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.

Danielle Houle

Danielle completed a Baccalaureate in Sociology from the University Laval in Quebec and a Masters Degree in Labour Relations from University Paris 7 in Paris. She has worked as a Bilingual Customer Service and Sales Representative for IBM for three an half years. Then, she completed a teaching certificate from the University of Ottawa. She is qualified to teach in Ontario’s French schools from JK to Grade 6 and has been teaching JK and Grade 1 for three years in a school located in Brampton called Carrefour des jeunes.

Stella Han

Stella is a certified teacher (pending) specialized in primary and junior level. She received her B.A in English Literature from Heilongjiang University, China. Stella has a bachelor degree in Education and a master’s degree in Education which she earned from Brock University in St.Catharines, Ontario. Stella has presented in a couple of international educational conferences. In addition, she has been working as a Research Assistant for the past two years. She has extensive teaching experience at elementary level and university level. She is fluent in both Mandarin and English.

Reena Prashar

Reena graduated from York University in 2006 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Geography. She completed her Bachelor of Education at the University of Windsor. Her additional qualification courses include teaching Special Education and English as a Second Language. She recently completed an inquiry report on the impact of diversity in lesson plans on ESL students in mainstream classrooms. Her inspiration to become a teacher has been facilitated by her volunteer experience for the past five years as a student teacher, volunteer, and coach. Her time spent in the classroom has been highly rewarding and has further confirmed my desire to work in the teaching profession. Reena is bilingual and can speak Hindi and Punjabi. 

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.

Curtis Templeton

Curtis is an Ontario certified secondary school teacher for biology and general science, with a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (honours) from Queen's University. Curtis is interested in all things science and is a self-professed geek. He loves teaching so much that he has been compelled to gain coaching or instructor qualifications in his favourite sports, including sailing. Curtis has worked extensively with students of different ages, from grade school to undergraduate, on science material, especially biology. He hopes one day to be a high school science department head (or one of the Mythbusters).