Mo J.
Mo has a background in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biology. He has earned a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degree from York University.
Mo also has a Specialist in Guidance and Career Education. He is a member of the Science Teachers Association of Ontario. He also enjoys teaching mathematics and values making mathematics more visual and accessible to students.
He has taught over 15 years students from primary to secondary.
Mo enjoys hiking, constantly learning about and enjoying nature, visiting historic buildings and participating in historical tours.
Carly C.
Carly is an Ontario Certified teacher at the Primary, Junior level. She has additional qualifications in ESL, spec ed, and mathematics. Carly completed her bachelor of education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She was then hired by the Toronto District School Board and has been working as an elementary teacher for the past 3 years. Her focus as a teacher has been implementing a love for mathematics for all learners. Carly motivates her students with her patience, support, and creativity. Outside of teaching Carly enjoys cooking, playing with her dogs, and competing in triathlon, specifically Ironman events.
Lucia M.
Lucia is an enthusiastic and patient educator that specializes in STEM, specifically in the sciences (biology) and social sciences. Lucia earned her Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and is currently completing her final year of teachers education at Niagara University (Ontario Campus). She has been tutoring for 5 years in both private and structured settings. Lucia aims to continue sharing her genuine passion for STEM and social sciences through inspiring and supporting the learning needs of all students. Lucia believes that through a wholistic framework and ongoing dialogue between all stakeholders, students can achieve greatness and thrive.
Preeti S.
Preeti Sadana Has a Bachelors degree in Physics and Education. Her Teachable subjects are Math and Science. She is teaching Science from Grade 4 to 9 at present in a Private school. She has a good knowledge of Ontario curriculum. She has recently done Senior Math AQ from Queen’s University.
She has a loving husband and two daughters who keep he engaged and busy all the time.
Nicole P.
Nicole has a passion for educating beyond traditional methods of teaching as she seeks to build confidence and real-life connections with each individual learner. She holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching and is qualified to teach both History and English. This has deemed her knowledgeable in all aspects regarding literacy which include essay writing and reading comprehension strategies, while promoting critical thinking. Nicole aims to ensure all students feel comfortable and confident in curriculum content as well as their own understandings of their learning in pursuits of not only academic success, but the overall well being of the individual learner. Her experiences as both a student and teacher have contributed to her understanding that each learner has individual needs, and ways of thinking. Approaching each learner with empathy and compassion is critical to her pedagogy.
Samantha M.
Samantha recently graduated this Spring 2021 from Brock University’s Concurrent Education program, receiving her Bachelors of Child and Youth Studies, alongside her Bachelor of Education. During her time at Brock, she volunteered with the Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara with their reading r.o.c.k.s program. She also interned with the Brock Learning Lab, tutoring primary/junior students. Samantha has spent the past five summers working in Muskoka at a day camp. She began as a camp counsellor and worked her way up to camp director by her third summer.
Samantha will begin supply teaching with both the Peel District School Board and the Waterloo District School Board this fall. She has spent this summer working on her professional development. She attained her additional qualifications in Special Education: Part 1 and Kindergarten: Part 1 and plans to continue her professional development this upcoming year. She is passionate about making sure students feel safe, included, valued and respected in her classroom. As someone with ADHD, she brings a unique perspective to understanding the importance of differentiated learning and making sure that each child’s individual needs are met.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She likes snowboarding during the winters and spending her summers outdoors up north. She feels passionately about mental health and wellness and actively seeks out new ways to improve her overall health and happiness.
Nicole F.
Nicole graduated from York University in 2021, with her Bachelor Degree in Children’s Studies and a Bachelor of Education primary/junior. Nicole has immense experience in working with various children of various communities and has experience in working with children in the spectrum, such as; ADHD, autism and behavioural exceptionalities. Nicole is very familiar in working with various modes of technologies and using different technological programs that are available for students such as Lexia and Prodigy. Nicole, was raised in Etobicoke and is very involved in the community and the Portuguese community as well. After taking Portuguese at York University she then received the opportunity to teach both virtually and in-person for the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s Portuguese, International Language program and has learned to meet students needs both in person and online.
Nicole’s passion in teaching began when she was a young girl and she would ask her cousins and friends to be her students as she “taught” class. Nicole has come from a family of educators and has learned the importance of assisting others and meeting other needs through them. On Nicole’s free time she loves to cook, swim, and spend time with her puppies and family. She is very family oriented and truly enjoys taking care of her elderly grandparents. Nicole is very passionate about working with children and assisting children surpass their barriers and exceed their expectations
Christine L.
Christine J. Loh, PMP, ISTQB certified and is a Manager of Data Science at a tech start-up. A former national mathematics contest competitor from Toronto, Ontario, she earned her bachelors from the University of Toronto. Her students come from a diverse background and needs (AP/IB/remedial/SAT/SSAT/PSAT/GMAT/competitions ie. Caribou, Canadian Math League, Waterloo contests, Kangaroo, Beaver etc) She collaborates with parents, tutoring companies, consultants, and organizations to promote mathematics excellence and equity for young people. Her students have gained interviews to the University of Toronto Schools, scored in the top 2-15% of admission tests, top 7-30% of worldwide/national math contests. top 7% in Ontario, and top 10% in Peel District School Board. Christine has been recognized as the Tutor of the Month, for her efforts. She has also published an article in “Authority Magazine” entitled “5 Things You Need To Know To Be A Highly Effective Educator”. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, chess, travelling, and playing the violin.
Andrea P.
Andrea is a teacher for the Toronto District School Board. In her last five years with the board, she has specialized in teaching French, as well as Language. She has special qualifications courses in French as well as English as Second Language. Andrea has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto. She attended the University of Ottawa for her undergraduate degree, where she minored in French as a Second Language.
Edison O.
Edison Osorio is a certified teacher by the Ontario College of Teachers. He currently teaches a grade 7/8 split French Immersion class at Rockcliffe Middle School.
Edison was born in Colombia in the mid 80’s. Before establishing himself self as an elementary school teacher in Toronto. He also had the chance to live in Florence, Italy, New York, and Montreal. As a result, he is now highly proficient in his native Spanish tongue as well in English and French.
He holds a Master of Teaching degree from OISE since 2015, and completed his undergraduate studies at OCAD University in 2012. For the last five years, he has been teaching in the Toronto District School Board – grades 1-8. This includes all of the study subjects as well as ample experience in teaching Core French and French Immersion programs.
During his studies at OISE, Edison had the chance to complete a practicum at The York School, which allowed him to gain experience teaching in a private school setting. His teaching experience also includes tutoring students in grades 4-12 and leading after-school programs.
Edison is an avid cyclist, urban hiker and a big sports fan. He is also passionate about art, music and delicious food and, most of all, pastries.
Edison’s motto as an educator is simple: He considers his students’ success to be his own success.