Lauren L.
Lauren recently graduated from teachers college in Wales, Cardiff, and has a bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Studies from Brock University. She has over 10 years of experience working with children as a City of Toronto Camp Instructor and YMCA Child Care staff. When she isn’t working she enjoys being creative and trying new recipes.
Lexie P.
Lexie is a third year Kindergarten/Elementary Education at McGill University with a specialization in English and Math. Lexie has extensive experience working in summer camps, daycares, and schools. Furthermore, she is well-versed in working with children with learning delays and other disabilities. Lexie is passionate about creating relationships with children and their families; as well as instilling a love of learning in all children.
Kelly N.
Kelly is currently in her 3rd year of her bachelor’s degree in biology at Concordia University. Having grown up anglophone and attending french schools her whole life, she is a perfectly bilingual tutor with upward of 3 years of experience. She has tutoring expertise in biology and math, as well as English and French. Having spent her summers at a sleepaway camp as a camper and staff member, she developed a deep appreciation of nature and the outdoors which led her to pursue a career in biology. In her spare time, she will often be found reading a book or crocheting in a park.
Sarah G.
Sarah graduated from York University, where she completed her Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies with Honours, majoring in English and minoring in Portuguese. She completed her Bachelor of Education, specializing in the Primary/Junior levels. During her Bachelor of Education, she obtained a Tutoring Certification and has since tutored English internationally. Sarah has since furthered her education by obtaining additional qualifications in subjects such as math, and reading, and has become qualified to teach the intermediate levels; meaning she is able to teach from kindergarten to grade 10. Sarah is currently teaching with the Simcoe County District School Board.
ABBEY J.
Abbey is a Teacher Candidate at the University of Toronto with a specialization in Junior/Intermediate English. She holds a Master of Arts degree from the Literatures of Modernity program at Toronto Metropolitan University, and earned her undergraduate degree from McMaster University with a major in English and Cultural Studies. It is through her volunteer work as an ELL tutor, her time as a Teaching Assistant in the English department at TMU, and her experience as a tutor with Paper that Abbey has fostered a love of teaching. Abbey has supported her students in reading comprehension, essay writing, citation practices, and improving grammar and punctuation. Abbey has also completed two practicum placements in the Toronto District School Board, where she has taught Junior/Intermediate Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. Abbey firmly believes that understanding her students is fundamental to effective teaching, and she invests time in building relationships to better cater to their individual needs, fostering growth and learning. In her spare time, Abbey is either sitting down with a good book, working on her next crochet project, or playing with her two orange cats.
LIRA M.
Lira believes in creating an inclusive learning environment for students. Lira has completed her Bachelors of Science in Biology and is currently completing a Master’s degree in Education. Lira can tutor students from grade 4-10 in math, literacy and science.
Vikram P.
Vikram has a vast amount of experience teaching in the Elementary division for several school boards in Ontario and abroad in England. He obtained his Bachelor of Education from the University of Windsor. He currently works for the York Region Distict School Board as a Special Education Resource Teacher.
Vikram has all the main qualities supporting students to reach their peak learning levels. He is extremely patient, knowledgeable, creative and understanding. He has experience supporting students with difficulties and can easily help them gain the knowledge necessary to progress.
Vikram is very personable and passionate about providing a very positive learning experience. On his off time he loves to play and watch soccer and go for hikes with his wife and dog.
JASMINE M.
Jasmine is an Ontario Certified Teacher. Growing up in Mississauga, she went to the University of Guelph where she received her B.A in Psychology with a minor in Marketing. With her lifelong goal of becoming a teacher, she then went to the University of Ottawa to complete her Bachelor of Education. Learning and seeking new knowledge continues to be her passion as she is completing her Master of Education at the University of Ottawa. Jasmine has always taken on leadership and mentoring roles in the jobs she had throughout High School, University, and Post-Grad. Working in various positions such as a ski instructor and a nanny, she has had experience working alongside and developing skills in children of all ages. She is excited to continue working as an Occasional Teacher with the YRDSB this upcoming school year. In her spare time, Jasmine enjoys listening to podcasts, going on hikes, and spending time with friends and family, as well as her cat!
HANNAH G.
Hannah is currently finishing the last year of her Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University, and is expected to obtain OCT certification in July of 2024. Hannah has over 5 years experience teaching both primary/junior and intermediate/senior students. Hannah has taught Math, English, Science, and Social studies to students of all ages and grades. Hannah is passionate about helping all her students succeed and believes every student has the ability to succeed.
Claudia Z
Claudia is a Registered Early Childhood Educator in Ontario where she graduated from Conestoga College in 2018 Kitchener campus. As such, she has 5+ years experience working as an RECE in various classrooms and age groups. Claudia is currently a team lead/ supervisor of a centre in Oakville, and is very excited to be a mentor for the educators within the centre. Additionally, she has studied psychology at the university of Guelph from 2012- 2016 and has received a Yoga and Mindfulness