CHRISTINA Z.

Christina is an elementary school teacher, currently at home on maternity leave. She is a homeroom teacher, certified to teach Grades 1-12, and has a passion for teaching math. She loves connecting with students, getting them excited about learning, and watching their skills and confidence grow! She has taken several courses upon graduation, including four Additional Qualification courses.

ENRIQUE R.

My name is Enrique Ramirez, I am a French as a Second Language (FSL) and Math teacher from Toronto, Ontario.
 
My Bachelor of Education was conferred as part of the first Consecutive cohort of French teachers trained at the Glendon campus of York University. I also earned my undergraduate double major in French Studies and Math (along with the Trilingual Certificate of Excellence in English, French and Spanish) at the same campus. 
 
I started my Masters of Education (with a focus on math teaching) at the end of August 2020.
 
From October 2019 to June 2020, I completed a work year abroad in southwest France as the official English language assistant and Spanish tutor. My duties principally entailed leading classroom activities and reinforcing the teacher’s lessons, in both the elementary and secondary levels, at “Lycée Jean Taris” in the Bordeaux Academy school board.
 
I look forward to bringing my strengthened French skills to the classroom when I teach FSL (and math in French) along with elementary and junior school subjects in an english or francophone classroom environment.

Nancy K.

Nancy completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Pure Mathematics and French studies at York University in 1999.  In the same year, she also completed a Bachelor of Education degree having done a 3-year consecutive program at York University.

 

Nancy wanted to be a teacher from as far back as she can remember.  She knew she wanted to teach math ever since her first grade 9 high school math lesson.  She thought math sounded so “cool”.

 

Upon graduating from university, Nancy began teaching math and Core French at a high school with the Toronto District School Board.  She’s been teaching at the same high school for over twenty years.  She is a seasoned expert.

 

Nancy loves her job and finds tutoring especially rewarding as it allows her to truly advance students’ math and French skills.  In the process, she hopes to inspire students and change negative self-perceptions about math and French into positive ones.  Nancy is well known for always fostering positive and trusting relationships with her students.  She truly cares about her students’ achievement and well-being.  She maintains a high level of excellence while responding to different needs.

 

Nancy’s in-depth knowledge of her subjects, many years of experienced, clear communication, engaging teaching style and her care and commitment to her students make her an excellent teacher and tutor.

 

Nancy is married and has a 12-year-old son and a 2-year-old dog named Scruffy.  When she’s not working, Nancy enjoys walking her dog, being in nature and spending time with her family.

SOPHIE T.

Sophie has a wide scope of professional experience in French language education and the arts. After receiving a MA from the Institute of French Studies at NYU, Sophie worked with refugee and immigrant youth populations in NYC through the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the French Heritage Language Program teaching French AP courses and helping to produce a bilingual musical, Amidou et Toya. Sophie currently works as a multimedia artist in puppetry, theatre, and creative and non-fiction writing, and lives between Colorado and Paris (France) as a touring educator and guest artist.

Daniela M.

Daniela is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a baccalauréat en éducation (Francophone Bachelor of Education) from the University of Ottawa. She graduated magna cum laude from York University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Specialized Honours French Studies. A portion of her studies included a term in Quebec and a semester abroad in the Rhone-Alpes region of France.

Having also completed her primary studies within the Francophone school system and an Extended French program at the secondary level, Daniela is perfectly fluent in both French and English. Daniela’s language skills have allowed her to pursue a multitude of work, volunteer and travel opportunities, and connect with people across the world to gain more of a global perspective.

Daniela’s background in childcare and education spans over more than a decade. She has experience working with children and youth as a recreation worker. Daniela has volunteered and worked with Francophone students, as well as those learning French in Core, Extended and Immersion programs. Recently, she designed and conducted virtual activity sessions to engage with children in an online environment, worked with a not-for-profit in the education sector, and currently works in outdoor education.

Daniela approaches each interaction with positivity, patience and empathy. She endeavours to foster personal growth and strives to see students reach their full potential.

EMMA R.

Emma is in her last two years of the Integrated Education Program at the University of Winnipeg, specializing in French, English and Math. She perfected her French on exchange trips to Quebec and France while completing her Honours degree in French. Her goal is to teach in a French immersion elementary school; however, she already has 8 years of experience tutoring grades 4-12. Emma believes in building a strong relationship with students before being able to teach and learn together. She tries to connect school subjects to real life so students can have a deeper interest and understanding of what they are learning. Emma enjoys reading, crafting, hiking, and martial arts in her spare time. Emma can’t wait to start learning together!

JILL B.

Jill Ann has a Bachelor of Applied Science honours degree from the University of Guelph, as well as Advanced ECE and a TESL certificate. She has taught students for many years. She teaches students from Kindergarten through high school, as well as adult students. She primarily teaches English and math, but also helps with other subjects. Her passion is to help students learn and succeed.

MEGAN P.

Hi! My name is Meg and I am an OCT Primary/Junior teacher. I love art, reading, and exploring nature! To all my work, I bring an unrivaled passion for and testament to the transformative power of education. In teaching environments, I have demonstrated highly energetic and inclusive approaches to making learning a fun and safe experience for children. I’ve worked as a summer camp counsellor, preschool teacher, recreation sports instructor, recreation dance instructor, recreation art instructor, swim lesson assistant, ON Early Years assistant, and primary literacy tutor. I have a great deal of experience working with students who have been identified as needing intensive literacy intervention. Ultimately, I believe that learning should be guided by children’s interests and support their self-determination. I look forward to working with you!

ELIZABETH H.

I received my Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Manitoba in 2018. Since then I have been teaching courses in the Departments of Microbiology and Biological Sciences at the U of M. Before university I attended elementary and high school in a French immersion program.

I have always been a band geek and still play trumpet in a community jazz band. I play ultimate frisbee and I curl. I am also a mom to a little girl. I am a nerd who loves reading books in the fantasy genre and playing board games.

CAVELL B.

Cavell is a highly skilled and very experienced teacher. She has her Master’s in Curriculum Design and has been an Educator for over 20 years. Cavell is very passionate about helping children succeed and find their way to discovering how they can be a successful learner.
Cavell’s expertise covers a broad range of skills and her career has been vast and full of adventure. Cavell has been from one side of Canada to the other, as a classroom teacher, an Education Consultant for the Yukon, and as an Education Coordinator here in Alberta.
Cavell’s energy for learning and building relationships with her students shines through in every conversation. Cavell’s knowledge in curriculum allows her to be able to assist in many academic areas across a broad range of ages. She welcomes early learners as well as those children in the higher grades.