Marie H.

Marie attended Temple University on scholarship for her postbaccalaureate teacher certification in Elementary Education, K-6.  Prior to graduate studies, Marie earned a BFA in Dance and has enjoyed a long career in fitness working with children, teens, professionals, and older adults in Philadelphia.  With such a vast background in arts, education, and fitness, it’s easy to imagine that Marie brings energy, creativity, and engagement when working with her students.  She has worked in classrooms at both public and charter elementary schools and was a lead fitness teacher at a local charter high school.  Marie is an experienced tutor, having led an afterschool program where she brought underperforming students up to grade level, and instructed after-school enrichment programs. Marie is a music lover, smiles a lot, reads a lot of books, loves cooking, and most importantly, she loves sharing her passion for education with her students.

Phillipa G.

With two decades of dedicated service in education, Phillipa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the classroom. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Humanities and a Bachelor of Education in Primary/Junior Divisions from York University, Phillipa has continuously expanded her knowledge through additional qualifications, including Special Education, Mathematics, Reading and Student Assessment and Evaluation.

Throughout her career, Phillipa has held roles in various educational settings, focusing on special education and inclusive learning environments. Recent positions include Special Education Resource Teacher, where she orchestrated targeted reading interventions and crafted engaging curriculum-aligned activities for students on the Autism spectrum. As a Primary Teacher, Phillipa excelled in adapting lessons to accommodate diverse learning needs, culminating in successful community-building initiatives such as holiday concerts and outdoor activity days.

For a number of years Phillipa worked as a Grade 1-8 Classroom and Arts teacher, emphasizing comprehensive student assessment and fostering positive learning outcomes through collaborative engagement with colleagues, parents, and administrators. Her commitment to educational excellence is further underscored by ongoing professional development, including certifications in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies and ABA for Educators.
Phillipa’s passion for education extends beyond the classroom, evident in her establishment of impactful extracurricular programs and community engagement sessions throughout her career.

STEPHEN C.

Stephen Carter has a BA, MA and PhD (ABD) in English literature. He was a University Teaching Assistant for five years at two Canadian universities, and he has taught and tutored elementary, high school, and college/university students for over ten years. As a teacher, Stephen helps students cultivate a love for learning, achieve academic success, and develop advanced skills in reading, writing, analysis, critical thinking and speaking.

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.

KELSEY L.

Kelsey is a dedicated educator currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree at the University of Calgary, specializing in Elementary Education with a focus on English Language Arts. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication Studies from the same institution, with minors in English and international study experiences in Japan and Spain. Also, Kelsey holds a Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certification from Alberta Children’s Services.

Kelsey has a rich background in teaching and educational development. She has completed various field experiences, including a role as a Student Teacher at Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Northeast Elementary, where she excelled in planning and delivering lessons, classroom management, and formative assessments. She also served as a Preschool Educator at Wee Wild Ones, where she developed inquiry-based lesson plans and maintained strong relationships with students and parents.

Kelsey is known for her commitment to student-centered learning, differentiated instruction, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Her professional achievements include the successful integration of new teaching methods, leadership in curriculum development, and a strong emphasis on community and parental engagement.

Sandi M.

Sandi Mustard is a Certified Teacher. She grew up in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, moving to Vancouver to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology. As well, she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Arts Education. Most recently, she completed a Masters of Education (Innovations in Maths Education). Sandi has a lifelong passion for working with children, beginning at a young age. She loved volunteer babysitting for mothers’ meetings in her teens and led arts-based summer day camps during her undergraduate degree. She joined the world of education as a Certified Education Assistant, working extensively with students with autism and other developmental disabilities. She has also taught English in Thailand, where she hit the beach every day after work. In 2009, Sandi returned to UBC to complete a Bachelor of Education, and has been joyously teaching ever since. She is passionate about supporting the improvement of reading, writing, vocabulary and math skills. Sandi knows that by building a strong relationship with her students she is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning. She engages students using their curiosity and interests to help them gain the confidence they require to succeed. In her leisure time, Sandi enjoys hiking and backpacking and anything on or in the water. You can often find her at or near Okanagan Lake, swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking or boating. And if she’s not there, she’s up in the hills! Sandi looks forward to supporting your child, teaching in a way that guides them towards their fullest potential.

MARISSA T

Marissa is an experienced teacher (nearly 20 years), parent coach and mother. She has taught in Singapore and Australia. She has taken additional courses in literacy and special education. For the last 8 years she’s been involved in teaching in PUF funded programs and leading multi disciplinary teams. She prides herself on her ability to deliver high quality care and education to all she teaches. She is able to recognize and target students’ specific needs and develop them effectively. Marissa is an effective communicator and establishes an open-door policy with parents whereby they feel comfortable discussing with her their child’s development or other questions and concerns. Marissa is warm, patient, tolerant, empathic, understanding and positive.

Ivan Ly

Ivan is a passionate educator dedicated to helping students thrive. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and is currently pursuing a career in education in Teachers College at York University, specializing in the Junior/Intermediate divisions.

With extensive experience as a Kumon teaching assistant, a private tutor, and running an after-school math tutoring program at a TDCSB school, Ivan has developed a strong foundation in supporting student success. Additionally, Ivan’s student teaching experience with the TDSB has further honed his skills in creating engaging and effective learning environments.

Ivan is committed to providing personal, professional, and supportive tutoring to help his students reach their full potential. Student success is all about understanding the knowledge and challenging themselves to achieve higher standards, better preparing them for the future. Ivan is looking forward to making a positive impact on your child’s educational journey!

ALEXANDRA T.

Alexandra T. is in the process of receiving her OCT after completing a Master of Teaching at OISE in the University of Toronto in 2024. In 2022, she completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto in Cinema Studies, English and Philosophy. Alexandra grew up loving movies, and initially wanted to pursue a career in film. However, when COVID-19 derailed the lives of many, Alexandra found herself pursuing prior teaching goals. Growing up, she trained as a ski instructor and worked to teach children how to ski at Craigleith Ski Club, in addition to spending many summers volunteering at McMichael summer camp teaching art. Thus far, Alexandra has worked with many junior and intermediate aged students in both one-on-one tutoring sessions and in-classroom teaching placements in a wide array of subjects. Alexandra truly believes that student success comes from a willingness to learn and by engaging this desire through fun and creative activities, students maintain that desire to grow further. One of the pinch points of growth, in her opinion, is through reading. Reading develops many skills within students of all ages, but first and foremost it develops the imagination! In her spare time, Alexandra works on writing her own fantasy novel, in hopes of one day bringing the joy of reading to many others.

MORGAN H.

Morgan is entering her final year of a two-year after-degree in education specializing in elementary English. She has a prior degree in Psychology, which she received in 2022. She has worked in 5 different grade 1 classrooms in 2024 as a volunteer and has worked with the Calgary Board of Education as an Education Assistant for students with special needs. During her last practicum, she prepared and delivered lessons to a very diverse classroom with a wide array of different learning needs and considerations. Morgan is comfortable and confident supporting students up to a grade 12 level in most subjects.