Neha N.
Neha is currently a teacher candidate with the Master’s of Teaching program at the University of Toronto. She recently moved to Canada, having completed her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Chapman University in California. After graduating, Neha started working as a tutor at an adolescent rehabilitation centre, where she discovered her love for teaching. She delighted in sharing her love of science with young people, organizing lab activities and educational games with the students while helping them keep up with their regular schoolwork. Working at the rehab, Neha learned the importance of rapport: she approaches each individual with compassion, humour, and the impel to not just teach, but also learn about the unique people under her care.
Neha has previously tutored in math, English, and science, teaching students from grades 2 to 12. Currently she is in the intermediate/senior cohort of her program, specializing in general science and biology. Neha also has experience tutoring in Dubai, where she attended high school and completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma program. While she enjoyed the warm weather of Southern California and the Gulf, Neha fell in love with the Canadian winter. In her free time she takes pleasure in admiring and appreciating nature, where she undeniably finds much of her inspiration for teaching about the natural world.
Yin L.
Yin is a dedicated and experienced educator with over 13 years of classroom teaching experience. With a strong foundation in the Science of Reading, Yin has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering literacy and academic growth in students.
Yin holds a Master of Education in Leadership and Policy from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), further enhancing her expertise in educational strategies. Additionally, Yin has pursued a range of additional teaching qualifications, including Special Education, Part 1, Writing, Part 1, Librarianship, Part 2, English as a Second Language, Part 1, Reading, Specialist, and Mathematics Specialist. These qualifications emphasizes her versatility and dedication to meeting the diverse needs of students.
ASHLEY D. S.
Ashley is currently enrolled in her second year at OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) at the University of Toronto for her Master of Teaching in the Primary/Junior grade level. She has completed two teaching placements in a Grade 3 classroom at Hillcrest Community School, and a Grade 5 classroom at Norseman Junior Middle School. It is through teaching that Ashley has been able to foster her love of Science and Math.
During her undergrad, she spent her time volunteering with child-focused non-profit organisations where she mentored two elementary-aged children with Autism and ADHD through weekly cooking classes and collaborated in teaching a weekly conflict resolution and community-building program to a Grade 5 classroom at Swansea Junior and Senior Public School.
Through these experiences, Ashley has developed a deep passion for working with children and guiding them to reach their full potential. Ashley believes that by building a strong relationship with her students she is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning. She finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, watching anime, and spending time with her friends and family.
GRIFFIN H.
Griffin graduated from Humber College in 2022, receiving a Bachelor’s of Music with honours. Griffin is currently enrolled at the University of Toronto completing his Master’s of Teaching, where he is set to graduate in April 2025. Griffin is 24 years old and has been teaching music and mentoring students for over 5 years and has experience working with students of all ages.
Griffin graduated from Kelowna Secondary School in 2018 receiving a diploma with honours, as well as the Holland-Rusk Award, the BC Achievement Scholarship, and the BC District Scholarship for Fine Arts. During his time at Humber College, Griffin was awarded the Bernie Piltch Memorial Scholarship and the Yamaha Canada Music Award.
Griffin has recently completed two placements in TDSB schools and has extensive knowledge of the Ontario curriculum, with a focus on the Junior/Intermediate division.
HAFSAH S.
Hafsah holds undergraduate and Master’s degrees from the University of Toronto and a PhD in Geography from the University of Cambridge. She has extensive teaching and tutoring experience at the primary school, high school, and university levels.
Giulia B.
Giulia is an accomplished tutor with a strong academic foundation in biochemistry and genetics. Holding an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from McGill University and a master’s degree in Genetics from the University of Toronto, she is currently in the final semester of the Master of Teaching program at OISE, specializing in high school biology and chemistry tutoring.
With over 10 years of tutoring experience, Giulia’s expertise extends beyond her academic disciplines. She has successfully tutored students in math, biology, and chemistry. Giulia’s passion lies in fostering one-on-one connections with students, prioritizing empathy to create a judgment-free learning environment. She ensures every student feels safe to ask questions, emphasizing understanding over memorization.
Giulia’s commitment to individualized attention has yielded impressive results, with some students achieving up to a 20% increase in their class averages. Her versatility in tutoring various subjects, coupled with her empathetic approach, makes Giulia an invaluable resource for students seeking support in biology, chemistry, and math.
JAGNOOR K. C.
Jagnoor, an engineering student in prestigious institute, an experienced instructor of mathematics. Harboring her interests in mathematics and physics, she made the choice for engineering. Jagnoor holds Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and currently, she is specializing in Electronics and Embedded systems (Electronic Engineering). Moreover, she has experience of 4 years in tutoring with one year experience in Ontario’s curriculum and methodologies and has a good hold on high school, university and engineering mathematics. She always introduces different methods and theories, make learning far more interesting and understandable. Her great deal of interest lies in poetry and devotes her quality time in reading, Jagnoor is a full-time dreamer, part-time procrastinator and all-time tea enthusiast.
NEGAR B.
After completing her Bachelors of Science degree at York University, and her Masters of Science degree at McGill University in Pharmacology, Negar pursued a career in healthcare, specifically as a research coordinator. Her current position at St. Michael’s Hospital involves patient recruitment, data management, manuscript preparation, and financial budgeting. In high school, while the “cool kids” were skipping class to go to the movies, Negar was at the library doing math homework because how else was she supposed to find the probability of getting in trouble if she did the same?! Her love of math and working with kids has led her to pursue work as a tutor. She is kind, patient, and has a deep passion for working with children and guiding them to reach their full potential. She believes in building a strong and trusting relationship with her students in order to meet their needs and grow their learning. Outside of math, her interests lie in sports (GO RAPTORS GO!) and traveling (she has been to over 10 countries). In Negar’s words: “Math may not teach me how to add love or subtract hate but it gives me hope that every problem has a solution”.
LAURA R.
Laura is an aspiring high-school math and science teacher who has a passion for education. She is currently completing a Master of Teaching from OISE and has a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy with a focus on diversity in education. Over her 8 years of experience, Laura has worked with students of all academic backgrounds and lived experiences. As she is bilingual, Laura has tutored many students in Spanish, in addition to working with students in her future teachables of math and science. Given her experience, Laura can adapt to any student’s learning style and work in tandem with their curriculum to create a personalized learning plan for each student. Her love for education and math has fueled her desire to reduce math anxiety and dispel the idea that there is such a thing as a “math person”. She fervently believes math is always achievable, with just a little encouragement and some hard work. Laura is looking forward to working with you and finding ways to make learning more fun!
CYNTHIA A.
Cynthia is an Ontario Certified Teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience and currently works with the Toronto District School Board. Born and raised in Montreal, Cynthia’s love of teaching began when she was a case worker in high security youth detention centers. She tended to the young offenders in their academic school day and discovered her passion for helping all children reach their potential and challenge them to be curious and take chances when learning. She then earned her Bachelor of Education from the University of Concordia in 2001 and moved to Toronto to begin her teaching career.
Knowing four languages, she specialized in teaching English as a second language and had several teaching positions in various grade levels as well as a central position in her school board. She presently teaches core French and English as a Second language. She has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by non-native speakers and is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all her students.
In her spare time, Cynthia enjoys long distance running, viewing documentaries, as well as spending time with her friends, family, and her Frenchie Dolce.