Mike Z.

Mike is an aspiring teacher completing his second year of his Master of Teaching program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Mike completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto, obtaining a Bachelors in Kinesiology. During his post-secondary career, he worked at a summer camp (Camp UofT) for 6 years, leading and planning activities for kids anywhere between the ages of 6-14. It was his experience at camp and his interactions with teachers growing up that ultimately made him decide to go into the field of education.
Mike believes learning should always be a fun and exciting experience. Too often in school, students can become bored of the same teaching style and material which may decrease their motivation to learn. Mike understands that everyone learns differently, so he makes sure he puts in the time and effort so that every student can learn to the best of their ability. There is nothing more fulfilling for Mike than when a student understands a concept because it will be something they carry for the rest of their lives.
Mike loves being physically active and playing sports. You can often find him playing or watching basketball, hockey, or rugby. He also enjoys listening to music and singing.

Hannah F.

Hannah is an Ontario Certified Teacher specializing in primary, junior and intermediate instruction.

Hannah grew up on Georgian Bay and moved to Toronto to complete her Bachelor of Arts in History and French at York University, Glendon.

Hannah prides herself on being an enthusiastic and involved educator with a commitment to cultivating learning opportunities that are hands-on, meaningful, and engaging. She possesses a wide range of teaching experience with students from kindergarten to grade 8 in virtual, classroom, and even outdoor settings.

Hannah currently works as an Occasional Teacher with the Simcoe County District School Board and an Outdoor Educator at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto. Hannah hopes that with her teaching she can foster civic and social responsibility and encourage future stewards of the Earth. Hannah’s passion for learning has even brought her to Windsor Castle, England – working with leaders like Jane Goodall to create programming opportunities for youth.

Along with a commitment to helping student’s meet their academic goals, Hannah believes that social-emotional well-being and relationships should be at the forefront of all her teaching.

Matthew S.

Matthew is a full-time tutor and has a B. A. in Economics from McMaster University. He has over 4 years of experience tutoring students one-on-one or in small groups both online and in person. Through these experiences he has learned what the best teaching styles are depending on the students’ needs and learning style.

When teaching students, he presents concepts through relatable experiences and interests for memory association. In order to establish their understanding, he always encourages the student to attempt the question before showing them the correct procedure. After explaining weaknesses in their attempt, similar questions are given until concepts are grasped.

Alex K.

Alex works with advanced-level students, teaching various topics in mathematics.

Presently she is completing a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics specializing in quantum information at the University of Waterloo. As well she holds an Hon.BSc (Mathematics Specialist) from the University of Toronto.

In her capacity as a graduate teaching assistant, she lectures, runs tutorials and office hours for undergraduate mathematics courses at the University of Waterloo. For those students planning to pursue a STEM education, she can provide academic and career guidance.

In her spare time, she works on experimental physics research projects at the Institute for Quantum Computing developing quantum sensing technologies.

Cindy R.

Cindy received a Bachelor of Education from OISE and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from York University. She also holds a BA in English Literature from the University of the West Indies.

She taught both gifted and mainstream classes with the York Region District School Board for a number of years. Cindy recognizes that students learn in different ways and adjusts her teaching methods accordingly. With additional qualifications in Special Education she is prepared to meet the diverse needs of students.

Cindy is understanding, patient and respectful of students and parents. She helps students develop a growth mindset.

She enjoys reading, nature photography, digital art, and spending time with family.

Marcel O.

Marcel has a Bachelors degree in mathematics, as well as many years of experience in the Educational industry.

Marcel has volunteered as an Educational Assistant at Monsignor Fraser Norfinch Campus, where he was also appointed as a math tutor for grade 11, 12 students. As an Educational Assistant, Marcel helps students who have IEPs with organizational skills and explaining mathematical concepts that will help them solve infinitely many numbers of questions. Marcel believes that educating the mind without putting your heart into it does not allow an individual to fully immerse themselves in their educational experience. Marcel is dedicated, resilient and resourceful when it comes to teaching mathematics. Marcel has over 5 years of tutoring experience both virtually and in-person.

Through his years in education, Marcel has successfully gained strong knowledge in teaching the Ontario middle and high school math curriculum.

Shathusha P.

Shathusha is a current student at OISE completing her Master of Teaching (P/J) while also working towards receiving her TESL certification at Seneca college. She has completed her undergrad at York University with a major in Child and Youth Studies and a minor in Human Rights and Equity Studies. Shathusha has been tutoring for over 7 years and she ensures her students receive the best support. Before being accepted to her Master, Shathusha was a grade 7 and 8 teacher at a private school. She taught all the core subjects (Math, Language Arts, Science, History, Geography, and Art). She loves being able to educate our future leaders and she does so with passion and purpose. She is patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable, and cooperative with a sense of humor. She enjoys reading during her free time, baking treats, and going on long walks.

Mark-Anthony L.

Mark-Anthony is an O.C.T qualified intermediate senior English and History educator. He has an Honours Double Major in English and History from Western University, and a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University Teaching. In the past, he has taught a variety of subjects including English, Indigenous Studies, Media Studies, Special Education and Leadership.

With a combined 6 years of teaching and tutoring experience, Mark-Anthony is excited to learn alongside students as they approach a greater understanding of their chosen subject.

Sorina P.

Sorina is an OCT Certified Teacher who graduated with an Honors Bachelor of Science- Physics from University of Bucharest Romania, and a Bachelor of Education from University of Bucharest and OISE – Intermediate and Senior levels. She is a passionate TDSB High School Teacher holding an Honors Specialist in Mathematics and Physics, and is currently teaching Mathematics at A.Y. Jackson Secondary School.
While working as a Department Head of Mathematics, Sorina launched and led the enriched math program at A. Y. Jackson for over 20 years. Later, working as a Mathematics Curriculum Leader she introduced and expanded the Calculus AP program. All the Calculus AP students she taught over the years obtained A’s in the AP exam, and she coached the grade 11 math team who placed third overall in Canada.
Sorina excels in preparing her students for achieving success in University by “filling in” the gaps left in students’ knowledge by the current curriculum.
Following her passion for private tutoring, Sorina has an exceptional rapport with her students. She has made a difference in many student’s lives through her talent to “make things simple and clear” by helping every child achieve their highest potential and optimum level of confidence. Her years of experience teaching students of every mathematical ability have helped Sorina easily identify each student’s strengths and weaknesses and address their unique needs in an individual plan for success.

Harry S.

 Harry has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto and has nearly completed a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Toronto.Harry has been tutoring students ages 10 and up for 8 years. In that time, he has taught everything from grade-school math all the way up to 3rd year university physics, chemistry, math, and statistics.

In addition to his 8 years of experience as a one-on-one tutor, Harry has 5 years of experience tutoring students online, and 2 years of experience teaching classes of 30 students.

Harry’s teaching style uses a student’s understanding of the concrete world around them as a springboard for learning math. He starts by giving his student a concrete problem to solve. Once they’ve solved it correctly, he changes the problem slightly and asks them to solve it again. He then challenges his student to find similarities between the two solutions and generalize any patterns they see. Then he and his student discuss how these abstract patterns relate back to concepts his student might be learning in class.

This technique has proven an essential arsenal in Harry’s tool kit for teaching math, especially to younger kids, and Harry hopes to continue to hone it as he exposes more and more students to it.