Sela C.

Sela has graduated with an Honours Business Administration degree from Richard Ivey School of Business and Huron University, where she was awarded the full ride Hellmuth scholarship. She is currently doing her Masters in International Business at Ivey, Stockholm School of Economics, and London School of Economics with the CEMS Graduate Program. She has taught English and North American cultural studies to Cornell University Graduate International Students, and has travelled to India and Uzbekistan with Ivey Business School’s LEADER Project. There, she worked as a lecturer and coach in a business course to entrepreneurs, undergraduate students, and corporate representatives, with concepts including strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and other business fundamentals. She specialises in business, especially prep…

Lilah G.

Hi! I’m Lilah, and I’ve been a secondary school teacher with the TDSB for the past six years. I mainly teach English, Social Sciences and Family Studies. During the school year I work at an alternative secondary school, which I really love.

English is definitely one of my main areas of experience. For about five years, I’ve taught English through TDSB summer school and night school, particularly ENG4U (Grade 12 University English), so I’m very familiar with the course and what students need to be successful. I’ve worked with students on everything from essay writing and thesis development to reading comprehension, literary analysis, grammar, and just becoming more confident writers overall.

Before becoming a teacher, I also had a background in Child and Youth Care, so building relationships with students and making them feel comfortable has always been really important to me. I’m patient, approachable, and I try to explain things in a way that actually makes sense rather than making schoolwork feel more complicated than it needs to be. I also know that every student learns differently, so I’m happy to slow things down, break things into smaller steps, or approach something in a different way when needed.

Outside of teaching, I love animals, being outdoors and in nature, reading, and musical theatre.

NADER A.

Nader is an experienced educator with a strong academic background in mathematics, education, and applied linguistics. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics overseas, followed by a Bachelor of Education from York University. He also completed a Master’s degree in Mathematics for Teachers and holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics.

Since 2010, Nader has taught Mathematics and Science at the high school level throughout York Region. In addition to his classroom experience, he has taught SAT and SSAT preparation as well as English, giving him a broad range of experience supporting students with different academic needs and learning styles.
Nader has received training in a variety of effective teaching strategies, including Direct Instruction, Differentiated Instruction, and Design Down. He uses these approaches to adapt his teaching to individual students, build their confidence and strengthen their understanding.

With his extensive teaching experience, strong subject knowledge, and ability to connect with students, Nader is dedicated to helping students reach their academic potential.

JEFF M.

Jeff has a PhD in philosophy and has taught as a university instructor for over a decade. He started teaching at 16, as a snowboard instructor, and quickly discovered he has passion for human connection and contributing to the development of others. All of his work experience since has been with youth and young adults in various learning contexts, like running summer camps, and teaching English in Japan. Jeff believes real learning is life-changing, and is convinced that the question “why?”–even, and sometimes especially, when it is asked in the form, “why do I have to do this?”–is a powerful route to this kind of meaningful change. Jeff hasn’t only studied a lot, he’s experienced a lot, too: at 17, he left home to study abroad; he’s lived in eight cities in four countries, and travelled to over 30; he’s studied four languages in addition to the French and English he grew up speaking; and he’s made all kinds of connection throughout. This capacity for connection makes Jeff particularly alive to the lived experience and uniqueness of his students, giving him a distinctive human touch. He is currently studying to become a psychotherapist.

Sylvia S.

As an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) with 20 years of teaching experience across both public and independent schools in the GTA, Sylvia offers comprehensive academic support, both in person and online, tailored to your child’s individual needs. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Education from OISE/UofT, and has completed various Additional Qualification (AQ) courses to continually enhance her instructional practice. She specializes in teaching all subjects from Kindergarten to Grade 10, as well as English and Humanities for Grades 11 and 12. Beyond core academics, she brings extensive expertise in special education, including specialized support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This targeted approach helps students strengthen both their academic and executive functioning skills to thrive inside and outside the classroom.

 

Kiran C.

