Personal Description:

A passionate and certified Ontario teacher, Daniel can help you or your child stay on pace with English, Reading, Grammar, Essay Writing, or History.

Daniel is currently employed by the TDSB, an accomplishment achieved by only 10% of his graduating year. He also has experience in the high-pressure private school system, including the International Baccalaureate program. He is consistently certified in excellent standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), and has a diverse background in English and Education claiming a Bachelor's degree for both subjects from York Unviersity.

His experience in a variety of educational environments combined with a modern familiarity of the Ontario Curriculum gives Daniel a unique understanding of what different learners need to achieve the same goal. The guidance he provides allows students of various backgrounds to achieve Level 4 / 90% averages in their related classes.

Tutoring Experience:

Education is Daniel's passion, profession, and hobby. He devotes his time to working and learning in educational environments. Having graduated at the top of his class, Daniel was quickly able to secure a competative position with the TDSB.

Daniel teaches for the TDSB as part of the Safe and Caring Alternative Attendance program. Students are often behind on subjects and require strict action plans in order to catch up. His job requires him to evaluate students' different learning styles and personalize lessons in ways that they can best understand. Students taught by Daniel in their regular schools often see a rise in both grades and classroom engagement.

He also carries long experience in the highly competitive private school system. Daniel has extensive experience with the SSAT and the level of preparation needed to score high and secure a position at your school of choice. Whether IB or Ontario Curriculum, he is familiar with the consistent and disciplined approach required to succeed and can give your child an edge in these meticulous environments.

Also available are specialize lessons focused towards the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).

Tutoring Approach:

-Daniel creates a safe and engaging learning environment that is free from distraction. The values of hard work, organization, and discipline are highlighted throughout the learning process, and mistakes are welcome as teachable moments.

-Specializes in preparing students for higher academia

-An action plan is developed at the very beginning, allowing a clear and concise understand of what the learning goals are and how they will be reached.

-Communication and cooperation between teacher - student - parent is crucial to the learning process. Parent and teacher must collaborate to create a learning environment best suited for the student's needs.