Meet the Team

  • Dr. Karun Pathak, B.A. (Hons), Pg.Dip.(Law), Ph.D.

    FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF LEARNING
    Dr. Karun Pathak is the Founder & Director of Learning at The Flawless Academy! Karun earned his B.A. from the University of Toronto, going on to earn a Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnological Law and Ethics from the University of Sheffield, and a Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Moral Psychology from the University of Bristol. Karun has extensive teaching experience; he has not only taught at the primary and junior levels, but also at the post-secondary level (University of Bristol, University of the West of England, University of Guelph-Humber, and Humber College). Karun takes a creative, comical, and philosophical approach to teaching. He believes that life is about endless learning, and teaching is about awakening the natural learner and seeker within the minds of students. Karun has seen fantastic success with this method of teaching delivery!

  • Navjot Pathak, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.A.

    Senior Instructor (S.T.E.M) & Business Development Manager

    Navjot Pathak is a certified high school teacher and a Senior Instructor & Business Development Manager. Currently, she is working as a Compensation Analyst for an analytics company, OSL. Formerly, Navjot was employed as a Professor of Mathematics at several post-secondary institutions. Navjot obtained a Masters in Mathematics and Statistics from York University. Prior to that degree, she did a Bachelors of Education and a Bachelors of Science degree in Applied Mathematics. She has been teaching for many years, and it has been a wonderful experience. She taught for two years at the high school level and for one year at the university level. Now, she is teaching college students and tutoring.

  • Neville O'Sullivan, B.Sc., MASc

    Senior Instructor - Mathematics & Physics

    Neville O'Sullivan has a B.Sc. in Physics, an MASc in Health Physics, and works as a Health Physicist in the Nuclear Power industry. In addition to his academic and professional experience, he also has over 10 years of experience tutoring Mathematics and Physics at the high school and undergraduate levels.

  • Gautam Viswanathan

    French - Instructor

    Gautam V is a bilingual (English/French) communications leader and journalist with 10+ years of experience turning complex, real-world issues into clear, engaging learning. As a French Instructor at The Flawless Academy, he helps students build confident, practical language skills using structured instruction, strong editorial precision (CP Style Certified), and an encouraging, student-centered approach. Based in Toronto, he also serves as an Editor at New Canadians, bringing current-affairs insight, cultural awareness, and real-time communication expertise into lessons that strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and speaking for school, work, and everyday life.

  • Melina Kurera

    Junior Instructor - French

    Bonjour from Melina Kurera, our part-time Junior Instructor in French. Melina has over a year of experience working with a group of dedicated elementary students who aspire to learn the French language. Melina has prepared and delivered various lessons, which include both oral and written activities in French, and she has guided numerous students, beginners and advanced students, in their journey in learning the French language. Melina has studied French for over twelve years, and has will be continuing her post-secondary education pursuing a specialist degree in French history.

  • Akshaya Venkatesh

    Instructor - Math and Physics

    Akshaya Venkatesh graduated with a B.S from the University of Waterloo. She is currently a high school teacher and also tutors part-time.

  • Alex Laskewich

    Junior Instructor - French

    Bounjour from Alex! Alex is currently in concurrent education for the intermediate/senior level with History and French as his teachables. Alex has studied French for over 15 years, also carrying a passion for martial arts and swimming, which he also teaches!.