CAITLIN C.

Caitlin is currently working on her Bachelor’s in Education at Mount Royal University. Caitlin has experience as a teaching assistant throughout her high school career in English courses. Her teaching philosophy includes creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students to succeed in their learning.

When not working with her students you can find Caitlin writing music, camping, or taking her quad out for a ride!

CHRISTOPHE L.

Christophe has been providing modern Humanities teaching service for about 30 years with some highlights that he would like to point out.
He was an EEMCP2 (Expatriate Teacher in Mission of Pedagogical Advice) at Alioune Blondin Beye High School in Luanda, Angola. This very special position, which is demanding in its missions, taught him more than a heightened sense of responsibility, the need to listen to needs, an ability to be able to make proposals, and a particular focus on training. Christophe has also carried out training of colleagues and ensure the transmission within the group of the spirit of the educational reforms in progress.
In addition, he has :
– experience in adult education. Beyond the accompaniment of a local colleague in her preparation for CAPES ( teaching diploma for secondary school ) tests, the pedagogical animation of the discipline as part of his function as coordinator of the discipline within his institution ( including internal training on the implementation of the 2016 college programs and PPE ), he has been particularly involved in the field of cultural cooperation through the training and habilitation of teachers from the “Alliance Française of Luanda” but also some of his colleagues from the Lycee, who are now able to ensure the sustainability of the organization of DELF Prim in the school, an exam that he helped to establish in his school, as well as preparation for the DALF C2 exams for our non-French students of first and final years.
– experience as an experienced teacher at all levels of the school. The requirement of a solid preparation of his students for the Baccalaureate always accompanies him and he has therefore taken the decision to organize two “white” oral exams during the year despite the difficulty of the organization and the heaviness of the transfer.
– experience teaching students in difficulty. Indeed, he took a 16-day training on the academic difficulty, wrote a thesis on the virtues of Slam (personal writing and voicing) in SEGPA ( classes designed for special needs students), held a Slam (oral poetry)workshop for one year with this public. he has retained this extra attention that we must offer these students and the «step aside» pedagogical and didactic that we must operate in their favor. After this experience, he acquired the 2CA-SH option F certification.
– experience of teaching the FLE (French as a Foreign Language) in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Andorra with officials of the Andorran government.

Alya S.

Alya is a dedicated and compassionate elementary school teacher with over four years of teaching experience. She has her master’s degree in Childhood Education and is licensed to teach students in grades 1-6. She has experience teaching students in a variety of settings, including public, charter, and accelerated curriculum schools.
Alya has extensive experience implementing targeted instructional approaches that meet various students’ academic learning styles and needs, including students with IEPs.

While in graduate school, Alya tutored elementary and middle school students in Reading, Writing, and Math. She also created supplemental curriculum material that aligned with state standards in order to provide differentiated instruction for these students.

In her free time, Alya enjoys practicing yoga, going for walks on the beach, and hiking. Alya believes that in order to best meet the learning styles and academic needs of each student, frequent and open communication with parents/guardians, and differentiated instruction is imperative. She looks forward to the opportunity to work with you!

Bailey K.

Bailey has been teaching elementary education for four years, with experience in both first and fifth grade. She earned her Associate of Arts in Teaching in 2018, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a focus on Special Education in 2020, and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction in May 2024.

Bailey’s teaching philosophy revolves around creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment where students feel safe and supported. She believes in tailoring her instruction to meet each student’s unique learning style, ensuring that every child can thrive academically and personally. In addition to her expertise in reading and math, she has a deep passion for helping students develop research skills, think critically, and engage creatively with subjects.

Bailey also values strong collaboration with parents to help students achieve their goals and build the skills they need for lifelong learning. Outside of teaching and tutoring, she enjoys competitive swimming, loves sports, and appreciates cozy movie nights in with her cats, George and Toby.

Micaela M.

Micaela is an experienced educator specializing in reading, math, and ESL. She earned her Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and her Bachelor’s in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Micaela is passionate about teaching and has dedicated her career to helping students excel in English language learning, literacy, and math.

She has worked with students across various grade levels (EC-6), creating engaging and inclusive environments where they can thrive. Micaela develops customized lesson plans that support diverse learners using differentiated instruction and scaffolding. She is also trained in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) methods, which she integrates into her teaching to foster supportive relationships with her students. Additionally, Micaela has received her Texas Teachers License in EC-6, with an additional certification in ESL. She has 4 years of experience as an educator in both traditional classroom settings and non-traditional exploratory and project-based learning programs.

