In my lessons, I identify the problems that students are having in their studies and help them overcome them. I focus mainly on problem solving and memorization techniques to help my students in their studies. By having students do practice questions both from the textbook and of my own creation, they see the material in different ways. This technique helps the students develop the ability to recognize when and where to apply specific concepts. I also try to make things a bit more interesting by giving real world examples of the concepts related to interests identified by my students: this usually piques their interests and makes them want to understand the material more thoroughly.
Dora - Russian Language Teacher
An experienced teacher of the Russian language and logopedic specialist is available to teach your child to read and write in Russian.
- Study activities are custom-tailored to every student. Particular attention, if necessary, is paid to correct pronunciation.
- Materials are selected on an increasing complexity scale in order to facilitate mastery of difficult words and idioms, both in writing and pronunciation, and teach their correct use in speech.
- Various visual aids, involvement methods and game exercises are employed to facilitate developing attention span, thinking and three-dimensional perception.
- For gifted and advanced students, a method based on an organic combination of program-based and exercise-based study is offered. This method has demonstrated its high efficiency in instilling habits for literary writing and the expansion of the student's vocabulary
Also available:
- A custom-tailored study of the Russian language for English-speaking students, based on texts connected to Russian history, culture and contemporary life.
- A 3-week course in conversational Russian for those preparing to visit Russia, based on themes and situations.
Galina – English, ESL teacher
I have Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in Arts with Majors in English and German. I started teaching English at the University since my graduation in Gomel, Belarus. I have been teaching for the last 12 years tutoring students of all levels and ages. This year I have also received a TESL certificate for Teaching English as a Second Language from Seneca College. I am currently working towards the Certificate of Qualification from the Ontario College of Teachers and volunteering at a secondary public school.
Regarding the approach to teaching English, I allow learners to progress on the basis of their individual rates by preparing an individualized homework. Besides, I use the authentic material for the language presentation, highlight the importance of the positive feedback and help students overcome their barriers in learning by addressing to their
Kate – Biology, Chemistry, and General Science Teacher
I am a York University student, currently in my last year towards achieving a Bachelor of Science with Honors, specializing in Biology. I have had the privilege of working with children and teenagers throughout most of my high school and university career, mainly through tutoring. I was a peer tutor in my high school for 3 years. Also, I held a tutoring position in a number of tutoring centres where I taught numerous subjects such as Math, English, and General Science, but mainly Biology and Chemistry.
My lessons are structured in a manner that helps students understand the material and be able to apply the knowledge onto problems. My lessons begin with a portion of theory, whether learning from scratch or review, followed by the solution of problems, in order to enhance the students' problem-solving skills.
I am able to make the students feel relaxed and calm, which improves their understanding and knowledge. I am glad to answer any questions during and after class, as well as from home via email or phone. Helping students learn and understand is truly one of my passions.
