TJ

WHAT MAKES HIM AN AWESOME TUTOR

I know very well what it’s like to feel the pressure, anxiety, and stress that often comes when you struggle with a subject or task. I love helping students develop the confidence and perseverance to attack any problem they may face. I’ve been at TMG for almost half a decade, I’ve taught abroad, and all of my different experiences in different educational settings have made me the empathetic, multi-faceted, enthusiastic and effective educator I am today!

FUN FACTS

Life Goal: Travel the world!

Words to Live By: Life can be hard and intimidating. It's ok to be scared, remember there is no courage without fear.

Favourite Mathematical Weapon: Pencil and Eraser! Remember that mistakes are a part of learning. The best way to learn is to try, fail, and try again.

GET TO KNOW TJ

Education: Bachelors Degree in Science - Chemistry at Ryerson University. Bachelors Degree in Education at York University. Masters Degree pending... maybe

Fave Tech device: My Macbook :)

Fave Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Fave Song: Love Yourz - J. Cole

Fave Outfit: Definitely a hoodie and sweats/cargos guy.

Fave TV Show: The Office, Community, Brooklyn Nine Nine

Fave Movie: Good Will Hunting, 21, Training Day, Moneyball

When you're not crunching numbers: Spending time with family, friends, playing basketball, watching basketball, coaching basketball LOL. Watching other sports if basketball isn't on. Travelling, listening to music.

What's the best thing about you? I like to engage with students and find out how they learn best. I am very easy-going, and I love to laugh.

NERD ALERT! 

I love the Periodic table of elements more than I should