Emily E.

Emily Egleston is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She completed an Undergraduate Degree in Fine Arts at Queen’s University. After graduating with honours, Emily then moved to Toronto to complete a Bachelors of Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, with a focus on gifted and talented students and in the intermediate/senior division

Emily then moved to London, UK where she taught Visual Arts at the secondary school level. Upon returning to Canada, Emily acquired further teaching certifications in Primary, and Junior teaching, as well as specialist qualifications in Math, ESL, in addition to her existing teaching qualifications in Special Education, intermediate English, Geography and Visual Arts. She is a full time teacher with the York Region District School Board.

It is through teaching that Emily has been able to share her passion for learning. In her spare time Emily works one-on-one with children ranging from 6 years through secondary school. She has supported the improvement of their reading, writing, vocabulary and math skills. Emily believes that students are able to make great progress through perseverance and individualized attention. She finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding.

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Kate R.

Kate was born and raised in Hamilton and now resides in Toronto. She graduated from the Master of Teaching program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in the primary/junior division. At OISE, Kate completed four practicums at different elementary schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). She has an undergraduate degree in linguistics from the Glendon Campus at York University. Kate has a wide range of experiences teaching students from kindergarten to grade 12. Most recently, she spent over a year working remotely for a remedial and enrichment program that targeted reading, comprehension, spelling, and writing. Kate believes in empowering students to use tools and strategies when faced with challenges in their learning. She has continuously gravitated towards leadership roles that accentuate her creativity and outgoing personality. From leading educational tours with grade 7 and 8 students to tutoring international high schoolers in English, Kate has always been passionate and committed to supporting learners of all ages and abilities. She hopes to spread her love of learning and encourage students to realize their own potential as lifelong learners. She loves spending time with her friends, family, and brother’s dog named Cali. Kate enjoys going on long walks in the city, tuning into live music, and supporting independent coffee shops.

Paul H.

Paul is an enthusiastic educator with experience in teaching and developing elementary and high school courses, instructional design, and online learning. He also has extensive experience tutoring and mentoring elementary, high school, and adult students in a range of subjects including English, creative writing, media studies, art, and philosophy. Paul is a great proponent of mentorship and believes that inspiration is the most valuable thing he can impart on his students.
Paul graduated from the University of Toronto in 2015 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English literature and visual studies. Subsequently he completed his TESOL certificate at Woodsworth Collage and worked for various private English language schools. Teaching English language learners provided Paul with the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, as well as use innovative digital textbooks to deliver lessons.
Paul received his Master of Teaching degree from OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education). There he conducted a small-scale research study on Self-Regulated Learning (SRL). He synthesized some of the literature on SRL and published them in The MT Review under the title, Self-Regulated Learning: The Role of Motivation and Emotions on Student Learning. Paul’s interest in education stems from his fascination with the human mind, how students learn, and under which conditions students learn best.
Currently Paul works for D2L (Desire to Learn) a global software company that created the learning management system, Brightspace. At D2L he works on creating innovative online courses for students all over the world.
When he’s not at work, Paul likes to spend his time writing creatively, and expanding his world view by reading literature, philosophy, and theoretical physics. He also enjoys outdoor activities including running, hiking, cycling, and cannoning.

Alex F.

Alex is an Ontario Certified Teacher who works for the York Region District School Board. After completing a diploma in Early Childhood Education where she graduated with honours, Alex decided to continue her education by completing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Child Studies at Carleton University, and a Bachelor of Education from University of Windsor. Following graduation Alex lived and worked in London England where she sharpened her teaching skills, and traveled throughout Europe. Alex believes that learning is a life-long skill and has taken the Additional Qualification courses for Math, Kindergarten, and Special Education. Alex has always had a passion for children and teaching. She uses her great sense of humour to endear herself to her students and believes that each child is capable and unique. Alex is experienced in creating individual plans that strengthen existing skills and cater specifically to individual needs. In her spare time Alex enjoys playing hockey and is a big Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Alex looks forward to meeting and getting to know you!

Priyanka C.

Priyanka is a Senior Analyst at the Canadian Institute for Health Information, and a recent graduate of the Masters of Health Informatics program from the University of Toronto. She grew up in Toronto and Mississauga and completed her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and psychology from the University of Toronto. Priyanka has a deep love for travel and the arts. She had the opportunity to explore several beautiful countries where she presented her work in infectious disease and tropical medicine. She was a Teacher’s Assistant for Organic Chemistry and Biology; it was through these experiences she fostered her love for Science. She is also a trained dancer and continues to learn as well as teach beginners. In the past, Priyanka worked one-on-one with children ranging from middle school to high school. She believes in creating individualized learning plans for each of her students so she is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning, as well as help them in reaching their personal academic goals; a concept she is very passionate about. Priyanka is also passionate about sustainability, healthcare, and technology

Lauren C.

