Teachers
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Mrs. Galyna Volyanska Teacher of English and Social Studies 23 years of teaching experience: the English Language and Literature, Social Studies, and Humanities. "I feel as though teaching is ten percent inspiration and ninety percent divine call. Without that, the patience, perseverance, and energy that the teaching requires of you would disapear with the shadow of the coming school year in September". Email: galyna@westsidehs.com |
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Ms. Kristin Bond Teacher of English and Psychology Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia Major: English Minor: Psychology TESL Certified " I worked abroad in Japan as an English teacher for one year and decided to return home to pursue a teaching career in Canada. There is nothing more satisfying than broadening the minds of children and young adults". Email: kristinb@westsidehs.com |
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Ms. Nina Przulj Teacher of Science, English, Math, Social Studies, and Planning 1 Bachelor of Science (Honours) at York University in Toronto , Ontario Bachelor of Education at the University of Windsor in Windsor, Ontario I have held teaching positions ranging from Grade 2 to Grade 10 in Toronto ON, Orange County (California USA) , Vancouver BC specializing in Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, and Planning 10. "I strive to engage all students, irrespective of their learning potential, to pursue their professional interests and achieve their goals. I endeavor to help students develop into confident, motivated, and well-rounded individuals and guide a new generation into being productive and responsible members of our society. Email: nina@westsidehs.com |
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Mr. Russ Ivanov Teacher of Mathematics, Calculus, and Physics Master of Sciences (Physics) Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics Major: Physics Minor: Mahematics Teaching experience: 12 years of teaching high school and university level Physics, Mathematics, and Calculus "The main goal of teaching is moving from simple set of facts, rules and operational algorithms to building an adequate, interconnected and self-consistent picture of the world surrounding children. It is extremely important that this picture includes not only technical or scientific issues but the moral ones as well." Email: russ@westsidehs.com |
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Mr. Michael Quick Teacher of Physical Education and Social Studies Bachelor of arts at Simon Fraser University of British Columbia (SFU) Bachelor of Education at SFU Major: British History Minor: Theory & Instruction "I believe in creating safe and open class that encourages students to share thoughts and ideas. I believe that this enables students to take an active role in the development of their learning. Furthermore, I believe this also helps the students to grow in areas that will help them in their lives after highschool." Email: michaelq@wetsidehs.com |
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