TSTN tutors are highly qualified. Some have several university degrees while many have won numerous academic awards and have also been recognized for their achievements outside of the classroom. Please note that not all of our tutors are listed here as tutors are not obligated to provide profiles. Please also note that all of our tutors are independent contractors, and are not employees or agents of TSTN for any purpose whatsoever.

Rosanna Calla

Rosanna is a native speaker of Italian. She lived and went to school in Torino, Italy. She studied at the University of Toronto and received an HBA in Italian, Spanish and French Translations, an Italian Masters and a B.Ed Junior/Intermediate/Senior Qualification in International Languages. She is also an Italian/Spanish/French translator and interpreter. She enjoys finding creative ways to teach International Languages and loves helping others achieve their goals.

Julie Carette

Julie is a recent graduate of the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto, where she completed a Masters of Teaching degree. Julie is a certified Kindergarten to Grade 10 teacher through the Ontario College of Teachers, with specialties in French and English. Currently, Julie works for the Toronto District School Board as an elementary French Immersion teacher. Julie also holds qualifications in Special Education and English as a Second Language. Julie has been a tutor with The Student Tutoring Network (TSTN) since 2007 teaching children and adults of all ages.

Peter Grant

Peter is a certified teacher at the primary and junior level. He holds a Masters of Science in Childhood Education from Daemen College in New York and is certified by both the New York State Education Department and the Ontario College of Teachers. He received his Honours B.A. in Business & Society, with a specialization in Geography and Environmental Studies from York University. He completed his placements in both Grade 3 and Grade 4/5 classrooms, including coaching after-school basketball and cross-country teams. He is currently volunteering as a student teacher in a Grade 2/3 class where he continues to refine his teaching skills. He adapts his teaching to the wide range of skill sets, interests and knowledge that is present in every classroom, in order to ensure that all students have a successful classroom experience. Peter has been a volunteer and mentor with various community organizations for the past five years, including KidsNow. Peter’s interests include reading, playing and watching sports, traveling and staying healthy and active.

Judith Hajer

Judith is a certified Teacher in French/German Language & Literature, graduated from University of Toronto with an M.A. in German Literature. She completed her Undergraduate BA degree in French/German, Honors from University of Waterloo, and her B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) in French/German Intermediate/Senior from the University of Toronto. Judith worked as a Teacher in Ontario and overseas in international schools. She is familiar with the MYP, IGCSE, Ontario curriculum, and IB programs. Judith has worked as a teacher in schools for seventeen years and is experienced in teaching all language skills in French and German. She attended teacher’s workshops in Ottawa, Toronto, K-W and studied overseas at: Universitat Heidelberg, Germany : German Philosophy-Literature, Universitat Mannheim, Germany: German Language and Pedagogy, and took courses for teachers at L’ Universite
de Grenoble, L’Universite de Caen in France. Judith will prepare your individual Program, lesson plans, tests or quizzes and will encourage you in your learning process.

Susan Stewart

Susan has been a French and English teacher since the year 2000. She was born and raised in Ottawa where she studied in French Immersion. Moreover, her education includes a one year Master's Degree studies and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto. She is currently employed with the York District School Board and has taught ESL in Korea and in Toronto. Susan will receive her French Second Language Certification during this academic season, hence planning to further her studies in French education. Susan will engage students with creative, energetic, and differentiated instruction. Moreover, she will provide resources to enhance and exemplify a positive learning environment. Since she is passionate about teaching and learning, Susan will definitely pass this on to her students. She also has experience in writing and editing as she has published articles in a local newspaper and had completed a 100 page thesis during her academic career. Those who need assistance writing at the elementary/junior, secondary, and undergraduate/graduate levels can definitely request her services. Lastly, Susan has assisted students in political science and history subjects. She is happy to support you with a variety of needs.