MABEL Z.

Mabel graduated from the University of Ottawa with a BASc. in Mechanical Engineering. She has years of industry experience working in HVAC design, control automation, building energy efficiency and construction projects. Through her engineering background, she has honed her skills in explaining highly technical concepts to laymen, particularly in math and physics. Since she was a young girl, Mabel has had a love of all things STEM and hopes that she can pass on this passion to others. She believes that every student can succeed given the proper support and teaching methodology. In her free time, Mabel loves fostering animals, organizing D&D, and playing video games.

AAYU P.

Originally from India, Aayu came to Toronto for an undergraduate degree in physics, mathematics, and philosophy at the University of Toronto, where she has been a consistent Dean’s List Scholar. With 3 years of private tutoring experience, 7 years of teaching experience, and 3 years of mentoring experience at Victoria College, Aayu is dedicated to providing her students with high quality support by creating personalized learning plans for her students and focusing on strengthening their foundations. Aayu has tutored IB and A-Level curriculum for mathematics and physics, and mathematics and logic at university level. Outside of classrooms, Aayu enjoys reading and writing fiction, and going on walks while contemplating philosophical imports of discoveries in quantum mechanics. Motivated to unlock each student’s full potential, they are a fantastic tutor for students seeking support in even the most challenging topics.

LESLEY C.

Lesley has a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and a Secondary School Education Diploma from McGill University. In addition to 10 years of private tutoring experience in Toronto, she has been teaching with the TDSB for 25 years. While Lesley currently instructs English (9-12), math (9-10), civics & careers, she is also qualified in French (intermediate 9/10).

In conjunction with helping students excel in rigorous curriculum expectations, such as advanced essay skills, Lesley has 20 years of expertise in teaching school success strategies related to mental health diagnoses (such as anxiety or depression), ADHD and executive functioning (organizing, prioritizing, time-management) learning disabilities. She finds that her experience in DBT & therapeutic techniques related to test anxiety and academic procrastination / perfectionism allow her to bring a deeper learning experience to students who feel they are sometimes misunderstood by the education system.

Lesley’s goal as a tutor is to work together with students and parents to achieve success in the teen’s courses by finding creative solutions for engagement, motivation and increased confidence. Her caring, patient, authentic and youthful personality would make her an excellent choice for your teen!

In addition to her love of teaching, Lesley is a passionate traveler and writer. She has backpacked over 25 countries and has published two literary fiction novels with Penguin Books.

RACHEL M.

Rachel is an Ontario Certified Teacher at the primary and junior levels. She grew up in southern Ontario and moved to Toronto to complete an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, majoring in psychology and anthropology. After completing her undergraduate degree, Rachel received TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification in order to further pursue her passion for education and exploring the world around her. Shortly after, Rachel moved to Seoul, South Korea where she taught as a homeroom kindergarten teacher and a K-3 after school teacher for over four years. Her classes were especially aimed at language development and fluency, with opportunities for students to engage deeply with a wide variety of subjects including literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. During her time in Seoul, Rachel also tutored several individual students, with a focus on reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking. Rachel returned home to Canada in order to pursue a Master of Teaching degree at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto and spend more time with her family. In her free time, Rachel loves to read, spend time in nature, and engage in creative hobbies such as drawing and painting. As a teacher, Rachel is especially passionate about building relationships, fostering positive and welcoming environments, and ensuring the personal and academic growth of her students.

KRYSTAL D.

Krystal Dos Santos is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She originally went to school to become an editor and completed an undergraduate degree double majoring in English and History, with a minor in Latin. She then got her publishing certificate and worked as an editor for a while. Though she liked her job, she often had very little contact with the authors, and wanted to be able to work with writers more and coach and improve their writing skills. She decided to switch gears and go back to school for her Masters of Teaching at OISE, University of Toronto. Krystal has a range of experience that she brings to teaching, including coaching a national level sports team, instructing recreational programs, directing a camp focused on games and learning, working on literacy programs, and being on various scholarship and evaluation committees. These experiences have shaped her ability to help students in many stages of their growth and learning, and have informed much of her research — some of which she has presented at a conference recently! Though Krystal loves literature in general, the history side of her likes digging into the past and also appreciates classics such as Shakespeare.

