Sabrina D. B.

Sabrina is beginning her 23rd year as an elementary school educator for the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board. She developed a passion for children from a very young age and knew she wanted to pursue a career in education, leading her to begin volunteering in daycares, schools, and babysitting in her early teen years. Sabrina received a double major degree in French and Italian Language and Linguistics from the University of Toronto and subsequently went into the Faculty of Education at York University. She began teaching right after graduation and embarked upon a versatile professional journey with students of all ages. The majority of her experience is in the elementary classroom in the junior and intermediate divisions, however she is also specialized in early reading strategies and has helped several children bridge the gaps in their literacy skills in the primary grades, summer school sessions, and private tutoring. Additionally, Sabrina acted as an instructional coach for her school board to mentor teachers in their daily teaching practices, with an emphasis on numeracy, literacy, inquiry and technology. Sabrina also has French, Italian, and Religion as teachables for high school, which led her to take on a position for modern languages on Saturdays with Grade 11-12 students. Although this was an enriching experience, her passion remains with guiding younger children along their personal learning endeavors. In her spare time, Sabrina is an advocate for wellness and mental well-being. She embeds this philosophy within her classroom to create a comfortable and safe learning space for her students by incorporating daily mindfulness activities to coach them on how to manage stress and their emotions. Sabrina makes her own well-being a priority by remaining active on a daily basis – through nature hikes, yoga practice, and strength training – and practicing her own mindfulness techniques through prayer, reading, and journaling.

Cynthia P.

Cynthia is a certified teacher with a doctoral degree in education. She has over 20 years experience teaching both in the classroom and tutoring. As a school teacher she worked mainly with middle school students. As a tutor she has worked with students from first grade to the college level. Her years of experience and passion for teaching (and learning) give her the expertise needed to create targeted lessons that support learning and meet her students’ specific educational needs.

Dr. Pellegrini got her doctoral degree from Florida International University. She has a master’s degree in reading and learning disabilities from the University of Miami and a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences. She also studied in Italy where she lived and taught English to high school students and to adults. Cynthia is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.
Outside of her professional life, Cynthia enjoys gardening, watching documentaries, travelling, playing with her animals, and of course, reading. She often uses knowledge gained from these passions to connect with her students and spark their curiosity for places and things they may know little or nothing about.

Cynthia understands children and has a knack for creating a good rapport with her students. She makes them feel comfortable and makes every effort to celebrate their progress and successes. With her, students are made to feel like new challenges are always surmountable, with a little effort. Cynthia’s students enjoy her classes while working hard to reach their academic goals.

GIUSY V.

Are you planning a trip to Italy? Do you have Italian roots? Or maybe you’re simply passionate about the Italian language and culture? I’m here to help you learn Italian in a fun, personalized, and effective way — directly from the comfort of your home!

My name is Giusy, and I’m a native Italian speaker with years of experience teaching Italian to students of all levels — from complete beginners to advanced learners. I currently live in Canada and offer one-on-one online lessons tailored to your personal goals, pace, and interests.

What I offer:
-Customized Italian lessons (grammar, conversation, listening, reading)
-Clear and patient explanations
-Friendly and professional attitude
-Flexible scheduling
-Supportive material provided (PDFs, exercises, audio files)
-Focus on real-life Italian for travel, family, work, or fun!

Whether you want to improve your speaking skills, prepare for a trip, connect with your heritage, or just start from zero — I’ll guide you step by step with engaging lessons and constant support.

Rebekah A.

Rebekah A. (she/they) is completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Villanova University. Her counseling background, combined with over a decade of experience working with children, make it easy to build strong bonds with each student that she tutors. As a counselor, Rebekah believes that the best changes happens when a student feels comfortable and safe in a learning environment, so her first priority is to cultivate a trusting relationship with each child and family. Parents appreciate her patience, kindness, and sincerity.

Rebekah’s diverse tutoring experiences make her an ideal fit for a wide range of families. Her years of experience tutoring students ages 7-22 make her perfect for families with multiple children in need of support, and Rebekah’s multidisciplinary expertise qualifies her to tutor in many subject areas, including languages, writing, math, biology, and chemistry. Most notably, Rebekah specializes in math support (4th grade-algebra 2) for students with math learning disorders (dyscalculia). She also has four years of experience as a professional writing tutor, assisting students of many ages to improve their writing in English, Spanish, and Italian.

A lifelong learner, Rebekah has always been drawn to the helping professions. As a future therapist, she values the relational aspect of tutoring, and looks forward to supporting your child on their journey towards success.

MILANNA G.

