Cristina P.
My name is Cristina. I am an Ontario-certified teacher with a permanent dedication to mathematics. My interest in teaching math developed at an early age and I dedicated myself to becoming a lifelong educator and learner. I gathered more than 20 years of experience in teaching math at various levels in both Romania (M. Math) and Canada (B.Ed. Math and Physics). I teach math so I can learn about the world and all the infinite possibilities that our minds bring every day. I strive to instill a similar desire in all the students with whom I work. When I do not do Math, I love long walks in nature.
“Nature is written in mathematical language.” – Galileo Galilei
Dhakshan R.
Hello! My name is Dhakshan. I am currently a Health and Physical Education teacher with the Durham District School Board. My teaching areas are intermediate math, intermediate science, and senior science. Prior to teaching with the DDSB, I worked both seasonally and full-time with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. I was a part of the team that organized and supervised 50+ summer camps. I gained many years of experience working with children and youth through recreational programs.
My teaching experience started overseas in Australia where I went to teachers college and taught grade 7,8 and 9 math, science and phys.ed at a high school in North Queensland.
I love getting to know my students both personally and their learning styles so that I can help them achieve their full potential. I look forward to working with my students so they can succeed!
When I am not teaching you can find me playing baseball, cheering on the raptors and blue jays, playing video games and enjoying all things marvel and Disney.
Michael Z.
Hello!
My name is Michael and I am currently enrolled in the Masters of Education program at Ontario Tech University. I have previously completed my honours Bachelor in Chemistry with a minor in biological science. I am passionate about teaching and learning new things, I love finding new creative ways of solving problems and incorporating technology into lessons. I have extensive experience in science courses and I am comfortable teaching students of any age. While I particularly enjoy chemistry and biology, I am also comfortable teaching physics, general science and intermediate math. I also really enjoy learning new technology and I have some experience with coding. In my free time I enjoy going hiking and being outdoors, playing video games, watching tv and movies, cooking and exercising.
Sean M.
Hello, I’m Sean!
I graduated from the concurrent education program at Brock University. This means that I have my bachelor of education as well as my bachelor of arts in integrated studies with honors. I also have 4 years of teaching experience which was acquired from various schools in Canada as well as the United Kingdom. I’m a licensed teacher in Ontario as well as the United Kingdom with teaching designations in the junior, intermediate and senior streams.
I specialize in English and history. This means that I am able to help your child improve their reading, writing, and speaking capabilities in order to prepare them for university or to help them achieve a higher mark in their course. I have taught grade 11 and 12 English numerous times, meaning that I have developed lessons, activities and worksheets specifically designed to help and improve a student’s essay writing.
Having 3 years experience working with international students, I am confident in my ability to help your child if English is their second language.
Waiyne S.
Hi, my name is Waiyne. I am an OCT-certified teacher with 2 years of teaching experience abroad (one year in Math and one year in Science). I make math and science lessons come alive for my students by relating abstract concepts to their everyday life. I incorporate tools like whiteboards, visuals and other manipulatives to help students understand the material through visual and tactual means. I strive to help my students reach their full potential by providing them with individualized support they require.
Lalita P.
Lalita is a graduate from Brock University with her Bachelor of Education, as well as her Bachelor of Science from University of Toronto. She is certified to teach the Primary/Junior/Intermediate divisions. She has recently completed her Additional Qualifications in Mathematics parts 1, Special Education part 1, English as a Second Language part 1, and Intermediate General Sciences. Her goal is to receive her specialization in Mathematics over the next year. Lalita is passionate about helping students succeed in their education by creating a fun and enthusiastic learning environment that fits her student’s needs and interests. She has volunteered in non-profitable tutor labs during her spare time, as well as the Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region. Lalita has always enjoyed tutoring since she was in grade 7, and has continued to show her passion for student success throughout teachers college. By using different methods to fit the need of individual learners, she strives to see that lightbulb turn on in each of her students. In her spare time, she likes photography and likes to paint. Lalita looks forward to helping your child learn and grow to be the best possible!
Tareque M.
Tareque is a graduate from the University of Toronto who completed a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, majoring in English and History. Currently, Tareque is enrolled in the Master of Teaching program at University of Toronto/OISE, and is in process of becoming a Certified Ontario Teacher. As an MT, Tareque is researching the benefits and ways of integrating video games as a pedagogy and course material in the classroom. Tareque hopes video games as course material can lead to new ways of learning and more representation of underrepresented skills. Tareque also has TEFL/TESOL certification, and taught ESL/EFL to numerous students, ranging from young children to seniors. Tareque’s tutoring philosophy is to encourage heuristic learning, help develop good study habits, and find the student’s potential through differentiated learning, which is to approach their learning with an emphasis on their strengths and preferences. Tareque also has interests in music, film, reading, writing fiction, video games, and karaoke.
Andrea Z.
Andrea is a graduate of Queen’s University’s Bachelor of Education program. She has also completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Ottawa. Andrea has a strong passion for languages and cultures. She loves to learn and experience new things. During her fourth year of university, Andrea studied abroad in France to immerse herself in a new culture and surrounding.
Andrea strives to share her passion for the languages and motivate others to continue learning them. Andrea has experience teaching English, French, and Special Education. Andrea is able to establish a creative, positive and comfortable learning environment that makes learning fun for all students. With her own history of learning a second language, she has experienced a lot of the same obstacles that many students face. She applies empathy and understanding to better guide these students to succeed. She understands the vulnerability that comes with learning another language, so she continuously strives to find ways that can help students overcome these barriers.