Antonio R.
Antonio Rios is a bilingual English-Spanish educator with over ten years of experience in higher education, professional training, and instructional design. He holds a degree from the University of Guelph and a Bachelor of Economics from Saint Thomas University, and has completed additional certifications in instructional design, teaching and learning foundations, and instructional technologies.
Since 2017, Antonio has served as a Professor (Partial Load) at George Brown College and Centennial College. His teaching focuses on applied learning, curriculum development, and experiential education. He integrates adult learning principles, accessibility compliance, and digital learning platforms to enhance student engagement and knowledge retention.
His academic practice extends to instructional design and eLearning development, with expertise in creating interactive online modules, simulations, and blended learning experiences. He has also contributed to program alignment by partnering with academic leaders to ensure curricula reflect current industry needs and standards.
Drawing on professional experience in international business and the financial services sector, Antonio brings a global and interdisciplinary perspective to his teaching. His academic interests include innovative pedagogy, curriculum alignment with industry, and cross-cultural education.
Renee R.
Renee is a kind and passionate teacher who believes that all learners are competent and full of potential. An Ontario Certified Teacher and graduate of the University of Toronto, she holds Additional Qualifications in Reading, Kindergarten, and Special Education. With 10 years of teaching experience in Ontario and internationally. Renee currently works with the Toronto District School Board. She is dedicated to creating a learning environment where all students can succeed by differentiating instruction to make learning personal, engaging, and meaningful. Her warm and encouraging approach, combined with a variety of tools and activities, helps students build foundational skills, develop confidence, and enjoy the learning process. Outside of teaching and tutoring, Renee enjoys reading, traveling, exploring nature trails, and spending time with friends and family.
Mark A.
MARK ANGLIN, B.Eng., MBA, PMP, PMI-ACP,Cert.Adult Ed, PhD (Cand.) AI & Machine Learning (Data Science)
With over 20 years of technology and global business experience, with companies such as Oracle, Accenture, AT&T and Cisco Systems, Mark has brought 2 software products to market, opened and directed a software company, Sigma Systems, in Europe, assisted owners in raising capital from leading firms such as Morgan Stanley in New York, Cisco Systems in San Jose, Ca. and Kleiner Perkins Caufield Beyers (arguably the no. 1 VC in USA at the time with Vinod Khosla) in San Francisco.
Mark has won 2 awards in 6 years teaching in a Master’s program at Schulich Executive Education at York University. A passionate life-long learner, Mark has developed and licensed courses to both York University and University of Toronto.
Concurrent with his PhD (candidate) studies in AI, Mark is developing and teaching courses in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with Agents. As such, Mark is well versed at Mathematics of AI with Data Science. Mark also teaches at 2 community colleges in Toronto.
Marks’ teaching approach is a focus on understanding theory and encouraging practice, practice, practice. Both enable the student to be successful at answering “new” and “unseen” questions on tests.
Marie A-P.
Marie is a French native speaker who holds a Master’s degree in Law from France. She brings a strong academic background and extensive teaching experience to her practice. During her graduate studies, she worked as an educational assistant in a French high school, where she collaborated with teachers on curriculum development and classroom preparation. This early experience provided her with a solid foundation in instructional design and student support.
Since relocating to Toronto five years ago, Marie has specialized in teaching French as a second language. She works with a diverse student population, ranging from children aged 5 to 15 to adults preparing for French language proficiency and immigration examinations. Her instructional approach emphasizes rigor, clarity, and adaptability to the needs of learners at different levels.
Marie is committed to fostering an engaging and productive learning environment. She continually informs herself on curriculum developments and new teaching techniques to ensure her lessons remain effective and current. She also places strong emphasis on maintaining open communication with parents, regularly providing feedback on student progress. Through her academic training and professional experience, Marie has developed expertise in guiding students toward linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding, equipping them with skills for both academic success and practical application.
Amanda S.
Amanda S. is a dedicated educator with extensive experience supporting students of all ages. Currently pursuing her Bachelor of Education with an English Honours Major at York University (Con-Ed program), Amanda has combined her academic studies with years of hands-on teaching, coaching, and childcare experience.
She is an Emergency Supply Teacher for the Toronto Catholic District School Board, where she manages classrooms, delivers lessons, and adapts to various grade levels and learning needs. Amanda’s teaching foundation is built off of years of childcare experience as an emergency supply teacher, camp counsellor, Confirmation Catechesis teacher, teacher assistant, sport’s coach, and supporting children with special needs.
