Sandra S.
Sandra is an accomplished tutor with an Honours Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario. She taught Grades two through five with the Dufferin – Peel District School Board, coached volleyball, and track and field, mentored student teachers, and served as the Primary-Junior Division Head. Her love for teaching inspired her to coordinate a Public Speaking program for the Junior division at her school. She later decided to apply her knowledge and expertise in the field of Corporate Training for many years, but found that she missed teaching children. Sandra believes that her diverse work experience acquired in Canada and abroad, makes her a more interesting person and a well-rounded teacher. She has a genuine passion for teaching, and makes it her goal to bring out the best in others. When she isn’t teaching, her time is spent caring for her adorable rescue dog, Benjamin Bean. Her other interests are making dinners for her father, going out for brunches with friends, learning new languages, doing volunteer work for dog rescue organizations, watching comedies, and cruising.
Maria P.
Maria has a teaching degree and has worked as a teacher for the past 14 years. She has taught kindergarten to grade 5. She has taught Reading Readiness programs after school and for summer school. She has taught EQAO prep after school programs for both Math and Literacy. She has spent 3 summer scoring EQAO tests. Maria was trained as an ABA therapist and has worked with autistic students both in a private and school setting.
Donald P.
Donald has been teaching since 1992. He has a Masters Degree in Education – Literacy and has a love for Math and is currently creating new Math programs.
He can support in all subject areas up to Grade 10. Donald tailors a program to meet your child’s needs and uses contextualized learning strategies as much as possible
Lindsay F.
Empathy and happiness has guided Lindsay throughout her life. She learned early on to embrace differences among people as strengths, not weaknesses. Lindsay’s passion in teaching launched when she did a high-school co-op placement in a grade 1 classroom. It became apparent that she had a strong interest in assisting children with special education needs when she started working at a Community Living program 20 years ago.
Lindsay has over 13 years experience as an elementary teacher. Lindsay worked in a Developmentally Delayed classroom for four years, a Multiple Exceptionality classroom for two years, a Kindergarten Grade 1 split class for two years, a Full Day Kindergarten class for two years, and was the Special Education Resource Teacher for one year at her school.
Lindsay has further developed her teaching skills by working on professional development. She has obtained additional qualifications in Special Education (Specialist) and Mathematics Part 1.
Lindsay believes that each child is capable of learning and thriving. It’s the educator’s responsibility to provide a warm, caring and trusting environment so that the child can learn and develop.
Conor D.
Conor is an accomplished educator, who has demonstrated a considerable commitment to fostering academic success in a variety of essential subjects.
Conor has a background in the Social Sciences, History, and Politics, and studied these subjects deeply during his time at Queen’s University. Conor then dedicated himself to improving his teaching skills and pedagogical approaches by obtaining his Bachelor of Education degree at Nipissing University.
Conor firmly believes that patience is the cornerstone of any effective tutoring metholdology. Recognizing that each learner progresses at their own pace, he can provide unwavering support and encouragement specifically tailored to the learning style of each of his students.
Conor believes in the incorporation of innovtative teaching strategies, leveraging technology, as well as utilizing real-world examples to make lessons relevant and engaging for his students.
Ultimately, Conor’s dedication to the holistic learning experience, combined with his years of experience and expertise, positions him to be an effective tutor capable of unlocking the full academic potential of his students.
Israel R.
Israel is OCT Certified Teacher with an Honours Bachelor of Science from McMaster University! He Majored in Mathematics and Statistics (Mathematics Concentration) with a Minor in Physics and Astronomy. He obtained a Bachelor’s of Education from Wilfrid Laurier University with Junior/Intermediate Qualifications. He obtained further Senior Qualifications with a concentration on Mathematics and Law at OISE as well as Special Education Qualifications from York!
