Monica G.

Monica recently graduated from the University of Toronto, where she completed a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in French Language and Linguistics, and Economics.

Throughout her undergraduate degree, she participated in two French immersion programs through the Canadian government’s Explore program to further develop her language proficiency. Through these programs at the Université Sainte-Anne in Nova Scotia and Université Laval in Québec, Monica not only enriched her French language skills but also deepened her understanding of Francophone culture across different provinces.

Monica is passionate about education and aspires to teach French at the high school level. Through her tutoring experience, she specializes in tutoring French students and new learners, where she shares her enthusiasm for language learning. She has always enjoyed working with children and has gained significant experience in this area over the years. Additionally, she volunteers with the Polish Scouting Association, working with children aged 4 to 18. Each summer, she spends two weeks with the organization leading youth on canoeing and backpacking trips through Algonquin Park, where participants develop teamwork, leadership, and outdoor skills. This experience has strengthened her ability to engage, mentor, and support children in diverse learning and developmental contexts. In her free time, Monica enjoys hiking, canoeing and travelling.

HAMZA S.

Hamza Sakr is a French immersion and elementary educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Education (Dean’s List) and is currently completing his Bachelor of Education at St. Mary’s University. His academic success and extensive classroom experience have equipped him with strong instructional design, assessment, and student-engagement skills that consistently lead to measurable learning gains.

Hamza has worked with students across Calgary in Grades 1–6, specializing in literacy, numeracy, and French language development. As a student teacher, he supported Grade 6 students in preparing for standardized tests, strengthening study strategies, and building academic confidence. His approach blends structured lesson planning with differentiated instruction and formative assessment to ensure every learner progresses at their own pace.

Known for his calm, motivating presence, Hamza creates a classroom environment where students feel focused, capable, and encouraged to take intellectual risks. His teaching philosophy emphasizes goal-setting, reflective learning, and the development of strong study habits.

Fluent in English and French, Hamza integrates creativity, critical thinking, and language mastery into his lessons. His mission as a tutor is to help each student not only excel academically but also cultivate curiosity, resilience, and a lasting love of learning.

Laure B.

ENG: Laure is currently in her first undergraduate year of a Bachelor in Kindergarten and Elementary Education with a French immersion minor. She graduated from Cégep du Vieux Montréal with a degree in Social Studies, during which she had the opportunity to participate in a field experience in an Indigenous community in Mexico. She has worked at a summer camp for the past four years, where she has met various groups of kids from different backgrounds. She has a strong passion for culture, particularly in finding ways to integrate it into language teaching.

FR: Laure est actuellement en première année de baccalauréat en éducation à la maternelle et au primaire, avec une mineure en immersion française. Diplômée en sciences humaines du Cégep du Vieux-Montréal, elle a eu l’occasion de participer à un stage dans une communauté autochtone au Mexique. Elle travaille dans un camp d’été depuis quatre ans, où elle a rencontré divers groupes d’enfants de différents milieux. Passionnée par la culture, elle s’efforce de l’intégrer à l’enseignement des langues.

Clément B.

Clément poursuit actuellement une maîtrise en Génie de la production automatisée à l’École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) de Montréal. Il est diplômé de l’École des Mines d’Alès, en France, où il s’est spécialisé en Performance Industrielle et Systèmes Mécatroniques. Titulaire d’un baccalauréat scientifique (spécialité mathématiques et physique-chimie), il a également suivi deux années de classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles (filière PCSI/PC), où il a développé une solide rigueur scientifique et une méthode de travail efficace.

Fort de plus de trois ans d’expérience dans l’enseignement, Clément a accompagné de nombreux élèves de niveaux variés, les aidant à surmonter leurs difficultés, à reprendre confiance et à progresser durablement. Sa pédagogie repose sur la clarté, la structure et l’adaptation à chaque profil.

Ses cours suivent une structure claire et flexible :
• Reprise du cours avec des explications personnalisées
• Exercices progressifs pour consolider la compréhension et les réflexes
• Entraînement sur des sujets types examens (secondaire, collégial, concours…) pour gagner en autonomie et en efficacité

Des exercices ciblés sont proposés entre les séances et corrigés ensemble pour assurer un suivi régulier. Passionné par les sciences et la transmission du savoir, Clément cherche avant tout à rendre les mathématiques – et la physique si nécessaire – accessibles, claires et plaisantes pour tous.

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.

SARAH V.

Sarah brings a decade of experience teaching French Immersion across grades 5–9 and knows what it’s like to learn French in a primarily English-speaking environment—she herself is a former French Immersion student. She earned her Bachelor of Secondary Education from Campus Saint-Jean, a Francophone university, and completed a Master of Education in Second Language Education. She is also a certified DELF A1–B2 examiner. Sarah helps students build confidence, develop strong language skills, and think critically, while making learning engaging and meaningful.

A former Department Head for Languages, Sarah has led initiatives to support language learning and mentor teachers, sharing her expertise in second-language acquisition and designing inclusive, practical curricula. She combines this experience with student-centered strategies that meet learners where they are and help them reach their full potential.

Sarah models lifelong learning in her own life, pursuing Business Management studies and exploring new ways to grow professionally. She believes strongly in the value of education and strives to inspire her students to see learning as both relevant and rewarding.