Sophie Yang

CEO

• Masters degree of English Language and Literature from Queen’s University. This program is ranked number one in Canada

• Holds a MED Graduate degree from Western University

• Undergraduate degree from Central China Normal University, the number one English program in the Hubei Province

• She has been focusing on teaching standardized tests to students for seven years

• Sophie was a trainer at the New Oriental Overseas Examination Centre in China

• An official trainer at IELTS Canada

• An official English trainer at Ontario Teachers of English as a Second Language (TESL)

James White

ELA Writing

• Doctor of Arts in History, University of California, Santa Barbara

• Master of Arts in Classical Studies, Queens University

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, Trent University

• Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Trent University

• 6 years' experience teaching in University settings

• 16 years' experience in writing, editing and publishing

• Excellent written communication skills

• Advanced reading and speaking skills in French

Collin Pierlott

ELA Writing

• Master of Arts in Medieval Studies, University of Toronto

• Bachelor of Arts in History, Minors in Classics, English Language and Literature & Philosophy, La Salle University

• Content Writer and Editor, outstanding STEM Study Ltd

• Member of American Literacy Translators Association (ALTA)

• Solid Understanding of the vicissitudes, history, and construction of the English language

• Scrupulous in course design/development/delivery

Wesley Paupst

Academic Writing

• Bachelor of Arts with Honours from Queen's University, majoring in classical science and English, minor in history

• Bachelor of Education, Queen's University, focusing on senior English and history education

• Ontario OCT Licensed Teacher

• Mr. Paupst has a strong background in classical literature and a wealth of teaching experience.

• Over the years, he has focused on the literary and historical education of upper-class students.

• He is very good at using psychological counseling skills to help students who are tired of learning

Jonathan Boehm

Shakespeare

• Bachelor of Education - University of Toronto

• Bachelor Arts of English and Drama Studies - York University

• Licensed with the OCT(Ontario College of Teachers) for senior level English and Drama

• Have more than 10 years of teaching experience

• Designed full year long programs in English Conversation and Drama

• Directed numerous theatrical productions involving ESL students

• ​Taught from elementary school to university

Rebecca Balaban

Reading Club

• Master of Arts in Comparative Literature, Rutgers University

• Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and World Religion, Lycoming College

• Archaeology, Harvard University

• With 15 years of experience as an university professor

• Has strong background of literature education

• Proficient in guiding and communicating with students

Claire Keating

ELA Reading, ELA Writing

• Musical Theatre, Victoria College London

• Master of Arts in Drama and Theatre Studies, National University of Ireland

• Bachelor of Arts in English, University College Dublin

• Incorporate dramatic elements into teaching to maximize involvements and interactions

• Specialized in comprehensive language development of students in G3&4

Rachel Lam

Reading Club, ELA Reading

• Bachelor of Arts with honours in English Literature and Writing, University of Western Ontario

• Member of the UWO Writing Centre

• Specialized in creative writing

• One of major founders of Reading Club program at Sister Sophie

• Has deep understanding of the cultural differences between the Eastern and Western cultures

Sarah Brooks

Reading Club, SAT, SSAT

• Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Art History and Visual Arts, York University

• Professional Editorial Qualification, York University

• A strong educational background in English Literature and Art History.

• More than 20 years of education experience in Academic English Education and Academic Counseling

• Holds a professional editorial qualification certificate

• Years of private school English teaching experience, teaching areas cover Poetry, Western classic literature, academic writing and other difficult areas of English language and literature.

• Good at using different teaching strategies and methods, being good at using psychological counseling skills to stimulate students' self-confidence in English learning.

Marc

Writing

• Master of Arts in English Literature, specializing in Medieval Studies (MA), Queen's University

• Bachelor of Arts Honours, major in English and History minor (BAH),Queen's University

• Study abroad in the UK at the University of Leeds

• Creative and consistent advice to students

• Strong results orientation and persuasiveness while providing advice and guidance to students

• ​Inspire students to enjoy learning English literature

Dave

ELA Foundation

• Journalism-Broadcast Diploma, Fanshawe College

• Television News Graduate Certificate

• 2019 Federal Election Logger

• Journalism Intern at CBC Toronto

• Show Host at 106.9 The X Radio, XFM News

• News anchoring and journalism writing

• Teach with warm enthusiasm and welcomed by students and parents with high popularity

• Help newcomers and international students quickly adapt to the English environment

Katherine

ELA Foundation

• Master of Education in Language and Literacies Education, University of Toronto​​

• Bachelor of Education in English, Dean's Honor List, University of  Macau

• In-depth research on English Language Art 

• Taught in many well-known institutes across the world

• Familiar with different education systems, i.e. IB curriculum.

Joan Wu

SSAT, ELA Foundation

• Holds a graduate degree in English Language and Literature from Capital Normal University, Beijing, China

• She las 10 years of K-12 teaching experience

• She was awarded the title of best teacher in Haidian District

• She scored an 8.0 overall on IELTS and a 9.0 on IELTS Reading

• Joan has a flexible teaching style and she is good at simplifying difficult concepts for her students

Catherine

ELA Foundation

• Master of Professional Education from the University of Western Ontario

• Senior IELTS Teacher

• A former teacher in New Channel, Global IELTS

• Her teaching style is cordial and humorous, with strong affinity.

• She pays attention to interaction with students and teaches students in accordance with their aptitude

• Enriched teaching experience in China and Canada and understands the difficulties students encountered in English learning.

• Let students have a solid grasp of academic vocabulary, grammar, and IELTS key points

• Good communication skills, make students improve their marks quickly

Cindy

ELA Foundation

• Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto

• Bachelor's Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language, Beijing Normal University, Hong Kong Baptist University United International College

• In-depth research on English Language Art

• Taught in many well-known institutes

• First-class scholarship receiver

• Past member of Chinese American Educational Research and Development association

Florence

French

•  Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature - University of Montreal

• Degree in Translation Studies - University of Montreal

• Degree in Career Development / Planning - University of Quebec​​

• Bilingual proficiency in French and English

• Native yet professional French pronunciations to provide students the most authentic learning environment, both intellectual and fun.

• Focuses on classroom interaction with students to create an active and positive learning atmosphere

•  Greatly instilled passion and celebration of student’s individuality/uniqueness to sparkle desire for learning

Dr. Wei

French

• Ph.D in French Literature, Queen's University and University Paris 8

• Master of Arts in French Literature, Queen's University

• Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature, Peking University

• Associate French Professor at Renmin University of China

• Lecturer at Queen's University

• Translated multiple French works

• More than 12 years of French teaching experience

• Taught different age group, from children to adults with flexible teaching style