He has a passion for mathematics for many years and hopes to help break down barriers to make math more accessible! While understanding that content is of utmost importance, he believes that culturally responsive teaching and a Universal Design of Learning is essential to the success of all students. A core tenet of his philosophy is:
“it is OK not to like Math (or any subject for that matter), as long as you leave knowing that you can work towards your own version of success!”
In his spare time, Israel loves cooking, reading, creating and playing puzzles/games! He is compassionate, easy going, positive, reliable, creative and student-oriented! To conclude, here is a fun little riddle to think of in your spare time:
How many numbers from 1 to 30 can you make using only four 4’s (4, 4, 4, 4) and any operations!
Ana V.
Ana is a young professional & educator. She has a combined experience of 10+ years teaching all ages in varying subjects such as French, music, social sciences, and junior level math & sciences. She completed her French Immersion Certificate in 2016 & graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor in Public Affairs & Policy Management in 2021. Throughout her time at Carleton, she worked as an Economics Workshop Facilitator where she was constantly coming up with creative ways to present information to students- catering to all different types of learning styles. Ana is an incredibly skilled communicator & has a love for teaching that is evident in her work. She believes an individualized approach is the key to the success of her students. In her spare time she likes to read, sing in choir & spend time with friends & family!
Mirabelle C.
Mirabelle is a dedicated educator with a strong academic background and a passion for helping students succeed. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University, and is on her way to graduate from York University with a Bachelor of Education. Her studies provide her with invaluable insights into child development, learning processes and teaching strategies. Mirabelle’s teaching philosophy is rooted in a child-centered and inquiry-based approach, with a commitment to making learning enjoyable and engaging for her learners. With over 5 years of hands-on experience in childcare settings, she has worked closely with children and young learners, understanding the diverse ways they absorb knowledge and interact with materials. Additionally, she has served as a one-on-one child support worker, providing personalized guidance and support to help students thrive in their academic journey. Mirabelle’s approach is adaptable to suit individual learning styles, ensuring that her students not only grasp the subject matter but also develop a lifelong love for learning.
Suzanna N.
Suzanna’s journey as an educator started after completing the Toronto Metropolitan (previously known as Ryerson) University’s Early Childhood Education program ECE in 2012. She subsequently completed my Bachelor of Education in the Primary/Junior
division at York University in 2012. Since obtaining her university training, has been highly motivated in working with students at the primary junior level, and after working as an ECE for several years, in 2017 she became an occasional teacher for the Toronto District School Board. Since then, She has completed a series of LTOs ranging from kindergarten to grade 5 in various schools in Toronto. She has also completed a series of additional qualification courses pertaining to teaching both in special education and mathematics. She is currently on the “eligible to hire” list for the Toronto District School Board and is actively pursuing a permanent position as a full-time teacher at the Primary/ Junior level.
Andrew G.
Andrew is a certified OCT teacher with ten years of experience teaching in both French and English. He has taught full-time in public schools within the Toronto District School Board and the Peel District School Board for the last ten years.
Andrew is highly motivated, creative, and engaging teacher. Andrew has taught Performing Arts in French as a French Immersion Performing Arts Toronto District School Board teacher to over two hundred students in Kindergarten to Grade 5. Having taught the Performing Arts in French gives Andrew a unique perspective on French language acquisition. Students love to read, speak, and perform in French plays given the opportunity.
Andrew is currently a French Immersion Health and Physical Education teacher who teaches over two hundred students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 in the Toronto District School Board. While balancing coaching multiple sports teams, he has also led student council initiatives as well as organized assemblies for his current and past schools in both English and French. When leading student council initiatives or organizing school-wide assemblies, Andrew’s main goal is to prioritizing student voice and student engagement.
Andrew describes his main goal in teaching students is to increase their achievement in the areas of their learning. When teaching French, Andrew actively plans to individualize each student’s learning plan to acquire French language skills. Co-created goals have been proven to increase student engagement and achievement acquiring new skills and abilities. Andrew describes everyday being an opportunity to promote French language while individualizing French Health lessons and encouraging all of his students to achieve their goals.