Burlington South
Tutoring

Joanne

Centre Director

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.

Elise

Education Director

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 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! 

Hailey

Education Coordinator

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. 

Emily

Education Coordinator

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.

Yousef

Educator

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.

Theresa

Educator

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.

Ann

Educator

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.

Sabrina

Educator

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.

Brandon

Educator

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.

Beth

Educator

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!

Adrian

Educator

Adrian was recently accepted into the Ph.D. in Mathematics program at the University of Edinburgh, and holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Arts & Science in Mathematics from McMaster University.

Adrian believes that mathematics is the language through which the natural world communicates with us and is applicable to the study of nearly all social and natural phenomena. In and of itself, mathematics teaches its students to solve problems effectively, and to formulate logically rigorous arguments. Adrian believes that everyone is capable of having meaningful and joyful experiences in mathematics.

Outside of his studies, Adrian enjoys outdoor activities such as canoeing, hiking, and camping. His favourite historical mathematicians are Emmy Noether and Alan Turing. His favourite type of pen is the Pilot V2 with a 0.7mm point and you’ll never catch him doing math without it!

Sarah

Educator

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.

Nick

Educator

Nick first attended McMaster University, where he received his BA in History, and then went to Mohawk College, where he earned his Advanced Diploma in Business Administration - Human Resources. Nick is currently pursuing his Master of Education from Niagara University and is on track to become an Ontario Certifed Teacher. 

Nick believes in making learning fun and building relationships with his students to help keep them engaged and excited about their education.

Nick volunteers as a coach for the Burlington Rep football team, where he has been coaching since he retired from the sport. He played professionally for the Ottawa Redblacks and loves sharing his passion for the game with his players.

In his free time, Nick loves to spend time with his family and his two dogs, Bane and Quill.

Tedra

Educator

Tedra received her Master of Science in Mathematics from McMaster University and her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from McGill University.

It is hard to find someone out there who loves math more than Tedra! She not only loves watching her students get better in math, but she loves watching them learn to love math.

Tedra is fluent in French, loves to travel, and has lived in Greece, Japan, and England. She is also a certified scuba diving instructor and was a competitive swimmer, so when she is not doing math, you'll usually find Tedra under water!

Jared

Educator

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.

Martine

Educator

Martine is a Registered Early Childhood Educator and loves teaching our youngest students at the learning centre. She is currently pursuing the Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership degree at Sheridan College with a goal of becoming an Ontario Certified Teacher.

Martine was an Oxford Learning student throughout her high school years, and due to how much it helped with her learning, organization, and confidence, was inspired to pursue the Educator position at Oxford Learning.

Martine loves seeing her students progress in their confidence and abilities and watching their excitement for learning new materials.

Martine is a longtime member of the Girl Guides of Canada, fluent in French, and enjoys painting and camping.  

Haley

Educator

Haley is awesome and her bio is coming soon!

Ahmad

Educator

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.