Lisa M.

Lisa is an experienced educator with over 15 years of teaching experience. Her favorite ages to teach are students in early elementary, as they have such a desire to learn. Lisa has a Masters Degree in Special Education and has years of experience working with students that have OT and sensory needs, attention disorders and other special education factors. Her favorite part of teaching is making those special bonds with students. She loves to see how much students grow and gain confidence in their early childhood years. She enjoys travel, cooking, spending time with her husband and three kids and diving into a good novel!

HILARY F. H.

Hilary is an Education Assistant and experienced tutor. With a background in social work, she has been working in the elementary education field for over eight years. Hilary specializes in working with high needs students, and has a passion for supporting children in reaching their goals. In her spare time, you can find her painting and spending time with her two kids.

Isabelle L.

Ms. Lewis is a Certified teacher with a Master’s degree in Education from UTSA. She is fluent in German, Farsi and English, with over 20 years of experience. Ms. Lewis lived, went to school, and tutored internationally in schools in Europe and Asia. Her multicultural background gives her the perfect edge as a tutor. She has the perfect combination of different teaching methods that have been successfully practiced worldwide.
Her certifications include:
Core Subjects EC-6
English as a Second Language (ESL) EC-12
Language other than English – German (LOTE) EC-12
Special Education EC-12
In her spare time, she is active at “Paws for Purple Hearts.” She loves to volunteer and her love for all animals shows as she has just recently adopted two “tough cookies” aka cats from the San Antonio Animal Shelter. Her mission in life is to make learning fun and to bring students back to believing in themselves and their abilities. Every student has a right to an education and Ms. Lewis makes it fun!

TAYLOR J.

Taylor is a Special Education teacher with the Toronto District School Board. She graduated with a Master of Teaching from OISE in 2021, and has obtained qualifications in teaching students with communication needs, specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder and Learning Disabilities. Taylor has taken courses in Structured Literacy from the International Dyslexia Organization, and is trained in the Wilson Reading System. In addition, Taylor is a Registered Behavior Technician with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, and has taken extensive training with the Geneva Centre in Applied Behavior Analysis, Functional Behavior Assessment, and utilizing evidence-based strategies for teaching students on the Autism spectrum. Taylor utilizes a data-driven and strengths-based approach to creating learning plans to ensure students are making progress and meeting curriculum goals.

In her spare time, Taylor enjoys spending time with her son, as well as boxing, cycling, and hiking.

SHAUNA G.

Shauna is a dedicated educator with Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Education in the Primary-Junior Divisions, backed by over a decade of teaching experience with the Toronto District School Board and independent schools. She has taught Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2. Shauna’s passion for early literacy development led her to specialize as an Early Reading Teacher Leader, where she delivered targeted reading interventions for students in Kindergarten through Grade 2. Her commitment to student success and fostering a love for learning is evident in her dedication to meeting the individual needs of every learner. She currently teaches Grade 1/2 .