Francesca M.

Francesca is enrolled in the Concurrent Education program at Brock University and has over a year of tutoring experience with a variety of ages via in-person and online platforms. She is working towards teachables in English and Geography, implementing her passion for learning during tutoring sessions, and develops individualized methods that best suit her students’ learning styles. Ultimately, Francesca’s encouragement and positive attitude fosters overall student success

Christine L.

Christine J. Loh, PMP, ISTQB certified and is a Manager of Data Science at a tech start-up. A former national mathematics contest competitor from Toronto, Ontario, she earned her bachelors from the University of Toronto. Her students come from a diverse background and needs (AP/IB/remedial/SAT/SSAT/PSAT/GMAT/competitions ie. Caribou, Canadian Math League, Waterloo contests, Kangaroo, Beaver etc) She collaborates with parents, tutoring companies, consultants, and organizations to promote mathematics excellence and equity for young people. Her students have gained interviews to the University of Toronto Schools, scored in the top 2-15% of admission tests, top 7-30% of worldwide/national math contests. top 7% in Ontario, and top 10% in Peel District School Board. Christine has been recognized as the Tutor of the Month, for her efforts. She has also published an article in “Authority Magazine” entitled “5 Things You Need To Know To Be A Highly Effective Educator”. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, chess, travelling, and playing the violin.

Carolyn B.

Carolyn is a certified Primary/Junior teacher graduating from Western University specializing in Mathematics through the Arts. She was born in London, England, has lived in Tokyo, Japan and been in Toronto for 18 years now. Carolyn completed her Undergraduate Degree in Commerce at Queen’s University, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management. Carolyn is a lifelong learner as she completes an IB educator certificate in teaching and learning, and several workshops to expand her coding skills.

Carolyn has loved working with children and was inspired to pursue her Bachelor of Education after working at an overnight summer camp for many years, and from her volunteer work in the classroom. She has supported students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in literacy development and math in numerous tutoring roles. Carolyn is continuously motivated by her students’ curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Their energy makes her excited about teaching and building strong relationships with her students, and inspires her to bring relatable content into each session. She has a love of math and hopes to demonstrate the creative side of numbers when problem solving. Carolyn can often be found spending time outside, playing sports or curled up in her hammock reading a good book.

 

Fiona B.

Fiona has a BA in Geography from McGill and a Junior-Intermediate B. Ed from Queen’s. These university qualifications first took her around the world to work at international schools. In South Africa, she taught high school Geography and Economics at a time when democracy was just returning to that nation. In both Switzerland and Laos she found her niche as a grade five and six classroom teacher.

After settling back in Canada to start a family, Fiona used her experience in education to start a Muskoka Preschool and to volunteer as a tutor at Glen Orchard Public School. Still loving travel, Fiona homeschooled her two sons in all subjects from grades one to eight while they explored over 100 countries together. During her children’s high school years at Rosseau Lake College, Fiona held positions of Parent Guild President, Running Coach, Grades Seven and Eight Language Arts Teacher and Board Director. She also created a 50th Anniversary book for the school plus an RLC Yearbook for her younger son’s graduating year.

Fiona believes that learning should be both fun and purposeful. She encourages students to develop organizational skills to allow for creative and confidence-building experiences.

SHELBY G.

Shelby is an Ontario Certified Teacher who grew up in Toronto, and completed her degree in Biology at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. After graduation she headed to North Bay to obtain her Bachelor of Education at Nipissing University. Shelby is currently working towards gaining new skills and certifications within the teaching community. In this she believes that learning never stops and should be a lifetime activity. She feels that learning processes of students differ and that no two people learn the same way. Through volunteer work with people with disabilities she was inspired in her understanding that everyone can work to succeed and that success is measured individually. She primarily teaches general science up to grade 10, grade 11 and 12 biology as well as geography from grades 4-12. She is also certified to teach math from grades 4-9. Shelby grew up with a deep love of art and nature which inspired her to study biology as her post secondary degree. While working as an art counselor and swim instructor she found a passion for teaching that inspired her to pursue this as a career. She discovered that helping her students reach their goals and overcome challenges was a reward unto itself. It is through teaching that Shelby has been able to foster her love of science and make connections between many of the different subjects. In her spare time Shelby enjoys crafting, reading and baking.

