JOSEF S.

Josef Stetter is an Ontario educator and Assistant Curriculum Leader for Business and Co-op at Georges Vanier Secondary School, known for inclusive, real-world teaching that meets learners where they are. He holds a B.Ed. from Lakehead University and a B.A. in Economics from York University, along with wide-ranging Additional Qualifications that equip him to teach most subjects across Grades 1 through 12, including Math, Science, all Business strands, Social Sciences (world religions, philosophy, psychology), Humanities, Geography, History, English and ESL, Life and Learning Skills, Public Speaking and Debate, and French. He has taught and tutored broadly across these areas and continues to coach learners of all ages. In his current role, Josef expanded Business SHSM participation and led a large DECA cohort to regional and provincial success and had one student win the world Championship in her category beating out 25,000 students, while supervising diverse co-op placements that help students connect class to careers. Josef has lived in five countries and speaks English, French, Hebrew, and Spanish, and he makes learning lively by linking lessons to student interests such as video games, sports, photography, and travel.

Martha T.

Meet Martha — a former teacher, mom of four, and proud grandma who’s survived enough homework assignments to earn an honorary Ph.D. in patience. She’s taught elementary school, religious education, and even homeschooled her daughter for most of a year — and yes, everyone still speaks to each other!
When she wasn’t teaching, she was coaching her daughter’s softball team and cheering from the sidelines. After raising her family and building a successful career in the corporate world, Martha is excited to return to her first love: helping children learn and grow. With her mix of experience, humor, and heart — plus a few fun travel stories from Europe and Mexico — she makes learning both effective and enjoyable.

KATIE K.

Katie is a passionate and highly experienced educator and Visual Art specialist who brings over two decades of teaching experience to her work with children and youth. A member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and the British Columbia College of Teachers, Katie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from York University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario. She has continued her professional development through extensive training, including, IB PYP and MYP certifications, and specialized courses in the RULER Approach, YogaFit, and Group Fitness Instruction.

As both a classroom teacher and private tutor, Katie combines her extensive background in the field of education and the arts to design engaging, individualized programs that inspire creativity, connection, and confidence. She is known for her warm and encouraging presence, her ability to foster emotional regulation through art and movement, and her commitment to meeting each learner exactly where they are.

Katie’s sessions blend evidence-based teaching strategies with creative expression, supporting students in developing communication, executive functioning, and self-regulation skills in ways that feel meaningful and fun. Whether she is helping a child explore emotions through art, supporting academic readiness, or building the bridge between learning and real-life experiences, Katie brings artistry, patience, and joy to every interaction.

During her free time, Katie enjoys spending her time with family, her 4 adult children and being outdoors with her senior dog. Katie is passionate about her health and fitness and creating time to read and create art.

Frank C.

Frank Cameron is an experienced university and college instructor. He is from London, ON and graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. in Philosophy. He then went on to complete an M.A. in Philosophy at the University of Alberta before moving on to the nation’s capital where he earned a Ph.D in Philosophy. Throughout his academic career spanning two decades, Frank has taught at several post-secondary institutions including Bishop’s University, Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, University of Michigan, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, Huron University College, Brescia University College, Fanshawe College, and Conestoga College.
His easy-going nature and commitment to his students’ academic success explains the instant rapport that he has with students.
Frank’s teaching experience focuses on the Humanities (Philosophy, Great Books, Literature) and Social Sciences (Sociology, Canadian Politics).
In his spare time, Frank likes traveling (especially to Europe), listening to classic rock, reading, writing, spending time with his two adorable Boston terriers (Argos and Odie), and cheering on his hometown, London Knights.

THOMAS J.

