Listen to What They Have to Say!

My name is Joe and I graduated Accounting at Schulich School of Business. I took grade 12 Advanced Functions as well as Calculus and Vectors with Dr. Georgescu. I learned so much being her student, as she both challenged her class with complex questions, and taught us all the fundamentals so we could best solve them. Her passion for mathematics motivated me to try my best and keep trying, even when the subjects became challenging. She taught us mathematics through challenging questions and real-life practice examples. I will never forget those math classes and the great times we had in Dr. Georgescu’s class.  She always took the time to solve the most difficult questions with us, which is how I learned the material and was able to excel in her class. Her consistent approach to solving different types of problems made it much easier to understand the logic behind the various solutions. She was a great teacher, and I would highly recommend taking any class with her.
Joe

I am a 4th year civil engineering student at University of Toronto. I never thought that I would have considered a math-related career. My interest in math sprouted and grew throughout my high school years. I had Dr. Georgescu as my math teacher for the enriched math program from grade 9 to 12. Her teaching methods helped me to develop a strong foundation to approach/solve any problem (even non-math related ones). However, it was her passion for her students to learn that inspired me to get into a math-related program. She was able to simplify very complex concepts and make them easy for students to understand. In addition, the math problems she would assign were applicable to the real-world. This was my favorite part of her teaching, and what taught me the basics for civil engineering. The level of difficulty of math homework assigned ensured we properly practiced and applied the math concepts. We were always well prepared for all examinations.
Dr. Georgescu is definitely an amazing math teacher. She has the organization, the knowledge, the patience, the ease but most importantly the passion to make ANY student actually enjoy doing math!
Nathaly

I am currently in my second year of Electrical Engineering at Ryerson University. Having built hardware and software projects, I’m looking forward to designing, constructing, and executing my own robotic arm by the end of this year.
I have known Dr. Georgescu as her mathematics student in a variety of high school math courses. I was enrolled in her grade 9 Enriched Mathematics course, grade 11 University Enriched course, and grade 12 Advanced Functions Enriched course. Dr. Georgescu is an outstanding teacher who has definitely prepared me very thoroughly in my mathematics education for university. I ended my first year university Linear Algebra and Calculus courses with A pluses, thanks to her teachings.
Dr. Georgescu approach to teaching mathematical concepts is very thorough and rigorous. She shows us a variety of different methods to solve a problem, and ensures that we have a very clear understanding of the mathematical concept before moving on. She fosters an energetic learning environment through her passion for the subject and her constant class engagement. She is enthusiastic and genuine in her desire for students to be challenged to the best of their abilities, and to understand and see the beauty in mathematics.
Not only will prospective students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of mathematical concepts, they will also build strong mathematical foundations and skills that will prepare them exceptionally well for university and their lives beyond.
Dr. Georgescu is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to you.
Maria

Hello, my name is Roseanne. I was a former student of Dr. Georgescu’s Grade 11 and 12 enriched mathematics program. This year I will be entering my undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in the Life Sciences program.
Dr. Georgescu is a remarkable and astute instructor who possesses vast knowledge in the field of mathematics. Her approach to delivering the course content to students is highly effective as she relies on advanced graphing technology to display various graphs and geometric shapes. Dr. Georgescu is very attentive to her students as she provides clear answers to any confusion associated with the lesson. The classroom is especially interactive due to the incorporation of technology. Dr. Georgescu likes to help her students visualize math problems on the SMART board.
Dr. Georgescu offers an enriching experience to students in her dynamic classroom as she offers a challenging perspective to the world of mathematics. She goes beyond the conventional textbook and offers her own more effective method to solve a problem set. In her class, the field of science, specifically Physics and Chemistry, is often paired with mathematics.
After studying under Dr. Georgescu, I feel more prepared to engage in my new studies in the sciences as I aspire to enter the medical field in the coming future.
Roseanne