SIMON M.

Simon has a Masters Degree in Education focused on Curriculum and ESL from Mount Saint Vincent University in Nova Scotia. After volunteering as an ESL and ECE teacher, Simon gained a passion for supporting families new to Canada – particularly as they transition between different international school systems.

Simon focuses on grammar as the foundation of reading and writing. By zooming-in on sentences and zooming-out to see the connected meanings needed to complete complex assignments, Simon helps students improve basic grammar, plan clear writing, and understand exam questions under pressure.

With extensive experience working in international and ecological education in rural and urban areas, as well as with students who have a first language other than English, Simon also researches best practices in language education methods to support all types of learners.

Simon grew up in Brockville, Ontario, and attended MSVU and Saint Mary’s University in Halifax Nova Scotia. He has 12 years experience as an educator and holds TESL Canada Level 3 and CELTA teaching certificates. In his free time, he likes to cycle, snowboard, and read.

ABY C.

Abygaile is a former Registered Early Childhood Educator that is currently pursuing her Masters in Teaching through the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE), a faction of the University of Toronto. She is currently in her second year of the program and has completed two practicums in the Greater Toronto Area. Her first practicum was a grade 8 classroom where she taught History, Health and Physical Education, and Literacy to her students. During her second practicum she was able to deliver quality lessons in Social Studies, Math, Religion, Literary, Health and Physical Education and Science to a group of students with various learning abilities. The foundation of her lessons are rooted in the Ontario curriculum. She strives to provide students with lessons that foster their critical lens to enhance their agency through a growth mindset towards learning and education; skills she believes all students must develop.
Abygaile completed her Early Childhood Education diploma through Centennial College and has completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto. She had worked within the childcare field for two years before pursuing her teaching career. She has worked with children in varying age groups from preschool to grade 8. She has implemented lessons based off of her student’s individualized needs and interests to make learning fun and engaging. Outside of education, Abygaile enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures through their cuisine.

NICK H.

Nick is a middle years teacher at a private school in downtown Toronto and has 6 years of teaching experience. Nick has a Bachelor’s in Education from Queen’s University, specializing in Primary Junior. Nick has an undergrad degree from the University of Ottawa with a Major in Geography and a Minor in Sociology.

LIANNA M.

Lianna earned a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Sciences, with a focus in honours biological sciences and minor in physical geography, from Brock University. She completed an honours thesis in bacterial genetics with Brock University’s department of Biological Sciences and Agriculture Canada. Lianna has also completed an Ontario University Field Biology Course, where she performed ecology-based research in Belize’s Lighthouse Reef Atoll. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher, qualifying her to teach the intermediate and senior divisions. She is also qualified to teach chemistry, as well as ESL, through a qualification course and teaching practicum at an ESL summer camp in Shanghai, China for a month. Her teaching pedagogy is centred around student success, as she believes a learner must be individually supported through the learning process, while in a positive environment where student’s differences are celebrated and honoured. She strives to encourage and assist students in moulding their own education journey, instead of being forced to fit into a pre-established mould of learning. She also understands the delicate balance of athletics and academics, as a former member of Brock’s varsity Dragon Boat team.
Lianna loves to spend time with her family and friends, including her two cats. She likes to make music, sew, knit, and enjoy the beauty of nature in her free time.

DAVID R.

I was born and raised in Winnipeg and have been fortunate enough to have lived, and worked, all over Canada teaching French Immersion and English-stream courses from Math and Social Studies to Chemistry and Français. I enjoy teaching as much today as I did when I began 35 years ago.