Joanne
Centre Director
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Joanne loves creating a friendly and welcoming environment for students, parents, and her team of educators at Oxford Learning Burlington South. Her passion for improving the lives of children through education makes her excited to go into the learning centre each day. Under Joanne's leadership, Burlington South has transformed into a thriving and award-winning location!
Joanne holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Guelph, a Teaching Effectiveness Certificate from Humber College, and is an Oxford-certified cognitive and academic assessor. Joanne believes that education is the key to making the world a better place and is proud of her impact on Oxford Learning Burlington South's students.
A busy mom to four children and passionate about her community, Joanne mentors other women in business and has volunteered extensively within local schools. Joanne has over 25 years of volunteer service with Girl Guides of Canada and enjoys spending time with family, travelling, curling, and cuddling with her tiny dog, Daisy.
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Elise
Education Director
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Elise is currently pursuing a Master of Mathematics for Teachers at the University of Waterloo and graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science in physics and mathematics. She is an Oxford Learning-certified cognitive and academic assessor and is passionate about finding the root of each student's academic struggles.
Elise's favourite part of her role at Oxford Learning is managing the students' programs and helping them overcome obstacles. She loves getting to know every Oxford Learning student and seeing them light up as their confidence grows. You will always see a smile on Elise's face when she is with students, and she constantly encourages them to keep an open mind with their learning.
Some fun facts about Elise: she is a triathlete, a plant lover, a Pokémon enthusiast, and she has two dogs, a cat, and a bunny!
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Hailey
Education Coordinator
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Hailey is currently pursuing a Master of Osteopathic Manual Sciences and holds a Bachelor of Science in Health and Disease from the University of Toronto.
She is passionate about education and giving her students the confidence and tools they need to reach their academic potential. Hailey strives to make learning fun and especially loves teaching biology and chemistry.
In her free time, she likes playing tennis, reading, and walking her two dogs, Charlie and Poppy.
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Emily
Education Coordinator
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Emily holds a Master of Arts from King's College London, a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University, and is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She taught Kindergarten to Grade 3 in London, England for several years before returning to where she grew up - Burlington.
Emily loves teaching and especially finds joy with helping her students foster a love for learning. Encouraging them to reach their highest potential is what she finds most fulfilling.
Emily has two young children and enjoys spending time with her family, drawing, and baking.
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Yousef
Educator
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Yousef holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Physics from McMaster University. He joined Oxford Learning in 2015 and has since helped countless high school students achieve their academic goals.
Yousef is passionate about helping his students succeed and believes that creating a relaxing environment leads to an optimal learning experience. He also strives to help students develop an interest and curiosity for learning outside of typical school subjects.
Yousef is fluent in Arabic, loves all things engineering, and especially enjoys teaching math and physics. In Yousef’s spare time, he enjoys 3D modelling and printing, working on cars, graphic design, camping, and outdoor activities.
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Theresa
Educator
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Theresa holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Education from the Trent/Queen’s University Concurrent Education Program and is an Ontario Certified Teacher.
Theresa shares her enthusiastic love for learning with her students and helps them build their self-confidence to better realize their own potential. She also encourages her students to become lifelong learners.
In her free time, Theresa enjoys reading, learning more about space, trying new cooking and baking recipes, and spending time with her family.
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Ann
Educator
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Ann is a graduate of St. Lawrence College and found her passion for education and making a positive difference in the lives of children while raising her two daughters. She was a regular classroom and field trip volunteer as well as a gymnastics coach. Ann is especially proud of her time working with children who were training for the Special Olympics as their swimming coach.
Ann believes that a positive, fun, and encouraging learning environment sets the right tone for academic excellence. In her spare time, Ann enjoys cooking, running, and walking her two dogs, Koda and Riley.
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Sabrina
Educator
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Sabrina holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology and Sociology from McMaster University and is currently pursuing the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
Through insightful experiences from her extensive volunteer work, she has a strong desire for helping others which is the focus of her purpose in life.
Sabrina is always ready to strive students to be their very best in the aim of gaining confidence, developing new skills, and overcoming obstacles.
She hopes to inspire her students to see each day as a new opportunity to learn and grow. In her spare time, Sabrina enjoys reading, exercising, and spending time with loved ones.
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Brandon
Educator
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Brandon graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education at the University of Ottawa to become a high school math and science teacher.
Brandon always encourages his students to approach their work with a positive attitude and believes that learning should be fun. Brandon is passionate about helping students reach their potential, not only academically, but also athletically through his role as an ultimate frisbee coach.
In his free time, Brandon enjoys rock climbing, disc golfing, and playing ultimate frisbee.
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Beth
Educator
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Beth holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Education from Queen's University and is an Ontario Certified Teacher.
