Lily
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Hi, my name is Lily, and I am the Education Coordinator at Forest Hill.
I am a trained teacher and have worked with all types of students, from elementary kids to adult learners, for more than five years now. My teaching philosophy has always been focused on providing students with the tools they need not only to succeed academically but also to understand how to learn and use this to have a positive impact everywhere they go! At Oxford Learning, I have found the perfect place to foster student's active minds and successful academic paths.
My decision to be a Teacher came from wanting to explore the world around me and offer people new perspectives on what is possible for them, tap into their potential, and achieve their goals effectively. As an ESL student myself, I saw how language shapes our worldview. Learning new concepts also allowed me to experience new cultures and new ways of understanding goals, opening many new doors for me to explore and grow!
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Jason
Centre Director
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Hi, my name is Jason, and I am the Centre Director at Oxford Learning Forest Hill. I, too, was once a student at Oxford Learning!
What we have here at Oxford Learning differs from anything you typically see in after-school programs. Although learning your curriculum subjects is important, developing learning skills and habits will define each student’s future. Our approach is to teach students how to learn in more effective ways – presently and for the rest of their lives.
My role at the centre is to strive to provide an exceptional program for all of our families. We want to get to know each and every child who completes an assessment with us and learn what academics to support with reading, writing, Math, French or school support, and then also how to work with each child to strengthen habits like active reading, attention, organization, and taking risks or asking questions.
Coming from a family of teachers, I have always believed education is the greatest tool to define who you want to be. You need to make sense of your world and your place within it. Our mission is to help children achieve their highest potential, and they can do so by acquiring the habits that have always been within their reach.
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Jeffrey
Elementary and Highschool Math Teacher
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Hello, my name is Jeffrey, and I am studying Engineering Science at U of T.
I have always been an avid learner and love to share insights of what I have gained from my studies. I have always excelled at academics but also understood the struggles in learning concepts. I constantly try my best to teach in a way that fits my students. Outside of Oxford Learning, I love to spend time playing the piano and finding time to spend with my family.
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Alyssa
Elementary Teacher
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Hi! My name is Alyssa, and I am a current political science student at York University's Glendon College. I am set to graduate in June and look to do my master's afterwards.
When I was younger, I wanted to be a teacher. While my dreams have grown since then, I love working at Oxford Learning to fulfill my teaching goals. I love working with students, helping them expand their knowledge and gain tools to help them throughout their educational journey. I am very proud to have been working at Oxford Learning Forest Hill for the past year!
Outside of tutoring, I love to read, draw, listen to music, sing, and play guitar, ukulele, and piano. I'm sure you can tell that I am very passionate about music, and would love to hear about your favourite artists!
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Alex
Elementary and Highschool Science and Math Teacher
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Hi! My name is Alex and I've recently graduated from the University of Toronto in the Honours Biological Sciences program with a Bachelor’s degree. I am interested in teaching because it is a great way of helping others. Knowledge is the key to building a better future regardless of the subject. I am currently tutoring math, chemistry and biology, and I aim to improve my students’ understanding of these subjects. I am an avid reader, artist and baker!
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Thomas
Elementary and Highschool Math and English Teacher
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Hello there! I’m Thomas, a math, physics and English teacher here at Oxford Learning. I hold a degree in math from UofT, with minors in computer science and philosophy.
I am passionate about teaching, having tutored elementary, high school, and college students since 2020. My side specialty is in prepping students for entrance exams and standardized tests (SSAT, SAT, etc.), but I also enjoy working with students long-term and seeing their growth throughout the years.
When not tutoring, I enjoy sports (basketball, tennis, cycling, to name a few), wilderness backpacking, and working on programming projects. I have always believed that life is better with friends, and thankfully, here at Oxford Learning, there are plenty of friends to be made!
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Zainab
Elementary English and Math Teacher
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Hi! My name is Zainab, and I’m a recent mechanical engineering grad. Teaching has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember - I used to line up my dolls as a child and teach them with the same enthusiasm I bring to my students today. I’m incredibly grateful to pursue this passion in real life, and I love helping students learn and thrive academically.
Earning my engineering degree taught me critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which I now integrate into my teaching approach to make learning both effective and enjoyable. I also have ESL teaching experience, where I helped students enhance their English Language skills and confidence in communication.
Outside of teaching, I enjoy travelling and spending time outdoors. I also love artistic hobbies like working with polymer clay, drawing and painting :) These creative activities fuel my imagination and inspire new ways to connect with my students.
Teaching is more than a profession—for me, it’s a lifelong calling to inspire growth and make education enjoyable for others.
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