Kameel K.

Kameel is your one-stop shop for tutoring in math, science, English, French, and humanities for grades K through 11! With 4 years of tutoring experience, he has developed engaging methods to help students with different learning styles reach their full potential in the classroom. Kameel completed his undergraduate degree at McGill University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in immunology at the University of Toronto. His unique perspective may be especially useful to students with interests in research or medicine. Kameel spends his spare time volunteering for seniors and writing children’s stories encouraging compassion and understanding regarding certain medical conditions. Kameel also enjoys working on his basketball skills (go raptors), playing Pokémon Go with his nephew, and going camping close to his hometown in Montreal with his cat, Cleo.

ALEC M.

Alec is an Ontario-certified History/Social Sciences teacher and current M.A. History student at the University of Toronto. Before moving to Toronto, he completed his Bachelor of Education at the University of Ottawa, specializing in Grade 4-10 History. Before that, he graduated from Queen’s University in 2016 with an honour’s degree in History and World Religion. He began teaching ESL to students of all ages in 2016 while living in Europe. He speaks French and a little Spanish and loves learning new languages. He has taught Grade 3-4 Core French, Grade 7/8 Language Arts, History, and Health, and Grade 6/7 English Literacy in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB). He also taught various subjects – primarily English, Social Studies, and Physical Education – from kindergarten to Grade 10 in the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE). In his spare time, he loves to play music with his siblings, especially guitar and bass. He also loves to play and coach basketball and is a huge Toronto Raptors fan. He has some suggestions for how the team could be improved but does not have the influence to secure a meeting with management. Since 2010, he has been a support worker for an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their family. What he loves most about teaching is seeing students gain confidence in themselves.

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.

LES T.

 

Lesley, or Les as she likes to be called, is a certified teacher of 22 years.  Les came from Montreal to complete M.A. courses at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and then completed her teacher certification as well as specialist courses in Special Education. She later acquired a  Masters in Social Work at U of T with a focus on children and families.
Les loves kids and likes people. She is a kind, energetic and creative person who would like to share her love of teaching with younger learners in the earlier grades.  Les has a profound love of books and reading and art. Even before she had her own child, Les began to collect children’s books and is happy to have a little library of her own.
Les is experienced working with students with diverse learning styles and challenges (including learning differences / disabilities, attention issues and anxiousness).  She is well-equipped to build an effective plan to support young learners on their journey to tackling reading, language and numeracy skills. Les has excellent people skills and will communicate clearly with parents about their child’s progress. She employs creative strategies and engaging resources for learners. Les has a patient, friendly and playful approach to teaching.

STEPHEN P.

Stephen has tutored extensively in all areas of advanced mathematics, including calculus/vectors, and has successfully guided students through AP Calculus and the IB math program. He especially enjoys working on problem-solving strategies. Stephen also has several years of experience with all aspects of SSAT, SAT, ACT, and MCAT preparation, including guiding students through the often arduous university application process.
He also enjoys working with students at all levels across many subjects. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters Degree in Comparative Literature, specializing in English and French,. Stephen’s primary research focus was the nineteenth-century novel. He has also received his MBA from the University of Warwick in the UK, .
Finally, Stephen has a real passion for literature, history, and philosophy, spending his free time delving into contemporary works. Stephen has recently taken a liking to nineteenth and twentieth-century history, and believes that as citizens we benefit when we have a fuller understanding of the past.

Pieter B.

Pieter grew up between North America and Europe (Canada, USA, France, UK). He went to Middlebury College in Verrnont for his BA in Spatial Analysis and Human Ecology and to School for International Training, also in Vermont, for his MA in International Administration, and Cross-Cultural Teaching & Training. After work in cultural exchange and education, tourism, theatre performance and others, he has been teaching in Ontario at the high school and intermediate levels, with Ontario Certification.
The arts and humanities, and more specifically Extended French and Immersion have been foremost. Positions in international and private schools, as well as the Toronto District School Board, and in Ontario & France have also included the IB Theory of Knowledge and the IGCSE from the UK.
Interests include hiking, skiing, sailing, horseback riding, cycling, writing, photography, and environmental issues.
He likeshing for it’s involvement with young people who are discovering who they are, gaining skills, perspectives and structures which will serve them for many years. He finds that the energy of students, and his own, form a synergy of discovery for all involved. An attempt is made to connect learning to a student’s curiosity and experience and encourage new avenues of thought and action. This is a teacher who really enjoys his students and lifelong learning.

Mo J.

Mo has a background in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biology. He has earned a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degree from York University.

Mo also has a Specialist in Guidance and Career Education. He is a member of the Science Teachers Association of Ontario. He also enjoys teaching mathematics and values making mathematics more visual and accessible to students.

He has taught over 15 years students from primary to secondary.

Mo enjoys hiking, constantly learning about and enjoying nature, visiting historic buildings and participating in historical tours.

DAVID T.

David has over 25 years of teaching experience. His family experience has allowed him to teach in SK, BC, and MB. He taught in the Winnipeg School Division most recently, teaching at Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute and serving as a Vice-Principal at both Cecil Rhodes and Greenway Schools. David has a B.A. from Yale University, a B.Ed. from the University of Regina, and a M.Ed. from George Fox University.

MORGAN S.

Morgan is a student at the University of Winnipeg in her 4th year of the Education program. She is studying to be an early/middle years teacher. English is her major and she loves assisting students in reaching their literacy goals. She also has a variety of experience in different subjects in K-6 and tutors in all subjects, english, math, social studies and science. Morgan loves getting to know all of her students so that she is able to build a strong relationship with them. Morgan’s focus is to adapt her teaching to meet the needs of each individual student. Her goal is to establish a fun learning environment while using techniques that will assist her students in reaching their educational goals.

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.