SITA S.

Sita is an IB-trained teacher with a Bachelor and Masters in Education. She has 9 years of experience in various curricula including International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, Ontario, IGCSE and CBSE.

On the side, Sita enjoys travelling, reading and spending time with her 8-year-old daughter. Her pleasing and patient personality makes her approachable among students. Besides being a full-time teacher, she also conducts one-on-one enrichment lessons for students. Her inquiry-based and differentiated approach to teaching has helped students excel in Language, Mathematics and Science.

HARMANPREET B.

Harman is an Ontario Certified Senior Teacher that Specializes in Mathematics and Science and works with students from Junior kindergarten to high school at ROTMAN ARTS & SCIENCE SCHOOL, Vaughan . Harman graduated with her Masters in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Education

her approach to teaching is to focus on helping her students understand and master the material, rather than just memorize formulas or techniques. She believes that this is a key to long-term success in any subject.

To achieve this, Harman uses numerous teaching methods and resources in her lessons. This might include interactive investigation, problem- solving exercises, or visual aids such as diagram graphs or flow charts. She also encourages her students to ask questions and actively participate in the learning process, this helps them develop a deeper understanding of the subject and makes the learning process more enjoyable.

Knowing that there are different learning styles, Harman makes an effort to tailor her lessons to individual needs and learning styles. For Example, if a student is more visual, she might use more diagrams and flow charts in her lessons, while if a student is more hands-on, she might use more interactive or problem-solving exercises .

In her spare time, she loves to draw sketches, cook and spend time exploring nature.

Overall, her goal as a tutor is to share her knowledge and expertise in a way that helps learners succeed.

MAX M.

Max is an Ontario Certified Teacher and is completing their Master of Education from Ontario Institute for the Studies in Education. Additionally, he received an Honours Art degree from Trent University, specializing in History. Max’s passion for teaching started in high school when he completed a co-op in a grade 6 classroom. There he helped plan art lessons, even taking over some of the teaching responsibilities by the end. Making art, whether painting or photography, are other passions of his. Another passion is cooking, which was nurtured through cooking with his Mother and Nonna. For many years, Max worked for the PC Cooking Schools where he ran cooking classes that taught important skills such as the science of baking and the importance of nutrition. Furthermore, Max has experience tutoring and working in the classroom where he helped support the learning of students in areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. His teaching philosophy is that learning should be both student centred and interactive. He believes that a lesson is more effective when a student has a voice and when interactive tools are used. Lastly, Max knows the importance of knowing the learner so that the needs of the student can be best met. In his spare time, Max enjoys making art, cooking, reading, hiking, camping, running, playing tennis, and playing with his cat.

LAUREN D.

Lauren has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics for Education from York University. She grew up in Langton, Ontario, moving to Toronto to complete her undergraduate degree and live closer to her sister. Lauren grew up with a deep love of reading and numbers, and filled her free time with books and extra math homework. She once read 36 books in a single summer! Lauren has experience as summer camp counsellor and supervisor. She has been able to share her love of math through private tutoring and her work as a STEM and recreation instructor for a weekend program at a school in Toronto. She has supported the improvement of her students’ reading and writing, during their work on their math skills. Lauren believes in building a strong relationship with her students so she is better able to meet their needs and encourage excited learning. As a mentor Lauren continues to develop strategies for working with children because she finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding. During the Summer months Lauren takes her cat Calcifer for walks in his adventure backpack, and in the Winter she tries to encourage him to enjoy wearing his sweater.

SERENA L.

Serena is a Teacher Candidate attending OISE in Toronto. Upon graduation, she will become an Ontario Certified Teacher. She completed her undergraduate studies in Hong Kong, England, and elsewhere, taking a wide range of courses, including humanities, mathematics, and computer science. She finds mathematics simple, straightforward, and clear. She has tutored many students to help them progress in their math and English courses, and it was through this experience she found her love for teaching and connecting with them on a deeper level. Serena has spent many years helping students to improve their academic, leadership, and problem-solving skills. She believes education means opportunity and is eager to help them on this journey.

When she is not busy with work and school, she enjoys traveling and cooking because they are full of certainty and uncertainty.