Thomas J. is an Ontario Certified Teacher. He grew up in Toronto, he studied at TMU (Ryerson) to complete an Undergraduate Degree in History. As well, he completed Bachelors of Education (Intermediate-Senior) and Masters of Education specializing in Social Justice Education at Lakehead University. Thomas grew up with a deep love of travel and took the opportunity to explore the world through his love of soccer, often watching as many games as he can while away, especially Fulham FC in London. When he decided to pursue teaching as a career Thomas emphasized dynamic learning, where the teacher and students engage in a mutual learning environment. It is through teaching that Thomas has been able to foster his love of history, social studies and language comprehension. During the summer Thomas teaches at Continuing Ed, encouraging students to prioritize using learning as a way to survey their post-secondary interests. In his spare time Thomas plays tennis and works one-on-one with children ranging from 6 years through high school. He has supported the improvement of their reading, writing, vocabulary and math skills. Thomas believes that by building a strong relationship with his students he is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning. This has been displayed at Caring and Safe Schools where Thomas was not only a teacher but a mentor in helping students develop socio-emotional skills and academic skills. Thomas sees every opportunity to continue to develop his skills for empowering students academically and through confidence.

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.

Julia P.

With over a decade of experience tutoring learners of all ages in literacy-based subjects—including English, Geography, History, and Social Studies—and up to Grade 6 in Math and Science, I bring both expertise and enthusiasm to every lesson. As an OCT-certified high school teacher with a Master’s degree in Education, I am passionate about helping students succeed not only academically, but also in building confidence and curiosity. My approach is rooted in kindness, fun, and meaningful relationships, because I believe learning flourishes when students feel supported and inspired. Alongside academics, I also bring a love for teaching yoga, encouraging balance, focus, and wellbeing as part of the learning journey.

Sela C.

Sela is currently in her final year of her Honours Business Administration degree at Richard Ivey School of Business and Huron University. She is going into her Masters in International Business with Ivey in January 2026. She has taught English and North American cultural studies to Cornell University Graduate International Students with MeeOpp tutoring company, and has travelled to India with Ivey Business School’s LEADER Project to teach a two-week business course to undergraduate students and corporate representatives, including strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and other business fundamentals. She specialises in business, especially preparing for Richard Ivey School of Business courses, BUS1220 and BUS2257, having helped with grading for these courses. Sela grew up in Hong Kong and did IB in high school, and has experience in Mandarin, English, Math and History. Outside of teaching, Sela is the Head Don Resident Advisor at Huron University, and is running her second marathon in October to raise awareness and funds for Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario.

Elizabeth F.

Elizabeth is a seasoned educator with 30 years of diverse teaching experiences. She possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree, a Bachelor of Education Degree, an ESL (Part 1) diploma, Religious Education, Part I, and she has completed an AQ course in how to effectively teach students in Grades 4-6. Throughout her career, she has shown a superior level of care and commitment to every student she educates, and students connect with her due to her passion for teaching and her authentic, patient,respectful way of interacting with them. She has created many engaging curricular units in science, geography and language arts, especially, during her career. Additionally, she has contributed greatly to the extra-curricular realm as a volleyball and basketball coach, Science Fair Competition Coordinator, LEGO Eve Robotics coach and tutor. Elizabeth is insatiably curious and continues to develop her mind through reading and listening to podcasts about AI, origin of the universe, genetics, educational issues/pedagogical practices and a myriad of fiction and non-fiction texts. She enjoys exercising, cooking and attending concerts and theatrical performances in her spare time.

John R.

John Reaves is a Certified Teacher with a degree in Linguistics from Brock University, and a teaching degree from the University of Toronto.

He has taught children from Kindergarten to Grade 12 for over the past twelve years, including four years of teaching English at an International School in China.

John is a caring and committed teacher who works very hard to instil a love of lifelong learning in his students and help them develop their critical thinking skills and abilities. He prepares meaningful, thoughtful, engaging and interactive lessons intentionally designed to help his students achieve their academic potential.

John is an avid reader and enjoys historical books. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his family, playing volleyball and swimming. He’s also perfecting his learning of Mandarin Chinese.