SHANON H-R.

Shanon recently finished his concurrent education degree at Brock University, earning both his Bachelor of Arts with honours and Bachelor of Education. He is also a recent OCT-certified teacher aiming to work within the TDSB. Shanon speaks French fluently and has been in French immersion since senior kindergarten. Shanon has had experience teaching French from grades 3 to 12 and is more than happy to teach other subjects all the way up to grade 7. He is currently finishing his qualifications to teach elementary! Outside of the classroom, Shanon enjoys a myriad of hobbies. Whether it is video games, anime, drawing, baking, cooking, or working out, he can be caught working with his hands, brains, or both. One of Shanon’s biggest goals was writing in the third person, so this is huge for him. Shanon discovered his passion for teaching after watching how electric his mother’s classrooms were, and he knew this was the path for him. Much like his mom, he aims to foster an environment where everyone feels they belong and can learn as efficiently as possible. He aims to cultivate a fun, safe, engaging, and enriching space within his classroom. He found success with this during his teaching practicums and hopes to bring that into his own classroom someday soon.

DAVID O.

David has been a school teacher for more than 20 years. He loves helping kids to reach their goals in life. His favorite subjects to teach are Languages (especially French and Spanish), math and social studies. He loves creating a nice environment in class in which my students learn and have fun. This extends to one on one support as well – David strives for his lessons to always be a combination of fun and deeper understanding.

SUNDY L.

Sundy is a kind, compassionate and experienced French educator who is passionate about language acquisition. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in French and Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Education, both earned through the Concurrent Education program at Queen’s University.
For the past four years, Sundy has worked as a dedicated French teacher at Holy Trinity School in Richmond Hill. Her primary focus has been teaching middle school students (Grades 6–8), but she has experience working with various age groups, cultures and backgrounds. This classroom experience is complemented by her work as an online French tutor since 2021, where she has helped numerous students improve their French grammar and speaking fluency.
Sundy’s teaching philosophy emphasizes creating a fun, relevant, and engaging learning environment. She believes in fostering a growth mindset, ensuring students feel capable and confident as they become curious language learners. She loves creating an environment where students can have fun learning a foreign language, feel safe in taking risks and making mistakes and can relate to their content.
Outside of teaching, Sundy loves drinking matcha, trying new restaurants, playing volleyball and watching reality dating shows. She hopes to inspire a love of learning and an admiration of the French language through her tutoring.

Amanda B.

Amanda has completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Literature at York University and is now beginning the Concurrent Education program to pursue her Bachelor of Education degree. She is specializing in English and Social Sciences, with a focus on working with middle and secondary school students.

Amanda understands that every child learns differently and believes tutoring should be supportive, motivating, and tailored to the individual. She takes the time to understand each student’s unique learning style, strengths, and challenges, and creates customized lessons to meet their needs. Parents can feel confident knowing Amanda combines her academic background with patience and creativity to help students build confidence, develop strong study skills, and achieve lasting success.

She is comfortable teaching all elementary and middle school subjects, and at the high school level she specializes in English, Social Sciences, and Math up to Grade 10. Her teaching style blends structure with flexibility – she uses interactive tools such as Canva, Kahoot, and Notion to make sessions engaging and enjoyable while encouraging critical thinking and independent learning.
Amanda is committed to ensuring her students not only improve their grades but also gain confidence and curiosity in their learning. A fun fact about her is that she is a classically trained ballroom dancer with 12 years of experience, and she also adores baking and cooking, often bringing creativity into her teaching.

Yaye B.

Yaye is a certified French and ESL teacher. After moving from Dakar to Louisiana to complete her bachelor’s degree at Nicholls State University and later her Master’s degree of Education at the University of Holy Cross, she fell in love with this beautiful and vibrant state. As the daughter of educators, Yaye became passionate about learning and Arts at a very early age. She eventually became a very dedicated teacher serving the beautiful young minds in Jefferson and Orleans communities. Yaye is multilingual and has about a decade of successful teaching and tutoring experience. She taught several subjects at different grade levels including Math, Science, ESL, and French. Through teaching, Yaye has been able to foster her love for languages, Arts and Math. Her rich educational and cultural background combined with her teaching expertise has allowed her to master the necessary skills to help her students reach their full potential.

Audréane L.

ENG: Audréane is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Kindergarten and Early Childhood Education at McGill University. She has hands-on experience working with children in classrooms, daycares, and international teaching settings. Audréane is skilled in supporting students with diverse learning needs and creating inclusive, engaging learning environments. She is passionate about building strong relationships with children and their families and fostering a love of learning in every child.

FR: Audréane poursuit actuellement un baccalauréat en Éducation à la Petite Enfance et maternelle à l’Université McGill. Elle possède une expérience pratique auprès d’enfants en classe, en garderie et dans des contextes d’enseignement internationaux. Audréane est compétente pour soutenir des élèves ayant des besoins d’apprentissage variés et pour créer des environnements d’apprentissage inclusifs et stimulants. Elle est passionnée par l’établissement de relations solides avec les enfants et leurs familles.

Yolanda R.

Yolanda is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) with many years of experience teaching French, Spanish and Italian, languages she is fully fluent in. In addition to teaching mainly at the high school level, Yolanda is also a seasoned tutor. She enjoys working with students of all ages, one on one, as she maintains high curricular learning expectations delivered with positivity and encouragement.

SARAH V.

Sarah brings a decade of experience teaching French Immersion across grades 5–9 and knows what it’s like to learn French in a primarily English-speaking environment—she herself is a former French Immersion student. She earned her Bachelor of Secondary Education from Campus Saint-Jean, a Francophone university, and completed a Master of Education in Second Language Education. She is also a certified DELF A1–B2 examiner. Sarah helps students build confidence, develop strong language skills, and think critically, while making learning engaging and meaningful.

A former Department Head for Languages, Sarah has led initiatives to support language learning and mentor teachers, sharing her expertise in second-language acquisition and designing inclusive, practical curricula. She combines this experience with student-centered strategies that meet learners where they are and help them reach their full potential.

Sarah models lifelong learning in her own life, pursuing Business Management studies and exploring new ways to grow professionally. She believes strongly in the value of education and strives to inspire her students to see learning as both relevant and rewarding.

SRISTI R.

Sristi is in her 4th year of Concurrent Education in French studies and has 2 years of experience in the Leading to Reading program at the Toronto Public Library. She also currently works at Toronto French School as an Outdoor Program Specialist.

Candice B.

Candice is a graduate of Western University, where she completed an Honours Specialization in English Literature and Culture. She graduated with distinction—earning no grade below 80 percent throughout her undergraduate career—and was awarded the Modern Studies Prize for excellence in the study of modern thought and culture. She is currently completing her Master’s in Education at Niagara University.

Candice has extensive experience tutoring and teaching at both the secondary and post-secondary levels in a wide range of subjects, including English, French, German, History, Social Science, Vocal Music, and Creative Writing. She is also an accomplished musician, having released a full album on Spotify, along with corresponding music videos and photography, and she intends to publish several written works.

As a student with a unique learning style, Candice specializes in adapting course delivery to ensure the academic success of every student, regardless of perceived disadvantages. She emphasizes difference over deficiency and strives to cultivate a warm, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment.