Phillipa G.

With two decades of dedicated service in education, Phillipa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the classroom. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Humanities and a Bachelor of Education in Primary/Junior Divisions from York University, Phillipa has continuously expanded her knowledge through additional qualifications, including Special Education, Mathematics, Reading and Student Assessment and Evaluation.

Throughout her career, Phillipa has held roles in various educational settings, focusing on special education and inclusive learning environments. Recent positions include Special Education Resource Teacher, where she orchestrated targeted reading interventions and crafted engaging curriculum-aligned activities for students on the Autism spectrum. As a Primary Teacher, Phillipa excelled in adapting lessons to accommodate diverse learning needs, culminating in successful community-building initiatives such as holiday concerts and outdoor activity days.

For a number of years Phillipa worked as a Grade 1-8 Classroom and Arts teacher, emphasizing comprehensive student assessment and fostering positive learning outcomes through collaborative engagement with colleagues, parents, and administrators. Her commitment to educational excellence is further underscored by ongoing professional development, including certifications in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies and ABA for Educators.
Phillipa’s passion for education extends beyond the classroom, evident in her establishment of impactful extracurricular programs and community engagement sessions throughout her career.

Joshua M.

Joshua is a computer engineering graduate from Queen’s University. He has extensive experience in teaching and tutoring, having served as a teaching assistant for courses in Object Oriented Programming and Engineering Design Principles. In these roles, he assisted students with their coding assignments and projects, providing individualized support to enhance their learning experience. Additionally, Joshua’s passion for education was evident early on, as he tutored math for students in grades 6 through 9 during his high school years. His strong expertise in math and programming, combined with his commitment to student success, make him a highly capable and dedicated educator.

Zo F.

Zo is a student at the University of Toronto, completing their third year of undergrad pursuing English, Psychology and creative writing studies. In past positions, they’ve tutored ESL students, and students with higher educational support needs, in both intermediate math and English. Additionally, Zo has experience editing and writing for professional productions, medical papers, in addition to simply editing fellow English majors’ work. In highschool Zo attended William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate institute for their enriched math and English program. Overall, Zo wants to make sure your child’s education is not daunting and patiently lead them through their work so they are fully able to understand their curriculum and apply knowledge beyond school. Zo understands how difficult comprehension can be and will diligently tailor the way they teach to the student’s needs.

Ivan Ly

Ivan is a passionate educator dedicated to helping students thrive. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and is currently pursuing a career in education in Teachers College at York University, specializing in the Junior/Intermediate divisions.

With extensive experience as a Kumon teaching assistant, a private tutor, and running an after-school math tutoring program at a TDCSB school, Ivan has developed a strong foundation in supporting student success. Additionally, Ivan’s student teaching experience with the TDSB has further honed his skills in creating engaging and effective learning environments.

Ivan is committed to providing personal, professional, and supportive tutoring to help his students reach their full potential. Student success is all about understanding the knowledge and challenging themselves to achieve higher standards, better preparing them for the future. Ivan is looking forward to making a positive impact on your child’s educational journey!

Catherine H.

Cath is qualified in Intermediate/Senior French, Intermediate Math, Health & Physical Education and Guidance. She has 20+ years of experience teaching in the Toronto District School Board. Cath taught for 15 years at Lawrence Park, which is a French Immersion school. She is known for helping students find their passion for learning and caring for their overall well-being. Cath focuses on making her tutoring sessions engaging and positive experiences so that they can achieve their best. Her own children, Oliver and Sarah are twins and are in high school and she understands what challenges youth face today. In my free time, she enjoys walking my dog, cycling, travelling, reading and playing games with her family.

Zoë M.

Zoë graduated magna cum laude from the University of Toronto, specializing in research psychology and minoring in English.
They graduated from York University with an MA in critical psychology, their thesis focusing on accessibility in undergraduate education.

Zoë’s passion is teaching and learning, and they have expertise in a variety of subjects. Most notably, they have been an SAT tutor for over ten years — tutoring 1-1, teaching intensive courses, designing lesson plans and curricula, training other instructors, and even writing an SAT Teacher’s Manual, which was sold to various test prep and tutoring companies, and which they still update yearly for personal use.

Zoë’s teaching style is reflexive, engaging, agile, and learner-centred, informed by their extensive knowledge of psychology and pedagogy, and enriched by their confidence in every student’s ability to succeed when given the right tools.

Kenedy O.

Kenedy graduated at the top of her class from the University of British Columbia, and is currently completing her Master’s of Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. Kenedy has vast experience tutoring children aged 6-10 in reading and writing. She has also worked extensively as a behaviour interventionist, informed by applied behaviour analysis theory, with children and youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Kenedy has a passion for integrating education and play to ensure learners have an engaging and fulfilling session that allows them to achieve their goals. She strives to ensure each activity is meaningful and specific to her client’s needs. Kenedy draws on her creativity to implement various teaching styles to accommodate diverse learning styles and create a safe environment.

When she is not working, Kenedy likes to spend her free time crocheting, cooking, and exploring the city as she is new to Toronto!

Nazia M.

Nazia Mahmood holds a Master’s of Teaching degree from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, where she also completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree. Over the last five years, she has worked alongside students from both primary and secondary schools in both English and Social Science subjects. Her extensive experience encompasses work in community centers, private tutoring, and online synchronous tutoring, where she has meticulously developed individualized lesson plans to address the unique academic goals of each student.

Nazia’s pedagogical approach is rooted in Culturally Responsive and Relevant teaching methods, as well as the principles of Universal Design for Learning. These frameworks ensure that her instruction is inclusive and adaptable, catering to the diverse needs of her students. Throughout her practicum experiences in her Master’s program, Nazia taught both Social Science and English subjects, working in both group settings as well as one-on-one work sessions.

Nazia is deeply passionate about her students’ well-being and academic growth. Her commitment to fostering academic success is driven by her genuine care for each student’s individual journey. Nazia’s dedication extends beyond academics; she is dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment where students feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Kate E.

Katherine is passionate about education and is committed to the success of her students. Katherine is a Registered Early Childhood Educator, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a concentration on Autism Spectrum Disorder and a Masters of Science in Elementary Education. Katherine has taken on multiple roles in education over the past decade at a private Montessori school in Toronto and both the York and Durham Region school boards. Katherine has been focused on inclusion and working with children who have special needs in her community since 2008. Katherine is focused on creating learning opportunities that are based on the individual and developmental needs of her students. In her spare time, Katherine loves to connect with her children while hiking in some of their local trails.

Mojgan S.

Mojgan is a certified teacher who has been working in Education for the past 19 years with Toronto District School Board where she taught different grades from Kindergarten to grade 7, including ISP ( Primary and Junior). Mojgan loves to include different rich texts which are culturally relevant to practice to celebrate diversity and inclusivity. Mojgan is fluent in Farsi.
She is a life long learner who loves to promote success for individuals through different strategies and hands on activities. Her additional qualifications includes; intermediate Math. Specialist in special education and Integration of Technology, and library, which will help her in creating different style of teaching and assessment .
Besides teaching, Mojgan likes to read, walk and do workouts.