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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 at ILSC - Montreal, Quebec Canada
French Teachers

English teachers at ILSC - Montreal, Quebec Canada
English Teachers

ILSC-Montréal Administrative Staff
 
Nadine Baladi
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.