PETE H.
Peter is entering his 21st in teaching. He has earned a B.Sc., B.Ed., and an M.A. (teaching). Peter won the Clarence Samson gold medal in education, graduating first in his class (2002) from the University of Calgary. In 2018, Peter’s class of grade 6 learners achieved the highest PAT results in Rocky View School Division. He has taught multiple grades but has primary focused on grades 3-6. Peter was also a senior lecturer at Roehampton University in the teacher training college (mathematics department). While teaching in London, England for nearly 14 years, he had the opportunity to lead several schools, as an assistant principal, vice principal, principal and executive principal. But he says that his first love is teaching. He particularly enjoys helping students learn to read and read better. He loves writing across all genres and of course, he loves doing and teaching mathematics. His hope is to help the students he teaches get well prepared for their next stage of learning, where they can make a positive contribution and thrive, as confident learners.
JAMES G.
James is a graduate of Brock University’s Concurrent Education program where he was on the Dean’s Honour list in 2018 and specializes teaching grades 4-10. He also has had experience teaching at the secondary level and has his qualifications in Special Education and Guidance and Career Education.
James’ educational philosophy puts the child at the centre of the learning by building strong
connections with the student to discover their interests and passions so he can create lessons that are engaging and meaningful. He believes that it is essential for students to develop effective 21st Century Skills with an emphasis on communication, collaboration, and critical thinking while utilizing technology to its maximum effectiveness (while of course avoiding sensory overload). Regardless of the students’ entry skills and unique challenges, he creates an environment that is safe and uses an individualized approach to ensure that any gaps in learning are filled. He understands and has experience working with students during the past two years when social isolation and anxiety plagued our youth.
Now, students need to be feel good about themselves, have the confidence to build strong academic and personal skills, and be optimistic about their future. James wants to facilitate this process by addressing the needs of the individual so they can have a successful educational experience this year.
Kirsten D-T.
Graduating with a Major in Kinesiology and a Minor in French, Kirsten is currently finishing his Master’s degree in Education at York University. Throughout his undergraduate degree, Kirsten was a varsity volleyball athlete, proving that strong time-management skills are crucial when striving for success. Not only has Kirsten juggled with being a student-athlete for multiple years, but he did so at the highest level, achieving time and time again a spot on the University’s Dean’s list. Along with being trustworthy and having a personable attitude toward everyone, Kirsten’s main objectives in life are to see improvement and growth in those who he teaches/tutors. In addition to being extremely motivated and goal-oriented, Kirsten possesses a wide range of educational experiences, such as substitute teaching in the TDSB, tutoring mathematics, French, and science, as well as being a multi-sport coach. All in all, Kirsten would love to continue striving for academic excellence through the knowledge he passes on to his students, aiding all, one session at a time.
Jigyasa S.
Jigyasa is an enthusiastic and a diligent teacher with natural ability to appreciate and inspire children.
Having acquired a bachelor degree in Information Technology, Bachelors in Education and Masters in Psychology, she possesses thorough understanding of implementing its use in lesson preparation while understanding the mindset and requirement of students. She possesses in depth understanding and experience of teaching in an IB school along with thorough comprehension of Ontario curriculum.
With a rare combination of Numeracy and Language, and more than 8 years of tutoring experience in Maths and French, Jigyasa has documented and quantified success in providing activities and materials that engage and challenge the students intellectually.
ANNA I.
Deandra H.
EN: Deandra is someone who is committed to her profession in education and is a life-long learner. Deandra holds a Bachelors and master’s in education. Deandra has been a teacher at the elementary level for the past four years both in the public and private system. Deandra is someone who adapts her teaching approaches to meet the individual needs of each student. Deandra looks forward to meeting and working with your children.
Queen’s University: Professional Master of Education in Classroom Specialist
Bishop’s University: Bachelors in education
FR: Deandra est une personne engagée dans sa profession en éducation et est une apprenante à vie. Deandra détient un baccalauréat et une maîtrise en éducation. Deandra enseigne au niveau élémentaire depuis quatre ans, tant dans le système public que privé. Deandra adapte ses approches pédagogiques pour répondre aux besoins individuels de chaque élève. Deandra a hâte de rencontrer et de travailler avec vos enfants
Université Queen’s: Maîtrise professionnelle en éducation, spécialisation en salle de classe
Université Bishop’s: Baccalauréat en éducation
Emily E.
EN: Emily is in her final year at Concordia University. She will soon graduate with Honours in English Literature and a minor in Education. She has been recognized and awarded for her subject excellence in Mathematics, English reading and writing, on top of her overall perseverance as a well-rounded student. She has experience teaching children, adolescents and adults and takes pride in helping them reach their full academic potential. She is very passionate about learning and takes pleasure in connecting with and impacting her apprentices’ lives for the better. On top of academic success, Emily brings enjoyment, self-confidence, study tips and an overall pleasant learning environment personalized for each student to her sessions.
