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The Reading Foundation

Toronto

Toronto’s Reading Foundation

When well-known learning specialist Dr. Steve Truch founded The Reading Foundation in 1990 he wanted to create a space where students could come and learn practical methods for reading and comprehension. Over 30 years later, we expanded our operations to Toronto, and other locations. We are not like other tutoring facilities. You work with our educational clinicians to help you better understand and develop habits that will lead to success.

We may have started our educational programs to help with reading and comprehension skills, but you can also visit when looking for math or writing help. If you are unaware of how you learn, our initial In-Depth Learning Assessment will help to pinpoint areas of learning weakness. From there, you will receive a personalized plan to help you navigate your scholastic troubles with confidence. Give us a call today or visit our warm and welcoming office in Toronto for more information.

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Meet the Toronto Team

Kama Truch

Kama Truch

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(ALL CLINICS)

Kama brings endless energy, passion and enthusiasm to her role as Executive Director for The Reading Foundation.
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Darian

DARIAN

DIRECTOR

Darian’s big-picture perspective paired with her analytical nature enables her to pass along her intuitive insight to Team Leaders and to support students.
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Yasmin

YASMIN

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Yasmin is often one of the first faces students work with and she is committed to establishing a strong rapport and disarming any bubbling anxiety they might have.
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Tina

TINA

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Tina's superior skills in communication and coordination, as well as her enthusiasm for education, ensure the smooth operations of our Toronto office.
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Sophary

SOPHARY

TEAM LEADER SUPERVISOR

Sophary is filled with an abundance of patience and fun and ensures that every person receives the most out of their time at the clinic.
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Pardies

PARDIES

TEAM LEADER

Pardies is a passionate educator who truly cares about her students and is able to effectively adapt her teaching style to the unique needs of each of them.
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Devin

DEVIN

TEAM LEADER

Devin believes strongly in his students and tailors individual programs to allow their full potential to manifest so they can learn to believe in themselves.
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Richard

RICHARD

TEAM LEADER

Richard brings a calm and supportive presence to the team, creating a welcoming environment where students feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.
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Mel

MEL

TEAM LEADER

Melanie brings a calm, supportive approach that helps students build confidence and a love of learning.
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Sophie

SOPHIE

TEAM LEADER

Sophie is a dedicated Team Leader, known for making learning both effective and fun.
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Our programs are offered in-person and virtually.
Call 416-546-7323 for more information.

Toronto Office

The Toronto office, located in the heart of midtown, opened its doors in 2016.

We acknowledge the land our Toronto office is on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Address

124 Merton Street, Suite 101
Toronto, ON M4S 2Z2

Phone

416-546-7323

Toll-Free

1-800-605-9272

Email

toronto@readingfoundation.com

Hours of Operation

School Year

Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Summer

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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KAMA TRUCH

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ALL CLINICS)

Kama brings endless energy and enthusiasm to her role as Executive Director for The Reading Foundation. Within the clinic, she can be found doing assessments, working with students and developing our remedial programs. Her work can take her out of the clinic and into schools where she facilitates transitions for students who have completed The Reading Foundation’s programs.

Kama is passionate in all areas of her work and motivates everyone with whom she collaborates. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Psychology from the University of Calgary and has been with The Reading Foundation since 1991.

Outside of work, Kama enjoys culinary adventures and is an expert restaurant recommender. She is also an architecture/interior design enthusiast and is well-versed in Lego thanks to her lovely son.

DARIAN

DIRECTOR

As Director of the Toronto clinic, Darian’s big-picture perspective paired with her analytical nature enables her to pass along her intuitive insight to Team Leaders while supporting the students in their learning journey. Darian’s experience following families from the assessment through to the end of their programming makes her a strong point of communication and support during what can be a time of uncertainty.

Darian joined The Reading Foundation as a clinician in 2012 while completing her Bachelor of Arts in Speech Sciences at the University of British Columbia. While life led her to Toronto a few years later, Darian found herself helping to open the Toronto clinic’s doors in 2016 and has continued to propel its growth ever since. When she isn’t at work, Darian can be found embracing the ever-changing dynamics of raising a growing, curious toddler, tending to their 100-year-old home and spending time with friends and family.

