York Mills Tutoring

Tamiza Shamji and Zak Karmali

Centre Director

We're Tamiza and Zak, and we're thrilled to be the new owners of Oxford Learning York Mills!

We have owned and operated the Oxford Learning Don Valley Centre since 2016, and we have also recently opened another location in Calgary.

Here's a little more about us:

Tamiza is a long-time educator with over 15 years of experience in the classroom. She holds the following degrees and certifications: B. Ed, ECE, MACTE.

Her hobbies include travelling, baking and crafting. Tamiza and her teams manage the day-to-day operations at their Oxford Learning centres.

Zak has 20+ years of experience in IT Project and Portfolio Management. He earned a B.Sc. in Engineering Technology and is PMP-certified.
Zak handles the business and financial side of their Oxford Learning centres. His hobbies include travelling, reading, and trying new cuisines.  

Michelle Godwin

Education Coordinator

Hey! My name is Michelle, and I'm one of the Education Coordinators at Oxford Learning York Mills. I worked as a tutor for a few years at Tamiza's other centre, and when she took over York Mills, I wanted to come and help however I could! I completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Mental Health at the University of Toronto, as well as a graduate certificate in Addictions and Mental Health. I'm hoping to work as a counsellor or therapist in the future. I really enjoy working with kids and making sure they reach their full potential by developing a positive outlook on life and learning!

Angelica Galanis

Education Coordinator

Hello! My name is Angelica, and I am one of the Education Coordinators at Oxford Learning York Mills. I really enjoyed working as a tutor for a couple of years at another Oxford Learning location, but I wanted to work closer to my school, so when a Coordinator position opened up at York Mills, I jumped at the opportunity to continue being a part of the Oxford Learning family! I have always enjoyed working with kids, and I had some impactful teachers who were really great influences. They inspired me to pursue teaching as a career path. I am completing my French education degree at York University, and I'm looking forward to applying everything I've learned and will continue to learn in my role as an educator and, eventually, a teacher!

Shangavi Muhunthan

Teacher

Hi! My name is Shangavi Muhunthan, and I am currently in my third year at the University of Toronto pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science with a Mathematics Specialist program. As an aspiring teacher, I always make an effort to inspire and enlighten students to raise their confidence and improve their academic skills. As a tutor at Oxford Learning, I create personal bonds with students and listen to their questions and concerns while encouraging them throughout their academic journey. My approach to teaching is rooted in the belief that a positive and supportive relationship between teachers and students is what creates a fun learning environment. As a math student, I aim to demystify the subject, making it understandable, enjoyable, and applicable to real-life scenarios.

I look forward to showcasing my skills using various teaching methods to educate and inspire!

Samira Goder

Teacher

Hi, I’m Samira! I’m an extremely enthusiastic, hardworking, and down-to-earth third-year University of Toronto Scarborough Campus student working towards an HBSc, completing a Math Specialist Program in hopes of becoming a high school educator. By working at Oxford Learning, I hope to replace the average student’s distaste for mathematics with a positive outlook and a better understanding of its concepts and applications. I pride myself on providing several angles to understand math geometrically as well as algebraically. I look forward to working with you!