Wendy M.

From an early age, I recognized my ability to explain things to people in a manner for them to understand. I also acknowledged that I love to help people. So I started on a journey to do some soul searching, then I realized that I really loved teaching others.

This love for teaching was also my passion and a dream. Having recognized my deepest dream, my love and my passion I decided to prepare myself to be trained as a teacher.

But before I acquired formal training in academia, many persons saw my natural ability to impart knowledge and came asking for my help. I managed to tutor a number of persons who were all successful in their national examinations.

Eventually, I acquired a bachelor’s degree in education specializing in History and Social Studies with additional qualifications in School Librarianship. I also completed a masters of education degree at York University with specialization in post-secondary and urban education.

For a number of years I have been teaching children to gain academic freedom while accomplishing academic excellence. Under my tutorage many have passed national examinations, gain acceptance in colleges and universities and some have become owners of successful businesses.

Today I continue to prepare and train young minds as they themselves prepare to take on the challenges of society. My experience includes teaching for the Ministry of Education in publicly funded schools, teaching in privately established schools, being a teaching assistant at York University and tutoring children in the comfort of their homes.

My deepest dream is still alive. I always find ways and means to reach out to learners. I love to encourage people to do well in whatever they do. One of my greatest philosophies in this life is never to do less than my best, because only my best is good enough. I don’t believe in mediocrity.

I believe in setting high standard and doing everything in my power to accomplish set goals. As a vibrant educator with differentiated experience, dedicated to promoting the holistic development of learners, I intend to continue to employ culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy, technology and multiple instructional strategies in order to bring out the best in every learner I will teach.

ILIANA C.

Iliana completed her Bachelors of Education from the University of Ottawa in 2012 specializing the in the Primary/Junior Divisions. Dedicated to working with students of all needs and abilities, Iliana completed addition qualifications in Special Education 1 and has her Reading Specialist.

Following her B.Ed., Iliana began working as an Occasional teacher with a school board. She has experience working in a variety of grades and currently teaches in the junior division. She worked as a literacy coach for 2 years, supporting students in literacy development and worked collaboratively with teachers to develop programing. Iliana also facilitated various workshops and conferences for educators from understanding student reading behaviours to reading assessment workshops. She has a passion for literacy and continues to grow as an educator.

Iliana enjoys creating engaging learning experiences, providing all learners with opportunities to meet their full potential. She is a positive and supportive person who loves working with students and strives to create a welcoming, positive learning environment where students can excel.

EDGAR F.

Edgar is currently in his second year of Teacher’s College at York University and will graduate in June of 2018, where he will become an Ontario Certified Teacher at the Primary/Junior level. Edgar graduated from York University in June of 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Portuguese & Luso Brazilian Studies prior to starting his journey towards obtaining his Bachelors of Education degree. Edgar is in the application process of doing his Masters of Education degree focusing on Urban Educational Environments, as he is very interested in studying schools and children that embody these atmospheres. Subjects that Edgar takes most interest in are; Mathematics, Health, Physical Education, and Visual Arts. Edgar has two years of summer camp experience, where he has supervised and lead groups of children ranging from four to thirteen years of age. Edgar also has had multiple placement experiences in the Toronto Catholic District School Board, where he has worked in four different Elementary schools as a Teacher Candidate and a Tutor. In April Edgar will be going to Tanzania, Africa where he will teach for three weeks and gain an authentic, hands on experience of teaching in a third world country. In addition to teaching, Edgar remains active in the community by volunteering his time with St. Roch’s Catholic Church.

During his Undergraduate studies, Edgar was a member of the York University varsity soccer team for three years. In the three years as a member of the team, Edgar has won an OUA Bronze medal, an OUA gold medal, and a fourth place finish at the CIS National Championships. Edgar still plays soccer at the provincial level, but also finds himself coaching the youth. He has trained players from clubs such as North York FC, but also school soccer teams like; Chaminade College School and All Saints Catholic Elementary School. Edgar is a very active individual and has found a new passion for running. He completed his first marathon in October of 2017, and is now training towards completing an Ironman 70.3.