YASMIN

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Yasmin originally joined The Reading Foundation in Calgary in 2014. There, she grew her role as clinician into Team Leader, monitoring and individualizing the programs of her students. In 2017, Yasmin traded in the Rocky Mountains for Lake Ontario, moving to and joining our Toronto team. Since moving to Toronto, Yasmin, our Assistant Director, has helped with hiring, training, staff development, assessments and Team Leader supervision. Often one of the first faces students work with, Yasmin takes time to establish a strong rapport and disarm any bubbling anxiety. She especially loves the facets of her roles that allow her to connect deeply with the staff, students, and parents alike, helping them to problem-solve and empower themselves. Yasmin holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology with Honours from the University of Calgary. In her spare time, Yasmin can be found painting, cracking jokes, and trying to convince you to watch a scary movie.

TINA

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Tina joined The Reading Foundation in 2017 after returning to Ontario. While working in the Alberta public school system, Tina collaborated with The Reading Foundation through coordinating a pilot project that facilitated the delivery of our specialized programs in schools.

Tina works as both our Administrative Manager and an Educational Clinician in the Toronto office. Tina’s superior skills in communication and coordination make her ideally suited for the Administrative Manager role, ensuring the smooth operations of our Toronto office. With her enthusiasm and love for education, Tina guides all learners to reach their fullest learning potential and academic success.

When not at work, Tina loves to play golf, travel to warm climates, read in her pajamas, and garden with varying success!

SOPHARY

TEAM LEADER SUPERVISOR

Sophary brings an abundance of patience and fun to every clinical hour. She can easily understand and adapt to the personal needs of others, ensuring that every person receives the most out of their time at the clinic.

Sophary is passionate about animals (especially cats). Say hi to Nala, Cosmic, and Charlie. When she’s not at work, you can find Sophary dining at the latest (and coolest) vegetarian restaurants. A huge fan of the Raptors, and a great addition to any team.

PARDIES

TEAM LEADER

Pardies is an enthusiastic and dedicated team leader who fosters deep connections with her students and their families. As a passionate educator, she truly cares about her students and is able to effectively adapt her teaching style to the unique needs of each student. With her great intuition, she makes personalized adjustments to students’ programs to ensure they achieve their full potential. She also brings a wealth of patience, boundless energy, and genuine empathy to her work.

In her spare time, she’s either on the tennis court or skiing, but her true passion is getting lost in her favorite books.

DEVIN

TEAM LEADER

Devin brings a bubbly energy to the Toronto Team as a Team Leader. Believing strongly in his students, he tailors individual programs to allow their full potential to manifest, while also fostering an environment where they can believe in themselves. Through strong rapport, Devin helps build confidence while empowering curiosity, discovery, teamwork, and a love of learning.

Outside of the Reading Foundation, Devin is an avid lover of language and travel. He can be found reading a classic (in the original, of course) all around the globe.

RICHARD

TEAM LEADER

Richard brings a calm, thoughtful presence to the team, creating a warm and supportive environment where every student can feel comfortable and ready to learn. A Toronto native with a background in Psychology, Richard meets each student where they are, helping them build confidence while fostering perseverance, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning. Richard strongly believes in the potential of every student, carefully adapting his approach to help them grow both academically and personally.

Outside of The Reading Foundation, Richard enjoys playing guitar, getting lost in a good book, or gathering around the table for a board game with friends.

MEL

TEAM LEADER

Melanie is passionate about forming strong connections with her students and believes that every student has the ability to succeed. With a calm and patient approach, Melanie creates a welcoming environment that empowers her students to build their self-confidence while fostering their love for learning. Her dedication to seeing her students thrive ensures that each of their programs are tailored to meet their unique needs.

When she’s not at The Reading Foundation, Melanie enjoys trying out new recipes, visiting museums and reading on the beach.

SOPHIE

TEAM LEADER

Sophie is a dedicated Team Leader, known for making learning both effective and fun. She tailors lessons to each student’s needs, helping them build confidence while sneaking in a few laughs along the way.


Off the clock, she’s either lost in a thriller novel, dramatically gasping at plot twists, or catering to the whims of her pet bunnies, Louis and Chewy, who clearly run the household.