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.

Suki W.

EN: Suki has completed a Bachelor of Psychology at University McGill before teaching English for a year in Japan. Suki is now back to school, pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (S-LP). She is excited to teach students from all ages in either English or French on language subjects, psychology, or general homework help. She is also eager to tutor other languages such as Mandarin Chinese and Japanese for children.

FR: Suki a complété un baccalauréat en psychologie à l’Université McGill avant d’enseigner l’anglais pendant un an au Japon. Elle est maintenant de retour aux études et poursuit une maîtrise en orthophonie. Passionnée par l’enseignement, Suki aime accompagner des élèves de tous âges, en anglais ou en français, dans les domaines des langues, de la psychologie ou de l’aide générale aux devoirs. Elle offre également des cours de mandarin et de japonais aux enfants.

JULIE B.

Julie has a Bachelor of Education degree from Trinity Western University in Langley, BC. She completed the Professional Development Program at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC. Julie has experience working as an ESL Tutor, an Academic Tutor and as an Elementary Classroom Teacher from Kindergarten to grade 7. She has experience tutoring students both in-person and online. Julie enjoys cooking, baking, singing and walking in natural settings with family and friends.

Sam K.

Sam K. is completing his French studies at Temple University, with a dual degree is Teaching and French. Sam has been teaching French for a number of years, both at the high school and collegiate levels. He is currently teaching high school at School of the Future in Philadelphia. Sam has been learning French for nine years and has lived in Paris and spent time in Quebec. He has a deep passion for teaching and has followed in his father’s footsteps of becoming an educator. When not in front of his students, Sam enjoys cooking, baking, and petting his orange cat Leo.

CATHERINE T.

Kate is an Ontario Certified Teacher, who graduated from Queens’ University in Kingston, Ontario, with a Bachelors of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. She grew up in the Scarborough and Toronto area and attended school within the Toronto District School Board. Throughout her time at Queens, Kate completed multiple practicum placements where she taught students with a variety of learning styles and needs. She strived to create an inclusive and welcoming learning environment by creating lessons, assignments, and activities catered towards student success, while making learning more engaging and meaningful through students’ interests. During the 2025-2026 school year, Kate worked as an Occasional Teacher, supporting students academically across diverse school communities throughout the GTA. This experience allowed her to work with students from a wide range of backgrounds while continuing to strengthen her ability to support diverse learners. Kate believes that students learn best when they feel safe, welcomed, and valued. She is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that supports all students’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Kate is passionate about continuing to grow as an educator through ongoing professional learning and development. Over the past year, she has completed Additional Qualifications (AQs) in the Primary Division, Junior Division, English as a Second Language, and the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. She is eager to continue expanding her knowledge and professional learning by taking additional AQs such as Intermediate First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies​, Kindergarten, Reading, Primary and Junior Mathematics, Teaching and Learning Through E-Learning, and the Teacher Librarian qualification.

From an early age, Kate has had a deep curiosity and appreciation for different countries, cultures, traditions, and religions. She has traveled to several different countries and hopes to continue exploring more of the world. During her Concurrent Education program at Queen’s, she chose to take the International Teaching course to gain a broader understanding of education systems around the world, with the hope of one day teaching abroad. Outside the classroom, Kate enjoys exploring her creativity through painting, arts and crafts, and creating hand-made gifts for her friends and family. She also loves reading and is always happy to take book recommendations!

Nathalie M.

Nathalie is a passionate French educator with more than 20 years of teaching experience helping students build confidence and achieve their language-learning goals. Born in London to an Irish father and a mother from Brittany, France, she grew up in a bilingual English- and French-speaking household, developing a lifelong appreciation for the French language and its rich culture.
She began her teaching career in Montreux, Switzerland, before continuing to teach in the United States. Over the years, she has taught learners of all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced students, including AP and International Baccalaureate (IB) French, both as an adjunct professor at William Paterson University and in New Jersey middle and high schools.
Nathalie holds a Master’s degree in French Studies from Montclair State University and wrote her thesis entirely in French on Joan of Arc. She also earned a Master’s degree in TESOL from New York University. In addition to teaching, she has worked as a French and Spanish legal interpreter and translator, giving her a deep understanding of language in both academic and professional settings.
Her love of languages also led her to Spain. Arriving with no knowledge of Spanish, no job, and no place to stay, she chose the Mediterranean city of Cartagena as her new home. Immersing herself in the language and culture, she became fluent in Spanish and later taught the language at both the elementary and secondary levels, including Spanish I, II, III Honors, and IV.
Nathalie believes that every student learns differently and tailors each lesson to the individual’s goals, whether improving grades, strengthening grammar and pronunciation, preparing for exams, or developing conversational fluency. Her patient, encouraging teaching style helps students feel comfortable asking questions, take risks, and build confidence every step of the way.
Outside the classroom, Nathalie enjoys long-distance running, French cooking, and playing classical piano

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.

Stephen S.

