Meet Our Team

Ishrat Fathima

Center Director and Franchise Owner

Director

Ishrat Fathima is the Center Director and Franchise Owner. With over 15 years of experience in administration, school management, and English Language teaching, she aims to foster creativity and skills in students so as to help them achieve their educational goals. In addition, Ishrat enjoys collaborating with teachers and parents to develop efficient and effective learning strategies.

Sujatha Sridaran

Director of Education

Director

Sujatha holds a Master’s degree in Economics and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She has fifteen years of experience in teaching students of all age groups in several countries. She feels that the role of a teacher is to support and guide the student in the learning process. Rather than viewing errors as a setback, she assists students to understand and guide them to correct those errors through positive reinforcement. She believes in Lev Vygotsky’s theory that parents and teachers by providing opportunities can foster learning that lies within a child’s zone of proximal development. When she is not teaching at Sylvan, you can find her engrossed with her books as she is a voracious reader.

Paul Muir

Center Manager

Paul is an enthusiastic and approachable math and science instructor, who is passionate about helping students learn and seeing the moment of understanding in their eyes.  He has experience working with children and youth through his presentations for Scientists in School and past one-on-one and small group high school student tutoring. With an Engineering background, he has over twenty years of work experience managing and leading training workshops and sessions. Paul is excited to join the Sylvan team and is well-aligned with our inspiring teaching methods. Outside of work, he judges robotics youth competitions and enjoys hikes with his family.

Dr. Ashi

Lead Teacher

With over 14 years of teaching experience, Ashi holds both a Master’s and a Ph.D. in English Literature. Passionate about literature and its transformative power, she inspires students to explore diverse texts and develop critical thinking skills. Ashi’s engaging teaching methods create an inclusive and dynamic classroom environment, encouraging students to express their ideas confidently. She believes in nurturing a love for reading and writing, equipping her students with the tools they need for academic success and personal growth. Outside the classroom, Ashi enjoys exploring classic literature and sharing her insights through writing workshops and community events.

Iman Islamovic

Instructor

Iman is a friendly and engaging instructor passionate about creating an environment that will motivate and inspire her students to learn. She graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and French Language Learning and is currently working towards completing her Bachelor of Education at Brock University. Iman has over five years of experience working with children and youth from various age groups and is very excited to be a part of the Sylvan team in Georgetown. When Iman isn’t at Sylvan, you will find her spending time with family, roller skating, or baking new recipes to satisfy her sweet tooth.

Brooke-Lynn Caschera

Instructor

Brooke-Lynn is an OCT-certified teacher who recently graduated with her Bachelor of Education from Wilfrid Laurier University. She also graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science from Western University, with an Honours Specialization in Rehabilitation Sciences, in 2022. Brooke-Lynn believes in the importance of meeting students where they are in their learning journey and building connections with them so they feel supported in their academics. When she is not teaching, Brooke-Lynn likes to read, go camping, and spend time with her friends, family, and her dog Lainey.

Juils Motilal

Instructor

Juils graduated in 2022 from the University of Toronto with an Honors Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She has a passion for the youth as she aspires to become a pediatrician in the future. She enjoys working with students to help them exceed their academic potential and foster confidence in their abilities. When Juils is not teaching she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking and staying physically active.

Allanis Padua

Instructor

A recent graduate from Trent University with an Honours Degree in Political Science in 2024, Allanis has a passion for teaching and learning and is working towards her Bachelor of Education at York University. She enjoys working with students of all ages. As an events coordinator for international students, she was committed to ensuring students had the best experience in Toronto.  Allanis enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, hiking, and baking.