REBEKAH J.

Rebekah is currently studying to be an early years French Immersion teacher. She will be entering her final year of studies in the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg in the fall. She looks forward to starting my career next Spring and teaching in her own classroom. Before entering the Faculty of Education she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in French Studies at the University of Winnipeg.
Rebekah believes that teaching all aspects of the child to meet the emotional, social, academic and physical needs of her students is essential for complete learning. She believes that helping students create connections between the academic material and their real-lives allows students to excel and develop their personal curiosities.
In her free time Rebekah enjoys spending time outdoors camping, canoeing and hiking

JAMIE S.

Hello, my name is Jamie and I am currently a student at the university of Manitoba working on achieving my teaching degree! I have been working as an educational assistant for the past 2 years!

ALYSSA P.

I am a cerified francophone teacher. I have helped students from preschool to university. I am currently completing my masters in intercultural studies focusing on Métis Francophone relations. I write for a paper in my spare time and currently am a grade 2 homeroom teacher.

Kiara G.

FR: Kiara prépare une license en science politique à l’Université McGill, motivée par son objectif de travailler dans le domaine de la politique internationale de la jeunesse et du sport. Membre de l’équipe d’athlétisme universitaire de McGill, elle allie les exigences du sport avec ses engagements académiques, développant ainsi sa résilience, sa concentration et une solide éthique de travail.

Elle a travaillé avec des élèves de la maternelle au secondaire, les aidant à renforcer leur compréhension dans diverses matières tout en les guidant vers leurs objectifs scolaires personnels. Kiara met également l’accent sur le développement de compétences pratiques telles que la gestion du temps et la confiance en soi, convaincue que celles-ci sont tout aussi essentielles à la réussite à long terme.

ENG: Kiara is earning her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at McGill University, driven by her goal to work in international youth and sports politics. As a member of McGill’s Varsity Track and Field team, she balances the demands of competitive athletics with her academic commitments, building resilience, focus, and a strong work ethic along the way.

She has worked with students from kindergarten through high school, helping them strengthen their understanding in various subjects while guiding them toward their personal academic goals. Kiara also emphasizes the development of practical skills such as time management and self-confidence, believing these are just as essential to long-term success.

LILY S.

Lily is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Elementary Education. She is bilingual and is completing her minor in French. Lily has experience teaching children swimming lessons, including working with children with special needs in the Swim Abilities program. Lily is passionate about ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for all her students. When she is not at school or teaching, Lily can be found reading, horseback riding, skiing, or relaxing with her friends and family.

Benoit T.

Benoit is a dedicated educator with over 15 years of teaching experience, specializing in French instruction for students from kindergarten through grade 12, with a focus on the elementary years. A graduate of the University of British Columbia, where he studied French and Human Kinetics and played rugby, Benoit brings a rich academic and athletic background to his teaching. Having lived in France with his grandparents and cousins, he has developed a deep cultural and linguistic appreciation that he brings into the classroom. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Benoit connects with a broad range of students. Outside of teaching, he enjoys building Lego with his two sons and exploring science and astronomy. Benoit believes in the power of using music, stories, and authentic cultural experiences to make language learning more engaging and relatable, creating an immersive environment that fosters deeper connections with the language. His diverse interests and experiences help him inspire a love of learning in all his students.

Amadou D.

I am a Primary Junior/Intermediate qualified teacher working with Peel District School Board. My extensive educational background and my ability to speak fluent French, Italian, Arabic, Fulani, and Wolof make me an excellent asset for your French Language Programs. In addition, having lived in three continents has provided me with numerous opportunities to enhance my communication skills thereby making me a strong and a viable candidate to your team. As a Glendon College graduate with a Bilingual Degree with qualifications in French as a Second Language, I am a strong promoter of French as a Second Language.

My role as a classroom teacher has allowed me to work collaboratively with classroom teachers to plan, teach and implement a variety of lessons that incorporated balanced literacy, and differentiated instruction. In addition, I had numerous opportunities to use a variety of learning and assessment strategies to effectively support learners. My involvement in a number of community building events (tutoring with the board and Literacy Nights) allowed me to establish and maintain many positive working relationships with the parent community of the school. My extra-curricular involvement allowed me to better understand equity, diversity, and social justice concerns that are an integral part of the lives of the families serviced by the community.

I am very passionate about assisting students with achieving academic and life success; this passion contributes to my unique ability to build healthy rapport with students, within a very short period of time. Through effective classroom management strategies that promote positive student behaviour, I am able to build effective relationships that inspire success, confidence and hope in each student. This along with my desire to create, foster, and assist all students to reach their highest academic potential while preparing them to be empathetic citizens of the world.

JENNIFER M.

Meet Jenn! She has an undergrad degree in Business Management with a focus on Stats & French and is currently a teacher candidate at Lakehead University completing her Bachelor of Education. Jenn has worked with elementary students, covers all elementary subjects, and is very strong in Math & French. She has tutored students in Math & French to G12 and is very familiar with the Ontario curriculum. Through her teaching placements with the school board & her experience working at the YMCA, Jenn has developed skills in classroom management & varying teaching techniques. Jenn has a great rapport with her students and adapts her teaching style to all kinds of learners.

STEPHANIE A.

Stephanie is an enthusiastic teacher candidate with her OCT transitional certificate (2024), holding a bilingual Honors Bachelor of Science in Biology from York University (2022) and a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University (2025), specializing in Intermediate and Senior education. During school, she excelled in French, Chemistry, Biology and tutors these subjects as well as G9/10 Math & Science, G11 Functions & G12 Advanced Functions.
Stephanie prioritizes being able to connect with her students. She is always in the know about what’s going on in students’ worlds and makes sure to deliver her lessons in a language that students can not only relate to, but also comfortably internalize. She tailors her lessons to emphasize students’ strengths and to encourage students to become comfortable with the material in the ways that best facilitate their learning.
Outside of running science experiments for her students, Stephanie spends her afternoons playing volleyball or curled up in a chair with a good book and her cat, Lily

EMILEE D.

Emilee D. is a dynamic and compassionate educator currently in her second year at Teacher’s College. With a background in Psychology from York University and extensive international experience, Emilee’s teaching journey took her to France, where she excelled as an English teacher, teaching assistant, and tutor. This global perspective has enriched her approach, allowing her to craft engaging, tailored lessons that resonate with students’ individual strengths and needs. Emilee’s enthusiasm and commitment to fostering
meaningful student-teacher connections define her teaching philosophy. As she joins Prep Academy, she is excited to leverage her diverse experience to support and inspire students, all while continuing to grow as an educator. When she’s not tutoring, Emilee enjoys exploring new languages and cultures, often indulging in her love for French cuisine. She believes that teaching is like a puzzle—sometimes all it takes is a little bit of creativity to find the perfect fit.