CINDY S.

Cindy is an Ontario Certified Teacher and experienced tutor. She completed her Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education with French and Music teaching qualifications at the Intermediate-Senior level at Queen’s University. Cindy teaches French at elementary and secondary levels and is a teacher with the school board. She believes literacy and the arts are an integral part of education and should be accessible as possible to every student. Cindy is currently taking IB training to qualify her to teach IB French. She enjoys working with students of all ages and understands that each student has their individual learning needs. Prior to her teaching career, Cindy has directed and run summer camps, taught swimming lessons & helped students prepare for SSATs.

Oriane C-C

Oriane est une tutrice en français passionnée par l’accompagnement des étudiants dans leur parcours d’apprentissage. Sa personnalité positive et persévérante crée un environnement propice à l’épanouissement et à la réussite. Elle croit fermement que chaque étudiant possède un potentiel unique, et son approche consiste à les aider à dépasser leurs limites personnelles, tant sur le plan académique que psychologique. Grâce à des techniques de coaching et de soutien émotionnel, elle parvient à instaurer un climat de confiance, ce qui permet aux étudiants de se libérer de leurs blocages et de développer leur confiance en eux.

Oriane est également extrêmement attentive aux détails, un atout précieux pour personnaliser ses méthodes d’enseignement en fonction des besoins spécifiques de chacun. Elle s’assure que chaque aspect de l’apprentissage soit pris en compte, qu’il s’agisse de la compréhension des concepts ou de l’expression écrite et orale. Grâce à son approche méticuleuse et à sa capacité à détecter les petites erreurs souvent négligées, elle aide ses élèves à progresser rapidement et efficacement. Avec Oriane, l’apprentissage du français devient une aventure stimulante et enrichissante, portée par la persévérance et la volonté de réussir ensemble.

DANIEL K.

Angeliki C.

Angeliki has a DEC from Dawson College in Child Studies. She is currently getting her Bachelor’s degree in Kindergarten/Elementary Education from McGill University. Passionate about her love of teaching, she sought out tutoring to offer help and guidance. Having completed her first field experience as a Student Teacher, she is ready to take this next step towards assisting students in mastering their lessons, deepening their understanding and achieving their academic goals. She strives to make learning engaging and personalized for students. Her teaching philosophy focuses on fostering confidence, developing critical thinking, and creating an inclusive learning environment tailored to each student’s unique needs. Whether you’re seeking support for regular coursework, exam preparation, or skill-building, she is committed to delivering results while making the learning process enjoyable! Angeliki is a trilingual English-French-Greek speaker and enjoys baking, music and cinema!

Johanna D. F.

Johanna is thrilled to be joining the Prep Academy Tutors team. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she brings a strong background in French language and literature education. She began teaching French at the elementary level before starting to teach courses at the University of Toronto (where she completed her M.A. and Ph.D. in French literature), at Mount Allison University, and at York University.

Johanna’s passion for teaching extends beyond the classroom, as she is also an active researcher in the field of teaching and learning. She has presented at national and international conferences on topics such as language acquisition, experiential and task-based learning, technology-enhanced learning, and digital gaming in language learning. She also led workshops focused on using technology to motivate and engage students, particularly in language learning.

In the classroom, Johanna emphasizes active learning through communicative tasks and projects, while also reinforcing the importance of grammar and language structure for mastery. As a tutor, she tailors instruction to students’ individual needs through targeted exercises and a variety of proven teaching methodologies. Whether through traditional grammar drills, reading exercises, or informal conversation, her goal is to help students build confidence and successfully advance on their learning journey.

Johanna looks forward to working with you and your child to foster their interest in French and support their academic success.

SHANIA M.

Shania (she/her) is a University of Ottawa graduate with a Bachelors in Political Science with a focus on International Relations and Imperialism. In addition to her background in the Social Sciences, Shania has a wealth of experience in teaching Mathematics, English, and French at different levels.

She started as a volunteer tutor at ELI Africa — a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational programs to underprivileged children in Africa — before joining the Tutor Doctor team in Ottawa. Throughout her 7 years of experience, Shania has found a passion for helping students, fuelling their creativity, and boosting their self-confidence. Specialising in teaching French and being natively trilingual, she understands how hard it can be to navigate learning a new language and hence, she looks forward to making learning fun for students by integrating their hobbies, literature, and different types of media into lesson plans.

When she’s not going on whirlwind adventures in Downtown Toronto, she’s crocheting, reading, or café-hopping. Her favourite coffee shops (for now) are Rustle & Still and Dark Horse. Her favourite books are Nicola Yoon’s The Sun is Also A Star and Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus.

SASHA P.

Sasha is a student at St Mary’s University, pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree. She finds her purpose in educating others and helping others succeed. She wants to eventually teach mathematics at a Junior High or Senior High School Level. She wants to bring joy and purpose into education and finds it very rewarding to see big improvements in her students achievements. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, running, playing piano, cooking and learning.

DANIELA H-D.

Daniela is completing her two-year after degree in Education with a specialization in French at the University of Calgary. Prior to starting her second degree, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a minor in French. During her fall semester at the University, she had the opportunity to travel abroad to volunteer as an English teacher in Goiania, Brazil. Upon returning, she completed her third practicum in a French Immersion junior high, teaching Social Studies and French.
In addition, she has years of previous tutoring experience, including small group and individual tutoring to meet students’ unique needs. She is determined to get to know each student’s areas of growth and opportunities for learning and to tailor her approach when learning on a one-on-one basis.

MADELEINE B.

Madeleine is a student at the University of Toronto pursuing a Master’s in Teaching with a specialization in French education and plans on teaching French at the primary level. Before starting her current program, Madeleine completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at U of T. Having grown up attending French language schools across the US and France, she developed a passion for francophone culture and language. Madeleine taught as a grade 1 to 3 second language teacher at a French language school in Seattle, Washington, before pivoting to tutoring adult English language learners. As a multilingual language learner herself, Madeleine understands that every child’s learning needs are unique and she prioritizes individualized teaching plans to most effectively aid each student in their learning goals.

In her free time, Madeleine has been learning Spanish and enjoys staying active outdoors. She recently discovered crochet and has been learning how to make her own winter accessories!

Katarina S.

Katarina is a Management student at the University of Toronto, currently in her final year on track to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 2025. Katarina has completed an education in French Immersion, spanning 12 years, ultimately receiving a Certificate in French Immersion Studies. Moreover, Katarina has received an Ontario Scholar certificate upon Secondary School completion, acknowledging her achievements, which were later recognized by her university in offering her a partial scholarship. Katarina has always had a love and passion for learning languages, with French being her third, beginning her learning of it at the age of 6. Furthering this passion, Katarina had begun tutoring children Grades 1-9 in Core French and French Immersion, and has been tutoring for 2 years now. Katarina’s goal is to pass on her knowledge to help students reach their full potential in french speaking, reading, and writing, all while creating a focused, engaging and supportive environment. Furthermore, Katarina enjoys working with children, showcased through multiple opportunities over the years, most notably during her several year volunteer position as an assistant kids dance instructor. In her free time, Katarina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to concerts, and doing puzzles.