JOYCE K.
Joyce holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (with Distinction) and a Bachelor of Education. During her studies, she was consistently recognized for her academic excellence, earning a place on the Dean’s List.
Joyce’s passion for creativity and learning shines through both her artistic background and her teaching. She has taken part in several educational camps, where she helped children explore their imagination through play creation and hands-on learning experiences. Her Fine Arts background allows her to bring a creative touch to her classroom, helping students connect ideas in engaging and meaningful ways.
With experience as a contingency teacher, Joyce has taught across all elementary grade levels, developing a strong ability to adapt her approach to meet the needs of every learner. She now teaches Grade 4, where she focuses on building a supportive and inclusive classroom community. Her teaching philosophy centers on curiosity, collaboration, and confidence—encouraging each student to grow both academically and personally.
SOPHIE M.
Sophie M. is pursuing her Bachelor of Education and holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering. She brings a strong background in mathematics and science to her work in education. She is fluent in English and French. She supports students in their academic and personal growth, as a Learning Assistant at Foundations for the Future Charter Academy (FFCA). She previously served as a Teacher Assistant at La Mosaïque School, where she gained valuable experience supporting diverse learners in a French environment.
Sophie is passionate about helping students develop confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking skills. She values inclusion, collaboration, and emotional support, and strives to create a positive learning atmosphere where every student feels respected and motivated to succeed.
With her combination of analytical skills, teaching experience, and genuine care for student well-being, Sophie is dedicated to promoting academic excellence and lifelong learning through her role as an academic tutor.
MELANIE F.
Melanie has a BEd in French immersion language instruction and 20 years of experience teaching students in grades 1-8 in French immersion subjects. Melanie also has Wilson Reading Program training and is in year two of a two year Master’s Program specializing in teaching students with learning disabilities.
Melanie is flexible, patient and kind. She knows how to scaffold lessons to help students develop confidence and build skill over time. She firmly believes all students can learn given the right approach. Believe- support- learn
SHANON H-R.
Shanon recently finished his concurrent education degree at Brock University, earning both his Bachelor of Arts with honours and Bachelor of Education. He is also a recent OCT-certified teacher aiming to work within the TDSB. Shanon speaks French fluently and has been in French immersion since senior kindergarten. Shanon has had experience teaching French from grades 3 to 12 and is more than happy to teach other subjects all the way up to grade 7. He is currently finishing his qualifications to teach elementary! Outside of the classroom, Shanon enjoys a myriad of hobbies. Whether it is video games, anime, drawing, baking, cooking, or working out, he can be caught working with his hands, brains, or both. One of Shanon’s biggest goals was writing in the third person, so this is huge for him. Shanon discovered his passion for teaching after watching how electric his mother’s classrooms were, and he knew this was the path for him. Much like his mom, he aims to foster an environment where everyone feels they belong and can learn as efficiently as possible. He aims to cultivate a fun, safe, engaging, and enriching space within his classroom. He found success with this during his teaching practicums and hopes to bring that into his own classroom someday soon.
DAVID O.
David has been a school teacher for more than 20 years. He loves helping kids to reach their goals in life. His favorite subjects to teach are Languages (especially French and Spanish), math and social studies. He loves creating a nice environment in class in which my students learn and have fun. This extends to one on one support as well – David strives for his lessons to always be a combination of fun and deeper understanding.
SUNDY L.
Sundy is a kind, compassionate and experienced French educator who is passionate about language acquisition. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in French and Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Education, both earned through the Concurrent Education program at Queen’s University.
For the past four years, Sundy has worked as a dedicated French teacher at Holy Trinity School in Richmond Hill. Her primary focus has been teaching middle school students (Grades 6–8), but she has experience working with various age groups, cultures and backgrounds. This classroom experience is complemented by her work as an online French tutor since 2021, where she has helped numerous students improve their French grammar and speaking fluency.
Sundy’s teaching philosophy emphasizes creating a fun, relevant, and engaging learning environment. She believes in fostering a growth mindset, ensuring students feel capable and confident as they become curious language learners. She loves creating an environment where students can have fun learning a foreign language, feel safe in taking risks and making mistakes and can relate to their content.
Outside of teaching, Sundy loves drinking matcha, trying new restaurants, playing volleyball and watching reality dating shows. She hopes to inspire a love of learning and an admiration of the French language through her tutoring.
Amanda B.
Amanda has completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Literature at York University and is now beginning the Concurrent Education program to pursue her Bachelor of Education degree. She is specializing in English and Social Sciences, with a focus on working with middle and secondary school students.
Amanda understands that every child learns differently and believes tutoring should be supportive, motivating, and tailored to the individual. She takes the time to understand each student’s unique learning style, strengths, and challenges, and creates customized lessons to meet their needs. Parents can feel confident knowing Amanda combines her academic background with patience and creativity to help students build confidence, develop strong study skills, and achieve lasting success.
She is comfortable teaching all elementary and middle school subjects, and at the high school level she specializes in English, Social Sciences, and Math up to Grade 10. Her teaching style blends structure with flexibility – she uses interactive tools such as Canva, Kahoot, and Notion to make sessions engaging and enjoyable while encouraging critical thinking and independent learning.
Amanda is committed to ensuring her students not only improve their grades but also gain confidence and curiosity in their learning. A fun fact about her is that she is a classically trained ballroom dancer with 12 years of experience, and she also adores baking and cooking, often bringing creativity into her teaching.
Yaye B.
Yaye is a certified French and ESL teacher. After moving from Dakar to Louisiana to complete her bachelor’s degree at Nicholls State University and later her Master’s degree of Education at the University of Holy Cross, she fell in love with this beautiful and vibrant state. As the daughter of educators, Yaye became passionate about learning and Arts at a very early age. She eventually became a very dedicated teacher serving the beautiful young minds in Jefferson and Orleans communities. Yaye is multilingual and has about a decade of successful teaching and tutoring experience. She taught several subjects at different grade levels including Math, Science, ESL, and French. Through teaching, Yaye has been able to foster her love for languages, Arts and Math. Her rich educational and cultural background combined with her teaching expertise has allowed her to master the necessary skills to help her students reach their full potential.
Audréane L.
ENG: Audréane is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Kindergarten and Early Childhood Education at McGill University. She has hands-on experience working with children in classrooms, daycares, and international teaching settings. Audréane is skilled in supporting students with diverse learning needs and creating inclusive, engaging learning environments. She is passionate about building strong relationships with children and their families and fostering a love of learning in every child.
FR: Audréane poursuit actuellement un baccalauréat en Éducation à la Petite Enfance et maternelle à l’Université McGill. Elle possède une expérience pratique auprès d’enfants en classe, en garderie et dans des contextes d’enseignement internationaux. Audréane est compétente pour soutenir des élèves ayant des besoins d’apprentissage variés et pour créer des environnements d’apprentissage inclusifs et stimulants. Elle est passionnée par l’établissement de relations solides avec les enfants et leurs familles.
Yolanda R.
Yolanda is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) with many years of experience teaching French, Spanish and Italian, languages she is fully fluent in. In addition to teaching mainly at the high school level, Yolanda is also a seasoned tutor. She enjoys working with students of all ages, one on one, as she maintains high curricular learning expectations delivered with positivity and encouragement.