OCT | B.Ed | MA

Bilal Bakri

EDUCATION: University of Toronto, OISE, University of Ottawa
TEACHABLES: Politics, History

After joining TIA, I taught English, Careers , Social Science, and Nutrition. Being a teacher is a gratifying experience because teachers witness the fruits of their labour in the growth of their students. As a guidance counsellor, I am able to help students plan for the rest of their lives. I am passionate about integrating interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving in the classroom. The future of education is in the cultivation of critical thinkers and global citizens. Through culturally-relevant pedagogy and differentiated learning, we can create leaders for future generations.

VICE PRINCIPAL

B.Ed | MA | Applied Linguistics

Rachel Nguyen

EDUCATION: Concordia University
TEACHABLES: ESL, English Literacy Course, Vietnamese

I hold a degree in Applied Linguistics and have experience in teaching ESL and IELTS courses for international students. Being a student counselor at TIA, I am passionate about providing students with all the help and guidance they need to achieve their academic goals.

TEACHER & STUDENT COUNSELOR

BA | Digital Marketer & Graphic Designer

Sandra Serrao

EDUCATION: University of Toronto
As a Digital Marketing Coordinator, I am proud to showcase and promote our school online, in print, and on social media. I am constantly recording and capturing student progress, activities, and events in school. In addition, I also teach subjects like Technology and Media Studies.

MARKETING COORDINATOR
TEACHER - Technology, Media Studies

Master of arts 

Ilona Yu

EDUCATION: Friedrich Schiller University Jena
I majored in Teaching Foreign Languages, graduated from the University in Germany. Working as an Administrative Assistant and a Student counsellor, I'm helping students with their needs on a daily basis. And I am also providing Mandarin course at TIA. I am passionate about teaching and exceptionally creative in my approach. I look forward to enjoying a great term with the students and improve together to be a better individual!

Administrative Assistant &  Student Counsellor

B.Ed | M.Sc 

Merhan Jamshidian

EDUCATION: Tehran Polytechnic University
I graduated in Applied Mathematics. I have been teaching for 30 years. My favourite topics are math and physics. I like to help my students to look for new ways to find a better strategy to solve problems and improve in analyzing problems.

TEACHER - Physics, Advance Functions, Calculus & Vectors, Data Management

OCT | NYSTED | M.Ed | CHRP

Jennifer Xuan

EDUCATION: University of Waterloo
I am proud to be the Business and Science teacher at TIA. I hold a degree in Economics, which allows me to teach a variety of subjects. My experience thus far has been very rewarding for both myself and the learners I have encountered. It is truly inspiring to watch the students at TIA grow academically and reach their greatest potential as members of society!

TEACHER - Business, Social Science, English

B.Sc | M.Sc | B.Ed | OCT

Kritika Kajla

EDUCATION: Punjab University, Queens University
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Education Law - ETFO, Teaching & Learning Through e-Learning - ETFO
I am an Ontario-certified teacher with 10+ years of comprehensive teaching experience. An educator who is motivated to transform students' academic lives by implementing successful strategies that help them develop holistically. Over the years, I have taught international students and improvised my teaching and student assessment skills. I use an easy-to-understand vocabulary and try to involve daily life scenarios while teaching Biology and Chemistry which help the students to comprehend the concepts well. Using different audio-visual aids has helped me create an effective teaching-learning environment. 

TEACHER - Science, Chemistry, Biology, Health Education, ESL and IELTS

OCT | M.Sc

Vera Yu

EDUCATION: University of Ottawa
I have been with TIA since 2015 as a mathematics and science teacher. I am a proud graduate of the University of Waterloo with a Master of Mathematics for Teachers and a Bachelor of Mathematics degree. I have also trained and hold a certification in adult education and online teaching facilitator. I have taught in an aboriginal community in northern Ontario for two years and in northern China for three years prior to teaching at TIA. I always have a lot of interesting stories to share!

E-School Coordinator
TEACHER - Mathematics, Science

OCT | B.Ed | M.Sc

Nehaben Trivedi

EDUCATION: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
I have experience teaching International Baccalaureate along with also being a certified Examiner. I have taught in high school for 4 years and also worked full-time for a year with an NGO for Curriculum Development prior to joining TIA.

TEACHER - Physics, Mathematics

MA | Technology in Computer Science Engineering

Harmandeep Sandhu

EDUCATION: University of Toronto
I am a highly motivated Graduate Degree holder employing creative teaching strategies to engage students fully in the learning process. I am passionate about teaching and simplifying computer science programs helping students learn the basics all the way to advanced concepts. Driven to inspire students to achieve personal and academic success.

TEACHER - Computer Science and Math