Milanna G. is working towards completing her B.Ed in Secondary Education at St. Mary’s University. She currently has Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Psychology from Mount Royal University. Her practicum experience allowed her to work in a range of disciplines from junior high English and Drama to high school English and Art as well as assisting in elementary classes and other school events. Her passion is reading and writing and she is devoted to and skilled in 16th-20th century literature, drama, and poetry. She is actively learning more about Indigenous Education, assisting diverse learners and how to best support them, and finding new strategies on teaching and learning. She wants to inspire passion and the joy of reading and writing to the youth, to help coach students to develop their skills for their education journey and to help make the discipline a rewarding and positive experience.

Stephanie K.

Stephanie is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BSc) at the University of Toronto, specializing in Human Biology with minors in Human Physiology and Italian. With a passion for healthcare and education, she has developed strong analytical and organizational skills through various roles in the medical and academic fields.
In addition to her medical experience and academic journey, Stephanie has a strong foundation in education, having tutored students in biology, chemistry, and math from grades 8 to 12. Her ability to simplify complex concepts has helped students improve their understanding and confidence in these subjects. Her diverse skill set, commitment to excellence, and passion for helping others make her a valuable asset in any healthcare or educational setting.

Amadou D.

I am a Primary Junior/Intermediate qualified teacher working with Peel District School Board. My extensive educational background and my ability to speak fluent French, Italian, Arabic, Fulani, and Wolof make me an excellent asset for your French Language Programs. In addition, having lived in three continents has provided me with numerous opportunities to enhance my communication skills thereby making me a strong and a viable candidate to your team. As a Glendon College graduate with a Bilingual Degree with qualifications in French as a Second Language, I am a strong promoter of French as a Second Language.

My role as a classroom teacher has allowed me to work collaboratively with classroom teachers to plan, teach and implement a variety of lessons that incorporated balanced literacy, and differentiated instruction. In addition, I had numerous opportunities to use a variety of learning and assessment strategies to effectively support learners. My involvement in a number of community building events (tutoring with the board and Literacy Nights) allowed me to establish and maintain many positive working relationships with the parent community of the school. My extra-curricular involvement allowed me to better understand equity, diversity, and social justice concerns that are an integral part of the lives of the families serviced by the community.

I am very passionate about assisting students with achieving academic and life success; this passion contributes to my unique ability to build healthy rapport with students, within a very short period of time. Through effective classroom management strategies that promote positive student behaviour, I am able to build effective relationships that inspire success, confidence and hope in each student. This along with my desire to create, foster, and assist all students to reach their highest academic potential while preparing them to be empathetic citizens of the world.

Christina G.

While completing her undergraduate studies at McGill, Christina tutored on behalf of the Sociology department, preparing students for upcoming exams and assignments. As well, Christina volunteered at the essay writing center, where she edited and assisted students with papers.

Christina is passionate about literacy and believes that skills in reading and writing are fundamental to success in any subject. She has worked extensively with students with developmental and processing problems, working to help the students overcome difficulties and obstacles. She is trained and very experienced in SAT and SSAT preparation as well as assisting students with writing personal statements of excellence. She teaches students studying skills, test-taking strategies, and how to overcome test-related anxiety. As well, Christina specializes in preparing students to transition from public to private schools. Her preparation is exhaustive, including test-taking prep, interview prep for the student, and interview prep for the parents.

Christina believes in developing and fostering relationships with each student to create a comfortable environment that allows the students to flourish and learn. She is a firm advocate for different learning styles and tries to incorporate a variety of techniques that deviate from standardized education, as she considers each student’s learning style to be unique and accommodable.

Julia G.

Julia is a teacher candidate at York University’s concurrent education program. She aims to teach the Intermediate/Senior age groups when she graduates from university. She completed her undergrad at York University with a major in theatre and a minor in history. Julia has gained most of her teaching experience through working with different age groups at daycares and previous tutoring opportunities. Prior to university, Julia has tutored different subject matters including english, geography, history, and the arts.

Aside from her passion for teaching, Julia has worked as an assistant manager at a retail store and volunteered with drama camps over multiple summers. Julia used to take dance and singing lessons recreationally throughout her childhood. She also enjoys music and movies that she can share with others. Julia is very passionate when working with students and aims for each student to leave working with her to enjoy at least one element of what they have learned together.

Marzia O.

Marzia earned a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Michigan. She completed her undergraduate education in Italy and obtained master’s degrees in Switzerland and the United States. As a college instructor and tutor, Marzia has developed extensive experience teaching, advising, and mentoring students across a wide array of subjects, ranging from political science and civics, writing, and statistics. She is passionate about supporting students’ growth and helping them develop self-confidence and realize their full potential.