Isabella R.
Isabella has gained experience teaching under the Honduran Ministry of Education in 2016 where she taught basic subjects matters to grades 1-6 in English, and reading and writing in Spanish at a second grade level to adults ages 18-60 years old. Her motto for teaching: always make it fun! Isabella aims for an interactive and supportive teaching style where she encourages students to set goals for themselves and actively work towards those goals.
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Krista V.
Krista is a first-year student at Queen’s University in the Concurrent Education program hoping to become a high school teacher in the future. Krista is working towards her major in health studies with teachable subjects in geography and Indigenous studies. She loves helping others and has always had a passion for teaching. Krista has grown-up-loving sports, and she proudly became a member of the Queen’s Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team this past year. She understands the importance of both mental and physical health and would love nothing more than to help young students learn how to balance both.
Although she is not a certified teacher…yet, Krista has worked with young children often. She has spent her summers working at camps teaching different activities such as crafts, biking and swimming. In high school, Krista spent time tutoring and working in a classroom as a co-op student.
In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, playing sports, or exercising, exploring new places, and spending time outdoors.
REBECCA V.
Hello,
My name is Rebecca and I have a passion to help students learn in a fun and creative manner. While doing so, I keep in mind that each child learns in their own way and at their own rate. Prior to becoming a Teacher, I was an Early Childhood Educator and gained more than five years of experience in the Full Day Kindergarten Program. I then completed a Master’s of Education in the Primary and Junior divisions in the United States. I hope that we can work together to help your child unravel their full learning potential and lead them to student success.
PAOLA G.
Paola is a retired teacher with 35+ years of teaching experience in both elementary and high school. Her qualifications include: BA (York University) Bachelor of Education (UofT), Primary/Junior, Junior Part 1&2, Intermediate/Senior, Special Education Part 1, Guidance Part 1&2, Co-operative Education Specialist. Paola has taught elementary grades 3-8, as well as being a Special Education Teacher, and Guidance Counsellor. In addition, she has taught English (gr.9 and 10), Learning Strategies (gr. 9 and 10) and Co-operative Education Courses (gr. 11 and 12). She has been a Tutor since 2017.
Emma J.
Emma is a passionate and enthusiastic Educator. She teaches Gr. 2/3 during the day and spends her free time expanding her connections with students through tutoring. Emma attended Queen’s University and received a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 2019, and a Bachelor of Education in 2020. Emma has teaching qualifications across all ages and has additional qualifications in Math, French, Social Science, and Family Studies. She is a friendly and upbeat person who is eager to share her love of learning with others.
Cici L.
Cici is an Ontario teacher candidate from the University of Toronto majoring in Master of Teaching. She completed her first master’s degree at the State University of New York at Binghamton in the United States and her bachelor’s degree at Wuhan University in China. Over these years, Cici travelled, studied, worked in different countries, and gained great insight into social justice and inequality. While doing an internship at the United Nations and being a volunteer teacher with low-income communities in New York City, Cici learned her passion for K-12 education to bring an invaluable change to the world. Since then, she has been working as a curriculum developer, learning facilitator, tutor, and teacher for children ages 3 to 16. Besides, she has experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders. Her cheerful attitude, dedicated working ethic, and professional teaching knowledge help her win the trust of both the children and parents. Currently, she is a private teacher for kids from 4 to 7 years old. She has supported the improvement of their spelling, reading, writing, and math skills. In her spare time, Cici likes drawing and painting. She believes the art skills connect to every subject and bring joy to children during the learning process!
AMMA O.
Amma is a primary teacher who obtained her Bachelor of Education from York University in 2014. Amma is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers and is currently with the Toronto District School Board. Amma enjoys working with students in the primary grades on all subjects. Amma believes in the importance of building a solid relationship with her students and families for student academic achievement. In addition to teaching, Amma is currently finishing her computer science degree at Algoma University. She enjoys drumming and coding in python.
Bianca P.
Bianca has over 15 years of experience in education in both Toronto and internationally as a certified Teacher. She spent 7 years in the Middle East at international schools in various roles of teaching and leadership. Bianca has a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and her thesis is focused on equitable leadership.
Bianca began her career as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to develop a deep understanding of the mindset of a developing child. She is consistently upgrading her education and experiences to remain current in her professional practice. Bianca believes that education is the foundation of society and understands her role in shaping the future through the education of students.
Barbara A.
Barbara, B. A., M.A., and PhD candidate, is a former classroom teacher and special education teacher with experience ranging from kindergarten to high school; Associate Teacher at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education; and Adjunct Professor and Instructor for undergraduate courses as at both private and public universities in the United States. Barbara has been active in presenting workshops both locally and internationally and writing for educational journals. Barbara has taught all subjects in the primary and junior divisions, and English and Social Studies at the intermediate and secondary levels of education. With a teaching background in regular, contained, gifted and special education programs, Barbara integrates curricula to provide an enriching, inquiry-based learning program for students. She is committed to providing learning activities that addresses different student needs. As an experienced educator with more than 25 years of international teaching, Barbara is particularly focused on the nature and needs of twice-exceptional learners (those with dual exceptionalities such as learning disability + giftedness and autism + giftedness). Barbara volunteers as a Teacher Mentor for new teachers to the profession and she volunteers her expertise to special and gifted education parent advocacy organizations. Barbara lives in the GTA with her husband and children and is honored to hear from former students, their parents and mentees who keep in touch to share their accomplishments. Barbara enjoys hiking trails, gourmet cooking and family game night.
Amanda R.
Amanda received her Honours BSc at the University of Western Ontario. She discovered her passion for teaching while teaching English in South Korea. Amanda completed her Graduate Diploma in Education, Primary at The University of Wollongong in NSW, Australia and has taught K-6 in Australia and the Sultanate of Oman. Her diverse range of teaching experiences has supported her in developing a broad range of knowledge and instructional strategies targeted to support learners of all abilities. She is committed to student achievement and firmly believes that every child can succeed. In her free time, Amanda enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, listening to podcasts, and spending time with her family.