Sonia B.

EN: Sonia is a seasoned tutor with a strong educational background. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Design at the University of Quebec in Montreal, after having completed her schooling at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf. Sonia’s tutoring journey began at an educational technology company where she served as an essay reviewer and tutor for two years, providing academic support to students across North America. Her dedication and expertise led her to become an associate specialized in learning and development, where she played a pivotal role in crafting training materials for tutors. Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Sonia is passionate about art and literature. She was awarded a grant by the Fine Arts Student Association at Concordia University to curate cultural events and workshops for the Montreal community. She is fluently trilingual, and she enjoys reading in English, French, and Russian.

FR: Sonia est une tutrice chevronnée qui possède un solide bagage éducatif. Elle poursuit actuellement son baccalauréat en design à l’Université du Québec à Montréal, après avoir terminé ses études au Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf. Sonia a commencé son parcours de tutrice dans une entreprise de technologie éducative où elle a été réviseuse de dissertations et tutrice pendant deux ans, apportant un soutien académique à des étudiants à travers l’Amérique du Nord. Son dévouement et son expertise l’ont amenée à devenir associée spécialisée dans l’apprentissage et le développement, où elle a joué un rôle essentiel dans l’élaboration de matériel de formation pour les tuteurs. Au-delà de ses activités académiques et professionnelles, Sonia est passionnée d’art et de littérature. Elle a reçu une bourse de l’Association des étudiants en beaux-arts de l’Université Concordia pour organiser des événements culturels et des ateliers pour la communauté montréalaise. Elle est parfaitement trilingue et aime lire en anglais, en français et en russe.

Taehwan K.

A passionate and self-motivated current McGill and UBC undergraduate student studying mechanical engineering, minor in honours maths, history honours, and economics honours with interest in engineering, mathematics, economics, and history.

Sabrina Q.

Sabrina is an accomplished tutor with expertise in History, French, and English for all levels. She is a third-year university student in Political Science at the University of Montreal. With outstanding commitment and passion for academic growth, she caters to different learning styles to enhance student performance and comprehension. Sabrina highly values the importance of organization and intellectual development.

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Isabel C.

EN: Isabel is a literary translator and graduate student in Littérature comparée (Comparative Literature) at l’Université de Montréal. She has an undergraduate degree in Contemporary Philosophy and German Studies, with a minor in French Literature from the University of King’s College and Dalhousie University.

She has worked as a teacher in both high school and elementary schools in English and French classes. As a tutor, Isabel prioritizes helping her students to nurture their creativity, curiosity, sense of determination and organizational skills.

Isabel is passionate about literature, film, history and art. In her spare time, she is learning metal-working.

FR: Isabel est traductrice littéraire et étudiante diplômée en Littérature comparée à l’Université de Montréal. Elle est titulaire d’un diplôme de premier cycle en philosophie contemporaine et en études allemandes, avec une mineure en littérature française de l’Université de King’s College et de l’Université Dalhousie.

Elle a travaillé comme enseignante dans des écoles secondaires et élémentaires, dans des classes d’anglais et de français. En tant que tutrice, Isabel a pour priorité d’aider ses élèves à développer leur créativité, leur curiosité, leur détermination et leur sens de l’organisation.

Isabel est passionnée par la littérature, le cinéma, l’histoire et l’art. Pendant son temps libre, elle apprend à travailler le métal.

Yashi S.

Yashi is a TESOL-certified trainer with a postgraduate degree in Economics and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and English from India. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate diploma in Events, Media, and Marketing, further enriching her academic background. With a strong academic background, Yashi brings a wealth of knowledge to her teaching.

Over the past four years, Yashi has actively engaged in teaching English to students across grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. She excels in coaching students for standardized English tests such as SAT, IELTS, and TOEFL. Yashi’s diverse teaching portfolio speaks to her adaptability and versatility as an English educator.

Yashi’s teaching philosophy centres on creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment where students can flourish in their English language skills. Her primary goal is to instil a deep appreciation for the English language and foster a love for learning among her students, understanding that this forms the bedrock for sustained academic success. Yashi’s unwavering passion for teaching and her unflagging commitment to her students make her a truly dedicated English educator who inspires those she works with to realize their full potential in the realm of the English language and beyond.
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Claire F.

Claire has a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, a Master’s degree in Education, a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in History. She has taught and worked in schools in Los Angeles, Thunder Bay, and in the Montreal area. Claire works with students and their families to meet their educational goals, and develop transferable skills.

Louisa S.

Louisa is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in marketing at Concordia University. She has worked with elementary aged students as a tutor and camp counsellor. She is dedicated to student life and takes an active role in her community; she is patient and engaging!

Lia L.

Lia graduated from the Sciences Po Paris & University of British Columbia Dual Degree program (B.A.), majoring in Politics & Government and International Relations. She is currently a student in McGill’s Faculty of Law’s B.C.L./J.D. program.

Throughout her multidisciplinary experience, Lia has gained extensive knowledge in History, Political Science, Philosophy, and English Language. She also previously worked as an Academic Consultant in Vancouver with experience in interview coaching and supporting personal statement writing and experiential skills. Coupled with Lia’s expansive extracurricular involvement in her student experience, she is equipped to provide insight on creating holistic student resumes for competitive school applications.

Further, Lia has tutored students ranging from Pre-K to University levels and is able to quickly build a strong rapport with her students!

Cherry S.

Cherry is on course to graduate from McGill University in 2024 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience. She attended Marianopolis College in Honours Health Science with the Director General’s Student Life major entrance scholarship. She has been tutoring high school and CEGEP level courses for 3 years online and in person. As someone who has struggled with stress/anxiety, difficulty understanding, and time organization, Cherry pursues tutoring to help others overcome their academic struggles. Her approach is to understand the optimal learning strategies of her students and use their strengths to help them succeed.