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
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
Ms. Nina Przulj
Teacher of English, Math, Social Studies, and Planning 10
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 US) ,
Vancouver BC specializing in Mathematics, English, and Social Studies.
"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
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
Bachelor of Science (Hons) at Hong-Kong University
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Biology and Biochemistry
"The teacher's art consists in this: to turn the child's attention from trivial details and to guide his thoughts continually towards relations of importance which he will one day need to know, that he may judge rightly of good and eveil in society. (Jean-Jacques Rousseau, French phillosopher)
Email:henry@westsidehs.com
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
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Fine Art
Strong background in oil, water colour, coal, pencil painting, drawing, and Art History.
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My main goal is to develop students' creativity and imagination, foster their appreciation and understanding of the Visual Arts, recognize students' talents and encourage them to find their own way to express themselves
Teaching experience: over 10 years".
Email: zoyal@westsidehs.com
Mrs. Tatsiana Prakopava
Teacher Assistant of Music
Bachelor of Education and Music at Grodno State University (Belorussia)
Diploma of Choir Conductor at Grodno Musical College
"Music can be all things to all persons. It is like a great dynamic sun in the centre of solar system which sends out its rays and inspiration in every direction. Something in our souls responds and understands."
Email: tatsiana@westsidehs.com
