NATALIE L.

Natalie graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Science followed by a Bachelor of Education specializing in Mathematics and French at the Intermediate/Senior grade levels. After graduating, Natalie spent a year tutoring in France and then 2 years teaching high school Math and Science in Melbourne Australia. Natalie has always had a passion for teaching and has made it a part of her life in various other ways including coaching swimming, mentoring, working at leadership camps, volunteering at youth centres, and private tutoring students from ages 5-18. All of these experiences have reinforced her love of teaching and her interest in making learning fun and empowering for each individual student.

MELODY H.

Melody is an Ontario Certified Teacher at the Junior/ Intermediate/ Senior level. She graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Science, before starting her journey towards her Bachelor of Education. Melody is qualified to teach all science and mathematics subjects at the intermediate and senior levels. In addition, Melody enjoys teaching English to students in grades 7 through 11. She currently works with the Toronto Board of Education, and is experienced working with grade levels 5 – 12. Melody has qualifications in both ESL and Special Education. In addition to teaching, she remains active in the community by volunteering with various organizations. Melody speaks 5 languages, and loves to cook!

Andrea Z.

Andrea is a graduate of Queen’s University’s Bachelor of Education program. She has also completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Ottawa. Andrea has a strong passion for languages and cultures. She loves to learn and experience new things. During her fourth year of university, Andrea studied abroad in France to immerse herself in a new culture and surrounding.

Andrea strives to share her passion for the languages and motivate others to continue learning them. Andrea has experience teaching English, French, and Special Education. Andrea is able to establish a creative, positive and comfortable learning environment that makes learning fun for all students. With her own history of learning a second language, she has experienced a lot of the same obstacles that many students face. She applies empathy and understanding to better guide these students to succeed. She understands the vulnerability that comes with learning another language, so she continuously strives to find ways that can help students overcome these barriers.