TRAVELLING TEACHER

Learning a language should be enjoyable, challenging, & rewarding. Tara brings linguistic experience, enthusiasm, and a personalized approach to working with her students, wherever she is in the world.

About The Travelling Teacher

Education

• Bachelor of Education, French Specialization
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics
• Honours BA in Languages (French, Spanish, Italian)

Certification

• Ontario College of Teachers
• TESOL

Experience

Tara has a well-rounded background of teaching experience. She has taught in Ontario’s public school boards, at a private language school in Toronto, and at an international school in South Korea. She has been teaching privately for several years.

Lesson Options

English

Whether you’re a newcomer to Canada learning English as an additional language, or a student in school needing assistance with reading, writing, or presentation skills, Tara will help guide you in your learning journey.

French

From elementary and high school Core and French Immersion students to post-secondary students, Tara will work with you to build a solid foundation and understanding of French to grow your confidence and skills.

Spanish

Learning Spanish for fun or need help with your school courses? Tara creates individualized lessons to help you achieve your language learning goals.

Study Habits

If you or your child is struggling with creating and maintaining strong study habits, let’s chat. Tara focuses on highlighting individual strengths while increasing competency in weaker areas.

Student & Parent Testimonials

French for Elementary and High School

We came to find Tara as a French tutor when we returned to living in Ontario. My children had been without French classes for almost 4 years. Nervous to put them back into French “cold turkey”, we found Tara. My son was entering grade 9 and my daughter grade 7. She worked with them separately, and considered their own specific needs. She quickly understood that techniques that worked for one, didn’t necessarily work with the other and adjusted accordingly. She was flexible and yet firm, and always kind. After a summer of tutoring they were fully up to speed once they returned to class in September. I cannot thank Tara enough for making this such a smooth transition for them!

Solenne & Kieran

French for Fun

Learning french as an adult is daunting, but Tara made the experience exceptionally comfortable. She took the time to understand our goals and developed games and exercises to nurture the skills we needed to achieve them. Tara is patient, structured, approachable, and full of positive energy. On the nights that were particularly challenging, or when we were struggling to overcome the latest plateau, she was a steadfast coach and our greatest cheerleader.

Aurrey & Grant

Spanish for University

Tara helped me out this past school year with my first year Spanish course. I was struggling with the language and sought out more help in order to succeed. In our time together she helped me better understand conjugations, definitions, past/present/future participles and their context. If it wasn’t for her patience, teaching practices and strategies, I never would have passed the course. She was a huge help.

Hannah

English for Elementary & French for High School

Tara tutored French and English to my two kids, ages 13 and 16, for two years. Although both my kids are polar opposite, Tara was able to connect with both of them and she was able to adapt and accommodate each of their learning styles. Both had very successful outcomes and I would recommend Tara without any hesitation. Tara is professional, punctual, reliable and always available to touch base and to answer any questions!

Elisabeth & Adam