EN: Stephen is an undergraduate student in Mining Engineering at McGill University with a strong academic background and a passion for helping students build confidence in their learning. A graduate of Marianopolis College’s Pure and Applied Science program and a Dean’s List recipient, he tutors mathematics, science, chemistry, and French to elementary and high school students in both English and French.

Stephen has experience working with elementary and high school students, helping them strengthen their understanding of key concepts while also developing the habits needed for long-term academic success. His teaching approach is patient, structured, and encouraging, with an emphasis on helping students improve not only their subject knowledge, but also their study habits, organization, discipline, and self-confidence.

Through his studies in a rigorous science program and now in engineering, Stephen has developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills that he brings to every tutoring session. He believes that effective tutoring goes beyond simply explaining material: it also involves helping students learn how to approach challenges independently, stay organized, and build the confidence needed to succeed in school.

Stephen is committed to making learning clear, engaging, and accessible, and to creating a supportive environment where each student can progress at their own pace and develop the skills needed for lasting academic success.

FR: Stephen est étudiant de premier cycle en génie minier à l’Université McGill et possède un solide parcours académique ainsi qu’un réel intérêt pour l’accompagnement des élèves dans leur réussite scolaire. Diplômé du programme Sciences pures et appliquées du Collège Marianopolis et récipiendaire du tableau d’honneur du doyen, il offre du tutorat en mathématiques, en sciences, en chimie et en français auprès d’élèves du primaire et du secondaire, en anglais comme en français.

Stephen a de l’expérience auprès d’élèves du primaire et du secondaire, qu’il aide à renforcer leur compréhension des concepts clés tout en développant de bonnes habitudes de travail essentielles à la réussite à long terme. Son approche pédagogique est patiente, structurée et encourageante, avec une attention particulière portée non seulement à la maîtrise des matières, mais aussi à l’organisation, à la discipline, aux méthodes de travail et à la confiance en soi.

Grâce à son parcours dans un programme scientifique exigeant et maintenant en génie, Stephen a développé de fortes compétences en analyse et en résolution de problèmes qu’il applique dans ses séances de tutorat. Il croit qu’un bon tutorat ne consiste pas seulement à expliquer la matière, mais aussi à aider les élèves à devenir plus autonomes, à mieux s’organiser et à développer la confiance nécessaire pour réussir à l’école.

Stephen s’engage à rendre l’apprentissage clair, stimulant et accessible, tout en créant un environnement d’apprentissage bienveillant où chaque élève peut progresser à son rythme et développer les compétences nécessaires à sa réussite scolaire à long terme.

David F.

EN: David Fernandez is in the process of completing his Master’s Degree in Theology, having already graduated with honours, in both an undergrad in Theology and another in Religious Studies, from Concordia University. His Thesis is concerned with uncovering the philosophical and literary links between Jewish and Christian apocrypha of the 2nd to 4th century CE.

He has experience as a teacher and researcher at institutions such as St. Georges Highschool, M² Learning, Concordia University and currently, Yeshiva Gedola Highschool. He has worked as an RA in his department at university, and has published articles and research throughout his career as a student and educator.

He has worked in education for the better part of a decade, as a tutor, teacher, instructor and integration aide. Having worked as an integration aide for some years, he has become uniquely equipped to instruct on proper techniques in executive functioning.

He is currently a Highschool Teacher at Yeshiva Gedola, where he teaches French, History and English. He has also been working as an AP instructor for Comparative Politics and History for the last three years. At Yeshiva Gedolah, he manages classes of 20 to 30 students, whereas as an AP instructor, he works in a more one on one setting with his students.

FR: David Fernandez est en train de terminer son master en théologie, après avoir obtenu avec mention, deux diplômes, l’une en théologie et l’autre en sciences religieuses, à l’université Concordia. Sa thèse porte sur la mise en lumière des liens philosophiques et littéraires entre les apocryphes Juifs et Chrétiens du IIe au IVe siècle de notre ère.

Il a acquis de l’expérience en tant qu’enseignant et chercheur dans des établissements tels que le lycée St. Georges, M² Learning, l’université Concordia et, actuellement, le lycée Yeshiva Gedola. Il a occupé un poste d’assistant de recherche au sein de son département à l’université et a publié des articles et des travaux de recherche tout au long de son parcours d’étudiant et d’éducateur.

Il a travaillé dans l’enseignement pendant près d’une décennie, en tant que tuteur, enseignant, formateur et accompagnateur d’intégration. Ayant exercé cette fonction d’accompagnateur d’intégration pendant plusieurs années, il dispose désormais d’un bagage unique pour enseigner les techniques appropriées en matière de fonctions exécutives.

Il est actuellement enseignant au lycée Yeshiva Gedola, où il enseigne le français, l’histoire et l’anglais. Il travaille également depuis trois ans en tant que formateur AP en politique comparée et en histoire. À Yeshiva Gedola, il gère des classes de 20 à 30 élèves, tandis qu’en tant que formateur AP, il travaille dans un cadre plus individuel avec ses élèves.

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.