Francesca M.

Francesca is enrolled in the Concurrent Education program at Brock University and has over a year of tutoring experience with a variety of ages via in-person and online platforms. She is working towards teachables in English and Geography, implementing her passion for learning during tutoring sessions, and develops individualized methods that best suit her students’ learning styles. Ultimately, Francesca’s encouragement and positive attitude fosters overall student success

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

SARAH L.

Sarah has over 20 years teaching experience with high school students in a variety of subjects, including mathematics, physics and science.

RYAN H.

Ryan is currently pursuing his MBA in Accounting and Finance, and holds his Bachelor of Business Administration (Distinction) with a major in Accounting. He has his FMVA and CBCA finance designations, and is a published financial and accounting author.

MEAGHAN H.

Resilient, kind, and innovative primary educator with a passion for helping others in hopes of fostering a curiosity for lifelong learning among Canada’s youth. Meaghan is committed to developing positive relationships within the classroom, connecting students to the outside world through the power of knowledge while upholding both the highest academic and ethical standards. She approaches learning through a holistic lens, placing equal emphasis on both academics and social-emotional learning. Meaghan incorporates nature and physical activity into daily life, both in a personal and professional setting. Her strong ability to work well in dynamic team environments is demonstrated through years of participation within successful sports and academic teams.

JORDAN S.

Jordan holds a Ph.D. In English Literature from McMaster University with a specialization in Environmental Studies and Cultural Studies of Science. Over the past eight years, he has taught postsecondary courses on academic writing, critical reading and writing, cultural studies, and environmental studies at McMaster University, New York University, and CUNY Queens College. He has considerable experience advising and working with students applying to undergraduate and graduate programs both in Canada and the United States.

Jordan tutors students of all ages with an emphasis on senior literacy, remedial assistance, advanced learning, and college/university preparation. He is a flexible and approachable teacher who is passionate about reading and writing.

By utilizing inclusive teaching practices and interactive lessons, Jordan creates a fun and collaborative learning environment where students feel comfortable enough to express themselves and explore different ways of thinking. He builds individualized lessons for each student with specific academic strategies and learning goals catered to their learning needs. His lessons involve rigorous assessments of a student’s strengths and weaknesses and aim to build self-confidence.

Jordan is an avid cyclist and “bike-packer” and spends most of his time either on his bike exploring or reading with one of his three cats!

MEGHAN C.

Meghan is a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers and received her Bachelor of Education from Brock University in 2016 with specialties in English and Drama at the Intermediate/Senior level. Meghan has also completed additional qualifications in Special Education, Careers and Guidance.

After graduating from Brock, Meghan went abroad to teach English and Drama at Yinghua Bond International College, a private school in China that administers the Ontario Curriculum to Chinese nationals who are looking to come to Ontario for post-secondary. Here, Meghan was highly involved in preparing students for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test and enjoyed helping students improve their confidence in public speaking through performing in the drama club.

Once returning to Canada, Meghan supply taught at Havergal College, a private school in Toronto, until she was hired by the Peel District School Board. Meghan has been with the Peel board for 3 years now, teaching high school English, Drama and Special Education throughout the region’s secondary schools and continuing education centers.

Outside of teaching, Meghan has a passion for travelling and the performing arts, especially singing, which she enjoys incorporating into her pedagogy.

LIANNA M.

Lianna earned a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Sciences, with a focus in honours biological sciences and minor in physical geography, from Brock University. She completed an honours thesis in bacterial genetics with Brock University’s department of Biological Sciences and Agriculture Canada. Lianna has also completed an Ontario University Field Biology Course, where she performed ecology-based research in Belize’s Lighthouse Reef Atoll. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher, qualifying her to teach the intermediate and senior divisions. She is also qualified to teach chemistry, as well as ESL, through a qualification course and teaching practicum at an ESL summer camp in Shanghai, China for a month. Her teaching pedagogy is centred around student success, as she believes a learner must be individually supported through the learning process, while in a positive environment where student’s differences are celebrated and honoured. She strives to encourage and assist students in moulding their own education journey, instead of being forced to fit into a pre-established mould of learning. She also understands the delicate balance of athletics and academics, as a former member of Brock’s varsity Dragon Boat team.
Lianna loves to spend time with her family and friends, including her two cats. She likes to make music, sew, knit, and enjoy the beauty of nature in her free time.

NICOLLE B.

Nicolle graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University (USA) with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree and is entering her second year of her Bachelor of Education program at Brock University. She is specialized in teaching the primary/junior grades (k-6) but has qualifications in special education and English up to grade 12. Nicolle is familiar with EQAO and volunteers to scribe each year at different schools across Halton. This year, Nicolle taught all subjects in a grade 5/6 class, with a focus on grade 6 EQAO practice. Combining what she has learned at Brock and in her practicums, Nicolle has been able to develop different methods and styles of teaching to reach differentiated learners. Through her inclusive teaching practices and interactive lessons, Nicolle creates a fun and positive learning environment where students feel comfortable to explore new and different ways of thinking. She has tutored in the past and has also worked with little readers programs teaching students as young as 3 to start reading. Nicolle feels that it is extremely important to get to know her students and find out how they learn to forge a unique path to success for each individual student. On her spare time, Nicolle loves to read, watch hours of cooking shows and then attempt (and fail) at making the recipes and gardening. Tomatoes are her specialty!

KATIANA D.

Katiana graduated from Mercy College with a Master of Science degree in 2008 and from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Education degree in 2016. She also has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting. Katiana is an Ontario Certified Teacher certified to teach Intermediate and Senior students in Math. She is also fluent in both English and French. Katiana has worked with students of all ages. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family, swimming, doing yoga, and watching movies in her spare time.