Pieter B.
Pieter grew up between North America and Europe (Canada, USA, France, UK). He went to Middlebury College in Verrnont for his BA in Spatial Analysis and Human Ecology and to School for International Training, also in Vermont, for his MA in International Administration, and Cross-Cultural Teaching & Training. After work in cultural exchange and education, tourism, theatre performance and others, he has been teaching in Ontario at the high school and intermediate levels, with Ontario Certification.
The arts and humanities, and more specifically Extended French and Immersion have been foremost. Positions in international and private schools, as well as the Toronto District School Board, and in Ontario & France have also included the IB Theory of Knowledge and the IGCSE from the UK.
Interests include hiking, skiing, sailing, horseback riding, cycling, writing, photography, and environmental issues.
He likeshing for it’s involvement with young people who are discovering who they are, gaining skills, perspectives and structures which will serve them for many years. He finds that the energy of students, and his own, form a synergy of discovery for all involved. An attempt is made to connect learning to a student’s curiosity and experience and encourage new avenues of thought and action. This is a teacher who really enjoys his students and lifelong learning.
Michael H.
Michael has a Masters in Education and an Honors degree from U of T. He has been a teacher at the Peel school board for 13 years. He is qualified to teach k-5 and has experience with special education students in class and online. He is well liked by his fellow teachers and most importantly the students. Michael has experience teaching one on one with various types of learners including those whom have have special needs. He is very patient and supportive of his students.
Hylaine M.
Hylaine’s teaching philosophy is to foster an environment where children feel that they are represented in their school work. She believes that all children are capable of learning when they have a teacher who has the skills and strategies to teach them. Hylaine strives to present learning in ways that they can understand and apply their skills. It is important to her that through each lesson students are able to see themselves in learning and understand what their strengths are. Hylaine loves to incorporate songs and games in her lessons in order to help students stayed engaged and have fun learning. Hylaine has experience working in Ontario elementary schools, teaching online, and tutoring experience. When Hylaine isn’t teaching, she enjoys reading books, listening to music, and fitness activities.
Mo J.
Mo has a background in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biology. He has earned a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degree from York University.
Mo also has a Specialist in Guidance and Career Education. He is a member of the Science Teachers Association of Ontario. He also enjoys teaching mathematics and values making mathematics more visual and accessible to students.
He has taught over 15 years students from primary to secondary.
Mo enjoys hiking, constantly learning about and enjoying nature, visiting historic buildings and participating in historical tours.
Carly C.
Carly is an Ontario Certified teacher at the Primary, Junior level. She has additional qualifications in ESL, spec ed, and mathematics. Carly completed her bachelor of education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She was then hired by the Toronto District School Board and has been working as an elementary teacher for the past 3 years. Her focus as a teacher has been implementing a love for mathematics for all learners. Carly motivates her students with her patience, support, and creativity. Outside of teaching Carly enjoys cooking, playing with her dogs, and competing in triathlon, specifically Ironman events.
Lucia M.
Lucia is an enthusiastic and patient educator that specializes in STEM, specifically in the sciences (biology) and social sciences. Lucia earned her Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and is currently completing her final year of teachers education at Niagara University (Ontario Campus). She has been tutoring for 5 years in both private and structured settings. Lucia aims to continue sharing her genuine passion for STEM and social sciences through inspiring and supporting the learning needs of all students. Lucia believes that through a wholistic framework and ongoing dialogue between all stakeholders, students can achieve greatness and thrive.
Preeti S.
Preeti Sadana Has a Bachelors degree in Physics and Education. Her Teachable subjects are Math and Science. She is teaching Science from Grade 4 to 9 at present in a Private school. She has a good knowledge of Ontario curriculum. She has recently done Senior Math AQ from Queen’s University.
She has a loving husband and two daughters who keep he engaged and busy all the time.
Nicole P.
Nicole has a passion for educating beyond traditional methods of teaching as she seeks to build confidence and real-life connections with each individual learner. She holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching and is qualified to teach both History and English. This has deemed her knowledgeable in all aspects regarding literacy which include essay writing and reading comprehension strategies, while promoting critical thinking. Nicole aims to ensure all students feel comfortable and confident in curriculum content as well as their own understandings of their learning in pursuits of not only academic success, but the overall well being of the individual learner. Her experiences as both a student and teacher have contributed to her understanding that each learner has individual needs, and ways of thinking. Approaching each learner with empathy and compassion is critical to her pedagogy.
Samantha M.
Samantha recently graduated this Spring 2021 from Brock University’s Concurrent Education program, receiving her Bachelors of Child and Youth Studies, alongside her Bachelor of Education. During her time at Brock, she volunteered with the Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara with their reading r.o.c.k.s program. She also interned with the Brock Learning Lab, tutoring primary/junior students. Samantha has spent the past five summers working in Muskoka at a day camp. She began as a camp counsellor and worked her way up to camp director by her third summer.
Samantha will begin supply teaching with both the Peel District School Board and the Waterloo District School Board this fall. She has spent this summer working on her professional development. She attained her additional qualifications in Special Education: Part 1 and Kindergarten: Part 1 and plans to continue her professional development this upcoming year. She is passionate about making sure students feel safe, included, valued and respected in her classroom. As someone with ADHD, she brings a unique perspective to understanding the importance of differentiated learning and making sure that each child’s individual needs are met.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She likes snowboarding during the winters and spending her summers outdoors up north. She feels passionately about mental health and wellness and actively seeks out new ways to improve her overall health and happiness.
Nicole F.
Nicole graduated from York University in 2021, with her Bachelor Degree in Children’s Studies and a Bachelor of Education primary/junior. Nicole has immense experience in working with various children of various communities and has experience in working with children in the spectrum, such as; ADHD, autism and behavioural exceptionalities. Nicole is very familiar in working with various modes of technologies and using different technological programs that are available for students such as Lexia and Prodigy. Nicole, was raised in Etobicoke and is very involved in the community and the Portuguese community as well. After taking Portuguese at York University she then received the opportunity to teach both virtually and in-person for the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s Portuguese, International Language program and has learned to meet students needs both in person and online.
Nicole’s passion in teaching began when she was a young girl and she would ask her cousins and friends to be her students as she “taught” class. Nicole has come from a family of educators and has learned the importance of assisting others and meeting other needs through them. On Nicole’s free time she loves to cook, swim, and spend time with her puppies and family. She is very family oriented and truly enjoys taking care of her elderly grandparents. Nicole is very passionate about working with children and assisting children surpass their barriers and exceed their expectations