ADELAIDE G

Adelaide is a second year medical student at the University of St. Andrew’s, Scotland, in the six year direct medical program. She graduated high school in 2023 from the University of Toronto Schools (UTS) with distinction and awards in Chemistry, Biology, and community service. At UTS, she tutored grade 11 level Chemistry students and acted as a school Prefect.

Her love of working with kids grew when she became a hands-on and inclusive therapeutic recreation volunteer at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. She is also a lifeguard during summer months where she supervises kids to ensure a safe and fun environment.

Over this period of time, Adelaide has developed a deep desire to aid young middle school aged teens in reaching their full potentials and excelling academically. She believes in having someone friendly, organized, and encouraging to help any student gain confidence in Science and Math courses, while also offering specialized help in organizational skills and time management. Finally, she has significant experience in preparing for the UCAT examination. As such, she is available to Grade 11 students interested in applying to direct medical programs in the United Kingdom.

In Adelaide’s spare time she enjoys hiking with her dog, cycling, volunteering with seniors, and yoga. At university she’s a member of the Medical Society and the recreational tennis team.

HAGAR A.

DANIEL A.

Daniel is a world-renowned Economist and a Professor at top Universities and Academic Schools in Canada, Dubai and around the world. He did his MA in Development and International Economics from University of London, his MBA from Northwestern University, Chicago and Professional Financial Planning (PFP) from Canadian Securities Institute. He is also author of an International Best-Selling book on business called ‘Managing the Unthinkable’.

ZEINAB F.

Zeinab holds a bachelor’s degree in System Engineering from Japan and a master’s degree in Biomechanics from McGill University. Currently, she works as a Senior Technology Officer in the financial management sector, where she applies her technical expertise and analytical skills to solve complex challenges.
Zeinab is deeply passionate about mathematics and is dedicated to sharing her enthusiasm with others. Since high school, she has been teaching math, helping students see how the subject can be both easy and enjoyable. Over the years, she has tutored a diverse range of students, from high schoolers to university attendees in Montreal, fostering a love for math in each of them.
Her approach to teaching is rooted in patience, commitment, and a belief that every student can succeed with the right guidance. Zeinab is driven by the idea that math is not just about numbers but a beautiful language that can be understood and appreciated by everyone. Her dedication to her students’ success is unwavering, and she takes pride in helping them achieve their academic goals. Zeinab’s commitment to her work and her students is a testament to her belief that learning math can be a rewarding and transformative experience.

ZOYA C.

Zoya received an Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science degree from the University of Toronto with a double major in English Literature and Geography and a Minor in Political Science. Zoya is currently pursuing her Master of Teaching degree at University of Toronto, where she is focusing on becoming an Intermediate/Senor teacher in English and Geography. Zoya’s passion for teaching and education shows through her teaching practices where she approaches every student as individuals who have unlimited potential for growth and success.

Zoya has over nine years of tutoring experience, with two years of teaching experience through summer camps, and teaching in the TDSB and HDSB. Zoya’s strengths lies in her belief in ensuring every student has an individualised lesson plan where they can flourish in their learning and improve their own confidence. Throughout Zoya’s life she grew up in China, Indonesia, Switzerland, and Singapore before deciding to continue her education in Toronto. Thus, Zoya truly believes that fostering an inclusive and open environment that is grounded in trust is of the upmost importance for all students. One of Zoya’s strengths is her experience with academic coaching and learning strategies, where she as a teacher focuses not only on subject related content but also on teaching students what different test/assignment tools and strategies they can use to excel in and outside of the classroom.

When Zoya is not teaching or learning herself, you can find her enjoying whichever book she is currently emersed in, travelling to visit her family, or listening to music. Zoya love for music started when she was three years old, and since then you cannot find her in any relaxing moment where she is not humming a random tune to a random song that is stuck in her head that day.

ANNABELLE K.

Annabelle is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a Transitional Certificate as she works towards completing her final year of the Master of Teaching program at OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education). In her studies at OISE, Annabelle has been exploring accessibility through gamification and how to best ensure students are engaged and ready to learn in the classroom. Through her placements, Annabelle has had amazing opportunities to work closely with students to meet their various learning needs, including providing students with one on one support. Annabelle has always been passionate about education both inside and out of the classroom as seen through her work in museums. Before entering the classroom, Annabelle received her Master of Museum Studies from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Information. Annabelle’s museum work centred around making history accessible and engaging to students through creating interactive and informative exhibits, and school programming for students from Grades 3 through 12. Its her passion for history and the humanities that have led her to teaching and she is excited to share this passion with her students. Annabelle has been working with kids for as long as she remembers, growing up as a camp councilor and teaching karate, always looking for ways to make learning fun. In her spare time, Annabelle practices her karate as much as she can and is always looking for a new video game to play!