Outside of teaching, Micaela enjoys camping, hiking, drawing, and spending time with her cats, Beaux and Pasha, and her dog, Apple.

Eden K.

Alongside having years of tutoring experience, Eden has a Bachelor of Arts in Photography and is a certified teacher. Eden grew up in Manchester, England where her parents fostered young children. That’s when she discovered her passion for educating children and she then came up with numerous exciting and engaging ways to educate children. Tutoring has allowed Eden to immerse herself in one-to-one personalized lessons that harbour children’s curiosity and interests, specializing in maths, reading and writing. Eden has a passion for traveling, therefore moved to Canada at 23 to fulfill her dream of living in the mountains, mountain biking and snowboarding. Through these experiences, in England and abroad, Eden has developed a deep passion for working with children and guiding them to reach their full potential.

KRISTEN P.

Kristen just retired after 32 years of teaching in the Ardsley School District. She started out in a self-contained Life Skills program for 8 years and then moved on to the CORE program in grades 2,3,4 where students were pulled out of their mainstream classes for direct instruction in ELA and math. She co-taught in grades 1, 2 and 3. Kristen was a Direct Teacher Consultant in K-4 and did direct reading instruction for grade 5. Kristen has a great deal of experience supporting students with Emotional and/or Behavioral needs both in and out of the mainstream classroom. She also directed an extended school year program for students needing summer services. In addition to planning and adapting curriculum, differentiating lessons, completing assessments and evaluations and collaborating with teachers and parents, Kristen has participated in a great deal of professional development and is trained in Fundations, Thinking Maps, LLI reading programs, Envisions, Do The Math and Investigations math programs and more. She has created curriculum for and taught after school Mindfulness and Introduction to French classes for K-2 students. Kristen mentored teachers and worked with staff to help develop their co – taught programs. She has pretty much done it all! Kristen enjoys baking, traveling, hiking, biking, reading and watching movies. Kristen is excited to be able to work with students to help facilitate their learning in fun and engaging activities!

MITRA G.

Mitra G. holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Ontario Technology University and a Bachelor’s in Materials Engineering. With over three years of experience, Mitra has taught a wide range of subjects, including math, physics, chemistry, computer science, various software, english, and piano, to students from primary school to undergraduate levels. She has a deep understanding of the Ontario curriculum and uses dynamic, interactive teaching strategies to help students master challenging concepts. She builds strong, reliable connections with students to create a positive engaging learning environment.
Mitra’s academic career includes few published papers and international conference presentations, reflecting her expertise and passion for education. Her teaching approach has consistently led to significant academic improvements, with students raising their grades by up to 15% through focused problem-solving review sessions. As a teaching assistant at Ontario Tech University, she taught courses such as thermodynamics, heat transfer and metals forming, further refining her ability to break down complex topics with clarity and precision. She committed to continuously exploring new educational technologies to enhance her tutoring sessions and support her students’ growth.
In her spare time, Mitra enjoys staying active by participating in sports, spending quality time with family and friends, and reading books. She believes that balancing personal passions with her professional life helps her bring fresh energy and perspective to her teaching.

Keira M.

Keira relocated to Whistler from Alberta in 2016 to experience the endless outdoor recreation opportunities that the Sea to Sky has to offer. As an outdoor educator with a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education, Whistler turned out to be the perfect place for her and it became her long-term home. As a current Teacher Candidate in the Bachelor of Education – Early and Middle Years program at the University of British Columbia, Keira comes with a diverse range of experiences having worked in both classroom settings and outdoor education environments. Believing that learning should be fun, Keira adopts a strength-based approach that empowers students to build confidence and discover their own inspiration. Utilizing multi-modal teaching methods, she tailors each session to meet the unique needs and learning styles of her students, ensuring that every learner feels valued and engaged.

Julia V.

Julia has a Masters of Science in Psychology, with a focus on Applied Behaviour Analysis from Capella University, is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and is a Registered Behaviour Analyst with the College of Psychologists in Ontario. She has experience supervising and working with clients between the ages of 4-17 with ASD and developmental disabilities on a variety of academic, social and life skills, as well as behaviour management strategies for clients and their families. She has experience with staff and parent training and loves to help families meet their goals!