I am a first-year student who is currently attending college in Austin, Texas with the intention of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in business. I had the pleasure of being in Dr. Corina Georgescu’s math class twice during my final year in high school: initially for Advanced Functions and, subsequently, for Calculus and Vectors. Both of the aforementioned courses were taught at the Enriched level and certainly helped to prepare me for the classes which I am taking at my post-secondary institution at present. This is due to the fact that Dr. Georgescu is not only an educator who is passionate about the subject of mathematics but an individual who truly cares about her students.
Dr. Georgescu is the type of instructor who challenges her students while taking the time to make sure that each pupil actually understands the content. Her teaching methodology is one that appeals to many young learners as she consistently relates the material to practical situations with which her students can identify. Dr. Georgescu also provides her scholars with various tools to help them succeed ranging from interesting practice problems that allow students to exercise their creativity to resources that enable young learners to utilize technology for their educational benefit. By the time that her students are formally evaluated, they will feel adequately prepared.
With all this said, I can definitely say that I am all the more confident about succeeding in my intended major as a direct result of having the opportunity to learn under the instruction of Dr. Georgescu. Any student who has the fortune of being taught by Dr. Georgescu should anticipate a very positive and intellectually stimulating classroom environment which will serve as adequate preparation for higher learning and beyond.
Shaina

I am currently a university freshman, attending the University of Texas at Austin, where I will be majoring in Biology. I was in Dr. Georgescu’s grade 12 Enriched Calculus and Vectors Class, and I was very fortunate that I had her as a teacher. Dr. Georgescu puts her enthusiasm into each of her lessons to make her students excited about learning math. She utilizes interactive content and creative examples to help clarify the content and make it relevant. Dr. Georgescu greatly encourages students’ questions and participation, and gives fair assessments and homework, while challenging her students. Her fun, real-life extension activities help to further students’ knowledge. Dr. Georgescu truly converts math from an intimidating subject to one you will look forward to each day. Once you’ve had Dr. Georgescu as a teacher, you won’t hesitate to continue math in your post-secondary education and beyond. I certainly didn’t!
Hanna

I am currently going into my first year to study at mechanical engineering with a dual specialist in international development at Lassonde School of Engineering, York University.
I have had Dr. Georgescu as my Advanced Functions and Calculus and Vectors teacher.
In my experiences, she was a very knowledgeable, well rounded teacher. She approaches mathematics in a variety of different teaching styles to accommodate all students’ learning capabilities, such as making the lessons more interactive or teaching concepts using different perspectives, so students will be able to understand without any limitations. Her lessons are very thorough. Furthermore, her spirit as a math teacher is impeccable. It is very evident that Dr, Georgescu genuinely enjoys her job, and it radiates within the classroom, leaving me, as well as my other colleagues, feeling less intimidated about math with her warm spirit.
I firmly believe Dr. Georgescu is an excellent teacher who not only understands mathematics, but also her students. Her positive energy has left me feeling more hopeful about my future.
Tommy

In the spring of 2014, I was fortunate enough to be assigned to Dr. Corina Georgescu’s mathematics classroom for my final teaching block of my teacher training program. I have since graduated, moved to the UK, and am currently enjoying my second year of teaching in London. During my time with Dr. Georgescu, I learned many valuable lessons concerning teaching, and am truly grateful for her guidance, support, and willingness to help. Said qualities were not only demonstrated towards me, but also towards each and every student that Dr. Georgescu interacted with daily.
In my opinion, the most important qualities in a teacher are passion, the ability and willingness to challenge students, and patience. I believe this to be of even higher importance when considering a subject like math, which is regarded by many as extremely difficult. Dr. Georgescu not only possesses these qualities, but demonstrates them in her lessons daily. Her passion for math was evident in each and every one of her lessons. She worked to make the content relatable and relevant to her students, which is a very difficult task when teaching mathematics. Dr. Georgescu also has an impressive ability to challenge her students. When interacting with her students, Dr. Georgescu is constantly pushing them further with their studies. This is extremely important for math students because when the challenge is gone, students become complacent and fall behind. Dr. Georgescu’s knowledge concerning how and when to push her students further was impressive and was probably the most significant lesson I took from her as a teacher in training. Of all the things that I am grateful to Dr. Georgescu for, I am most thankful for her patience. When I began my placement teaching with her, I had never before led a secondary school math class. I was nervous and apprehensive, but Dr. Georgescu treated me with kindness and patience. By the end of the teaching block I was comfortable, confident and happy to be leading classrooms of various ability levels. In addition to experiencing said patience and kindness, I also observed the same qualities in her interactions with students.
Working with Dr. Georgescu was an excellent experience. I am grateful for all of the lessons that I learned from her, and all of the lessons I was able to watch her give to her students. She is definitely among the best math teachers I have encountered, and would recommend her to students of all levels who are seeking to improve their math skills.
Mrs. Stephanie