Kiran Chahal has spent over a decade as an Academic Coach, Lecturer, Teacher and Administrator in advising offices, and everywhere in between, working with students across post-secondary and academic settings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University, and is currently deep in doctoral coursework in the Humanities department at York University. Along the way, she’s been a Graduate Teaching Assistant advising undergrads and running tutorial sessions, and she carries a Higher Education Teaching Certificate from HarvardX for good measure. What sets Kiran apart is that she’s sat in nearly every seat in the room, student, teacher, administrator, at institutions of every kind, and that gives her a real feel for what someone needs at each stage of their academic journey. Over the years she’s coached students through organization, study strategies, and the sometimes-daunting process of writing applications to bachelor’s and master’s programs, always leaning on intuitive learning and a healthy dose of Socratic questioning to help students find answers that actually stick. These days, she’s especially passionate about fostering independent critical thinking in the age of AI, a topic she’s actively researching. When she’s not working with students, Kiran is probably somewhere with a book in hand, quietly trying to beat last year’s reading count, planning her next solo trip, or spending time with the people she loves most.

Shayan G.

Shayan values curiosity and learning, as he himself once tapped into his potential for learning and achieved his goals, which is what he aims to transfer to his students as well.
He is studying psychology BaSC, at Toronto Metropolitan university, and has been teaching nationwide in the topics of STEM for the last 5 years.
Shayan’s philosophy as a tutor is that he believes every human being must be curious and learn from history that science and mathematics are the only tools we have that transcends us from being regular.
He is also a chess nerd, and reads and writes in his free time, with a sparkle of science communication in his magazine!

 

CHRISTIANA K.

Christy has enjoyed teaching children, youth, & adults in a variety of contexts. Prior to entering Teacher’s College she gained experience teaching horsemanship & voltige at Circle Square Ranch and Bible lessons at her church. She gained experience in Early Childhood Education and cared for children at several After School Care programs while obtaining her Humanities undergraduate degree. Following graduation she worked with ESL students at St Mary’s University. This led to her pursuing work as an ESL teacher in Korea. After an incredible 3 years of learning about the Korean language & culture she returned to Canada to obtain her Teacher’s Certificate. Her first teaching assignment was to teach ESL and FSL. Subsequently in between raising three children, Christy has enjoyed teaching French at various private schools using the AIM methodology. Her favourite part of teaching is providing students with strategies to help them enjoy learning subjects that were previously laborious for them. She loves learning about her unique students and providing activities and exercises that are tailored to them. When she is not teaching, Christy enjoys being active outside: skiing, swimming, gardening, adventuring with her children and training her family’s puppy.

 

Skyler S.

Skyler built his expertise through rigorous independent study of technology and related disciplines, driven by an unwavering passion for his students. He stands at the forefront of system design and mentorship, guiding children, post-secondary students, and professionals with precision and impact. As Professor at Fanshawe College he advanced knowledge transfer, curriculum development, and student achievements. His knowledge of language, history, mathematics, the sciences, psychology, philosophy, and Computer Science equips him to see potential and cultivate the students’ confidence.

From an early age he built a strong background in engineering and computer hardware, massively multiplayer game development, computer networking, and advanced software development. That foundation is a distinguished multidisciplinary career across the federal government (Assistant Commissioner’s Award of Excellence for Creativity and Innovative Development), a provincial school board, and a leading U.S. financial technology firm, where he consistently shaped high-performing teams through mentorship.

Furthering his commitment to learning he leads the organization Work It In (workitin.org), whose mission is clear: education draws out potential and their goals. In his free time he plays guitar, paints, hikes, and 4-season camps with his adorable (at times goofy) Golden Retriever/Lab mix named Orion, fully at home with nature (particularly on a serene lake in a canoe)!

SOPHIA G.

Sophia is an Ontario Certified Teacher who earned her Master of Teaching from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her love of working with children started long before the classroom; as a teenage babysitter, then as a camp counsellor and tutor, she discovered the moment she still finds most rewarding: watching a child realize they are capable of far more than they thought. Sophia has taught classes in Grades 6–8 across the TDSB and has been tutoring since 2019. She works with students in Grades 3–8 across all subjects as well as high school students in language, social studies, and history. She has supported students with diverse learning needs, including exceptionalities and English Language Learners.

Sophia believes students learn best when they feel valued and connected to their learning and the world around them. She takes the time to get to know each student, discovering what motivates them, and creating personalized lessons around their interests, goals and learning style. Sophia creates sessions that are warm, enthusiastic, and encouraging, helping students build confidence while developing a genuine love of and curiosity for learning. When she’s not teaching, Sophia can be found immersed in a new craft project, with loved ones, or tending to her houseplant collection, which has officially outgrown her windowsills.