Nadia M.

Nadia is a bilingual French and English educator with over seven years of experience working with young learners. She is passionate about creating a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where students feel confident and motivated to learn.

Nadia began her teaching career at Les Rêves du Lac, a kindergarten where she worked for seven years. During this time, she gained extensive experience supporting children’s academic, social, and emotional development while adapting activities to different learning styles and needs. She is currently a teacher at Kids French School Toronto, where she continues to support young learners through French-language instruction, educational activities, games, and creative learning experiences.

Nadia graduated from Collège La Cité with a diploma in Introduction to Early Childhood Education. Her education, combined with her years of classroom experience, has helped her develop a patient, encouraging, and child-centered approach to teaching. She believes that every child learns differently and enjoys adapting her lessons to each student’s individual strengths, needs, and learning goals.

Outside of teaching, Nadia enjoys discovering new places, spending time with family and friends, and exploring her creative interests.

MAEVE B.

Maeve is a current French Immersion teacher working for the TDSB. She holds a Master of Teaching from the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Maeve is particularly experienced in tutoring Science, Math and French. Her teaching philosophy involves customizing approaches to meet the needs of individual students, and instilling a belief in students that they can succeed. She is passionate about fostering self-efficacy, and building capacity in a supportive environment.

Tanya Y.

Tanya holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wilfrid Laurier University and has over four years of experience tutoring and teaching students from Grades 1–12. She has taught mathematics, science, English, French, and computer science and has experience working with students with a wide range of learning styles and academic needs.

Tanya’s tutoring style is creative, interactive, and highly personalized. She believes students learn best when they are actively involved, so her sessions often go beyond traditional worksheets. She enjoys turning concepts into games, challenges, discussions, real-world examples, and hands-on activities that make learning feel more approachable and memorable. She also takes the time to understand each student’s personality, interests, and learning style so that no two sessions feel exactly the same.

Most importantly, Tanya wants her students to feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions, and developing confidence in their own abilities. She aims to help students understand not only how to solve a problem, but why their approach works.

Outside of tutoring, Tanya enjoys listening to music, spending time with pets, watching movies, and exploring technology. She loves finding opportunities to bring students’ interests into her lessons and make learning something they can genuinely enjoy.

Melissa G.

Melissa is a Psychology graduate from York University with a strong passion for education and supporting children in reaching their academic and personal potential. She brings experience working with children with autism and developmental disabilities in educational and developmental settings, along with knowledge and hands-on experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Through this experience, she has supported children in developing communication, social skills, emotional regulation, independence, and academic learning using individualized and evidence-informed strategies.
As an academic tutor, Melissa provides support in French Immersion, Spanish, English reading and writing, and elementary-level mathematics. She understands that every student has a unique learning style and works to adapt her approach to meet each child’s individual strengths, needs, and goals. Her background in psychology and ABA allows her to incorporate structured learning strategies, positive reinforcement, encouragement, and individualized behavioural supports to promote engagement, focus, and confidence.
Melissa strives to create a positive, patient, and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and developing new skills at their own pace. She believes that academic success goes hand in hand with confidence, motivation, and independence, and she takes the time to recognize and celebrate each student’s progress, no matter how big or small.
With a student-centered approach grounded in empathy, patience, and encouragement, Melissa is dedicated to helping learners strengthen their academic foundations while developing a genuine enjoyment of learning. She is committed to providing individualized support that helps students overcome challenges, build confidence, and develop the skills necessary to become more independent learners. Through her academic tutoring and ABA-informed experience, Melissa strives to empower every student to recognize their strengths, reach their goals, and feel confident in their ability to succeed both academically and personally.

Mia C.

Mia is a dedicated educator with a passion for supporting diverse learners and creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments. She is currently completing a French and English double major at the University of Toronto Mississauga, following her French Immersion education at Iroquois Ridge High School.

Mia has gained extensive experience working with children through respite care, tutoring, childcare, classroom experience, and inclusive summer camps. As an Inclusion Facilitator and Head Instructor at summer camps, she has supported campers with a variety of needs through personalized schedules, sensory strategies, and individualized encouragement.

Mia has been tutoring French since 2021, creating engaging lessons that help students develop academic skills and confidence. She believes learning should encourage curiosity, creativity, and self-expression. Through her interest in creative writing and the arts, she enjoys inspiring children to think creatively, express their ideas, and approach learning with confidence. During her cooperative education placement at a public school, she supported students with literacy and writing skills.

Mia believes that building meaningful relationships with students is essential to understanding their individual needs and helping them succeed. Outside of her studies, she enjoys reading, creative writing, painting, hiking, and spending time with her family.

JENNA H.

My name is Jenna and I am passionate about teaching science, math, and French. I love helping students build confidence, improve their skills, and reach their goals. One of the most rewarding parts of tutoring is seeing my students’ progress and sharing that excitement with both them and their families.

I am currently completing a BSc in Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry at the University of Toronto. I have worked with more than 50 students from kindergarten through Grade 12, supporting them in their school courses and, in some cases, teaching full courses to students who were not taking them at school. I am comfortable with math up to and including Advanced Functions and Calculus, and I am fluent in English, French, and Arabic, which lets me support students in French at any level.

