ALAN L.

Alan is a retired elementary teacher with 26 years of classroom teaching experience. Alan attained his BA with a Fine Art Major in 1987 from the University of Guelph and in 1990 received his B Ed from the University of Toronto. He is a father of three grown children and lives with his wife of 33 years in Mississauga. He is able to teach all subjects in the Ontario curriculum and has a wide range of knowledge and instructional strategies that he has developed over the years. He is able to utilize on line platforms for distance learning. His hobbies include golf, crossword puzzles, playing the piano and cooking.

RACHEL F.

Rachel is a graduate from teacher’s college with a passion for education and a willingness to succeed. Rachel studied abroad in Wales, and she managed to teach herself some Welsh in addition to travelling to 8 countries while living there. Rachel returned to Canada in 2019. She joined the TDSB as an occasional teacher. Rachel has taught Grades 1-3 in the French Immersion Program. Rachel enjoys supporting student learning as a tutor outside of her teaching day. She approaches learning holistically, helping her students understand what they’re learning in school to the best of their ability. Rachel speaks both English and French fluently, and also has a background in tutoring both Math and English from working at a Kumon Centre as well as her teacher training. Outside of teaching, Rachel’s passions include keeping active, baking, hiking, and singing with her sister. She’s been to 18 countries in her life so far, and can’t wait to share her stories with anyone willing to listen!

ADEEL F.

Adeel earned his Masters in Education Technology from the University of British Columbia in 2015 and his Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University in 1999. In addition, he has a degree in Economics from Brock University and a diploma in Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster from Georgian College. Adeel has Basic Qualifications to teach Junior and Intermediate Divisions, as well as qualifications in French, e-learning, and technology integration. Adeel strongly believes that each teaching opportunity should be unique to the students and that a strong relationship between teacher and student is vital to learning. He loves to teach coding to all grade levels, especially through the creation of computer games. Teaching French is also a passion of his, as he loves to see parent’s reactions when their children pick up a Parisian accent. Outside of the classroom, Adeel likes to spend his time playing with his two children and exploring the Muskoka region for great beaches and ice cream stands.

ALLIE M.

Allie is an Ontario-certified Primary/Junior teacher with additional qualifications in special education as well as Intermediate English and math. After completing both her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University, Allie was honoured with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario’s Faculty of Education award. After graduating, Allie moved to England to work in a specialist setting for children with a range of needs. There, Allie taught small groups of middle school students their subjects in a primary-style classroom, catching them up on curriculum they had missed in their mainstream schools. Allie’s desire to engage students of all educational backgrounds stems from her volunteer work with organizations such as Holland Bloorview, Canadian National Institute for the Blind and Making Waves. These experiences have taught Allie the importance of tailoring learning to the individual student and incorporating their interests wherever possible. Allie also recognizes the role of resilience in learning, helping her students build both academic and emotional skills simultaneously. Like her students, Allie is always learning, collecting certifications from organizations such as the Geneva Centre for Autism, TRIBES and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). At present, Allie is pursuing her Master of Education, where she works as a Teaching Assistant for pre-service teachers studying inclusion. When Allie isn’t at work or school, she can be found reading, cooking, learning Braille, doing yoga, or hanging out with her dog Charlie!

Katie C.

Katie has always had a passion for teaching and inspiring an excitement for learning. She completed her undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University before moving on to her Bachelor of Education at Western University. In addition to her specialty areas of Mathematics and Science at the Intermediate/Senior level, she loves to tutor all age levels and capabilities. Katie has thoroughly enjoyed all her experiences working with youth as a swimming instructor, lifeguard, private tutor, conference leader, mentor, and orientation representative. Outside of the classroom, she loves to dance, play sports, read, and go on adventures. Katie believes everyone can learn. Her goal as an educator is to make a difference in the lives of students by making learning a fun and empowering experience. She can’t wait to work with your child to achieve their goals!

SONAM D.

Sonam is a clinical research professional with a PhD in neuroscience research from the University of Toronto. She grew up in Guelph, completing her Biomedical Science undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph. Sonam grew up with a deep love for ‘all things soccer’ and played recreational co-ed soccer throughout her undergraduate and graduate studies. She discovered her love for teaching during her undergrad studies, whereby she served as a peer helper for university level chemistry and biology courses. It is through teaching that allows Sonam to foster her love of Science. In her spare time Sonam works one-on-one with children ranging from 9 years through to high school, primarily focusing on improving their math and science skills. Sonam believes that by building a strong relationship with her students she is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning. As a mentor Sonam continues to develop strategies for working with children that best suits their learning needs. She finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding. Sonam 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, Sonam also enjoys weightlifting and challenging her physical strength using different exercise modalities. As well, Sonam loves spending time with her friends and family and reading/watching thought provoking books/shows.

