Michelle Chua 
(Certified Teacher) 

Hello there! I'm Michelle, and I'm thrilled to share a bit about myself with you. 🌎

After earning my teaching certificate at the University of Toronto, I made a life-changing decision to teach abroad. For the past 9 years, I've had the incredible privilege of teaching abroad, calling Mexico, Venezuela, and Kazakhstan my homes at various times. This journey has not only allowed me to impact young minds but also explore over 30 amazing countries, each with its own unique culture and language. Learning about new cultures and languages is truly a passion of mine. 🌍

During my time abroad I completed a Master's degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Western. Math, to me, is like a fascinating puzzle waiting to be solved. I love showing my students that math can be a visual subject by using tools like bar models and number lines to help them visualize abstract concepts 🧮

I can't wait to meet you in class and embark on this exciting learning adventure together! 📚

See you soon! 👋



Mr. Patrick Benitez

I am a professional engineer, educator, and martial arts enthusiast and am excited to be joining the Mind over Math Learning Center team. 
I left the engineering field several years ago to pursue to my passion for teaching and mathematics which continues to be an extremely rewarding experience. 
I’ve taught in both formal classroom and tutoring settings for a combined 4 years to both adults (post high school) and children including all elementary (SK to Grade 8) and most high school levels. 
Outside of the classroom and since 2014, I continue to teach and work with children and adults as a martial arts instructor and as a President of a not for profit organization that enables families to practice martial arts. As a result of my experiences, including having had great role models for myself growing up, I know how important it is to have great teachers that inspire, guide, and appropriately challenge. 
I believe in the learner’s potential. My teaching philosophy is not to dictate, but to guide and instruct in a way that proves to you the capabilities you had all along. The outcome is one of self-confidence and improved skills that you can take with you beyond our classroom setting and subject matter. 
I look forward to meeting you in my class!

Mr. James Plischke
(Certified Teacher)

Hi! My name is James and I have been an educator for over 30 years.  

I started out as an educational assistant and then moved into the role of a teacher in 2009 when I graduated from the University of Winnipeg with two degrees, one in Education and another in Science.

Since I became a certified teacher, I have guided hundreds of students from the ages of 5 to 55 to acquire new skills and experience academic success. I have a passion for Science and Math and I look forward to sharing my passion with you as I help you develop your numeracy skills.