Clara D.
Clara has a Master’s Degree in Child Study and Education and is a fully certified Primary/Junior teacher. She is passionate about outdoor education, inquiry-based learning and trying new things! After working abroad for 3.5 years, Clara is excited to return to Canada and to bring her experience and passion for teaching to a new position.
Julian D.
Laura L.
Laura is a very passionate teacher with years of experience working with children. Laura graduated from the University of Guelph in 2017 with a Bachelor of Applied Science. She majored in Child, Youth and Family studies with a focus on early childhood education. Laura then went to Wilfrid Laurier University and graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Education. Laura is Primary/Junior certified and has been with the Waterloo Region District School Board for the past three years working in long-term occasional positions. Laura is a lifelong learner and has acquired 5 additional teaching qualifications in the following areas: Primary/Junior Math Part I, Special Education Part I, Kindergarten Part I, Reading Part I and Student Assessment and Evaluation. Laura has a passion for helping children build their confidence in both themselves and their learning capabilities. She is creative in finding different ways to help children understand concepts and grow in their learning. Laura’s students often tell her that she “makes learning fun”. When Laura is not teaching she enjoys a variety of activities, such as reading mystery novels, crafting unique items, gardening, and spending time with her dog Penny.
Maddi C.
Maddi has a Master’s degree in adolescents Education. Maddi is qualified to teach English up to grade 12.
Joseph-mina L.
Joseph graduated with honours achieving a double major in the department Languages and Literature & Religion and Culture. Joseph has also completed additional qualification courses in mathematics, SSAT prep, and special education. Joseph has dedicated himself to the world of education and recognizes that education should be authentic, contemporary and student centred.
Emma J.
Emma is a passionate and enthusiastic Educator. She teaches Gr. 2/3 during the day and spends her free time expanding her connections with students through tutoring. Emma attended Queen’s University and received a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 2019, and a Bachelor of Education in 2020. Emma has teaching qualifications across all ages and has additional qualifications in Math, French, Social Science, and Family Studies. She is a friendly and upbeat person who is eager to share her love of learning with others.
Katie C.
Katie has always had a passion for teaching and inspiring an excitement for learning. She completed her undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University before moving on to her Bachelor of Education at Western University. In addition to her specialty areas of Mathematics and Science at the Intermediate/Senior level, she loves to tutor all age levels and capabilities. Katie has thoroughly enjoyed all her experiences working with youth as a swimming instructor, lifeguard, private tutor, conference leader, mentor, and orientation representative. Outside of the classroom, she loves to dance, play sports, read, and go on adventures. Katie believes everyone can learn. Her goal as an educator is to make a difference in the lives of students by making learning a fun and empowering experience. She can’t wait to work with your child to achieve their goals!
Katie K.
Hi everyone, my name is Katie Kersey and I am an OCT certified teacher who graduated from Brock University in 2019 with a B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics and a B.Ed! I am very passionate about math and hope to help instill in students a growth mindset and confidence when approaching mathematical problems. I recognize that students can have a variety of learning styles and try to incorporate visuals and technology wherever possible in lessons. When tutoring students, I strive to create a positive and comfortable space where students can ask questions and learn from their mistakes. I look forward to working with your child!
Megan S.
Megan is a science teachable Junior/Intermediate Bachelor of Education student at Wilfrid Laurier University. She graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Biology before starting her Bachelor of Education. She has a background in outdoor education as she has worked with youth ages 4 – 18 as an environmental education technician. She is a passionate educator who has experience working with students from grade 5 to the university level. As an educator, her goal is to create an engaging learning environment that meets the needs of all learning styles through differentiated instruction. She believes in building strong connections with students and catering to their interests. In addition to teaching, Megan has a passion for athletics and physical activity. Throughout her undergraduate degree she competed as a varsity athlete for Laurentian University and earned two U-Sport Canadian Curling Championships. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors and giving back to the community as a youth curling coach.
Istafa S.
Istafa is a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers. He attended Brock University, where he completed the Concurrent Teacher Education (Bachelor of Science (Honours) / Bachelor of Education) program. As a result, he has teaching qualifications for Intermediate/Senior Biology and Chemistry. Istafa has had in-class teaching experience with Grade 9 and 10 Science, Grade 11 Chemistry, and Grade 11 and 12 Biology. He has also been an environmental educator with various environmental organizations over the last decade. Istafa also attended Niagara College, where he completed a post-graduate certificate in Environmental Management and Assessment. Due to these experiences, he has worked with students from Kindergarten to University/College level courses. Istafa also has prior experience tutoring both secondary and post-secondary level students. Outside of the classroom, Istafa is an avid hiker, runner, musician and artist, playing instruments such as the Guitar, Ukulele, and Mandolin.