Bernadette M.
Bernadette is a teacher candidate at Brock University in her second year of her Bachelor of Education Degree. She graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science and a Minor in Mathematics. At McMaster University, Bernadette worked as a teaching assistant, and was on the Dean’s Honour List. She also has over 500 hours of experience working with elementary and secondary school students from K-12 in various roles including in school tutor, teaching placements, supply teaching, private tutor, summer camp classroom assistant, and teaching assistant. Bernadette believes that every student can succeed and is dedicated to helping them reach their potential. She also enjoys working with exceptional learners and has experience differentiating teaching methods and approaches to meet all learners where they are. On her days off, Bernadette enjoys hanging out with friends, playing softball, and exploring new places. Her hobbies include painting, sewing, cooking, and gardening.
Jirline M.
Jirline has a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Education degree. She has additional qualifications in special education, math, reading and physical education through York university. She was a Behavioural Teaching Assistant for nine years and transferred those skills in her teaching practice for the past five years. She uses her experience to support and guide students to achieve their best while learning.
Emma R.
Emma is currently a dedicated graduate student pursuing a Master’s of Teaching at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto, and possesses a remarkable background in education and extensive experience working with children of various age groups. Holding a Double Major in English and History from the University of Toronto, Emma has consistently demonstrated outstanding communication skills, organization, and compassion- attributes vital for an exceptional educator.
As a Teacher Candidate, Emma took on the responsibility of instructing Grade One students in a Math Unit and provided support to Special Education and English Language Learner (ELL) students in reading and phonemic sounds.
In addition to her academic experiences, Emma has a background as a Math/Reading Tutor at Kumon Math and Reading Center. During her time there, Emma taught young children methods that developed fine motor skills, letter identification, combination sounds, writing, numerical identification, and basic addition and subtraction.
Beyond these experiences, Emma has contributed significantly to her community as a volunteer soccer coach, orientation leader at her high school and university, and member of various committees, showcasing a commitment to fostering positive learning environments. In her free time, Emma enjoys being outside with her dog and baking!
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!