running, hiking, cycling, and cannoning.
CHARLES Z.
Charles Ziegler is a graduate student at OISE in Language and Literacies Education. After graduating from the University of Guelph with a degree in English literature, Charles taught middle school ESL classes in Gwanggyo, South Korea specializing in TOEFL preparatory reading and writing. Charles enjoys reading, writing literature reviews, and playing jazz piano.
JORDAN S.
Jordan holds a Ph.D. In English Literature from McMaster University with a specialization in Environmental Studies and Cultural Studies of Science. Over the past eight years, he has taught postsecondary courses on academic writing, critical reading and writing, cultural studies, and environmental studies at McMaster University, New York University, and CUNY Queens College. He has considerable experience advising and working with students applying to undergraduate and graduate programs both in Canada and the United States.
Jordan tutors students of all ages with an emphasis on senior literacy, remedial assistance, advanced learning, and college/university preparation. He is a flexible and approachable teacher who is passionate about reading and writing.
By utilizing inclusive teaching practices and interactive lessons, Jordan creates a fun and collaborative learning environment where students feel comfortable enough to express themselves and explore different ways of thinking. He builds individualized lessons for each student with specific academic strategies and learning goals catered to their learning needs. His lessons involve rigorous assessments of a student’s strengths and weaknesses and aim to build self-confidence.
Jordan is an avid cyclist and “bike-packer” and spends most of his time either on his bike exploring or reading with one of his three cats!