I am an experienced Ontario OCT certified educator and school leader with over 10 years of teaching experience across both online and traditional classroom environments. I have taught in Intermediate and Senior divisions with multiple teachable subjects and have worked extensively within the online private school sector since 2019. My background includes curriculum delivery, student success support, academic leadership, and online program management. I bring a strong understanding of virtual education, Ministry expectations, and student-centered learning, along with the professionalism and adaptability needed to support the growth and success of online schools.

It's always been my belief that you cannot put information in other people's heads. If you find a way to show them something, they can use their own intelligence to learn. This is my approach to teaching, trying to be both informative while allowing the students to find their own way of learning. I've spent the last 30 years teaching in various capacities. I've taught martial arts to kids and developed a curriculum that was geared specifically to enhance their development. I spent several years working with children suffering from autism and Asperger's -- trying to help them learn to deal with the world around them and to learn from their environment.

Finally, it was while helping a child that I was asked to work at the Toronto School Board. While I was there, I helped out with kids who were learning English, and my love of teaching ESL began. I then spent the next 18 years teaching English to some of the most amazing students on the planet in a private English school and eventually became the teacher administrator, helping to create one of the most dynamic team of teachers, helping thousands of students.

I joined a friend of mine to start a website to go global and help as many people as possible on YouTube, and we have done this for the last 15 years.

And now, I look forward to working with you at EMC!!

Dr. Elmira Abbasi holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics. ‌Her Bachelor's major was 'High School Teaching Mathematics', which is designed to teaching Mathematics specifically to high school curricula. She is a former postdoctoral scholar at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Toronto. She has over sixteen years of experience in teaching Mathematics to high school and university students. She is committed to fulfil her pedagogical responsibilities in teaching Mathematics and Physics to young students with utmost care and passion.

Geoffrey attended the University of Waterloo where he read Latin and Greek, graduating with an Honours Arts Degree. He then volunteered, as a Latin and Classical Studies catalyst teacher, for the Toronto District School Board in the alternative education program. Afterwards Geoffrey worked in China for over a decade holding positions from kindergarten teacher, instructor in a teacher’s college, to IELTS instructor. In the later capacity he worked as a head teacher, and teacher trainer. Geoffrey earned his adult ESL teaching diploma (OCELT) from the Toronto District Schoolboard, where he did his teaching practicum. Subsequently, Geoffrey has worked in Toronto as an IELTS and TOEFL instructor, as well as in the Pathway Program, training international students in English for Academic Purposes. Fluent in Mandarin, Geoffrey is a grammarian whose areas of interest include informal logic, rhetoric, and literary theory.

Nam Pham is an Ontario Certified English Language Teacher (OCELT) and holds a Ph.D. in Technology in Education and Second Language Acquisition from the University of South Florida in the United States. He has more than 15 years of experience working with English language learners across a variety of ages and contexts. He has taught General English, English for Academic Purposes, English as a Second Language, and IELT Preparation courses in Vietnam, United States and Canada.

Olivia completed her Hons. BA from the University of Toronto in English, with a double minor in Classical History and Theatre in the fall of 2020. She published her poetry in Vol. 4 for the school journal, With Caffeine and Careful Thought in 2018. She is an avid reader from Shakespeare to Gothic literature, and enjoys writing poetry or hiking in her free time.

● Nipissing University Bachelor of Education (Sept. 2020-present) ● University of Toronto Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction (Sept. 2014-June 2019), Sociology and Socio-Cultural Anthropology

● TEFL 120 Hour Certificate University of Toronto (completed May 2019) Hello! My name is Sofia and I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Belleville, Ontario. I am a student at Nipissing University completing my Bachelor of Education. From a young age, I have been passionate about becoming a teacher and helping others achieve their goals and dreams in a meaningful and supportive manner. I have had the pleasure of teaching English to primary and middle school students in Jinan, China. When I am not teaching English online with my wonderful students, I can be found biking around my city or exploring a local forest. I am also a travel enthusiast with a passion to immerse myself in different cultures, cuisines and languages in countries all over the world. My favourite type of food is fruit, and my goal is to try every single fruit in the world on my travels. So far, my favourites are passion fruit, jackfruit and feijoas. I can’t wait to be your ESL teacher. See you in the classroom!

Greetings! I’m Sarah, and I’ve been teaching English as a Second Language and English for Academic Purposes for the past six years. I completed my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon and while I was there, I had to complete English courses to develop my language skills. I know how tough learning a second language can be, so I try my best to design activities that are fun and engaging. I completed my Master’s in Professional Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in 2016 at Western University - which brought me here. Finally, I love to travel and I’m an avid fan of Harry Potter – any other fans out there? I look forward to teaching you in this term!

Hi! My name is Miss Tyson. I teach upper level science subjects like chemistry and biology as well as grade 10 science at Toronto EMC. I have a passion for the sciences, and I share my love of science with students by teaching in an enthusiastic way. In my classroom, it’s important to explain scientific concepts using as many learning styles as I can to ensure all students can understand lessons.

Dr. Alireza completed his Ph. D in Mehcanical Engineering at TorontoMetropolitan University, (formerly, Ryerson University) in 2006. He is aReserach Fellow and Instructor im Applied Mathematics at TMU. Dr. Alireza has been teaching mathematics and physics for EMC for the pastthree years .

Chuting Cao has an M. Ed from the University of Missouri, USA and a BA in Arts from, Beijing, China. She also has Teacher Training Certification, Louvre Museum, France, 2017 and Visual Thinking Strategies Training Certification, Museum of Modern Art, USA. She was a keynote speaker at the STEM Education Academic Forum in 2020, and a keynote speaker at TIDE 2019 International Teacher Development Conference, a lecturer and workshop facilitator at renowned art institutes including Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, Hangzhou Normal University, Shanghai Normal University, and Zhejiang International Studies University from 2018 to 2022.

Michael Lé is a versatile educator and digital media specialist, known for his expertise in creative media and innovative teaching methods. With a strong background in UX design, digital content creation, and project management, Michael has contributed significantly to educational and creative industries alike. As a teacher, he emphasizes critical thinking, engagement, and practical skills, preparing students to excel in both academic and professional contexts. Michael's passion for impactful storytelling and design shines through his work at Rhozeland Media, where he leads projects that bridge technology and the arts, supporting emerging talents in the Toronto community.

Marzieh Maleki has been an English teacher for more than 14 years. With a Bachelor’s in English Language and Literature, a Master’s in Linguistics, and ToT and TKT certificates in her pocket, she has helped many students and teachers climb the ladder of success. Marzieh has also worked in the field of IELTS, helping many candidates reach their target scores in no time. As the lead IELTS mock examiner, trainer, and supervisor of the IELTS department at one of the prominent schools in Iran, she has shared both extracts from the reference books she had devoured and the hands-on experience she gained through the many crash courses she conducted with IELTS candidates, trainers, and ESL learners alike.

Apart from teaching IELTS and publishing related books, as an avid reader and literature enthusiast, she has been teaching English literature for years and is eager to share her insights and interests in this field with high school students.