DAVID A.
David taught Math and Science to grade 7 to 11 students for the last fourteen years at English Montreal School Board. He also taught grade 11 and 12 physics, advanced functions and calculus in private school settings. Now he is a teacher at Toronto District School Board. He has many years experience tutoring, both in group settings and one on one.
David is qualified to teach Math and Science at Intermediate and Senior Divisions. He is a graduate from Tbilisi State University with a degree in Science – Physics and a graduate from Ontario Institute for Studies in Education with a bachelor of Education. David has also taken additional qualification courses as part of his professional development as a teacher in Special Education. He differentiated instruction for students with special needs for many years.
David believes that any student can achieve academic success when provided with the proper materials and support that is catered towards their learning style. He quickly develops rapport with students. David is an enthusiastic and energetic teacher who makes learning engaging, fun and meaningful to all his students.
DAVID M.
David has over ten years experience as a High School Math and Science Tutor in NW Calgary. His background includes both a BSc Degree, focusing on Math and Chemistry, from the University of Calgary and a Chemical Engineering Technology Diploma from SAIT. He focuses on providing high quality lessons that are tailored to the individual need’s and interests of the student. David has mastered tutoring the Alberta curriculum.
Stefan H.
Stefan has an Bachelors degree in Honors Biochemistry from Wilfrid Laurier University. He continued his education at Centennial College, earning an advanced diploma in Industrial Microbiology. He just started a Masters of Science in Education, to be completed in the next few years. He currently teaches Chemistry and Microbiology at Sheridan College.
Jason B.
Jason graduated from his Teaching degree at the Ontario Institute for Education and has completed research projects pertaining to memory retention and the impact of the pandemic on student mental health. As such, Jason incorporates stress-reducing activities throughout his tutoring sessions. While completing research during his Masters of science at Queen’s University, Jason learned techniques that increase students’ long-term memory retention of subject material (such as anatomy and biology concepts), a technique that he applies to his tutoring sessions. Jason has extensive curriculum knowledge in the sciences and excels while working with students in an individual capacity. Jason has taught and tutored both in-person and online and has received positive feedback throughout his career. Jason enjoys applying his experiences as they relate to the content in the tutoring session. He is excited to share the science behind his chameleon’s ability to change colours, and the mystery behind the colours of his calico cat Violet.
Larissa C.
Larissa is currently pursuing an MDCM & PhD combined program at McGill University. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with an Honours BSc degree in Physiology, and from McGill University for her MSc in Neuroscience, as a McCall MacBain Scholar (’21). She volunteers as an educator for Concussion Legacy Foundation and BrainReach, leading community outreach programs in elementary schools around Montréal. In her 8-year involvement in research, she has authored papers examining lifestyle impacts on cognitive processes, specifically one focusing on children with learning disabilities.
She has tutored students up to the undergraduate university course level in biology, chemistry, psychology, and English. Her success comes from her unique approach to tutoring and career consulting that draws from her
versatile background as a licensed pilot, ski coach of Alpine Canada Coach Education, violin teacher with an Associate Diploma (ARCT) from the Royal Conservatory of Music, and ski patroller at Mont Tremblant to name a few. As an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves, she instructs aviation theory, leadership, and communication skills; she also specializes in instructing university and scholarship application writing within and outside of the Forces.
Being born and raised in British Columbia, she is an avid backcountry skier and hiker. When she’s not on a mountain, you could find her exploring the city by bike.
Shayan M.
Shayan is a Mathematics, Science and French teacher, having taught in Quebec and internationally before arriving to Ontario. His objective is to help students gain knowledge and develop skills to pursue their goals through mentorship and coaching. He holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering as well as a Master’s Degree in Teaching, from McGill University.
Darien K.
Darien has been teaching for 5 years. He also has a Psychology degree and is certified by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. He developed a Mindfulness Committee throughout his school’s community to better support mental health initiatives.
Darien has the experience to understand and tailor instruction to the many different learning styles, abilities and backgrounds. He has taught people with various and complex disabilities for 10+ years, is comfortable teaching various levels of English Language Learners and can teach foundational knowledge through Indigenous perspective.
As a teacher his focus is on an well rounded educational plan that consists of physical and mental wellness, cultivating self-worth, morals, values and supporting students’ expressions of identity. He received multiple scholarships based on athletic merit as a member of the University’s Cross Country Running team. He loves to take his dog paddle boarding and hiking. When they are not in the sunniest spots, he’ll likely be found playing Arceus or Zelda on his Nintendo Switch.
Janet D.
Janet is a Certified Teacher, with four years of teaching experience. She has worked in both the private and public sectors. She specializes in a variety of subject areas from MYP IB, to PE, Outdoor Ed, Business, Human Sciences, and Primary School English & Mathematics.
She grew up in Barrie, Ontario, and moved out west in 2015. She has an Undergraduate Degree in Physical and Health Education and a Minor in Business Admin. As well, she’s completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from UBC.
Janet has taught a variety of high school specialized courses outside of her teachables including ESL, Home Economics, Yoga, and Basketball Academy. She also spent a year teaching a grade 4-7 elementary school class, with a special focus on literacy and mathematics in those years.
She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and got into teaching physical and health education not only because of her love for sports, but because she thoroughly enjoys helping build her students’ confidence to succeed. She prides herself on the connections she’s built with her students and parents over the years.
Janet’s approach fosters an environment where community, global perspectives, and social responsibility become key fundamentals that will prepare her students to be true world citizens. Her goal is that the connections she makes allow others to leave at the end of the day feeling supported, and respected and that their opinions are heard. Since starting her career, she’s made it her mission to make her classroom environment a safe space for all everyone, where they can share experiences, and use their innovative thinking and creativity, to flourish. She loves working amongst the leaders of tomorrow and greatly appreciates all the connections she’s made along the way.
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EMILE I.
Emile has a bachelor degree in Education from the University of Ottawa. He has been teaching for 15 years, 1 year in Francophone Junior and High School, and 14 years in Elementary French Immersion School. His favourite subjects are Math, Sciences and French. Integrating technology in the students learning process is essential to him.
Gurnish S.
Gurnish is a Biomedical Engineering Graduate student at University of Toronto. She completed her Undergraduate Degree in Medical Physics at Western University in London, ON. During her time at Western, Gurnish worked with Frontier College as a tutor for elementary, and secondary school students helping them with math and sciences. Gurnish has also worked as a Physics Learning Coach where she integrated the course curriculum with valuable learning skills. As a tutor and mentor, Gurnish strongly believes in the power of appreciate advising, where we work together to optimize the student’s educational experience and goals. In her spare time, Gurnish enjoys reading, playing trombone and martial arts.