FR: Emily est en dernière année à l’Université Concordia. Elle va bientôt obtenir son diplôme avec mention en littérature anglaise et une mineure en éducation. Elle a été reconnue et récompensée pour son excellence en mathématiques, en lecture et écriture en anglais, ainsi que pour sa persévérance en tant qu’étudiante polyvalente. Elle a de l’expérience dans l’enseignement aux enfants, adolescents et adultes et se réjouit de les aider à atteindre leur plein potentiel académique. Elle est très passionnée par l’apprentissage et prend plaisir à établir des liens avec ses élèves et à améliorer leur vie. En plus de son succès académique, Emily apporte du plaisir, de la confiance en soi, des conseils d’étude et un environnement d’apprentissage agréable et personnalisé pour chaque étudiant lors de ses sessions.
Carolina Z.
EN: Carolina has taught elementary and high school students for over six years. She is a creative and versatile teacher with experience working at private enrichment academies and public tutoring services. She is currently studying biomedical science at McGill University and is very passionate about helping students explore their full potential at a young age, whether it be in STEM or the Arts, specifically through offering piano lessons!
McGill University: Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science (IP)
FR: Carolina enseigne à des élèves du primaire et du secondaire depuis plus de six ans. C’est une enseignante créative et polyvalente qui a travaillé dans des académies d’enrichissement privées et des services de tutorat publics. Elle étudie actuellement les sciences biomédicales à l’Université McGill et se passionne pour aider les élèves à explorer leur plein potentiel à un jeune âge, que ce soit dans le domaine des STIM ou des arts, notamment en offrant des leçons de piano !
Kelly B.
Kelly is an Ontario Certified Teacher. After graduating from Don Mills CI, she attended York University, where she completed an Honor Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Communication Studies and Sociology. She then attended and graduated from York University’s Faculty of Education in 2010. Shortly after graduating from teacher’s college, she was hired by the York Region District School Board, where she is currently a primary teacher.
Kelly is most passionate about teaching our earliest learners. This passion is evident as she has, and continues, to take a number of courses and attend workshops around the development and learning of children in the early years. In 2018 she began to work towards her Kindergarten Specialist, which she completed in May 2019. Her area of particular interest is supporting our youngest learners in the development of literacy behaviors and skills (oral, reading, and writing). Through her in-class experience, she has had the pleasure of working with many students whose needs and abilities range, this includes supporting and working with learners with language barriers and exceptionalities, such as Autism and Learning Disabilities. Kelly genuinely believes that with care, encouragement, patience, and one-to-one support, all students are capable of being both happy and successful when learning. In addition, she finds great joy in communicating and working with families as a partnership to support a child’s learning.
When taking a break from teaching, Kelly spends her free time with family and friends. She enjoys spending lots of time outdoors in the summer, traveling, dancing, and working out.
Sacha F.
EN: Sacha has fully immersed himself in the study of English Literature since he graduated high school in 2017. He graduated with a DEC in Literature at Dawson College in 2019, received his BA Specialization in English Literature from Concordia University in Fall 2022, and is currently obtaining my MA in English Literature from Queen’s University. In the future, he hopes to become an educator and teach college-level English courses, where his passion will resonate through his classrooms and to his students.
Sacha is perfectly fluent in English and French. He is a well-rounded individual with interest and knowledge in various other subjects, such as French and Math. His experience in tutoring ranges from one-on-one personalized tutoring to being a mentor for larger groups of youths around Montreal. Sacha believes that anyone and everyone can succeed in whatever they put their mind up to. He hopes to show that to his students in the future.
Concordia University: Bachelor of Art – Specialization in English Literature
Dawson College: DEC in College Studies – Arts, Literature & Communication
FR: Sacha s’est entièrement plongé dans l’étude de la littérature anglaise depuis qu’il a terminé le secondaire en 2017. Il a obtenu un DEC en littérature au Dawson College en 2019, a reçu son baccalauréat en spécialisation en littérature anglaise de l’Université Concordia à l’automne 2022, et est actuellement en train de terminer sa maîtrise en littérature anglaise à l’Université Queen’s. Dans le futur, il espère devenir enseignant et donner des cours d’anglais au niveau collégial, où sa passion résonnera à travers ses salles de classe et auprès de ses étudiants.
Sacha est parfaitement bilingue en anglais et en français. Il est une personne polyvalente avec des intérêts et des connaissances dans divers autres sujets, tels que le français et les mathématiques. Son expérience en tutorat va de l’accompagnement personnalisé en tête-à-tête à être mentor pour des groupes plus importants de jeunes autour de Montréal. Sacha croit que chacun et chacune peut réussir dans ce qu’il ou elle entreprend. Il espère montrer cela à ses futurs étudiants.
Université Concordia : Baccalauréat ès arts – Spécialisation en littérature anglaise
Dawson College : DEC en études collégiales – Arts, littérature et communication