DIONNE V.

Dionne is an Ontario Certified Teacher with 18 years of experience with the Toronto District School Board. She grew up in Toronto and completed her Undergraduate Degree from Western University. After graduation, she travelled to Japan where she taught English for a year. It was there that she developed her passion for teaching. Upon returning to Toronto, she completed her Bachelor of Education and Masters of Education from York University and began teaching French Immersion at the Primary/Junior level. Over the years, she has taught a range of subjects and Grades from 1-5, Physical Education and Core French. She has a great sense of humour and loves a good laugh, which she finds is a great way to connect with the kids she works with. She also has a passion for travelling and is always eager to discuss her adventures in the various countries she has visited. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two teenage boys and her friends.

Betty Y.

Betty has a Master’s degree in Teaching and is certified to teach students from the Primary to Intermediate levels. She also holds an Additional Qualification in Intermediate Mathematics. Betty has been teaching with the Toronto District School Board for three years, where she has delivered engaging math sessions tailored to diverse student needs. She is committed to meeting students where they are in their learning and helping them grow with confidence. Betty brings a strong understanding of differentiated instruction and assessment for learning. She enjoys integrating real-life applications and problem-solving strategies and regularly communicates with parents to refine her teaching.

MICHELLE L.

Michelle is a passionate educator with over 22 years of experience helping kids grow curious, creative, and confident. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia, and for the past 15 years, has taught Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 as a Science Specialist at an independent school in Toronto. Before that, she developed hands-on educational programs for camps, schools, and museums—including two science centres, an aquarium, and even a bug zoo (yes, she’s worked with a tarantula or two). Michelle enjoys building strong connections with her students and tailoring her approach to meet their individual learning styles and needs. She offers one-on-one tutoring across a range of subjects, with sessions that are engaging, personalized, and always encouraging – often with a dash of humour. (Why is 6 afraid of 7? Because 7, 8, 9!) She believes that one-on-one tutoring is a great way for students to practice skills, build confidence, and make meaningful progress.

MOSA A.

Mosa is an MRU Alumni, graduating from Mount Royal University with an English Degree. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Education at St. Mary’s University. He is also the author of two novels, which helps bring a more creative and engaging approach to learning. Mosa is also TEFL certified and has over two years of tutoring experience, helping both children and adults alike to develop their confidence and abilities to excel in their academic skills, most notably around English. Watching a student discover that “Oh” moment fuels his already strong passion for teaching.

Mosa’s teaching philosophy revolves around adapting to each and every student as he understands that what may work for one may not work for the other. He takes the time to know and understand each individual’s learning style so that he may create a supportive and personalized environment. He wants students to become confident and to take ownership of their learning journey.

During his free time, Mosa loves going for long walks, reading fantasy novels, and writing about any creative ideas that come to his mind.

VERONICA C.

Veronica is pursuing her Education degree with a concentration in Spanish language and Hispanic studies at Mount Royal University. Prior to starting her degree, she obtained her Diploma in social work with some extra coursework in children’s and adolescent mental health and Indigenous studies at MRU.

In addition, she worked for two years for the Calgary Catholic School District and a year for the Calgary Board of Education as an Educational Assistant, being supervised by teachers, vice-principals, and principals, working in the classroom, in small groups, and one-on-one with children with different learning approaches like ADHD and autism, and supporting different activities and curricula. She participated from 2014 to 2022 with volunteer experience for the CCSD and other churches, with the completion of various workshops and certificates at MRU. Based on the information above, she enjoys working with children and is able to help them during the process of learning, making it easier for them to understand with visual statements and/or in a fun theory-teaching environment.

Demiana F.

Demiana is a 23-year-old educator with a strong academic background in science and education. She studied Biology for four years and completed a two-year teacher education program at Teachers College in York University. During her training, she completed placements at Woodbine Middle School, Ellesmere Statton School and Willowdale Middle School, where she taught Grades 5 through 8 in the fields of Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts.

Her interest in teaching was sparked in Grade 8 by a teacher who recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue a path she hadn’t seen in herself. That early inspiration continues to shape her passion for supporting students both academically and personally.

Demiana has worked with students with a wide range of learning needs, providing personalized accommodations to help each student thrive. She values inclusion and strives to make her classroom a space where every learner feels seen, supported, and challenged.

She also gained experience in early childhood education while working at a Montessori school with children from JK/SK to Grade 3. There, she incorporated hands-on activities, nature-based learning, and sensory play to foster curiosity and foundational skills.

Demiana is committed to helping students reach their full potential. She believes in nurturing a love of learning, never gives up on her students, and is dedicated to helping your child achieve their best academic success and meet their individual learning goals.

OLIVIA I.

Olivia is a third-year student at the University of Regina working towards her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She has worked with lots of children over her schooling years and has recently finished pre-internship! Olivia enjoys reading, writing fiction, watching films and teaching! She is well-versed in English/Literacy and the Arts. She is bubbly and kind and will be able to provide a comfortable and open space to help your learners become more confident and stronger in their schooling!

MATTHEW H.

Matthew Houk is a 28 year old substitute teacher in Saskatoon, SK. They graduated from the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan with honours and have a wide range of experiences in elementary classrooms (K-8) both in the city and in rural areas such as Hutterite Colonies. Matthew’s strengths as an educator are finding connections with students, connecting students interests/needs to learning, and using real-world scenarios to help students understand what they are learning. They feel that if learning has connections to reality it makes it easier for learners to understand it. The Social Sciences are their primary teaching areas followed by Fine Arts; but Matthew is able to pick up and teach just about anything if needed. When not teaching they enjoy painting, reading, playing tabletop games with friends, and camping.

EMMANUEL E.

I have a bachelors in Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering with experience in thermal modelling of indoor farms, greenhouses, and plant factories for controlled environment agriculture. I am currently continuing with a master’s degree program in Biological Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. I have over 3 years experience teaching high school students Mathematics, Physics, English studies and basic science subjects in Nigeria. I have also started remote one-to-one tutoring with high school students in United states and Canada.

AMELIA C.

Hello everyone! My name is Amelia Ciarciaglini, and my pronouns are she/her. In my free time, I love playing video games, and I even took on the fun challenge of building my own computer! I’m super fascinated by stars and constellations because astrophotography is one of my favourite hobbies. I can play a variety of instruments—some of them are a bit out of the ordinary! I am in secondary education, majoring in social studies and health as a minor. However, I would love to teach psychology as a class. I now work as an EA for Regina Public and Prairie Valley, and I genuinely love doing my job every single day!