QUENNIE G.

Quennie is a French native speaker from Montreal who is passionate about helping students build confidence in both French and English. She graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Education and is currently a French Immersion teacher with the Toronto District School Board, where she teaches Grade 2/3. Quennie has furthered her learning by obtaining a Specialist in French as a Second Language Pedagogy and completing Additional Qualification courses in Mathematics Pedagogy. She has experience supporting students in literacy, including phonics and reading recovery in both French and English and has worked with learners of varying needs and abilities. Quennie values the importance of language learning as a bridge to new opportunities and perspectives, and she enjoys making lessons engaging, interactive, and tailored to each students’ strengths.

When she’s not in the classroom, Quennie enjoys travelling to new destinations, discovering new restaurants in the city, staying active at the gym, and exploring her interests in fashion and beauty.

Sophia M.

Sophia is an undergraduate student at Concordia University, pursuing a degree in Biology. She is a graduate of Marianopolis College, where she studied Psychology and earned a Certificate with Distinction in Environmental Studies. Her academic path began at Royal Vale High School, where she developed a strong interest in the sciences.
In addition to her academic achievements, Sophia has gained meaningful experience working with children as a camp counselor since 2023. There, she was responsible for leading group activities, cultivating a supportive and engaging environment and fostering their social growth. Through this role, she developed strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, along with the ability to adapt her approach to suit different learning styles.
Her background in both psychology and biology provides Sophia with a unique perspective on education. She understands the importance of motivation and learning strategies while also being able to explain challenging concepts in a clear and approachable way. She is committed to helping students build not only academic skills, but also confidence and curiosity that extend beyond the classroom.
Sophia’s combination of academic knowledge, relevant experience with children and passion for educating in an engaging manner, makes her a dedicated and supportive tutor. She is eager to help students achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Georgia G.

Georgia is wrapping up her final year at Brock University in the Concurrent Education Primary/Junior Program. She has always had a passion for working with children and has both in-home and in-school experience providing one-on-one support to students. Last year, she completed a teaching placement in a Grade 3 classroom and has two more placements scheduled for this academic year.

Katelyn W.

Katelyn holds both an Advanced Diploma and a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care. With a strong academic foundation in child development, mental health, and supportive interventions, she brings a well-rounded and informed approach to working with young people. Her education has equipped her with the skills to support children and youth through a range of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

In addition to her academic background, Katelyn has extensive experience working with children through coaching gymnastics. Over the years, she has coached athletes of various ages and abilities, creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments that promote confidence, physical literacy, and personal growth. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes positive reinforcement, skill-building, and fostering strong relationships.

Katelyn’s combined experience in Child and Youth Care and athletics allows her to approach her work with a unique perspective—balancing emotional support with physical development. She is passionate about creating supportive spaces where all children and youth feel seen, valued, and capable of achieving their goals. Her professional interests include trauma-informed care, youth engagement, and strength-based practices.

John R.

John Reaves is a Certified Teacher with a degree in Linguistics from Brock University, and a teaching degree from the University of Toronto.

He has taught children from Kindergarten to Grade 12 for over the past twelve years, including four years of teaching English at an International School in China.

John is a caring and committed teacher who works very hard to instil a love of lifelong learning in his students and help them develop their critical thinking skills and abilities. He prepares meaningful, thoughtful, engaging and interactive lessons intentionally designed to help his students achieve their academic potential.

John is an avid reader and enjoys historical books. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his family, playing volleyball and swimming. He’s also perfecting his learning of Mandarin Chinese.

Bobbi-Jo M.

Bobbi-Jo has master degree in childhood education and has worked in the education field for 17 years.

She has extensive background in special education and has taught all grades from k-8.

MAHA I.

Maha is completing a Bachelor of Education at Mount Royal University, with a double minor in Humanities and Science. She has spent the past four years working in various classrooms and grades as part of her placements. These experiences have led her to plan and deliver instruction that caters to the individual abilities and needs of all her students. Her experience working at MRU Camps over the summer has honed her skills in fostering strong connections with students of various personalities. She is always looking to expand her skill set and challenge herself to new experiences. Outside of work, Maha enjoys reading, and cooking for her family.

Mia A.

Mia is originally from Australia but has called Whistler home for the past 10 years. She loves outdoor adventures and can often be found enjoying some form of the water cycle — whether it’s snowing, at the lake, or out for a rainy walk with her dog!

For the last 6 years, Mia has been teaching Grade 6 and 7 in the Sea to Sky School District. She has a passion for teaching Math and Science, and she also loves inspiring students to discover the magical world of reading.

Sabrina D. B.

Sabrina is beginning her 23rd year as an elementary school educator for the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board. She developed a passion for children from a very young age and knew she wanted to pursue a career in education, leading her to begin volunteering in daycares, schools, and babysitting in her early teen years. Sabrina received a double major degree in French and Italian Language and Linguistics from the University of Toronto and subsequently went into the Faculty of Education at York University. She began teaching right after graduation and embarked upon a versatile professional journey with students of all ages. The majority of her experience is in the elementary classroom in the junior and intermediate divisions, however she is also specialized in early reading strategies and has helped several children bridge the gaps in their literacy skills in the primary grades, summer school sessions, and private tutoring. Additionally, Sabrina acted as an instructional coach for her school board to mentor teachers in their daily teaching practices, with an emphasis on numeracy, literacy, inquiry and technology. Sabrina also has French, Italian, and Religion as teachables for high school, which led her to take on a position for modern languages on Saturdays with Grade 11-12 students. Although this was an enriching experience, her passion remains with guiding younger children along their personal learning endeavors. In her spare time, Sabrina is an advocate for wellness and mental well-being. She embeds this philosophy within her classroom to create a comfortable and safe learning space for her students by incorporating daily mindfulness activities to coach them on how to manage stress and their emotions. Sabrina makes her own well-being a priority by remaining active on a daily basis – through nature hikes, yoga practice, and strength training – and practicing her own mindfulness techniques through prayer, reading, and journaling.

Bonnie D.

My name is Bonnie, and I am an experienced educator with over 10 years of service in the Peel District School Board. Throughout my career in primary and junior schools, I have gained a strong understanding of student needs and developed the ability to adapt my teaching methods to support diverse learning styles.

With a passion for fostering both academic growth and confidence, I have also worked extensively as a tutor, providing personalized support to help students succeed inside and outside the classroom. I am dedicated to creating an engaging, inclusive learning environment and remain committed to inspiring students on their educational journeys.