ZIRWAH M.
Zirwah is an Ontario certified teacher at primary/ junior level. She graduated with Honours from University of Guelph in Bachelor of Applied Science and received her Bachelor of Education degree from Queens University. She is currently completing her Master’s of Education in Teaching and Learning from University of Ottawa. Zirwah is an occasional teacher with Peel District School Board, where she teaches classes from kindergarten to grade 6. Through her course, volunteer, and teaching experiences, Zirwah had the opportunity to gain deeper understanding of diverse learning styles, needs and cultures of children. She believes in providing students with differentiated instructions based on their learning needs. She tailors the activities according to the students need and is a passionate teacher who loves working with students. She believes that every student has a right to enriching education and a nurturing environment which will help them excel. Zirwah engages students with curriculum material in a meaningful way by ensuring her lesson plans are geared towards students’ personal interests. In her free time, she enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
BIANCA I.
Bianca is an Ontario Certified Teacher since 2017. She grew up in Mississauga, moving to Hamilton, Ontario to complete an Undergraduate Degree at McMaster University and receiving a B.A in Humanities and a minor in religion. As well, she completed a Post Graduate Diploma, a Master of Science in Education in Buffalo, New York. Bianca grew up with a deep love of travel and took the opportunity to explore the world following the completion of her degrees. Since she was a young girl, Bianca discovered her passion for teaching and working with children. During the summer months, Bianca normally tutors student for the upcoming school year and continues to work with them throughout the year. In her spare time Bianca works one-on-one with children ranging from 6 years through middle school. She has taught almost all grades kindergarten through to grade 8 and while teaching, still supports students through tutoring. She has supported the improvement of their reading, writing, vocabulary and math skills. Additionally. Bianca has over 10 AQs (additional qualifications) and believes that all are life-long learners and is constantly building and adding to her career as an educator. Bianca believes that by building a strong relationship with her students she is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning.
JAMES G.
James is a graduate of Brock University’s Concurrent Education program where he was on the Dean’s Honour list in 2018 and specializes teaching grades 4-10. He also has had experience teaching at the secondary level and has his qualifications in Special Education and Guidance and Career Education.
James’ educational philosophy puts the child at the centre of the learning by building strong
connections with the student to discover their interests and passions so he can create lessons that are engaging and meaningful. He believes that it is essential for students to develop effective 21st Century Skills with an emphasis on communication, collaboration, and critical thinking while utilizing technology to its maximum effectiveness (while of course avoiding sensory overload). Regardless of the students’ entry skills and unique challenges, he creates an environment that is safe and uses an individualized approach to ensure that any gaps in learning are filled. He understands and has experience working with students during the past two years when social isolation and anxiety plagued our youth.
Now, students need to be feel good about themselves, have the confidence to build strong academic and personal skills, and be optimistic about their future. James wants to facilitate this process by addressing the needs of the individual so they can have a successful educational experience this year.
KEVIN M.
Kevin is a Research Chemist turned Teacher-Candidate (Pursuing his B.Ed). He spent three years in his undergraduate studies mentoring students and the last two years (2021-2022) tutoring Grades 7-11 in Math and Science in an underserved community. His Teachables are Biology, General Science, and Intermediate Mathematics.
BEN B.
Ben is currently finishing his last year of a degree in computer engineering at Queen’s University. He is well versed in mathematics, computer programing, and the sciences. Having studied and worked with high-level calculus, he is well positioned to teach at the high-school level.
Projects include the implementation of machine-learning algorithms in data analytics, video-game development, and web design. Ben has advanced computer-programming skills and excellent working knowledge of mathematical algorithms. A few of the languages he is proficient in are (but not limited to): Java, Python, C, C++, SQL, and HTML/CSS.
Regular teamwork has shown Ben a myriad of different learning approaches. He has seen that each person learns differently, and that material must be delivered in a way that is intuitive for every individual.
With experience as a badminton assistant coach and camp counselor, Ben is skilled at instructing children of all ages. He recognizes that engaging students’ interest is essential to their absorption of the subject matter, whether sports or science. Ben’s goal for each student is that they take pride in their ability to learn and the resulting confidence.
ANNA I.
SUSAN G.
Susan is, Hispanic, was born and raised in El Salvador, and moved to Canada at age six. She speaks and writes Spanish fluently. She is a passionate teacher who loves working with students. She graduated from Humber College and achieved a diploma as an Early Childhood Educator with honors. Susan then continued her studies at Guelph-Humber, where she completed a bachelor’s degree in the Science of Early Childhood Education and graduated with honors once again. She continued her studies even further and is a recent graduate from Niagara University, where she achieved a master’s degree in Education with a 4.0-grade point average. Susan is also trained in Direct Instruction and has experience working with kids at Vincent Massey where she works with kids on one on one. Susan’s goal is to help students learn and understand the curriculum to become successful individuals in the near future.
CHRISTINA C.
Christina has graduated from George Brown College as a certified Early Childhood Educator. She then went to complete her Bachelor’s degree in sociology at York University. Christina has worked as an Early Childhood Educator with the Toronto Catholic school board. While working as an Early Childhood educator she then pursued her Bachelor of Education degree at Niagara university and is now a Certified teacher in Ontario. She primarily works in the primary/junior division. Christina has the following additional teaching qualifications in Kindergarten (Part 1, 2 and 3) She also has a variety of experience teaching students (in person and online). Christina’s hobbies and interests include spending time with family and friends (especially with her 3 nephews!) baking and spending time outdoors.
MEGAN M.
Megan has a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematical Science, Philosophy, and Education. Her teachable is intermediate mathematics. Megan has experience in public, private, and Catholic school boards. Megan believes the student-teacher relationship is important during the learning process and strives to incorporate the best learning method for the student.
DUSICA T.
Dusica is an Ontario Teacher certified at Primary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels. She graduated with a Bachelor in Education from the University of Western Ontario. Prior to this she attended Wilfrid Laurier University where she obtained a diploma in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Geography.
Dusica has had a dream of being a teacher since she was 3 years old. She has been working with children for over 10 years now and enjoys her profession more and more each day. She believes that every student can learn if they have the right amount of support they need. Dusica’s goal is to make students fall in love with learning the way she did. Her outgoing personality helps with establishing strong connections and trust between her and her students
In her free time Dusica enjoys hanging out with friends, hiking, traveling, taking photographs, cooking, baking and the occasional movie night. Dusica loves learning new languages. She fluently speaks English, Macedonian and Serbian. She is also working on learning some Spanish, French and Italian.