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.

 

JEFF M.

Jeff has a PhD in philosophy and has taught as a university instructor for over a decade. He started teaching at 16, as a snowboard instructor, and quickly discovered he has passion for human connection and contributing to the development of others. All of his work experience since has been with youth and young adults in various learning contexts, like running summer camps, and teaching English in Japan. Jeff believes real learning is life-changing, and is convinced that the question “why?”–even, and sometimes especially, when it is asked in the form, “why do I have to do this?”–is a powerful route to this kind of meaningful change. Jeff hasn’t only studied a lot, he’s experienced a lot, too: at 17, he left home to study abroad; he’s lived in eight cities in four countries, and travelled to over 30; he’s studied four languages in addition to the French and English he grew up speaking; and he’s made all kinds of connection throughout. This capacity for connection makes Jeff particularly alive to the lived experience and uniqueness of his students, giving him a distinctive human touch. He is currently studying to become a psychotherapist.

PIERRE S.

I believe that language is not a subject to be memorized, but a tool to be lived. I am a dedicated and dynamic French Educator with extensive experience teaching French Literature in France and French as a Second Language in Canada in prestigious Ontario independent schools. Expert in the Action-Oriented Approach, I prioritize oral communication and cultural fluency, transforming the classroom into an immersive environment through interactive pedagogy, gamification, and authentic cultural exchange.

CHRISTIANA K.

Christy has enjoyed teaching children, youth, & adults in a variety of contexts. Prior to entering Teacher’s College she gained experience teaching horsemanship & voltige at Circle Square Ranch and Bible lessons at her church. She gained experience in Early Childhood Education and cared for children at several After School Care programs while obtaining her Humanities undergraduate degree. Following graduation she worked with ESL students at St Mary’s University. This led to her pursuing work as an ESL teacher in Korea. After an incredible 3 years of learning about the Korean language & culture she returned to Canada to obtain her Teacher’s Certificate. Her first teaching assignment was to teach ESL and FSL. Subsequently in between raising three children, Christy has enjoyed teaching French at various private schools using the AIM methodology. Her favourite part of teaching is providing students with strategies to help them enjoy learning subjects that were previously laborious for them. She loves learning about her unique students and providing activities and exercises that are tailored to them. When she is not teaching, Christy enjoys being active outside: skiing, swimming, gardening, adventuring with her children and training her family’s puppy.

 

Zarina T.

Zarina is a K-12 educator with a Master of Teaching degree form OISE who specializes in teaching French and Drama (with a background in cinema). OCT certified with an offer of employment from TDSB with prior experiences that include working with students from kindergarten to high school in private (University of Toronto Schools) and public sectors (Dixon Grove and Islington JMS), as well as specialized schools (Central Technical School and Etobicoke School of the Arts). She is ESL qualified and has most recently worked with MWS Camps teaching international students from around the world (7-17 years old) English. As an immigrant from Uzbekistan, she is trilingual in Russian, English , and French (with experiences working in core and immersion classes). Has two published research articles in student journals at UofT (Caméra Stylo and Hardwire Journal) and has privately taught essay writing in the past. Has successfully passed the math proficiency test and is able to tutor math up to grade 8.

 

Sydney E.

EN: Sydney is a final-year pharmacy student with a passion for science and education. Through her daily interactions with patients, she has developed strong communication skills and enjoys making complex scientific concepts easy to understand. She is committed to helping students build confidence in science while fostering effective study habits and a lifelong love of learning. Outside of her studies, Sydney enjoys running, swimming, and painting.

FR: Sydney est étudiante de pharmacie en dernière année, avec une passion pour les sciences et l’éducation. Grâce à ses interactions quotidiennes avec les patients, elle a développé de solides compétences en communication et aime rendre les concepts scientifiques complexes faciles à comprendre. Elle est dédiée à aider les élèves à avoir de la confiance en eux même en science tout en développant de bonnes habitudes d’étude. En dehors de ses études, Sydney aime la course à pied, la natation et la peinture.

JULIE M.

Julie is an experienced educator with a strong background in language instruction and early literacy development. She has taught English as a Second Language to both high school and university students, helping multilingual learners build confidence, strengthen academic language skills, and develop the communication strategies needed to thrive in new learning environments.

With more than a decade of experience teaching in French Immersion and early elementary settings, Julie brings deep knowledge of early literacy foundations, including phonological awareness, guided reading, emergent writing, and developmentally responsive instruction. She is skilled at supporting young learners as they build strong reading and writing habits, and she creates engaging, structured lessons that meet students where they are while helping them grow as independent, joyful learners.

Julie’s teaching is grounded in a whole‑child philosophy: she believes that students learn best when they feel safe, supported, and seen. Her warm, encouraging approach helps learners of all ages take risks, develop confidence, and experience success.

Whether supporting a young child beginning their literacy journey or an older student strengthening their English language skills, Julie brings patience, expertise, and a genuine commitment to helping every learner reach their potential.

Makena P.

Makena is a French immersion Teacher Candidate at the University of British Columbia who is set to graduate in August 2026. She already holds a BA studying languages with a specialization in French and Spanish, as well as a C1 DALF certificate in French. During her undergrad at UBC, Makena worked as teacher’s assistant for French 101 courses. She also teaches English with a company that hosts Japanese exchange students in Vancouver. Makena has a passion for studying and learning new languages as well as history. She will be teaching socials studies and French immersion language classes during her upcoming certifying practicum.

Rébéka H.

Rébéka Hudon is a French Canadian, Ontario Certified Teacher currently completing a Long-Term Occasional (LTO) assignment in English at the secondary level in Ontario. She previously taught in Québec as a French Resource Teacher and secondary-level educator in Arts, Media, and Ethics, including senior Ethics courses. She has also supported English Language Learners in French-speaking school environments and taught French Core from grade 4 to grade 7 during an LTO. Rébéka is currently completing Additional Qualifications in French as a Second Language, as well as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Studies.
Her teaching experience spans English, French, Ethics, visual arts, media arts, and contemporary studies. She has designed and facilitated a range of student projects including animation, printmaking, sculpture,language presentations, and literary analysis.
Rébéka’s professional approach emphasizes inclusive, student-centered learning environments that support creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills. She integrates interdisciplinary practices that connect language, the arts, and ethical inquiry to enhance student engagement and understanding.
As a French Canadian educator, she brings a strong passion for language learning and cultural connection to her work, and is committed to helping students build confidence in communication while fostering respect for diverse perspectives and cultures.