ANTHONY M.

Anthony Mayadunne is a multi-disciplinary educator up to the university level in Mathematics (ALM, Harvard), English (MA, UBC), and Business (MBA, U of T). He is passionate about delivering a focused and exciting learning experience to his students—whether they are in Grade 6 … or pursuing their PhD. He is also a SAT trainer (integrating both English and Mathematics sections), and University Admissions Coach for undergraduate and graduate programs, having placed many students in leading universities around the world. When invited to teach Calculus in Engineering Outreach programs (Gr 9 – 12) at U of T Engineering, he developed an engaging approach to teach a famously challenging subject: Calculus. Later, completing his Masters in Mathematics for Teaching, he specialized in teaching Calculus to meet rigorous standards: AP/IB Calculus, Engineering Mathematics, and Mathematics in Arts & Science. His warm and engaging manner has led him to mentor many students in their academic and professional careers. He hopes to persuade the world that all people (including parents) are innate mathematicians, and that Calculus can bring as profound joy as Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony, or Maurice Sendak’s Night Kitchen. So far, he has succeeded with about 50 people, and optimistically looks forward to the still 8 billion more people to go.
He has traveled extensively, living for many years in Japan, Australia, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, and Ethiopia, and uses these experiences to write short stories, essays and poems. He describes himself in four verbs: I teach, I travel, I read, and sometimes, I write.

SANMI D.

Sanmi is a dynamic, innovative and patient Math tutor with an overall experience of 7 years teaching grades 5 – 12, specializing in high school grades. She has helped numerous students build their confidence about the subject in achieving the desired goals. After completing her Master’s of Engineering (Civil Engineering) from the University of Mumbai, she moved to Dubai, U.A.E where she was introduced to the field of teaching and her childhood passion translated to her profession. She worked as a tutor as well as a classroom teacher in Dubai where she received immense appreciation from parents during Parent – Teacher meetings and from her students for engaging and interactive lessons. Two years ago, she moved to Toronto, Canada where she has been working as an in-person as well as an online Math tutor. She has experience working with students of various nationalities and cognitive abilities. Her expertise lies in providing lessons tailored to match students’ learning pace. She finds satisfaction in helping students struggling with the subject and takes pride in their achievements. Apart from her love for Math, she loves music, dance, travelling and is a big foodie who loves exploring various cuisines. She will be a good mentor to any student seeking to improve their academic performance.

MAYA B.

Maya has completed a degree in English Education and a Master’s in Teaching Primary Specialization. Being a full-time teacher for six years, Maya has enriched students’ lives both in Malaysia and Australia. Clearly, her teaching experience has been as diverse as her travel itinerary! She is a firm believer in the idea that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to education. She focuses on creating effective learning experiences tailored to each student’s strengths and areas for growth. Her skills in patience, creativity, and adaptability ensure that every lesson is as engaging as a page-turning novel or a catchy tune. In her spare time, Maya enjoys reading novels, listening to music and traveling with family and friends.

LOVISA F.

Lovisa is an award-winning educator (Toronto Metropolitan University’s Dean’s Teaching Award and the Sue Williams Excellence in Teaching Award) with a doctorate from the University of Toronto/OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education). Her extensive teaching experience comes from independent school settings, where she taught pre-k to upper elementary grades. Throughout her doctoral journey, Lovisa discovered her strong skillset and aptitude for coaching and mentoring young adults, particularly in study skills, writing skills, and preparing for secondary and postsecondary admissions processes.

As a former field advisor of the Master of Arts in Child Study and Education program at the University of Toronto, Lovisa has been involved in the department’s admissions application process, including making decisions on student acceptance, ranking admissions essays, and conducting candidate interviews. Her well-versed and multi-faceted experience in the school admissions process makes her a great advisor for students seeking support and guidance on admissions into secondary and postsecondary institutions. In addition, Lovisa has a strong interest in teaching and supporting students’ writing for literacy courses and various subject-specific courses. Her knowledge, expertise, and experience in literacy and writing come from publishing in educational texts, teaching literacy courses and writing curricula. She looks forward to working with students from middle-upper grades to postsecondary, helping them recognize and achieve their best potential and academic endeavours. Her work has resulted in numerous successful student admissions and improved writing skills, demonstrating her effectiveness as an educator.