Hillary F-T
Hillary is a graduate from the Bachelor of Education program at the University of Ontario Institute and Technology (UOIT). Additionally, she completed her undergraduate degree with a double major and joint minor from Trent University.
Certified since 2016, Hillary has worked both locally in Durham and overseas in pursuit of her passion for Education.
As a permanent Teacher within the Durham Catholic District School Board, she is qualified to teach a variety of subjects including: English, History, Religion, Indigenous Studies and Special Education.
Through tutoring, Hillary strives not only to motivate and encourage her pupils to do their best, but to also build upon their resiliency and confidence skills overall.
Learning is a lifelong process that can be fulfilling as well as fun!
An avid traveller in her downtime, Hillary loves to immerse herself in new cultures and experiences.
Darien K.
Darien has been teaching for 5 years. He also has a Psychology degree and is certified by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. He developed a Mindfulness Committee throughout his school’s community to better support mental health initiatives.
Darien has the experience to understand and tailor instruction to the many different learning styles, abilities and backgrounds. He has taught people with various and complex disabilities for 10+ years, is comfortable teaching various levels of English Language Learners and can teach foundational knowledge through Indigenous perspective.
As a teacher his focus is on an well rounded educational plan that consists of physical and mental wellness, cultivating self-worth, morals, values and supporting students’ expressions of identity. He received multiple scholarships based on athletic merit as a member of the University’s Cross Country Running team. He loves to take his dog paddle boarding and hiking. When they are not in the sunniest spots, he’ll likely be found playing Arceus or Zelda on his Nintendo Switch.
Ari S.
Ari completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a minor in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Western University. She was the recipient of the Faculty Subject Award at Western University for achieving the highest grade in Religious Studies at Western University. Also, Ari completed an Honours Bachelors Degree in Arts from Thompson Rivers University graduating with High Distinction. Previously, she volunteered as a tutor for high school students in Science (Grade 9), Chemistry and Biology (Grade 10-12) at Mississauga Secondary School. During her undergrad, she tutored multiple students in University-level Writing and Psychology courses. Also, she assisted tutors at Mathnasium. In her spare time, Ari enjoys reading, cooking and hiking. Ari plans to start Teachers College this fall.
IAN R.
Ian grew up in Calgary, completing a BA and MA in Religious Studies at the University of Calgary, before moving to Toronto, where he completed his PhD at the University of Toronto’s Department for the Study of Religion in 2017. Along the way, Ian also studied Sanskrit at the University of Pune in India and worked for several years in the research department of a Bay Street financial services firm.
Ian has been teaching at the university-level since 2009, in the areas of Religion and History, most recently at the University of Toronto and the University of Western Ontario. He is passionate about teaching students to read, write, and, most importantly, think critically about the world around them. Seeing students master their course work is amazing; seeing students become effective, organized ,and dynamic young men and women is even better.
In his spare time, Ian enjoys reading spy novels, the occasional Netflix binge, running, playing basketball and coaching his twin boys’ baseball team.
ALEC M.
Alec is an Ontario-certified History/Social Sciences teacher and current M.A. History student at the University of Toronto. Before moving to Toronto, he completed his Bachelor of Education at the University of Ottawa, specializing in Grade 4-10 History. Before that, he graduated from Queen’s University in 2016 with an honour’s degree in History and World Religion. He began teaching ESL to students of all ages in 2016 while living in Europe. He speaks French and a little Spanish and loves learning new languages. He has taught Grade 3-4 Core French, Grade 7/8 Language Arts, History, and Health, and Grade 6/7 English Literacy in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB). He also taught various subjects – primarily English, Social Studies, and Physical Education – from kindergarten to Grade 10 in the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE). In his spare time, he loves to play music with his siblings, especially guitar and bass. He also loves to play and coach basketball and is a huge Toronto Raptors fan. He has some suggestions for how the team could be improved but does not have the influence to secure a meeting with management. Since 2010, he has been a support worker for an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their family. What he loves most about teaching is seeing students gain confidence in themselves.
Lori M.
A graduate of the University of Toronto, Lori earned an undergraduate degree in English and History as well as Master’s degree in Child Study and Education. She has been employed as a high school teacher for over 10 years and possesses certification to teach at the primary, junior, intermediate and senior levels from the Ontario College of Teachers (#615329). Additionally, she has taught graduate students at the University of Toronto, as well as an additional qualification course to teachers. She has completed numerous additional qualification courses and is qualified to teach a range of subjects, namely: English, Mathematics, Special Education, History, Religious Education, and Health and Physical Education. She specializes in English and has helped write two courses, as well as an Ontario Teacher-Student Literacy Resource that contains strategies and lessons that equip students with the literacy skills requisite to pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. She also loves working with students with exceptionalities and has a penchant for mathematics education. She is very personable and believes that all students are relational learners capable of thriving when paired with a nurturing and experienced educator who meets students where they are and intelligently scaffolds their progress
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.
KELVIN H.
Kelvin Hui first graduated from Queen’s University in 2008. In 2009, he then graduated from OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) at the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Education in the Intermediate/Senior grade levels.
Since then, he taught anywhere and everywhere! He taught in public schools, private schools, Montessori schools, and several schools overseas. He jumped at the opportunity to teach in both England and China. He absolutely loves traveling, immersing himself in a new country and new culture, and most importantly, teaching students of course! Through these experiences, Kelvin developed a deep passion for working with young children and guiding them to reach their fullest potential. He understands that learning is a process that requires hard work and patience.
Kelvin looks forward to meeting and working with new students in the near future.
JULIA T.
Julia is currently a primary/junior teacher candidate with York University’s Faculty of Education, studying at the Catholic Education Centre in Toronto. She is in her last year of the teaching consecutive program. She graduated from Glendon College – York University in the year 2018, with a bilingual specialized Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama Studies. Being immersed in the environment of education at a young age, her decision to go into the profession was heavily influenced by her mother who is a retired French teacher from the catholic board. Julia has obtained a wide array of experience, working with children from ages 3 to post-secondary. She has had the opportunity to teach overseas and seeks new opportunities to expand her learning and love of teaching. Through these opportunities, she has developed her own set of skills and more of an appreciation towards the profession. Julia is qualified to tutor students who are from grades K-6. In her own time, she loves to travel, play soccer, participate in the arts, and spend time with family and friends.
MIRA F.
Mira has been teaching for over 9 years, after graduating from Canisius College with her MEd. She has taken many Additional Qualification courses including Spec. Ed., Reading and Kindergarten and is currently working as a Kindergarten teacher in Toronto. Mira has experience working as a Spec. Ed. and ESL teacher with students from Grade 2 to Grade 8. She has worked with many children that are on IEPs, with exceptionalities such as ADHD, Gifted and ASD. Mira is qualified to tutor children in all areas, from Kindergarten to Grade 8.