Alicia Ignagni
“I want students to feel supported, proud of their progress, and motivated to keep growing.”
Alicia is an experienced elementary educator with over 10 years of teaching experience in the Halton Catholic District School Board, where she has taught Core French, English literacy, reading intervention, and the arts. She is passionate about helping students build confidence, develop curiosity, and find genuine enjoyment in learning. Alicia believes in creating engaging, supportive learning environments where students feel encouraged to explore new ideas, take risks, and connect what they learn to the world around them.
Alicia holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and French from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Education from Brock University, with qualifications in the Junior and Intermediate divisions and French as a Second Language. She also holds a Specialist qualification in Religious Education in Catholic Schools. In addition, Alicia is a DELF Certified Correctrice/Examinatrice, qualified to assess French-language proficiency at the A2, B1, and B2 levels.
Throughout her career, Alicia has developed a broad range of experience supporting students with different learning needs and abilities in both in-person and virtual settings. Her work has extended beyond the classroom, including contributing to curriculum and resource development in French, STEM, and Francophone culture. She has also helped organize and coordinate DELF examination sessions across the school board, giving her valuable insight into language assessment and the development of French proficiency.
Alicia particularly enjoys finding creative ways to bring language learning to life. One example is the annual school-wide French Cafés she organized, where students had authentic opportunities to practise speaking French while exploring Francophone cultures. Experiences like these reflect her belief that language learning is most meaningful when students can use it in real-world contexts and make personal connections with what they are studying.
In her teaching, Alicia combines interactive activities, creativity, and thoughtful instruction to make learning both engaging and purposeful. She enjoys getting to know each student's strengths, interests, and learning needs, and using that understanding to create opportunities for growth. Whether supporting a student with reading and literacy or helping them develop confidence in French, Alicia aims to make learning a positive experience that inspires curiosity and builds skills that last.
In Alicia’s words
One of the things I enjoy most about teaching is helping students discover their abilities and develop a genuine enjoyment of learning. Whether we are exploring a new language, developing reading skills, or working through a challenging concept, I love seeing students gain confidence, become more independent, and recognize what they are capable of achieving. My goal is to make learning engaging, meaningful, and relevant to each student.
I believe students learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process. I enjoy bringing lessons to life through conversations, games, creative activities, problem-solving, and real-world tasks that encourage students to apply what they have learned. I also value making connections beyond the lesson itself, helping students see how their learning can be used in everyday situations.
Getting to know my students and understanding how they learn is an important part of my teaching approach. Every child brings different strengths, interests, and needs, and I enjoy finding ways to make learning accessible and engaging for each individual. Creating a positive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, taking risks, and learning from mistakes is something I value greatly.
Above all, I want students to feel supported, proud of their progress, and motivated to keep growing. Whether they are strengthening their literacy skills, developing confidence in French, or tackling something new, my hope is that every student leaves a lesson feeling successful and excited about what they can learn next.
Book a free consultation. We'll talk through your options.
We'll discuss what your child needs and match them with the teacher who fits — no commitment either way.