TATIANA C.

Tatiana graduated with a Master’s degree in Psychology (Honours) from Pedagogical State University(2006),Republic of Moldova. She has a Bachelor of Education (Honours) Program specializing in Psychology, Pedagogy in the English Language (2003). In 2010 she completed the Early Childhood Educator Program at George Brown College and became a RECE (registered early childhood educator). She is a Member of CECE in good standing.

In 2014 ,Tatiana successfully completed a French Program with HIGH Honours at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology. She completed multiple workshops and programs related to the field of education In 2022 she successfully completed a program ” Building resilience in young students at Mothercraft Shaping Children’s Lives Through Learning. She started her career in the field of education as a RECE,continuing as an ESL & FSL Teacher ,and Childcare Supervisor. Tatiana is passionate about her teaching skills, and she is providing a developmentally play based curriculum program as a DECE ( designated early childhood educator) in TDSB(since 2014 – present) – French Immersion Program for Primary Grades students.

Since 2006 ,Tatiana has displayed a genuine interest in teaching students (age 4- 12), working promptly, building responsive and positive relationships with families and staff members. Tatiana is familiar with the Montessori approach that is specifically designed to stimulate children’s intellectual, social skills as well as emotional growth in a loving and comfortable environment. Tatiana believes that children must have freedom to explore, to choose, to be creative in order to develop their uniqueness while demonstrating their learning. She is a caring individual that interacts in a gentle and supportive manner with a tremendous amount of patience. Tatiana possesses an excellent ability to listen attentively and respectfully to all students , offering encouragement and praise. Her joyful activities and long plans are developmentally appropriate and thought based on students’ skills and abilities. Her activities could be planned spontaneously, sparking interest ,promoting exploration, self-esteem, self-regulation ,self-confidence , cooperation and participation.

Tatiana is consistent and firm when redirecting students on time using logical and natural consequences and problem solving strategies helping students to understand their responsibilities. In her teaching Tatiana uses a variety of techniques and appropriate resources when planning, moreover, asking thought provoking questions. She shows her self- confidence when taking initiative cooperating with staff members and students , and interacting greatly, seeking the ways to contribute to the program she provides. Tatiana’s professional , theoretical and practical experiences are clearly reflected in her teaching environment, when she is engaging students in a creative problem solving inquiry ,challenging them to extend their learning skills. Tatiana is aware that each student has their own pace and unique abilities to process and perceive the learning material. Therefore, her goal is to implement the lessons where all the students are included to participate easily, with comfort to acquire the knowledge and skills achieving the results to the highest of their potential.

Tatiana enjoys dancing, singing, reading, writing poems, playing sports, and watching movies and TV shows. Few years ago( 2017) Tatiana was awarded in York Centre for “SERVICE to COUNTRY and COMMUNITY – Canada 150 Award “by Member of Parliament, Michael Levitt, and for her ambitious aspirations, leadership driven by compassion, the courage to dream boldly, being an ordinary personality doing extraordinary things. Also, she had been nominated by her peers for her singing and dancing ,promoting culture and traditions in the Moldovan Community in Ontario.

Angie X.

Angie has a double honours degree in English and Child and Youth Studies with a minor in Psychology. She has 8 years of experience working in a classroom assisting and teaching for various school across Ontario boards including the TDSB and Grand Erie District School Board. Angie has worked one on one with students who need support in reading at younger ages all the way to supporting grade 12 students with their Independent Study Unit. She has a passion for Victorian literature and spends her spare time reading, and walking her two dogs.

Jacob C.

Jacob is a husband and father of three. He has many years of teaching and tutoring experience. Currently, Jacob is a fourth year doctoral student at Teachers College, Columbia University. He is a lover of learning!

Tony V.

Tony is an Ontario teacher where he is certified to teach the primary, junior, and senior divisions. Aside from his passion for teaching, he has been a university administrator, where he has supported students in achieving academic success. He also holds a Master of Education in Curriculum Studies.

SELINA P.

Selina is a Teacher candidate working towards her Ontario teaching certificate. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Honours Psychology with a specialization in research at Sir Wilfrid Laurier University and is currently completing her Bachelor of Education with a focus on the primary and junior divisions at Lakehead University.

In addition to her passion for education, Selina is an active individual who prioritizes fitness in her daily routine She enjoys sports, weightlifting, running, yoga, and hiking. She believes that keeping active is essential for maintaining a positive mindset and energized. She’s also a strong advocate of creativity and the arts, finding balance and grounding in her life through artistic pursuits such as painting, drawing, and writing. She practices meditation and yoga to support her mental and emotional well-being, helping her stay calm, focused, and present in all aspects of her life.

