Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Pickering

Renata G

Renata graduated from Ontario Tech University with a B.HSc in Kinesiology. She has many years of tutoring experience helping kids with math and other subjects. Renata is passionate about being an instructor at Mathnasium because she finds it very rewarding when she is able to help a student learn a new concept in math. In her free time she loves to bake all kinds of sweets and is a huge lover of nature because of the connection we have to it and the universe, as human beings.

Jie H

Jie has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics. He is an experienced and qualified tutor with deep experience in tutoring and lecturing. Besides deep knowledge in Mathematics and Physics Jie is an expert in teaching study skills, note taking skills and test taking strategies. Jie brings the entire package in terms of teaching, evaluating, and building relationships with students, their parents, teachers and school administrators.

Dujanah Z

Dujanah is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Toronto. She has always had a passion for devising innovative solutions to problems, and she has shared this passion through teaching many students. She believes all children can be successful in math by making use of learning methods suitable for them. Her hobbies include programming, reading and long walks.

Victoria G

Victoria is currently pursuing the Co-op Physical and Environmental Sciences undergraduate program at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus, where she plan to major in biochemistry. Victoria graduated from high school with Distinction as well as an Outstanding Science Scholar certificate and Excellence in French. She have really enjoyed working with children as a children’s program helper at the Pickering Public Library and during her time working at a local indoor playground. Victoria also have experience tutoring younger students in math and science, and was a section leader in her school choir, which means that she helped teach several other choir members the lyrics and pitches for each song they performed. Math has always been one of Victoria’s favourite subjects in school, and she love’s being able to share her enthusiasm with students by playing a part in boosting their confidence. Outside of school and work, Victoria likes to read, knit, spend time with friends and family, and take care of her two betta fish, Minnie and Lulu.

Harlow W

Harlow completed her graduate studies at the University of Toronto with a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science. She previously did her undergraduate degree at Ontario Tech University earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Harlow is excited to work at Mathnasium because she has cultivated a lifelong love of math and is ready to help teach it to a new generation. In her free time, Harlow enjoy playing video games, spending time with her two dogs, programming, reading and long walks.

Meera S

Meera is attending the University of Toronto and pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Sciences. She is exceptionally good at Math and has tutoring experience from previous employment and volunteering at an elementary school. Interacting with kids and teaching is one of Meera’s great ways to pass and enjoy her time. Meera loves to teach math in friendly and patient manner and feels rewarded when students understand and complete math work easily. Besides teaching math, Meera loves all types of art. She mostly likes to paint and finds it to be the most soothing.

Dev P

Dev is currently studying Computer Science at the University of Toronto. Dev is s problem solver and has many scholarships and academic awards. He is a member of Toast Masters and was a youth instructor and volunteer at the YMCA. Dev is excited to be using his skills and talents to help students at Mathnasium

Jessica M

Jessica is originally from a very small town called Stellarton in Nova Scotia where she was born and raised. After graduating high school she attended Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia for Criminology, Chemistry and Classical History. During her 4 years at Saint Mary’s Jessica tutored first year chemistry as well as taught the first year chemistry labs. Jessica graduated in 2019 where she went on to teach secondary 4&5 mathematics as well as science in Waswanipi, Quebec. When the pandemic started she left Quebec and moved to Ontario and went back to school at Ontario Tech University for Forensic Chemistry and Biology. Jessica is very passionate about working at Mathnasium because she always enjoyed helping and tutoring kids all throughout her educational journey. It was very rewarding for her when she was able to explain and help someone understand a concept especially in a challenging subject like math. Something most people do not know about Jessica is that she has a huge book collection and love collecting books from old classics to new releases.

Shahela K

Shahela is an experienced Math Teacher and Tutor. She has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education, Physics and Mathematics, and have been teaching students of all ages for more than 10 years. Being an instructor at Mathnasium is a great opportunity for Shahela to further her passion for helping students succeed academically.

Maria Z

Maria a student at the University of Toronto Scarborough specializing in molecular biology and biotechnology. She previously privately tutored subjects such as math, science, and Spanish, which she hopes to use in a way to empower and help young students excel in whichever respective subjects, they may need help with. Maria incredibly excited to instruct at Mathnasium because she want all children and adolescents to learn that mathematics isn't a scary or hard thing to learn and that it could be incredibly helpful over the course of their lifetime. One of her greatest passions/hobbies in life is ballet and playing with her golden retriever

Paul S

Paul is currently studying for his BSc of Kinesiology at York University. He is a kinesiology tutor at York University, and was a math tutor for high school students during his time in High School. Paul believes that fostering academic and self-confidence in math will aid students in reaching their future academic goals and make school much more enjoyable. Paul has a passion for health and fitness, enjoy playing video games and bodybuilding and plays many sports and piano.

Larry Martinez

More than forty years ago, math educator Larry Martinek was inspired to find a better way to teach children math. As a classroom teacher, teacher-trainer, and consultant in public and top private schools—Larry possessed a uniquely comprehensive view of education. He saw a troubling theme in mathematics instruction: a serious disconnect between the students’ basic skills training and the curriculum they were expected to master in the years to come. They weren’t being prepared properly for their future. Larry set out on a mission: to find an approach that would provide children with the strong foundation they needed to succeed. Over the next three decades, he painstakingly developed and assembled a blend of methods and materials. Instead of relying on traditional rote memorization and repetitive exercises, Larry’s work focused on helping children understand math by honing their math instincts and getting them to think like mathematicians. Today, more than 40 years after Larry first developed it, the Mathnasium Method™ is providing children all over the world increased confidence, critical thinking skills, and mathematical ability to last a lifetime