Meet the Staff

ILSC-Montréal Teachers
Teachers at ILSC-Montréal are energetic, friendly and creative! Their training, experience and open-mindedness provide a positive environment for international students to feel right at home in the classroom.

French Teachers

English teachers at ILSC - Montreal, Quebec Canada
English Teachers

ILSC-Montréal Administrative Staff
Nadine Baladi Director	Favourite part of the job Watching people of different nationalities become best friends … and get married ! Activities when not working at ILSC Running with my dog on Mount Royal, yoga-ing at Moksha, eating mac&cheese at Café Local, shopping at Onze and back-country skiing in New England ! Favourite Montreal attraction People’s bilingual conversations.

Daniel Lefort Director of Corporate Training & Evening Courses	Favourite part of the job Working in a multicultural environment with students from all over the world. It’s fun to watch their enthusiasm when they arrive here and see how their language skills progress throughout their stay. It’s a motivation for me to be part of their experience. Activities when not working at ILSC I am an amateur artist and enjoy painting and taking photographs. I especially like abstract art. Montreal has many cultural venues and there is always an opening to attend or a new exhibition to visit. Favourite Montreal attraction I like my neighborhood very much. ‘Le Plateau’ is a vast area at the bottom of Mont Royal where you will find a multitude of bars, cafes and restaurants. A nice mix of bohemian and trendy. Plus, if you like nature, it is very close to Mount Royal and has other nice parks.

Jessica Giles English Program Coordinator	Favourite part of the job Seeing students from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds exchanging and sharing ideas, and coming to an understanding together. It really is inspirational! Activities when not working at ILSC Trying to see as much of this HUGE beautiful country that I can! Favourite Montreal attraction The eclectic mix of cultures melding and making Montreal the remarkable city that it is.

Tiberiu Marcu French Program Coordinator	Favourite part of the job It’s great to see the students improving their French. The best part of my job is all my contributions to this (advising, creating new material, working with the teachers on new learning techniques …). Activities when not working at ILSC I love visual arts and music. I like to redecorate my house, listen to pop / rock music and go to the opera. Favourite Montreal attraction Old Montreal, the festivals and the different cultural activities.

Najma Ali-Secours CELTA program Coordinator and Tutor	Favourite part of the job I am thrilled that my job allows me to meet people from all over the world. What a privilege to be introduced to new cultures every day! Activities when not working at ILSC When I'm not working, I love to spend time with my family and new son and enjoy vacationing somewhere hot. Favourite Montreal attraction In Montreal, I can be found at Atwater Market most weekends stocking up on fresh fruit, bread and cheese.

Christopher Cooke CELTA Program Tutor and ESL Teacher	Favourite part of the job The opportunity to meet interesting students from a variety of backgrounds and working in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Activities when not working at ILSC Cycling, going to Jean Talon market, taking advantage of Montreal’s many festivals. Favourite Montreal attraction Parc La Fontaine, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Jean Talon and Atwater markets.

Sarah Milburn TESOL Program Coordinator and Instructor	Favourite part of the job Seeing the TESOL trainees conquer their fears, learn and improve, successfully teach real students, and graduate – the whole process! And of course, hearing about their continued successes when they get back home – I’m so proud of them all! Activities when not working at ILSC As much as I can! Favourite Montreal attraction I love the whole city – from the view from Mont Royal, to an afternoon at Piknic Electronik, to poutine at La Banquise, to the summer festivals, to drinks on Crescent Street, to sangria and crepes at Le Jardin Nelson, to cycling along the canal and river – I love it all!

Lynda Robitaille Cooperative Education Program Coordinator	Favourite part of the job Meeting new students from all over the world. Activities when not working at ILSC Walking on the lakeshore in Lachine, “hanging-out” with my kids, studying at university. Favourite Montreal attraction Old Montreal.

Emilie Vaillancourt Cooperative Education Program Coordinator	Favourite part of the job Volunteering in the COOP program is a real eye opener for our students. I enjoy giving students an opportunity to figure out what career would best suit their personality. Activities when not working at ILSC In my spare time, I take film courses, I read voraciously and I bake lots and lots of cake! Favourite Montreal attraction My favourite place in Montreal is the Old Port. I love the European atmosphere, the skating rink in the winter and the myriad of international faces during the beautiful summer months.

Dimitrios Paraginis Homestay Program Coordinator	Favourite part of the job Helping students improve their “Montreal experience”. Activities when not working at ILSC Traveling, having fun with friends & family, movies, sports Favourite Montreal attraction The Old Port / Old Montreal

Tanja Geurtsen Head Registrar	Favourite part of the job The vibe is unbeatable. We've got a great thing going here, my colleagues are like family and our students are always a great source of entertainment!! Activities when not working at ILSC In the spring I go for drinks on terraces, in the summer I swim at PJD, in the winter I cheer for the Habs, and in the fall I go for long walks on the mountain. Favourite Montreal attraction The feeling I get watching free shows at the Jazz Fest under starry skies on a warm summer nights, my dear Mt. Royal, the 4 distinct seasons, all the amazing restaurants!

Nelly Chavez Registrar, Latin Counsellor	Favourite part of the job Meeting wonderful people from different countries. Activities when not working at ILSC I like hosting dinner parties, cooking, watching movies. Favourite Montreal attraction Old Montreal

Sa Rang Woo Korean Registrar and Counsellor, Activities Coordinator	Favourite part of the job The interaction with the students! Learning about their backgrounds, their culture, their language and tradition makes this job so dynamic and fascinating. Activities when not working at ILSC When not working, you can find me hanging out at places like Old Montreal taking pictures or playing the guitar at home. I love photography and I love music! Favourite Montreal attraction The Jazz Festival and the other festivals in the summer are probably my favorite attractions. Montreal really comes alive during the summer!

Yuri Sato Registrar, Japanese Counsellor	Favourite part of the job As a Japanese counselor, I’m always happy to talk with the students, to give them advice so that they can enjoy their life in Montreal. It’s a great experience to meet the students from all over the world! Activities when not working at ILSC I love cooking and eating!! I always try to invent some new recipe mixing Japanese and Canadian. I also like hiking in the countryside in Quebec. Quebec has so many beautiful places to visit !! Favourite Montreal attraction First of all, World Film Festival! Montreal is the great city where we can see almost all kinds of films. There are several film festivals held in Montreal all year around. The Jazz Festival and Fire Works are my favorite activities as well.

Yue Mei Wu Head Accountant	Favourite part of the job I love all parts of my job. Activities when not working at ILSC Reading, cooking, Internet. Favourite Montreal attraction The multiple cultures

Chun Lei Li Accounting Clerk	Favourite part of the job Meeting people of different backgrounds. Activities when not working at ILSC Traveling, playing table tennis & badminton, reading, cooking... Favourite Montreal attraction The multicultural environment.

Susanne Millard Accounts Receivable	Favourite part of the job Helping students with questions they have about payments or options for classes. Activities when not working at ILSC Reading, hanging out with friends, re-decorating my place … Favourite Montreal attraction Gorgeous Mont Royal, all the walking trails there.

Monique Allain Student Liaison	Favourite part of the job Greeting new students on Monday mornings! Activities when not working at ILSC I love going for walks on the mountain. I enjoy discovering new restaurants and cafes. Favourite Montreal attraction Old Montreal is my favorite attraction.