As an educator, Selina is passionate about creating a positive learning environment that fosters open communication and meaningful connections with her students, their families, and the community. She understands that every child has unique learning styles and abilities and, therefore, adopts a range of instructional strategies to meet each student where they are and support their individual needs. Selina is attentive to her students’ progress and provides constructive feedback to encourage a growth mindset. As a lifelong learner, she’s committed to keeping herself informed of new research in education, teaching methods and strategies, and other areas of interest. She believes that staying curious keeps the mind active and engaged and is constantly searching for new challenges and opportunities to grow. Selina hopes to inspire her students to become lifelong learners themselves encouraging them to take ownership of their learning journey.

Overall, Selina takes a student-centered approach focusing the development of strong relationships and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. She is excited to share her knowledge and passion for teaching with her students and their families and looks forward to helping each child reach their full potential.

NATALIE L.

Natalie is a primary/junior educator who is highly passionate about childhood development and supporting children’s educational needs. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies with distinction from Toronto Metropolitan University and her Master’s of Teaching Degree with Honours from The University of Toronto (UofT.) She also holds an additonal qualification in Technology Education in the Classroom from UofT. Natalie is ECE certified and has over ten years of teaching and practicum experience with preschool and school-aged children, including being knowledgeable on Montessoi and play-based education. Natalie is highly knowledgeable about the Ontario Elementary Curriculum and Growing Success documents which she frequents when lesson planning. Her desire is to use the skills and experience she has acquired to improve student learning and academic performance using inclusive and culturally relevant educational techniques and practices. Natalie believes to help a student reach their academic goals, it is crucial for educators to build a strong rapport with the children to understand their individual learning style and personal interests to encourage motivated learners. In her free time, Natalie enjoys cooking, going for walks, and unwinding watching T.V.

STEPHANIE I.

Stephanie graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Arts in Child Study & Education in the primary/junior grade levels. During her time at OISE, she completed three practicum placements, which were in SK at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute Child Study, grade 3/4 in the TDSB, and her teaching internship / extended practicum was grade 1 in the TDSB. Prior to entering her master’s at University of Toronto, Stephanie was an educational assistant that supported students in KG- grade 8 with academics, social skills, vocational skills, and social emotional learning. Through the combination of her employment opportunities and the unique position of the master’s degree, Stephanie has developed an in-depth understanding on teaching children Ontario curriculum using a child-centred approach that is best suited to each child’s needs. Stephanie truly believes that all children learn best when they feel safe, welcome, and secure, and it is her teaching mission to ensure all students she interacts with feel welcomed and include by developing strong relationships and creating a fun environment. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys camping, kayaking, yoga, and other exercise activities that promote a healthy lifestyle for her well-being.

SHELLEY F.

Shelley has a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minor in Special Education. She taught full- time in both the public and private school systems until June of 2020.
Shelley’s teaching and previous tutoring assignments have spanned Grades 1-8 and include many years of teaching combined grades with supported integration of students with mild to severe needs.

The highlight of her teaching career spanned a period of several years where she was trained in the International Baccalaureate methodology whose focus was to teach children to develop critical thinking skills within the current subject matter.

The area of study was formulated by the teaching team as a question and then explored in depth largely through the 6 strands of language arts and fine arts in order that all children were able to demonstrate their learning in their preferred modality. Final projects would be carefully and thoughtfully written, designed and built.

Subsequently, other classrooms of children would be invited to come and celebrate the learning that had occurred thereby enhancing and reinforcing not only the quality of learning but the very important idea that learning is meant to be shared. The learners would self-evaluate as part of the overall measure of learning.

Shelley also gained training and experience in an RBC sponsored young entrepreneurs program that encouraged children to develop an understanding of the workings of the business world. From choosing a charity to which funds would be donated to determining products and services to be designed, built and sold, the children came to know that each child had a role/ strength that could be utilized to promote success in business.

LEISHA D.

Leisha is in her third year of the Education degree while simultaneously completing a Psychology minor at the University of Calgary. Her teaching experience ranges from being a teaching assistant in preschools to currently being an online K-12 tutor with the Werklund School of Education. Her specialisation includes Math, Science, and English Language Arts at the K-6 level.

Her major combined with her tutoring experience has given her a strong foundation of the Alberta Curriculum and the confidence to teach it. Additionally, she has gained a deeper understanding of working with online teaching platforms and Zoom, which complements her teaching as an online tutor. Utilising a student-centered teaching approach is a crucial lesson she has learned from her degree, and it is something she ensures to incorporate into her teaching.

She believes teaching is a privilege where one gets the opportunity to guide, support, and help students succeed through their educational experiences. Here, she intends to create a student-centered learning space where she can help students thrive in their journeys.

YVONNE S.

Yvonne received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary, specializing in Elementary Mathematics. She has been a classroom teacher for almost a decade, working in both public and private schools. Yvonne has taught all core subjects in elementary and middle school grades. Her personal interests include art and cooking.