Lauren has worked for 13 years as a Primary teacher for the York Region District School Board (YRDSB), received her certification as a Reading Specialist and she is currently completing courses to receive her certification in Special Education. Her journey into teaching began as a graduate of the Claude Watson School for the Arts in Toronto. She went on to teach and support the audition process for this esteemed program. She then received her Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in Kinesiology from Western University. While attending Western University, she started an acrobatics program and taught many dance students at a local dance studio. Pursuing her passion for teaching, she then went on to complete her Bachelor of Education in Primary/Junior at York University. Throughout her educational experiences, Lauren has made time to volunteer in TDSB schools to support student learning.
Lauren’s excellent teaching style in literacy has been used as an example for YRDSB teachers and for hands-on mathematical learning for international YRDSB guests. She keeps busy by running a Kindergarten classroom with a focus on individual inquiry-based learning experiences. Lauren understands that students have different styles of learning and she tailors her approach to ensure each students’ experiences are meaningful and utilize their strengths (e.g., memory, visual, tactile).
Lauren is an energetic and dedicated teacher. As a mother of two young children and an experienced member of the Ontario Qualified Teachers association, she knows what it takes to help children learn and is passionate about education and her students.

LYN O.

Lyn Ogilvy is an Ontario Certified Teacher. Lyn grew up in Montreal and completed her Honours Wildlife Biology Degree and her Bachelor of Education in Ontario. Lyn spent a memorable first year teaching in New Zealand, where she discovered a passion for teaching and took advantage of the extraordinary outdoor activities she loves. Lyn has taught High School Science for over 30 years in Ontario, coaching and chaperoning outdoor education trips throughout her career. As an experienced High School Science Teacher, Lyn has extensive experience teaching and illustrating science concepts in a variety of ways that caters to individual student needs. She was a team leader in developing course materials for Grades 11 and 12 Biology with an emphasis on the development of a creative approach to the illustration of complex biological processes. She also worked closely with school librarians to develop curriculum to enhance student research skills and critical thinking. Former students of Lyn have reconnected with her to share their appreciation for excellent University preparation. Lyn’s enthusiasm for teaching science is due to her love to share the wonder of science and the natural world.

Carolyn B.

Carolyn is a certified Primary/Junior teacher graduating from Western University specializing in Mathematics through the Arts. She was born in London, England, has lived in Tokyo, Japan and been in Toronto for 18 years now. Carolyn completed her Undergraduate Degree in Commerce at Queen’s University, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management. Carolyn is a lifelong learner as she completes an IB educator certificate in teaching and learning, and several workshops to expand her coding skills.

Carolyn has loved working with children and was inspired to pursue her Bachelor of Education after working at an overnight summer camp for many years, and from her volunteer work in the classroom. She has supported students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in literacy development and math in numerous tutoring roles. Carolyn is continuously motivated by her students’ curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Their energy makes her excited about teaching and building strong relationships with her students, and inspires her to bring relatable content into each session. She has a love of math and hopes to demonstrate the creative side of numbers when problem solving. Carolyn can often be found spending time outside, playing sports or curled up in her hammock reading a good book.

Suman R.

Benjamin Franklin said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
Suman Rana is an Ontario Certified Teacher who strongly believes in these words. She grew up in Delhi, India, and graduated from University of Delhi with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature in 2004. She then completed a Post Graduate Diploma in English literature in 2006 followed by Master of Philosophy in English Literature in 2008. When she decided to pursue teaching as a career Suman completed a Bachelor of Education at the Jamila Millia Islamia University. She started her teaching career in 2006 with elementary students. In 2012, she began to teach English literature to undergraduate students at University of Delhi. She was also a Fulbright FLTA at New York University form 2017-18 where she taught her native language to beginner and intermediate students of various cultural backgrounds in the different contexts- whole class, individual tutoring and online work. Since 2019, she has been teaching high school students English and Business Leadership in Toronto, Canada. She has been an active participant in various seminars and workshops over the years to polish her teaching skills like the OPI Tester Training Workshop in New York University organized by American Council on Teaching of Foreign Language and various STAR TALK workshops. 

Suman believes every child is unique and deserves a caring, inspiring, and engaging atmosphere in which to grow emotionally, intellectually, and socially. As an educator she wants to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing a safe, risk-taking, and collaborative environment. She wants her students to development positive character and leadership traits which are essential in becoming a productive citizen. She chooses content and activities that are both significant and challenging for the students so that they are stimulated to think “beyond” their comfort zone and feel involved in their own learning process. Collaborative learning is also central to her teaching philosophy in order to promote reflective thinking and improve the students’ communicative and trans-cultural skills.