Outside of tutoring, you will usually find me painting, knitting, reading, cooking, or out for a long walk. My long-term goal is to become a doctor, and tutoring has become one of my favourite parts of that path. It has taught me patience, how to explain complicated ideas simply, and how much I enjoy watching a student realize they can do something they thought they could not.

Gabriel J.

EN: Gabriel is a pre-service teacher currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Secondary English at McGill University. He has experience working as an educator, substitute teacher, and tutor, and has had the opportunity to support students in both English- and French-language school settings.

Through his work with the English Montreal School Board and several French-language school boards, including the CSSPI, CSSDM, and CSSMB, Gabriel has worked with students of different ages, academic levels, and learning needs. He has also volunteered as a tutor with McGill’s LearnQuest program and Batshaw’s Youth program, where he has had the opportunity to support young people through accessible and individualized learning support.

Gabriel’s main area of expertise is English, but he has also provided academic support in French, history, geography, and mathematics. He enjoys helping students understand material that may initially feel difficult, adapting his explanations to their needs, and creating an environment where they feel comfortable asking questions and building confidence.

Gabriel is fortunate to be working toward a career in education and values the opportunity to support students not only in their academic progress, but also in developing the confidence and independence they need to succeed.

FR: Gabriel est étudiant en formation à l’enseignement secondaire en anglais à l’Université McGill. Il possède de l’expérience comme éducateur, enseignant suppléant et tuteur, et a eu l’occasion d’accompagner des élèves dans des milieux scolaires francophones et anglophones.

Dans le cadre de son travail auprès de l’English Montreal School Board et de plusieurs centres de services scolaires francophones, notamment le CSSPI, le CSSDM et le CSSMB, Gabriel a travaillé avec des élèves d’âges, de niveaux scolaires et de besoins différents. Il a également fait du bénévolat comme tuteur auprès du programme LearnQuest de McGill et du programme jeunesse de Batshaw, où il a eu l’occasion d’offrir un soutien scolaire accessible et adapté aux besoins des jeunes.

Le principal domaine d’expertise de Gabriel est l’anglais, mais il possède également de l’expérience en français, en histoire, en géographie et en mathématiques. Il aime aider les élèves à comprendre des notions qui peuvent leur sembler difficiles au départ, en adaptant ses explications à leurs besoins et en créant un environnement où ils se sentent à l’aise de poser des questions et de développer leur confiance.

Gabriel est heureux de se préparer à une carrière en éducation et accorde beaucoup d’importance à l’accompagnement des élèves dans leur progression scolaire, tout en les aidant à développer leur autonomie et leur confiance en eux.

ANDREW H.

Andrew Heo is a dedicated educator who is passionate about helping students grow academically and develop confidence in navigating their educational journey. He teaches French, History, and Intermediate Math, and brings a supportive and approachable attitude to his work with students. His initial experience working at summer camps helped solidify his love of working with youth and his belief in the importance of creating positive, encouraging relationships with students.

As part of an immigrant family from South Korea, Andrew understands firsthand the challenges that can come with adapting to a new school system and navigating unfamiliar environments. He draws on these experiences to support students who may be facing their own challenges, whether academic, social, or related to adjusting to new circumstances. Andrew believes that every student deserves to feel understood and capable, and he strives to meet students where they are while helping them build the skills and confidence to move forward.
Outside of teaching, Andrew enjoys travelling, photography, and video games. His hobbies reflect his journey as a lifelong learner, always interested in exploring new experiences.

BROOKE A.

Brooke is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Mathematics with a French Specialization at St. Mary’s University.

Brooke’s passion for tutoring began in junior high, when she started helping classmates during lunch and after school. She continued tutoring throughout high school and university, accumulating over eight years of experience supporting students in Grades 7-12 in math, science, and French. She considers tutoring to be her favourite professional experience and reflecting on her time tutoring ultimately inspired her to transition from a career in manufacturing to pursue teaching.

Brooke also spent five years working in out-of-school care and summer camps with K-6 students. In this setting, she especially enjoyed engaging students in reading and storytelling, and fostering their natural curiosity for the world around them through science.

Brooke believes that every student can develop competence and confidence in any subject. As a tutor, her goal is to be attentive to each student’s unique needs and adapt her approach to use the most effective and engaging methods to support their success. She aims to create an environment where students are comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, viewing these as opportunities to deepen their understanding and sharpen their problem-solving skills.

Erin B.

Erin graduated from a thesis-based Masters program in Physical Activity Sciences at Université de Montréal, with a specialization in Sport Psychology. She is bilingual and completed the majority of this degree in French. Previously, Erin attended StFX University, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics in the Pre-education stream, with a minor in French and a pair in Fine Arts. She is highly knowledgeable in the French language and in the areas of academic and scientific writing. Her primary teachables include French, English, Health, Science, and Art. Outside of school, Erin is a competitive track and field pentathlete and heptathlete, with a diverse athletic background in soccer and hockey which she competed in for over 15 years.
Erin has experience working with children of all ages as a track and field coach, gymnastics coach, lifeguard and swim instructor, and Fit 4 Life Student Leader.