Amanda specializes in English; working with children from grades 1-12 in improving their reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Additionally, Amanda is equipped to support students in all subjects at the primary and junior level.
Through her work, Amanda has developed teamwork skills, adaptability, strong communication skills, and passion to bring confidence to young learners through personalized support. Amanda brings enthusiasm, patience, and a student-centered approach to every tutoring session, aiming to make learning both effective and enjoyable. Amanda believes confidence is key to success; ensuring each student builds this confidence to excel in their studies!
During her free time, Amanda enjoys walking her dog, spending time at the beach, and playing volleyball!
Natalie M.
I am a passionate and dedicated educator with over 5 years of teaching experience, including 3.5 years in elementary and 2 years in high school. Throughout my career, I have taught a wide range of subjects, with a focus on English, Family Studies, and Mathematics. Most recently, I taught Grade 12 Data Management, which strengthened my love for helping students succeed in math through clear explanations and real-world connections.
I hold multiple professional qualifications, including:
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Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1 (June 2021)
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Intermediate Division, Health and Physical Education (August 2021)
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Reading, Part 1 (December 2021)
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Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1 (March 2022)
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Special Education, Part 1 (June 2022)
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Senior Division, Family Studies (June 2024)
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Intermediate Division, Mathematics (April 2025)
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Anti-Black Racism, Part 1 (June 2025)
With a passion for mathematics and a commitment to creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences, I help students build confidence and achieve their goals. I adapt my teaching to meet individual needs, drawing on my background in special education, reading instruction, and supporting English Language Learners to ensure every student feels supported and capable.
Erin K.
Erin K. holds a Bachelor of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto with Junior/Intermediate Specialist qualifications in Mathematics. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto with a major in Mathematics and Minors in English and Science. Erin has also completed additional qualification courses in Special Education, Reading, Primary Education and Kindergarten. She has worked as an Elementary Teacher with the Toronto District School Board for 18 years and has taught students from Kindergarten to grade 8. Erin believes that every student can be successful and helps them to achieve their goals by meeting students where they are at, building their confidence, and helping them move forward one step at a time. In her free time, Erin enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, baking and travelling.
Hannah M.
Hannah has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science as well as a Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. She is currently working on a PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto. She has tutored grade 9-12 math since 2023 (including in French, thanks to her school years in the French Baccalaureate) and has experience teaching robotics (in addition to helping students prepare for FIRST), physics, chemistry, English and French. She has also worked as a Teaching Assistant for a variety of engineering courses at the University of Toronto.
Having lived in a variety of countries in her youth (Ghana, Syria, Peru, South Korea), Hannah appreciates the very different ways that the same concept can be understood. As such, her approach to teaching is student-focused, leaning on the unique way that each child conceives of the world. She is particularly passionate about the multiplicity of approaches one can take in math to arrive at the same solution!
Demiana F.
Demiana is a 23-year-old educator with a strong academic background in science and education. She studied Biology for four years and completed a two-year teacher education program at Teachers College in York University. During her training, she completed placements at Woodbine Middle School, Ellesmere Statton School and Willowdale Middle School, where she taught Grades 5 through 8 in the fields of Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts.
Her interest in teaching was sparked in Grade 8 by a teacher who recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue a path she hadn’t seen in herself. That early inspiration continues to shape her passion for supporting students both academically and personally.
Demiana has worked with students with a wide range of learning needs, providing personalized accommodations to help each student thrive. She values inclusion and strives to make her classroom a space where every learner feels seen, supported, and challenged.
She also gained experience in early childhood education while working at a Montessori school with children from JK/SK to Grade 3. There, she incorporated hands-on activities, nature-based learning, and sensory play to foster curiosity and foundational skills.
Demiana is committed to helping students reach their full potential. She believes in nurturing a love of learning, never gives up on her students, and is dedicated to helping your child achieve their best academic success and meet their individual learning goals.
Arvin T.
Arvin graduated with honours bachelor of science from University of Toronto with high distinction. Currently, Arvin is in nursing school at University of Toronto where he hopes to specialize in mental health nursing after graduation. He has been tutoring math and science since 2016, when he first tutored grade 10 math when he was in grade 12. Ever since then he has enjoyed tutoring and mentoring over three hundred students in the span of eight years. He has experience teaching at the Summer Mentorship Program at the University of Toronto and the Oxford learning centre where he taught high-school math and science for over three years. Arvin has a strong interest in education and also teaches ESL in the classroom. He plans to continue his education by obtaining a Master of Education at University of Toronto in the future. In his free time, Arvin likes to write short stories, read plays, drink tea and play video games.