I am an occasional teacher with the Toronto District School Board, seeking a position as a Secondary Mathematics Teacher. Dr. Georgescu was my Mentor Teacher, when I attended York University’s Faculty of Education program as a Teacher Candidate. She welcomed me into her classroom last school year to experience teaching various courses, such as Grade 9 Applied Mathematics, Grade 11 University Functions, and Grade 12 University Advanced Functions.
Dr. Georgescu demonstrates such great passion in her teaching of mathematics to inspire students to enjoy learning. She challenges her students with complex application questions and real-life examples to offer a different perspective of where mathematics can been seen in the world. In each lesson, she presents various activities, requiring the use of mathematics manipulatives or the integration of technology. She incorporated a vast amount of technology into her lessons, such as the Smart Board, iPads, and online graphing software, to provide students with an alternative approach to visualizing a problem.
Dr. Georgescu provides coherent explanations of mathematics concepts and recognizes how to make the content relevant and accessible for students.  She uses a variety of instructional, evaluation, and assessment strategies, provides descriptive feedback. She engages students to work individually and with peers in small groups in order to collaborate different ideas and approaches to the solutions of mathematics problems.
As a Teacher Candidate in Dr. Georgescu’s classroom, I have learned a great deal about what it means to be an exceptional, inspiring and knowledgeable teacher. I know that with Dr. Corina Georgescu teaching this mathematics program you can expect your child to be prepared for any and all mathematics assessments in high school, university and their future career.
Mrs. Vanessa

I had the pleasure of volunteering for Dr. Georgescu’s grade 12 Data Management class during the summer of 2011. During Dr. Georgescu’s class, I observed a high level of student engagement as students were given real life activities and projects that provided them with the opportunity to explore, share, integrate technology and use a variety of representation to communicate their mathematical ideas and thinking. Dr. Georgescu’s lessons were always filled with new ideas and innovations to motivate students. Her support and constructive feedback allowed me to secure a teaching position in China for two years where I instructed grades 11 and 12 in mathematics. I am currently a teacher with the York Region District School Board. I truly believe Dr. Georgescu will impact the academic life of her prospective students as she did with her previous students.
Mrs. Bahar

My name is Dr.Warden Egodawatte and I am an adjunct professor in Ryerson University and Seneca College, teaching mathematics and statistics. Dr.Georgescu is known to me for many years and we first met at the University of Toronto. We did our master’s and PhD programs together. During this time, Dr. Georgescu was always an enthusiastic member in our group work and her presentations were lively with intellectual discussions. They showed her deep understanding of mathematics and teaching of the subject as well. I had the rare opportunity to present with her in mathematics conferences and she was always very well-prepared not only for the presentation but also for later discussions. We also conducted research together and in my opinion, her PhD dissertation topic on using technology in teaching mathematics shows her deep understanding of the subject and how it should be taught.
I visited her classrooms many times during my research work and I understood that she was really a caring, clever, enthusiastic, dedicated, and a hard-working teacher. From my experience about her teaching, I can assure that she has a great potential to run a successful math program that will help young students build a strong foundation and conceptual understanding in mathematics and to develop high level thinking and problem solving skills in them. I encourage parents to enroll their children in Dr.Georgescu’s mathematics program and to invest in their children’s mathematics education without any hesitation. Finally, as a university professor, I highly recommend her mathematics program and I have no doubt that she has the ability to conduct the program for students to get the maximum benefit.
Dr. Egodawatte