Nivedita J.

Nivedita is a seasoned educator and scientist with extensive experience as a researcher in both academia and the R&D industry. She has actively contributed to the academic community as an editorial board member for several prestigious research journals, serving as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE and a Reviewer for Frontiers in Analytical Science and Acta Biochimica Polonica. Additionally, she holds a volunteer position of Advisory Board Member serving for the U.S. Pharmacopeia in Rockville, MD. She is skilled and certified in MSDE – Early Childhood Education. Academically, she holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, complemented by five years of postdoctoral research experience, resulting in internationally recognized publications. In her previous role, she worked as a Scientist in an R&D team specializing in Novel Biologics and Biosimilars. Currently, she is a lead teacher dedicated to fostering a nurturing and educational environment for young learners. She is deeply committed to teaching, guided by her belief in the power of play, sharing, and fun. She prioritizes quality, health, and development while encouraging imagination, a love for books, and a spirit of helping. Her approach integrates creativity, exploration, and kindness, emphasizing nutrition, curiosity, and engagement. She fosters persistence, vocabulary development, and critical thinking skills in children. An excellent communicator and relationship builder, she excels in preparing and delivering information clearly and effectively. She is highly organized, responsible, and dedicated to performing tasks efficiently while always striving for excellence.

Yetunde A.

Yetunde is a French instructor with over 35 years teaching experience in the international setting. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and a Masters in ESL, her experience spans working within a classroom setting and personalized one-on-one lessons.
She started her teaching career at the Alliance Française, the largest and oldest network of French language and cultural centers in the world (founded in 1883 in Paris), working with professionals, students, and stay at home parents.
She has a proven track record of 32 years working with Elementary and Middle school students at the American International School of Lagos, Nigeria.
Her experience also includes working with high school students at The Academy of The Holy Cross in Kensington, MD.
As a seasoned, passionate and dedicated educator, she thrives in lively, engaging classrooms and enjoys making learning fun.
She is a hands-on teacher who creates a stimulating and interactive learning environment where students are both challenged and inspired.
Her goal is to motivate and support every child, encouraging them to persevere and achieve their full potential.
She touches the lives of her students, young and old, beginners through advanced, and delights in being a part of their French language adventure.

Michelle B.

As a seasoned teacher and tutor with years of classroom, small group, and one-to-one experience, Michelle understands the importance of working with a student’s individuality and needs to build self-esteem to foster learning using their unique strengths. There are many approaches to solve a problem. Her job is to find the approach that works for each student. Michelle takes pride in connecting with them and getting them to understand that they are capable of getting to their goal. She loves to travel, and feels it enhances perspective. She uses this approach in her teaching. Outside of the classroom, Michelle’s favorite hobby is refinishing furniture; changing something dirty and dusty, left at the curb into a shining new treasure. Sometimes a little elbow grease is all you need to see the potential in something!

Emma L.

Emma has a an Honours Bachelors of Arts degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master’s degree in Teaching from University of Toronto. Emma is OCT Certified and has experience teaching both in and out of the classroom. She is qualified to teach any subjects from kindergarten up to grade 6.

Emma is passionate about student advocacy and teaching students how they learn best. She was tutored as a child, and this experience has motivated her to become an educator herself. Emma strives to create an enjoyable learning environment by bringing student interests into schooling. Her dedication to social-emotional learning provides a holistic approach teaching, paying close attention to students emotions throughout instructional time.

During her spare time, Emma loves to journal, paint, make bracelets, and try different walking trails around Toronto.

Carly K.

Carly Kiess is a K–8 literacy specialist with over ten years of experience helping students become confident, capable readers and writers. She has worked as a teacher, principal, and instructional coach, and now partners with schools to improve reading instruction across classrooms. Carly has coached dozens of teachers and school leaders to strengthen their literacy practices—and in every role, she’s helped students make real academic gains, including significant jumps in reading proficiency. She holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and is trained in programs like CKLA, UFLI, Fundations, and Heggerty. Carly is known for building strong relationships with students and families, and for designing lessons that make reading click. Parents appreciate her calm, clear approach and her ability to meet kids right where they are—while helping them reach the next level. While she’s not working, Carly enjoys spending time with her children, running, and sampling the best pastries in Philadelphia.

Caitlin G.

Caitlin G. is a passionate and experienced educator with over six years of teaching experience and a passion for helping students shine. She has taught grades 3–8 and brings a strong background in K–4 math, ELA, science, and social studies, along with a special love for middle school reading and writing. In addition to her classroom work, Caitlin has years of tutoring experience and has led everything from summer learning programs to theater games at camp—always finding creative ways to make learning fun and meaningful. Whether she’s helping a student build confidence in reading or master tricky math, Caitlin brings patience, humor, and a deep belief in every child’s potential. When she’s not teaching, you’ll probably find her at a local theater, exploring a new hiking trail, or trying to keep her plants alive (with mixed success).

Jaden A.

Jaden graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a minor in French. During her studies, she had the opportunity to work on research in a chemistry lab during a five-month study abroad in Strasbourg, France. Jaden has worked in teaching roles for children all her life, and she’s spent the last year teaching middle school science (6th-8th grade) at a K-12 school. She helped further develop the curricula and increased the emphasis on laboratory experiments each class, convicted to teach through hands-on experience. Whether she is teaching horseback riding or forces and work, Jaden believes that allowing students to forge their own way to understanding Nature’s laws helps them develop confidence and fires their curiosity.

AGNES S.

Agnes has a BSc from York University and has been tutoring for over 7 years in ELA, Physics, and Math for grades K-12. She believes that every child learns differently so she prioritizes individualized attention and adapts her teaching style to meet the unique goals and learning preferences of each student. Her mission is to empower students by building both the confidence and the skills necessary for success. When Agnes is not teaching or studying, she loves hiking, rock-climbing, baking and handicrafts.

SABRINA G.

Sabrina has been with the HWCDSB for approximately 18 years. She has a degree from McMaster University in Honours Commerce and a minor in Religion. She also studied at the University of Windsor Ontario in 2005 for 1 year and received her BEd in 2006. She can teach primary, junior, intermediate and senior levels. Sabrina is an Ontario Certified Teacher and has tutored for several years previously, she is honoured to once again be a tutor, helping children meet their academic needs.

Olivia B.

Olivia grew up in Ontario and earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Ottawa. With a strong academic background in the sciences and extensive experience tutoring children, she is now preparing to attend teacher’s college to pursue her passion for education.

Olivia has experience working in childcare and strives to deliver an engaging and fun learning environment tailored to each students learning style. Her approach is patient, supportive, and structured, ensuring that children feel encouraged while building essential skills for success.

Beyond teaching, Olivia has travelled all over Europe and Australia and has developed a passion for travelling. In her free time Olivia enjoys running, hiking, snowboarding and the occasional polar plunge to keep things interesting (and very cold). She is currently living full time in Whistler and taking in all the beautiful things that Whistler has to offer!