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.

Samuelle F.

EN: Samuelle Fortin is a bilingual educator and mentor specializing in secondary and post-secondary learning. She is completing her master’s in Sociology at McGill University, where she also earned a Joint Honours B.A. in Sociology and French Literature. As a Teaching Assistant in McGill’s sociology department, she helped students synthesize and process dense course material, designed visual learning aids for neurodivergent students and those with non-linear thinking patterns, and used relational teaching to connect abstract concepts to students’ lived experiences.
Samuelle currently tutors Ukrainian university students in English through the ENGin program and mentors youth aged 16 to 21 with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Montreal. She has expertise in essay writing and exam preparation. Her lesson plans follow a structured yet adaptable framework, beginning with goal-setting and a directive approach, and moving toward independent application. Her primary aim is to foster lasting academic independence so students can confidently apply their learning in the long term.

FR : Samuelle Fortin est une éducatrice et mentore bilingue spécialisée dans l’enseignement secondaire et postsecondaire. Elle termine actuellement sa maîtrise en sociologie à l’Université McGill, où elle a également obtenu un baccalauréat spécialisé conjoint en sociologie et littérature française. En tant qu’assistante d’enseignement au département de sociologie de McGill, elle a aidé les étudiants à synthétiser et assimiler un contenu de cours dense, conçu des supports visuels d’apprentissage pour les étudiants neurodivergents et ceux ayant des modes de pensée non linéaires, et mis en œuvre une approche pédagogique relationnelle pour relier des concepts abstraits aux expériences vécues des étudiants.
Samuelle est actuellement tutrice d’anglais auprès d’étudiants universitaires ukrainiens dans le cadre du programme ENGin et mentore des jeunes âgés de 16 à 21 ans avec Grands Frères Grandes Sœurs du Grand Montréal. Elle possède une expertise en rédaction de dissertations et en préparation aux examens. Ses plans de cours suivent un cadre structuré mais adaptable, commençant par la définition d’objectifs et une approche directive, puis évoluant vers une application autonome. Son objectif principal est de favoriser une autonomie académique durable afin que les étudiants puissent appliquer leurs apprentissages avec confiance à long terme.

Sofia Z.

ENG : Sofia earned an Honours Bachelor of Science in Physics with the French Immersion Program (2025) at the University of Ottawa. Bilingual in both French and English. She has worked in laboratories specialized in biophysics and photonics at the university. In her theoretical classes she excelled in many of her mathematics courses (Calculus, Linear Algebra) and her physics courses (Theoretical Physics, Mechanics, Optics, Quantum Mechanics, Biophysics, Astrophysics, and more).

Experienced in tutoring, teaching, and leading a few workshops in science. She hopes she becomes a high school physics teacher that can inspire young minds to explore STEM. Beyond the workplace, Sofia has many different hobbies including hiking, camping, swimming, reading, and skiing !

FR : Sofia est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en physique avec programme d’immersion de l’université d’Ottawa. Elle est bilingue français-anglais. Elle a travaillé dans des laboratoires spécialisés en biophysique et en photonique à l’université. Dans le cadre de ces cours théoriques, elle a excellé dans ses cours de mathématiques (calcul, algèbre linéaire, preuve et raisonnement mathématique) et de physique (physique théorique, mécanique, optique, physique du solide, mécanique quantique, biophysique, astrophysique, etc.).

Forte de son expérience en tutorat, en enseignement et en animation d’ateliers scientifiques, elle espère devenir professeure de physique au lycée et inspirer les jeunes à explorer les sciences et les mathématiques. En dehors du travail, Sofia a plusieurs passe-temps, dont la randonnée, le camping, la natation, la lecture et le ski !

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.

Josianne G.

Josianne is a passionate tutor specializing in mathematics and science. She has a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, with majors in biology and mathematics, and is currently working on her master’s degree. For the past 5 years, she has been teaching at a high school in Whitehorse, Yukon. She also has experience tutoring students of a variety of levels. Josianne is bilingual, speaking both English and French.
Ensuring good communication, having clear expectations, preparing engaging lessons, and helping students achieve their goals are at the core of her philosophy as a teacher. She always makes sure to adapt the lessons to each student’s needs and create an environment where they feel comfortable asking questions. The Yukon uses British Columbia’s curriculum, so she is very familiar with the learning objectives and the big ideas that are taught in schools. In her free time, Josianne enjoys running, hiking, camping, paddling, sewing, and reading. Whether you think you could use some help in math, science, French (or even sewing), Josianne would be happy to work with you and help you achieve your full potential!

Keya T.

FR : Keya est actuellement dans la dernière année de son baccalauréat en sciences cognitives à l’Université McGill, avec une concentration en informatique et une mineure en études sud-asiatiques.
Ayant commencé en tant que tutrice par les pairs au secondaire, elle donne maintenant du tutorat dans des entreprises privées et des centres d’apprentissage depuis plus de trois ans et possède une expérience auprès d’élèves du primaire au cégep, tant en cours individuels qu’en petits groupes. Elle prend beaucoup de plaisir à aider les élèves à s’épanouir et à atteindre leur plein potentiel. Son approche du tutorat est adaptée au style d’apprentissage de chaque élève et privilégie l’établissement d’une relation solide entre l’élève et le tuteur.
Dans ses temps libres, vous la trouverez probablement en train de peindre, de faire de la randonnée ou de rattraper son retard de lecture !

EN: Keya is currently in the last year of her Bachelors in Honours Cognitive Science at McGill University, with a concentration in Computer Science and a minor in South Asian Studies.
Having started out as a peer tutor in high school, she has now been tutoring at private companies and learning centres for over 3 years and has experience working with students from elementary to CEGEP level, both one-on-one and using small-group instruction. She finds a lot of joy in helping students grow and reach their full potential. Her tutoring approach is adapted to each student’s learning style and prioritizes building a strong student-tutor relationship.
In her spare time, you will likely find her painting, hiking, or catching up on her reading list!

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.

CHRISTINE H.

Chris is currently completing her final year of Education at the University of Manitoba. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an English minor. She is passionate about teaching using multiple modalities, particularly using art and the outdoors to help make learning deeply meaningful and impactful.