STEP UP ACADEMY - Key Persons
My name is Amanda Cruz and I am a French and English teacher candidate. As a University of Toronto graduate. I've had over five years of tutoring experiences which includes Core French, Extended French, Immersion French, Academic/Applied French and finally the International Baccalaureate program for French. Furthermore, I have tutored English for primary, junior and intermediate grades. I've always known that I wanted to be a teacher. French is often a subject that students are scared of. My goal is to make French fun and understandable for any student. I hope to create an inclusive environment and implement the growth mindset in each of my classes in Step Up Academy. I am extremely grateful to be a part of your child's journey growing in learning. Everyday is a new day to learn something new. Step Up Academy provides this opportunity to showcase my passion of teaching and help my students believe they can succeed academically. Close
Job Titles:
- Junior and Intermediate Teacher
My name is Christina Sciulli and I am a Junior and Intermediate teacher candidate. I achieved my Honours Bachelor of Arts from Trent University. I am currently enrolled at Tyndale University completing my Bachelor of Education degree with a teachable in History. Teaching has always been a passion of mine and I am proud and honoured to enrich students' lives. I can confidently say that teaching is the path that I was meant to pursue. Creating a safe, supportive, and positive classroom environment for my students brings students a sense of comfort and willingness to learn.
I hope to inspire students, ignite their imagination and instill a love of learning. I enjoy teaching at Step Up Academy because we use effective resources in a small classroom setting where students are taught based on their specific areas of need. At Step Up Academy, we use enriched resources to plan ongoing monthly assessments, and activities that are inquiry-based and appropriate for all students to succeed. I am able to ensure that students receive one-on-one conversations and are presented with the necessary tools to achieve their goals.
My name is Kaylie DeBlois and I am a High School Mathematics and Geography teacher in the Toronto District School Board. As a lifelong learner, I am passionate about finding ways to engage my students and connect the curriculum to their own passions. Working with smaller class sizes allows me to make meaningful connections with my students and provide the necessary one on one support to help them succeed and reach their goals. I believe that one of the greatest feelings in the world is solving a difficult math problem. By fostering a growth mindset in class I help my students to view each challenge as an exciting opportunity to learn something new.
My name is Shadia Afrin and I am a Grade 3/4 French Immersion teacher in the Toronto District School Board. Having experience teaching primary and junior grades simultaneously, I have gained valuable experience creating and delivering instruction for two curriculums everyday. Prior to being an educator for the TDSB and Step Up Academy, I was managing an afterschool program for students between K-12.With ten years of experience teaching students of all ages, I have discovered that every child learns in their own unique way. I have a very dynamic and inventive approach to teaching because inquiry-based learning and differentiating to meet the needs of each of my students are the pillars of my teaching philosophy. My goal is to ensure that I incorporate the interests of my students in order to keep them engaged throughout the lesson. As an educator at Step Up, I want to make a difference in the lives of young people and equip the next generation with the tools they will require to be successful in their endeavours. I want to be able to use my knowledge and positive attitude towards learning to engage young learners and promote equitable learning for all. As an educator, I have the opportunity to be a lifelong learner and understand different perspectives while interacting with various types of learners. Close