MARIA T.

Maria is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies. She completed her teaching degree at OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education), with an Early Years focus. Maria is qualified to teach Primary/Junior grades and is currently employed with the TDSB (Toronto District School Board). This year, she was given the opportunity to teach in an Intensive Support Program (ISP). She is the teacher of a Junior MID (Mildly Intellectually Delayed) class, which is comprised of 12 students of various needs, abilities and interests. Maria jumped at the opportunity as she has a passion and experience in special needs education, and is always looking to further develop her teaching. Over the years, Maria has completed various Additional Qualification (AQ) courses including: Reading Part 1, Kindergarten Part 1, Mathematics Part 1 and Special Needs Part 1. Maria pursued these specific courses in order to strengthen her teaching practice and guide her language and mathematics programming. By 2021, Maria’s goal is to complete her speciality in Special Education. She will be enrolling in Part 2 and Part 3 of the Special Education AQ course this summer and fall.

Maria’s schooling, as well as her personal and professional experiences have built the foundation of her beliefs. Maria truly believes that using student curiosity and interests is critical when engaging students and achieving success. She urges teachers and others to value student voice and input, as it is an integral part of teaching and learning. Maria believes that students are truly valued when they are put at the centre of their learning; only then, will student confidence and self-esteem flourish.

In her spare time, Maria enjoys playing sports such as soccer and volleyball as well as spending time with her family; whether it’s watching movies or playing games.

STEPHANIE L.

Stephanie graduated from the University of Toronto, where she received her (Honours) Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology and completed her Bachelor of Education with York University. Stephanie is an Ontario Certified Teacher, who is qualified to teach all divisions (Primary/Junior/Intermediate and Senior). She has taken Additional Qualification courses in Special Education, English, Social Sciences, and Physical Education, to strengthen her skill set. Stephanie has many years of experience tutoring, both in group settings and one on one. Her experience in the classroom includes students ranging from kindergarten to high school, including a year of teaching Core French. In addition, Stephanie has a background in teaching students with various exceptionalities such as autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. From her time working at Holland Bloorview she has gathered a variety of strategies and resources to help with meeting the learning needs of many diverse learners. Stephanie is also creative with a high interest in arts and sports which she uses to create a fun and interactive learning environment. She is an energetic teacher who aims to make learning engaging and meaningful to all her students.

BRYCE H.

Bryce has his BSc was a double major in mathematics and computing science from Simon Fraser University. Bryce always found math fun in high school but it wasn’t until his second year university studies that he found passion and beauty in the subject. That sense of passion is something he loves to try to pass on to students who feel uncomfortable with the subject or that “they just aren’t math people.” During the completion of his BSc, Bryce found himself frequently employed as an instructor. He’s worked as a youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor, an ESL instructor, and an instructor in the Canadian Army Reserve (where he’s been employed since 2009). Bringing these instructional experiences and subject matter knowledge together inspire Bryce to create an atmosphere where students can get comfortable with the discomfort of learning and start to grow.

SANYA C.

Sanya is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She grew up in Montreal, attending McGill University and graduating with a Bachelor of Kindergarten/Elementary Education. After a year of teaching in Montreal, Sanya decided to move to Toronto to pursue her career in teaching within the public school system. Within 2 weeks of moving to Toronto, Sanya was offered the opportunity to teach a Grade 1 class and jumped at the occasion, giving her great experience working with primary students. As well, she has additional qualifications in ESL (English as a Second Language) and is currently completing a second additional qualification in Reading (Part1). While living in Montreal, Sanya worked one-on-one with high school students helping with Math, Science, English, History and French. She loves working with students one-on-one and as a classroom teacher is able to see firsthand the benefits of tutoring support. During the summer months, Sanya enjoys travelling and is taking part in a summer program which involves taking high school aged students on a travel trip for 3 weeks. Sanya finds it extremely rewarding to work with students and really enjoys getting to know her students to help them succeed. In her spare time, Sanya likes to take part in outdoor activities like hiking, playing hockey, and running. In addition, she likes to try new foods and restaurants in the city of Toronto, and has an undeniable love for warm ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies.