Meet Our Talented Team| Aizen Academy

Our Team

Mathan grew up in North York, attending local TDSB schools in the Gifted program. He worked for CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Consulting Services as a Manager for years before walking away from his Bay Street position to pursue a line of work that generates meaningful contributions to society on a daily basis. Within months of leaving the bank, he had built a strong business plan and commenced phase one of renovation to open a school at Keele and Finch.

Aizen Academy was officially launched in early 2015, and Mathan taught every class that was offered. His energy, passion, and commitment to the students is unparalleled and has become the foundation that our services operate on. He is fully trained in and has taught the highest levels of all programs at Aizen Academy. He also serves as VP of Product & Training for iLEAP Club Canada. Mathan is excellent at public speaking and enjoys emceeing events across the country.

Mathan Thava

Managing Director | iLEAP Club | UCMAS | e² Young Engineers | Chess

Mathu was a student at Aizen Academy when she attended highschool in North York. Her work ethic and affinity towards children translated to becoming an excellent candidate to teach the UCMAS Mental Math program. Mathu was one of the youngest trainees across all centres in Canada. She worked hard at refining her teaching skills and took a serious interest in each of her students. She went on to win a National Teaching award with UCMAS Canada and is currently in her third year of Teacher’s College at York University. She has been working at Aizen Academy since 2016 and is responsible for Training & Auditing other Course Instructors. Mathu has contributed significantly to our success in UCMAS and continues to expand her skill set inside and outside of our walls.

She worked hard at refining her teaching skills and took a serious interest in each of her students. She went on to win a National Teaching award with UCMAS Canada and is currently in her third year of Teacher’s College at York University. Mathu is not only a Course Instructor for the UCMAS program, rather she has taken on the role of UCMAS Finch West Trainer & Auditor. Her love for teaching is only trumped by the love her students praise her with.

Mathurika Ratnasingam

UCMAS Coordinator | UCMAS Course Instructor

Andrew was personally recommended to Aizen Academy by his Sociology Professor from George Brown, Janelle Brady. Andrew immediately showed promise as his passion for teaching is unmistakable. He spends a lot of time on preparation to ensure all students enjoy their classes to the fullest. He complements his teaching with clever puns, jokes, stories, and a wealth of interesting facts. Andrew’s students shower him with praise and bombard him with emails seeking his expertise in communication. He is utmost professional, always dressed to impress, and a witty conversationalist. It is a joy to watch Andrew facilitate an iLEAP Club session, engaging all of his students while infusing energy and enthusiasm into the class.

Andrew McMillan

iLEAP Club Coordinator | iLEAP Club Facilitator | UCMAS Course Instructor

Thelani is a champion in all that she attempts. She attended Aizen Academy as a student in 2016 and her classes were paid by a Tennis Canada scholarship that she had won. Thelani joined our team when she started her Engineering program at Ryerson University and she immediately grew fond of teaching. She is hardworking and committed to excellence in all that she attempts. She is a confident young woman who has established herself as a force in the male dominated engineering sector. She is a great example for young girls to look up to and shatters any notion of a glass ceiling. Thelani’s unrelenting flame that fuels her successes spreads through our centre and into the hearts of her young fans.

Thelani Anantharajah

e² Young Engineers Coordinator | YE Instructor| UCMAS Course Instructor