Laura N.

Laura is a patient and enthusiastic educator who takes pride in helping her students succeed! Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies, and is currently working towards the completion of her OCT designation with Ontario Tech University. Laura has been in the education field for just under 10 years tutoring students, teaching health and physical education in a private school setting, as well as teaching abroad in South Africa. Laura would be a phenomenal fit to help your child achieve their academic goals!

Kayla O.

Kayla received her Honours Bachelors Degree at York University in Sociology, in conjunction with a Bachelor of Education, specializing in Primary/Junior grade levels. Kayla has also completed an Additional Qualification in Special Education Part 1 and has been certified by the Ontario College of Teachers. Kayla has always believed that education is the future, as Malcom X referred to it “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today”. Kayla has over ten years of experience working and coaching students in different age ranges with diverse learning exceptionalities. Kayla loves on-going learning and continues her adventure for learning through embarking on new courses and obtaining different qualifications and certifications. Here are some examples of Kayla’s jobs and volunteer/co-op placement opportunities, student teaching/teacher candidacy, tutoring, mentoring, coaching dance/fitness/gymnastics, taught step by step cooking classes, camp counsellor, taught conflict resolution/problem solving/anti bullying classes.

Kayla is committed to an equitable and inclusive education system for students that provides students with universal designs for learning. Kayla has worked with diverse ranges of curriculum and in various subject areas (cross curricular) and is very knowledgeable on the Ontario Curriculum. Kayla has worked with students with diverse learning needs and specific learning styles. She believes that it is important to focus on designing teaching and learning with attention to various lived experiences, intersectional identities, and uniquely enhancing a students confidence and love for learning. Throughout Kayla’s different teaching related experiences she has ensured that her assistance with students has receive positive results in various subject areas.

Sabrina Q.

EN: Sabrina is an accomplished tutor with expertise in History, French, and English for all levels. She is a Political Science graduate at the University of Montreal and will be completing her Bachelor of Law at the University of Ottawa. With outstanding commitment and passion for academic growth, she caters to different learning styles to enhance student performance and comprehension. Sabrina highly values the importance of organization and intellectual development.

FR: Sabrina est une tutrice accomplie avec une expertise en histoire, en français et en anglais pour tous les niveaux. Diplômée en sciences politiques de l’Université de Montréal, elle terminera son baccalauréat en droit à l’Université d’Ottawa. Avec un engagement et une passion remarquables pour la croissance académique, elle s’adapte aux différents styles d’apprentissage pour améliorer les performances et la compréhension des élèves. Sabrina accorde une grande importance à l’organisation et au développement intellectuel.

ASHLEY R.

Ashley graduated from the University of Windsor with a double major in French & Spanish studies and continued her passion for teaching at Western University. She is in her 3rd year of teaching and holds the primary/junior qualifications with specialty in the French Immersion stream. She started her career teaching in a wonderful grade 2 class and continued teaching at the same school for a grade 5/6 class the following year! From a young age, Ashley has had a passion for teaching. Whether it be as a Piano Instructor, Community Program Coordinator, or even teaching at an Adult Language Learning Center, she loves helping others reach their best potential. She values diversity and inclusive environments for her students and fosters positive one-to-one activities to further her students’ understanding. Ashley loves going on adventures and some of her hobbies include outdoor activities, reading fiction books and cooking.

CIARA M.

Ciara obtained her Bachelor of Education from Maynooth University, Ireland. She holds teaching certificates in Ireland, England, and B.C. Ciara has over 7 years of experience teaching students from Kindergarten to Grade 7, in a variety of educational settings. She is currently teaching Grade 6 in a private school in Vancouver. As such, she has strong familiarity with the B.C. Curriculum. Ciara holds additional qualifications in Special Education, ELL, and Literacy/Numeracy interventions. Fostering caring, positive relationships with students is of utmost importance to Ciara. She is flexible and adapts lessons to suit the individual needs of each learner. She aims to engage her students by relating the content to their lives and interests and making learning fun!

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Isabel C.

EN: Isabel is a literary translator and graduate student in Littérature comparée (Comparative Literature) at l’Université de Montréal. She has an undergraduate degree in Contemporary Philosophy and German Studies, with a minor in French Literature from the University of King’s College and Dalhousie University.

She has worked as a teacher in both high school and elementary schools in English and French classes. As a tutor, Isabel prioritizes helping her students to nurture their creativity, curiosity, sense of determination and organizational skills.

Isabel is passionate about literature, film, history and art. In her spare time, she is learning metal-working.

FR: Isabel est traductrice littéraire et étudiante diplômée en Littérature comparée à l’Université de Montréal. Elle est titulaire d’un diplôme de premier cycle en philosophie contemporaine et en études allemandes, avec une mineure en littérature française de l’Université de King’s College et de l’Université Dalhousie.

Elle a travaillé comme enseignante dans des écoles secondaires et élémentaires, dans des classes d’anglais et de français. En tant que tutrice, Isabel a pour priorité d’aider ses élèves à développer leur créativité, leur curiosité, leur détermination et leur sens de l’organisation.

Isabel est passionnée par la littérature, le cinéma, l’histoire et l’art. Pendant son temps libre, elle apprend à travailler le métal.

TESTIMONIALS:

“I just wanted to say a great big thank you for matching us with Isabel. She is absolutely wonderful!

Nava A.

Nava is a certified teacher who graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She also holds an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood and is currently working on her Montessori certification. Nava has taught internationally as well as in Canada and the United States. She has had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students from different backgrounds and enjoys instilling a love of learning in her students. Nava enjoys baking, making jewelry and would like to travel more in the future. Nava enjoys discovering techniques to help her students better understand the content.

Gaya S.

Gayathri S. is well known for her experience for working with children and her passion for teaching. She has her Bachelor of Arts and her Bachelor of Education to certify her teaching credentials in Ontario. She is a member of the IB World School, where she has taught in private schools, tutoring and educating primary and junior students. She is nurturing and focuses on creating a safe space, a child-centered approach in students acknowledging their learning abilities and accomplishing their educational needs.

INES T.

Ines has a Master Degree in Marketing and has a Bachelor degree in Education. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher with 10 years of teaching experience. Ines is a native french who teaches maths, sciences and french at a public elementary school. Additionally, she completed an AQ (additional qualification) in Special Education. She has a strong experience working with students with special needs (Autistic spectrum, TDAH, learning disabilities, dyslexia, dyscalculia …).
Ines has a true passion for helping students grow and reach their full potential, she is committed to working with them in a personalized manner to help them achieve their goals.
Her enthusiasm, her energy and her ability to capture the attention of her students make her an excellent teacher who masters all disciplines.