Sarah I.

Sarah I. is a certified teacher. She grew up in Guelph, Ontario moving to Trinity College at U. of T. to complete an undergraduate degree in French and English. She attended Toronto Teachers College and later completed a Master’s degree in teaching and a specialist in Special Education. Through teaching, Sarah has been able to foster her love of learning in different environments. Today, she works one-on-one with students from 6 years old to university-aged young people preparing for graduation. She supports improvement in reading, writing for different purposes, expansion of vocabulary, organization, and fosters a desire for learning and excellence. Sarah believes that by building a solid relationship with her students, she can best meet their needs and encourage their learning. As a mentor, she continues to develop strategies for working with students of all ages. She finds these experiences rewarding and she often maintains long-term educational relationships as students carry on through the further stages of learning.

Cole R.

Cole’s desire to work in education led her to gain experience through tutoring students while still in high school. Upon graduating, she pursued a degree in mathematics and French, aiming to teach both subjects to elementary and high school students. Following the completion of an additional secondary math education degree at SFU, Cole secured her first teaching position at Alpha Secondary in Burnaby. There, she taught French as a second language, collaborating with experienced language instructors and acquiring valuable teaching strategies. In 2011, she relocated to Squamish with her partner and subsequently worked at several schools in Whistler and Squamish, including Howe Sound Secondary, Whistler Secondary, Spring Creek, and Squamish Elementary. At Howe Sound Secondary and both primary schools, she taught French immersion to grade ten and grade five/six students, respectively. At Whistler Secondary, she taught Math 10, calculus, and physics. Her most recent contract, spanning from 2024 to 2025, involved teaching grade five French immersion at Spring Creek.
Cole is passionate about making her French lessons engaging and diverse, incorporating real-world concepts and a variety of cultural music. She has also created itineraries for “traveling through” Francophone countries, while integrating both verb usage and new vocabulary into these lessons. Recently, Cole decided to transition to tutoring because she loves working one-on-one with students and it provides the flexibility to spend more time with her son and daughter. Cole views herself as both a teacher and a lifelong learner, constantly seeking methods to help students develop their love of learning.
In her spare time, Cole enjoys spending time with her children at Sp’akw’us Park, taking in the beauty of the magnificent Squamish backdrop. She can also be found swimming laps at Brennan Park centre or running around her backyard with her children and animals.

Karin C.

Originally from Québec City, Karin has travelled extensively and has called Whistler home for over 26 years. She is fluent in French and English and can communicate comfortably in Spanish. With more than 25 years of experience tutoring French in Whistler, Karin brings warmth, structure, and deep local knowledge to her work with students and families.

Karin brings over 35 years of professional experience as a self-employed businesswoman, with a background in graphic design, printing, and interior design. Alongside her creative work, she has spent many years working as a substitute teacher, French tutor, caterer, and ski instructor—roles that reflect her versatility and strong connection with learners of all ages.

Karin holds degrees in Philosophy and Criminology, which have shaped her thoughtful, patient approach to teaching and her strong work ethic. She is passionate about helping students feel confident, supported, and motivated as they learn, particularly when building language skills.

HIYA S.

Hiya has been tutoring since grade 9, and teaching has become a favourite part of her week. She loves helping students feel confident, supported, and proud of what they can achieve. Over the years, she has worked with students from many different grade levels and different learning styles, and she always enjoys finding the best way to help each person learn.

Hiya is currently completing her second master’s degree in Health Informatics, which combines mathematics, problem solving, and health sciences. She is also an incoming medical student, having been accepted to Medical School for next year.

Understanding that every student learns differently, she always personalizes her teaching. She want each session to feel positive, comfortable, and motivating. Her overall goal is to help students trust their abilities and enjoy the learning process, even when the material feels tough.

A fun fact about Hiya is that she can speak four languages, and has recently completed a 10K run. Outside of tutoring, she enjoys staying active, exploring new hobbies, and finding creative ways to make learning more fun.

Sophie T.

