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Lisa T.

Lisa is an OCT qualified Primary/Junior teacher who has taught students ranging from nursery school to Grade 6. With experience teaching primary students across all subject areas, she understands that each child brings a unique set of abilities, learning styles, and academic needs to the classroom.
Over the past 15 years, Lisa has worked as a tutor throughout the Toronto area, following a decade of experience as a nursery school teacher. Her background in both early childhood and primary education gives her a strong foundation for supporting students at various stages in their learning journey. She later earned her Master of Science in Education to further deepen her expertise in helping diverse learners succeed.
Lisa is committed to creating engaging, personalized lessons that build on each student’s strengths while addressing their individual challenges. Her teaching style is flexible and responsive, designed to help students develop both skills and confidence. She strives to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment for all students, where they feel confident to ask questions, explore new ideas, and take on challenges. By fostering a love for learning, she aims to instill curiosity and a growth mindset that extends well beyond the classroom.
Whether a student needs help mastering foundational concepts, preparing for new academic challenges, or gaining confidence in a specific subject, Lisa brings patience, insight, and enthusiasm to every session.

Aimee C.

Aimee is a fully certified OCT teacher with Primary/Junior qualifications. She has a B.A and B.Ed from Queen’s University. She has completed additional qualifications in special education (ASD, MID, LD, Behavioural needs), reading specialist part one, intermediate family studies, senior family studies, senior arts, and teaching ESL. Aimee is currently a supply teacher with the WRDSB, AMDSB, KidsAbility, and SJK. She is passionate about supporting all learners and is looking forward to doing so with PAT.

Tiffinnea R.

Hi, I’m Tiffinnea! Teaching has been at the heart of my life for over 11 years, and I’ve had the joy of guiding children from all different backgrounds—whether in Canada, overseas, or right here in our community. I’ve taught everything from art to cooking to core academics, and I have a special passion for supporting kids who learn differently.

Over the years, I’ve worked with children who have autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, learning challenges, and those who are learning English as a second language. My approach is creative, patient, and tailored to each child, because I believe every student deserves to feel confident, capable, and supported on their learning journey.

Kat N.

EN: Kat is a nursing student at McGill University, currently completing her final year in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. She earned her French high school diploma, graduating on the honors roll. Kat has experience tutoring younger students in grades 7 through 9, focusing on science and math within the Ontario curriculum. Through mostly self-organized after-school tutoring sessions, she supported students in working through assigned homework and guided them in preparing for unit tests and exams. She also taught English as a second language to elementary-aged children, where she designed weekly learning plans and created fun, interactive activities to help students practice and showcase their new knowledge.
In addition to her academic teaching, Kat has worked with children in other instructional contexts, most notably as a ski instructor. She taught technical skills as well as encouraged independence, responsibility, and safe decision-making on the slopes.

FR: Kat est étudiante en sciences infirmières à l’Université McGill et termine sa dernière année du baccalauréat en sciences infirmières. Elle a obtenu son diplôme d’études secondaires en français avec distinction. Kat possède de l’expérience en tutorat auprès d’élèves de la 7e à la 9e année, surtout en sciences et en mathématiques selon le curriculum Ontarien. Elle a mis en place des séances de tutorat hors les heures d’école afin de soutenir les élèves dans la réalisation de leurs devoirs et la préparation de leurs évaluations. Elle a également enseigné l’anglais comme langue seconde à des enfants du primaire, pour lesquels elle a conçu des plans d’apprentissage hebdomadaires et créé des activités ludiques et interactives afin de leur permettre de pratiquer et de mettre en valeur leurs nouvelles connaissances.
En plus de son expérience académique, Kat a travaillé avec des enfants dans d’autres contextes d’enseignement, notamment comme monitrice de ski. Elle a enseigné les techniques de base tout en encourageant l’autonomie, le sens des responsabilités et la prise de décisions sécuritaires sur les pentes.

ROSEANNE M.

Roseanne Menezes is an OCT-certified teacher who has taught English, French, ESL, and Social Sciences to students of all ages, both in Canada and the United Kingdom. She’s passionate about making learning fun, approachable, and tailored to each student’s unique style—whether that means breaking down tricky grammar, sparking curiosity in history, or helping someone finally feel confident speaking French. Since 2017, Roseanne has also worked as a private tutor, supporting students and adult learners with personalized lessons that go beyond the classroom. When she’s not teaching, you’ll likely find her planning her next adventure abroad, curled up with a good book, experimenting with new recipes, or tackling a new language for fun.

QUENNIE G.

Quennie is a French native speaker from Montreal who is passionate about helping students build confidence in both French and English. She graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Education and is currently a French Immersion teacher with the Toronto District School Board, where she teaches Grade 2/3. Quennie has furthered her learning by obtaining a Specialist in French as a Second Language Pedagogy and completing Additional Qualification courses in Mathematics Pedagogy. She has experience supporting students in literacy, including phonics and reading recovery in both French and English and has worked with learners of varying needs and abilities. Quennie values the importance of language learning as a bridge to new opportunities and perspectives, and she enjoys making lessons engaging, interactive, and tailored to each students’ strengths.

When she’s not in the classroom, Quennie enjoys travelling to new destinations, discovering new restaurants in the city, staying active at the gym, and exploring her interests in fashion and beauty.

Georgia G.

Georgia is wrapping up her final year at Brock University in the Concurrent Education Primary/Junior Program. She has always had a passion for working with children and has both in-home and in-school experience providing one-on-one support to students. Last year, she completed a teaching placement in a Grade 3 classroom and has two more placements scheduled for this academic year.

Katelyn W.

Katelyn holds both an Advanced Diploma and a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care. With a strong academic foundation in child development, mental health, and supportive interventions, she brings a well-rounded and informed approach to working with young people. Her education has equipped her with the skills to support children and youth through a range of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

In addition to her academic background, Katelyn has extensive experience working with children through coaching gymnastics. Over the years, she has coached athletes of various ages and abilities, creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments that promote confidence, physical literacy, and personal growth. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes positive reinforcement, skill-building, and fostering strong relationships.

Katelyn’s combined experience in Child and Youth Care and athletics allows her to approach her work with a unique perspective—balancing emotional support with physical development. She is passionate about creating supportive spaces where all children and youth feel seen, valued, and capable of achieving their goals. Her professional interests include trauma-informed care, youth engagement, and strength-based practices.

John R.

John Reaves is a Certified Teacher with a degree in Linguistics from Brock University, and a teaching degree from the University of Toronto.

He has taught children from Kindergarten to Grade 12 for over the past twelve years, including four years of teaching English at an International School in China.

John is a caring and committed teacher who works very hard to instil a love of lifelong learning in his students and help them develop their critical thinking skills and abilities. He prepares meaningful, thoughtful, engaging and interactive lessons intentionally designed to help his students achieve their academic potential.

John is an avid reader and enjoys historical books. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his family, playing volleyball and swimming. He’s also perfecting his learning of Mandarin Chinese.