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.

SRISTI R.

Sristi is in her 4th year of Concurrent Education in French studies and has 2 years of experience in the Leading to Reading program at the Toronto Public Library. She also currently works at Toronto French School as an Outdoor Program Specialist.

ROSEANNE M.

Roseanne Menezes is an OCT-certified teacher who has taught English, French, ESL, and Social Sciences to students of all ages, both in Canada and the United Kingdom. She’s passionate about making learning fun, approachable, and tailored to each student’s unique style—whether that means breaking down tricky grammar, sparking curiosity in history, or helping someone finally feel confident speaking French. Since 2017, Roseanne has also worked as a private tutor, supporting students and adult learners with personalized lessons that go beyond the classroom. When she’s not teaching, you’ll likely find her planning her next adventure abroad, curled up with a good book, experimenting with new recipes, or tackling a new language for fun.

QUENNIE G.

Quennie is a French native speaker from Montreal who is passionate about helping students build confidence in both French and English. She graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Education and is currently a French Immersion teacher with the Toronto District School Board, where she teaches Grade 2/3. Quennie has furthered her learning by obtaining a Specialist in French as a Second Language Pedagogy and completing Additional Qualification courses in Mathematics Pedagogy. She has experience supporting students in literacy, including phonics and reading recovery in both French and English and has worked with learners of varying needs and abilities. Quennie values the importance of language learning as a bridge to new opportunities and perspectives, and she enjoys making lessons engaging, interactive, and tailored to each students’ strengths.

When she’s not in the classroom, Quennie enjoys travelling to new destinations, discovering new restaurants in the city, staying active at the gym, and exploring her interests in fashion and beauty.

Marie A-P.

Marie is a French native speaker who holds a Master’s degree in Law from France. She brings a strong academic background and extensive teaching experience to her practice. During her graduate studies, she worked as an educational assistant in a French high school, where she collaborated with teachers on curriculum development and classroom preparation. This early experience provided her with a solid foundation in instructional design and student support.

Since relocating to Toronto five years ago, Marie has specialized in teaching French as a second language. She works with a diverse student population, ranging from children aged 5 to 15 to adults preparing for French language proficiency and immigration examinations. Her instructional approach emphasizes rigor, clarity, and adaptability to the needs of learners at different levels.

Marie is committed to fostering an engaging and productive learning environment. She continually informs herself on curriculum developments and new teaching techniques to ensure her lessons remain effective and current. She also places strong emphasis on maintaining open communication with parents, regularly providing feedback on student progress. Through her academic training and professional experience, Marie has developed expertise in guiding students toward linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding, equipping them with skills for both academic success and practical application.

SUSAN S.

Susan has happily been an educator for 20 years, teaching French and English predominantly with the York Region District School Board but also various private institutions. Susan graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Education from University of Toronto (OISE) including her Masters. Moreover, she has taught overseas and traveled in places like India, South Korea, South Americas and has studied in France and Quebec. Susan is dedicated to sports, fitness and dance as she has coached running clubs, dance teams and triathlons events When not teaching, Susan herself travels, competes and works in the triathlon industry which includes Iron Man, Olympic and kids events. She is also a mountaineer having climbed in South America and the USA. Susan is passionate about volunteering in the community which includes social justice and a love for animals and nature. Susan is looking forward to meeting and supporting families and learners in Toronto.

SAHAR P.

Sahar P. is a committed and energetic educator entering her second year of the Master of Teaching program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto. She specializes in the Intermediate/Senior division, with a focus on French and Business Studies. Sahar earned her Honours Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Western Ontario, where she completed a double major in Business Human Resources and French Language & Literature.

With hands-on experience in classrooms, Sahar has taught Grade9 and 10 French—both Core and Immersion—as well as Grade 10 Business during her teaching placements. She also has experience working with younger learners in Grades 1 and 2, supporting their early French language development. Having been a French Immersion student herself, Sahar brings a unique perspective to language learning and understands how to support students at various stages of their French education. Currently, she is serving as a supply teacher at the Toronto District School Board, further enriching her classroom practice while working toward her Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification.

Beyond her academic and teaching roles, Sahar has always been actively involved in her school communities. She previously served as the Vice President of Finance for her university’s French Club and mentored incoming students to help ease their transition into post-secondary life. A strong believer in well-rounded development, Sahar has also volunteered as a swim lesson assistant—combining her love of swimming with her passion for working with youth.

She speaks three languages fluently—and proudly claims a few more on the side (if being able to string together some sentences and order food counts, and she thinks it totally does!). Sahar brings this multilingual, multicultural perspective into every learning environment she enters. Her educational philosophy is grounded in the belief that learning should be engaging, empowering, and enjoyable. As she often says, her goal is to be “the teacher I never had”—someone who inspires confidence, nurtures curiosity, and makes education feel fun and accessible.

With one year left until she completes her master’s degree and becomes a certified teacher, Sahar is eager to make a difference in the lives of her students. She takes pride in being a reliable support system and finds deep fulfillment in seeing her students grow and succeed.

DIONNE V.

Dionne is an Ontario Certified Teacher with 18 years of experience with the Toronto District School Board. She grew up in Toronto and completed her Undergraduate Degree from Western University. After graduation, she travelled to Japan where she taught English for a year. It was there that she developed her passion for teaching. Upon returning to Toronto, she completed her Bachelor of Education and Masters of Education from York University and began teaching French Immersion at the Primary/Junior level. Over the years, she has taught a range of subjects and Grades from 1-5, Physical Education and Core French. She has a great sense of humour and loves a good laugh, which she finds is a great way to connect with the kids she works with. She also has a passion for travelling and is always eager to discuss her adventures in the various countries she has visited. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two teenage boys and her friends.

SARA H.

I hold a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Winnipeg, with a major in French Studies and a minor in Psychology. My expertise lies in early years education, though I am comfortable working with students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. I recently returned from teaching abroad in Thailand, where I taught English, Math, and Science to EAL students in a Kindergarten English program. Throughout my career, I have completed multiple practicums in classrooms ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 6, which has allowed me to develop a diverse skill set in supporting and engaging students across various grade levels.