Sophie T. is a fourth-year student at McGill University studying Kindergarten and Elementary Education, with a specialization in French Immersion. Throughout her academic journey, Sophie has gained extensive experience working with children of various ages through roles in summer camps, babysitting, and substitute teaching. She has completed two teaching placements as part of her program. One placement was as a student teacher in a Grade 5 classroom at Roslyn Elementary School, where she gained experience planning lessons, supporting diverse learners, and managing a classroom environment. Her second placement was at the Jewish General Day School, in a specialized program designed to support students with significant behavioural challenges. There, she taught in a Grade 3/4 classroom and developed a strong understanding of diverse behavioural and learning disabilities, as well as strategies for supporting students with complex needs in an inclusive and structured setting. She has been passionate about teaching from a young age and has always placed a high value on education and lifelong learning. These experiences have allowed her to develop strong classroom management skills, adaptability, and an understanding of diverse learning needs. Known for her outgoing and charismatic personality, Sophie easily builds positive relationships with children, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Her enthusiasm, dedication, and hands-on experience make her a strong candidate for a tutoring position, where she aims to support students academically while fostering confidence and a love of learning.

Clifton S.

Clifton is a certified teacher. He grew up in Metairie and has lived in Orleans Parish for over 40 years. He earned a bachelor’s degree in second language education as well as two master’s degrees, one in Spanish and a second in French, all at the University of New Orleans. Clifton has taught Spanish at Br. Martin, UNO, and Holy Cross High School, and French at Br. Martin, UNO, and Loyola.
In addition to teaching in the classroom setting, Clifton has conducted face-to-face tutoring sessions at coffee shops or at students’ homes and, when necessary, sessions on Zoom. Clifton has worked with elementary, junior high, high school, and college-level students.
Students have frequently written reviews of Clifton’s teaching, saying that his explanations are clear and easy to understand. Students also say that he is funny and very understanding of their difficulties.
In addition to French and Spanish, Clifton has tutored students in Italian and Latin. He has working knowledge of Romanian and Swedish.
Clifton has travelled extensively in Central America and has been to Brazil, France, and Italy. He feels that it is essential to share cultural experiences along with the vocabulary and grammar rules involved in learning a new language.

Joseph A.

Meet Joseph, the kind of tutor who makes French and Spanish feel less like a chore and more like a fun puzzle to solve!
With over 14 years of experience teaching everyone from beginners to federal officials, and a near-native fluency in Spanish, Joseph brings a wealth of knowledge to every session.
Joseph has a proven track record of guiding students to success, boasting impressive pass rates of 95-100% on critical exams like the Cambridge IGCSE and Canadian government second-language tests.
He believes in a dynamic and engaging approach, often using games, online tools, role-playing, and cultural immersion to make lessons stick.
He has his own techniques to demystify and break down complex concepts including irregular verbs, subjunctive, and oral questions. The icing on the cake is that “Jo=Patience”.
When he’s not teaching, tutoring, or diving into 16th-century French literature for his doctorate, Joseph can likely be found exploring the nuances of other languages.
He’s also proficient in English and has an intermediate level in German and Latin.
Joseph firmly believes that the best learning happens when students are relaxed and engaged. That’s why he always adapts his methods to each student’s unique learning style.
Go to Joseph for a funny but true Spanish and French language experience.

ELAINE V.

Elaine is a bilingual tutor specializing in English and French language, literature, history, and business communications. She blends subject matter expertise with client‑centered teaching to foster confidence and critical thinking. With over 15 years of experience in technical writing, governance strategy, and consulting, Elaine is recognized for her clarity, professionalism, and dedication to empowering learners through effective communication.

Alexys W.

Alexys is a university student obtaining her BA in psychology, with the intention of working towards pursuing a doctorate. She has a passion for working with kids and is experienced. She has been working with the City of Brampton for 3 years as a program instructor. She has run various recreational programs for kids, including writers craft, STEM, art, and much more. She enjoys working in a classroom setting with kids and being able to help them develop their skills and passions. From her experience with teaching kids she has always found many ways to make sure all her students feel safe and comfortable while learning and she is able to cater to any need of her students to ensure that they remained focused and engaged with their learning. She allows for creative ways to help kids learn that is not strictly by book, she allows learning games, activities and peer discussions to add onto the students time learning. Alexys is dedicated to what she does and wishes for success in the future for all her students, while helping them reach all their goals.

Gloria C.

Gloria C. is a recent graduate of Western University, completing an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in French Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, and English Literature. She is a current teacher candidate at Western University, in the postgraduate Bachelor of Education program, with a specialty in junior, intermediate, and French education. As a tutor of eight years and counting, Gloria has experience working with all ages on a plethora of subjects and needs. As part of her B.Ed program, she has also worked with an entire grade 6 class, consisting of 31 students with vastly varying needs and interests. Her teaching philosophy includes fostering a safe and comfortable environment for students to learn – something she eagerly implements into her tutoring, as well. Gloria loves working with students to help them thrive academically and emotionally, whether that is in a one-on-one setting, or within a group setting. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her friends and pets, and gaming.