A+ Teaching Staff Teaching excellence is the criteria at Aardvark Learning Academy. All Aardvark Instructors are experienced and recognized members of professional teaching organizations such as the Ontario College of Teachers. Several hold additional Special Education qualifications and subject matter expertise that allow us to offer Accelerated Learning Programs.
A+ Instructor / Owner Name: Dr Jeff Hawkins TESL Ontario #T160152 Role at Aardvark: Owner / English Teacher Specialize in: English, ESL-IELTS, Essay Writing, Assignment Feedback Education: Brock University (1998), Griffith University (2003; 2010), Advanced TESOL Diploma (2016)
A+ Primary Specialist 1-8 Name: Mrs Catherine Hannon, M.Ed, Master of Education, OCT#163737 Retired Specialize in: Math & English, Reading Specialist & Special Education Specialist Education: York University, Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Education (1979); University of Toronto, Masters of Education (1987)
A+ French FSL Instructor Name: Mr Peter Wessel, MTh Ontario College of Teachers # 403143 Education: Bachelor of Education, The University of Western Ontario, Ontario / 1996 Master of Theological Studies, University of Trinity College, Toronto, Ontario / 2018 Specialize in: Teaching French as a Second Language (FSL) Gr 7-12 & Adults, Tutoring: Online evenings 6:00 PM / Saturdays face to face 10:00 AM-2:00PM at Aardvark Learning Academy.
A+ Instructor Japanese / Owner Name: Mrs Kayo Arima Hawkins Role at Aardvark: Founder & Japanese Instructor Specialize in: Japanese Culture & Language Teaching Education: International Christian University (2006), Tokyo, Japan
A+ Japanese Teacher - Nihongo Online Sensei Name: Ms. Yumeka Wong Experience of teaching Japanese: 7 years Specialize in: Japanese Education: Thesis candidate at Toronto Art Therapy Institute Lake Forest College (Graduated 2016) Tutoring Online only: Time/Day Flexible, inquire first
A+ French FSL Instructor Name: Mme Tammy Horzempa Ontario College of Teachers # 187931 Specialize in: Teaching French as a Second Language (FSL) Gr 4-12 & Adults Tutoring: Wednesdays and Thursdays
A+ Primary Grades 1-8 Math & English Name: Ms. Daniela Bates B. Ed, Bachelor of Education, OCT#711595 Specialize in: Primary Education and Junior Education: University of Guelph, Bachelor of Arts, Lakehead University, Bachelor of Education (P/J). Tutoring: Everyday
A+ Primary/ Junior Specialist JK-6 Name: Mrs. Michelle Garcia B. Ed, Bachelor of Education, OCT#686032 Teacher Specialize in: Primary Education Education: Ryerson University, Bachelor of Commerce (2013); Tyndale University, Bachelor of Education Primary/Junior (2017) Tutoring: Online Tuesday 4:30-7:00; In-person Saturday
A+ Primary Grades 1-8 French and English Instructor Name: Anik Séguin, FSL Specialist, Reading Recovery, 23 years experience. OCT # 281398 Specialize in: French and Reading Recovery Education: Laurentian University, Bachelor of Education (1997); Primary, Junior and Intermediate qualifications and Reading Recovery trained (2011)
A+ Primary Grades 1-8 Math & English Name: Nitisha Kapoor OCT # 718615 Specialize in: Literacy and Numeracy for primary learners Education: Bachelor’s Education & Master’s In Arts