AMY S.
Amy has an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Brandeis University and a graduate degree in Literacy Education, Birth-Grade 6 from Fordham University. She taught elementary school for 18 years, with a primary focus in grades 3-5. She currently works as a content designer for a large Edtech company.
Amy is a big advocate of Carol Dweck’s Mindset book and uses “growth mindset” language both in her curriculum writing and work with students. She enjoys delving into all subjects, be it writing, math, reading, grammar or social studies. She loves using manipulatives and visual aids, especially when learning math concepts, as well as making learning come alive through real world application. With ELA concepts, it is her ultimate goal to help students love reading and uncover the beauty of writing as a form of self-expression and actualization. Amy aims to help each child grow their self-confidence, encourage a true love of learning and ultimately blossom into their best self!
Deandra H.
Deandra is someone who is committed to her profession in education and is a life-long learner. Deandra holds a Bachelors of Education and will complete her Professional Master of Education this summer. Deandra has over ten years of experience working with children and young adolescents. Two of these years she has been teaching in a special needs classroom and is currently working at an elementary school teaching science. Deandra is someone who adapts her teaching approaches to meet the individual needs of each student.
Queen’s University: Professional Master of Education in Classroom Specialist
Bishop’s University: Bachelor in Education
Emily E.
EN: Emily is an Honours English student at Concordia University. 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 working with children and adolescents in which she thoroughly enjoys teaching and 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 étudiante en anglais avec spécialisation à l’Université Concordia. Elle a été reconnue et récompensée pour son excellence en mathématiques, en lecture et en écriture en anglais, en plus de sa persévérance générale en tant qu’étudiante bien équilibrée. Elle a une expérience de travail avec les enfants et les adolescents dans laquelle elle aime beaucoup enseigner et les aider à atteindre leur plein potentiel scolaire. Elle est très passionnée par l’apprentissage et prend plaisir à se connecter avec ses apprentis et à améliorer leur vie. En plus de la réussite scolaire, Emily apporte à ses sessions du plaisir, de la confiance en soi, des conseils d’étude et un environnement d’apprentissage globalement agréable et personnalisé pour chaque élève.
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 !
Sacha F.
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 and will receive his BA Specialization in English Literature from Concordia University in Fall 2022. 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 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
Tiana B.
EN: Tiana has her diploma in College Studies in Honours Law, Society, and Justice from Marianopolis College and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Political Science Major with Sociology with a double minor in English. Tiana says that forging a connection between the student and the subject is something she loves about coaching. The “oh, I get it!” moments are part of what leads students to enjoy a subject, and she like finding the key organization strategy or learning technique that unlocks that passion.
FR: Tiana est titulaire d’un diplôme d’études collégiales en droit, société et justice du Marianopolis College et poursuit actuellement son baccalauréat en sciences politiques avec majeure en sociologie avec une double mineure en anglais. Tiana dit que forger une connexion entre l’étudiant et le sujet est quelque chose qu’elle aime dans le coaching. Le “oh, j’ai compris !” les moments font partie de ce qui amène les élèves à apprécier une matière, et elle aime trouver la stratégie d’organisation clé ou la technique d’apprentissage qui libère cette passion.
ANGELICA J.
Angelica is a certified general, special education, and TESOL teacher (Birth – 6th grade). She studied at St. Joseph’s University and Touro University and has been dedicated to the education field for the past six years. Each experience has enforced her professional desire and has given her an even greater perspective of what it is to be a teacher. After school, Angelica teaches private ballet lessons at various dance studios on Long Island. Angelica takes pride in passing onto her students her excitement of dance arts. Over the past few weeks, Angelica has been working with her students for the annual performance of
The Nutcracker. When Angelica is not working, she loves horseback riding, paddle boarding, hiking, and reading. She also loves spending time with her dog, Henry.
NINA B.
Nina B.has been teaching for 21 years, the last 16 at the Bronxville Elemenatary School. She has taught 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade and is currently teaching 2nd grade. She and her team of teachers have been responsible for putting together a rigorous curriculum that is enriching and engaging for her students. Her current curriculum includes using Teachers College reading, writing and phonics programs and Singapore math. However, she has a vast general knowledge of how to teach young children any math or ELA they might use in another school district. She understands the need to both challenge her students as well as offer modifications and scaffolding so that all of her students are successful and happy. Ms. B. wakes up each morning excited to come to school as do her students each year.
Nicole H.
Nicole received her Bachelor of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Prior to this she attended the University of Toronto where she graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Science. She has 5 years of tutoring experience both in person and virtually.
Nicole has been working with students for over 10 years. She believes with the appropriate guidance and support all students have the potential to learn. Nicole finds joy when she sees that students are enjoying learning and she fosters this through relating the content to the students’ interests.
In her free time Nicole enjoys hiking with her dog Murphy, camping, baking and playing video games.