Beth is a local high school math and science teacher and loves helping her students reach their full potential. She became passionate about teaching through volunteering with students in elementary schools and worked as an outdoor education instructor and camp counsellor for several years.
Beth loves seeing students grow academically and become more confident in their learning skills. She believes that learning should always be fun and catered to student interests to foster a love for gaining knowledge.
Beth hopes to teach abroad and learn about different culture and languages in the future. Some interesting facts about Beth are that she has a dog named Oliver, she's an avid Taylor Swift fan, she began playing the cello at age three, and she has been to Italy twice!
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Claudia
Educator
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Claudia holds a Bachelor of English and Cultural Studies from McMaster University, a Bachelor of Education from Redeemer University, and is an Ontario Certified Teacher.
Claudia believes that a positive and fun learning environment is vital to a student's success. She loves celebrating her student's academic growth and achievements.
In her free time, Claudia enjoys spending time outside hiking or playing sports. She also enjoys baking delicious treats, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Samantha
Educator
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Samantha has an early childhood education background and received her teaching degree during her year in New Zealand. Currently, she is a teacher with the Halton District School board.
Samantha is a dedicated and passionate professional with experience in creating engaging and inclusive environments. She is committed to ensuring individual student success by addressing their unique needs and learning abilities. Samantha is always ready to support students in building their confidence and gaining new skills.
During her spare time, Samantha enjoys going on hikes, reading, and doing yoga. She hopes to inspire her students to try their best and focus on the progress they make each day. It is extremely important for Samantha to collaborate with her students to establish goals and foster motivation.
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Michael
Educator
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Michael graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Science. He majored in physics and has a minor in history.
Michael loves teaching math, physics, and history. His favourite part of teaching is connecting with his students and seeing their progress. He was recently accepted into Teachers' College and is on his way to becoming a high school physics, math, and history teacher.
In his free time, he enjoys playing sports such as hockey, lacrosse, and volleyball and learning more about technology.
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Eric
Educator
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Eric graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and is currently pursuing a career in clinical research.
Eric loves making learning fun and helping students accomplish their best work. His favourite subjects are math and science, where he loves focusing on improving problem-solving skills.
In his free time, Eric enjoys playing baseball, working out, and listening to rock music.
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Jared
Educator
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Jared graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Mathematics from the University of Toronto and is currently pursuing the Bachelor of Education at Queen's University to become a high school math teacher.
Jared is particularly interested in helping students develop their problem solving and critical thinking skills. In his free time, Jared enjoys reading philosophy, skiing, and playing hockey.
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Sarah
Educator
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Sarah is an Education Assistant with the HDSB. She is fluent in French and has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Vanier College in Montreal. She is passionate about making learning fun and accessible for all students and is currently working to become an Ontario Certified Teacher.
Sarah understands the importance of building strong relationships with her students and takes great pride in watching them develop and thrive under her guidance. She enjoys exploring local cuisine, taking pilates classes, and going for long walks. When she's not in the classroom, Sarah loves visiting her family and friends back home in Montreal.
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Haley
Educator
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Haley graduated with a degree in Neuroscience and Psychology from Wilfried-Laurier University and is currently studying clinical bioinformatics.
Haley wants learning to be fun and strives to help her students develop skills that will help them reach their potential.
Haley loves reading, can play 7 different instruments, and enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
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Ahmad
Educator
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Ahmad is in his final year of the McMaster University Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology program. He enjoys working with children, and he aspires to enter the field of medicine to become a pediatrician. He recently wrote the MCAT exam and is eagerly awaiting the results!
As a former Oxford Learning student, Ahmad is thrilled to give back to his community and support the next generation of students. Ahmad loves seeing his students overcome long-term challenges and will always be sure to celebrate their achievements with them. He strives to create the same fun learning environment that led him to become an Oxford Learning educator in the first place.
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Aleks
Educator
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Aleks graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics. She is currently pursuing a career in genetic counselling.
Aleks strives to create a positive learning environment and wants her students to enjoy learning. Her favourite subject to teach is biology.
In her free time, Aleks likes reading thriller books, trying out pottery, and hanging out with her friends.
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Sierra
Educator
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Sierra received her Bachelor of Science in Physics from Queen's University. Her favourite subjects to teach are physics and calculus. She hopes to make learning fun and loves helping students find their passion.
In her spare time, Sierra loves listening to music, baking, and running.
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Justin
Educator
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Justin is a current teacher candidate at Brock University, working toward his Bachelor of Education. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature.
Justin enjoys teaching English and French and would love to continue learning new languages. He believes that learning should be fun and loves to see the progress that his students make. Justin is passionate about student-centred learning, where learning becomes something that transcends the boundaries of a classroom, and out into the world that students experience first-hand.
In his spare time, Justin enjoys running, reading, and watching films. Some of his favourite movies are La La Land, 12 Angry Men, and Paddington 2.
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