Bradford
Tutoring

Danielle

Centre Owner & Director

Hi! My name is Danielle and I am proud to be the Owner and Centre Director at Oxford Learning Bradford. I have a diploma in Creative Advertising, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Windsor, and I am a member of the Ontario College of Teachers.

My favourite word in the English language is clementine, and if I could have any superpower, I would love to be able to fly. In my spare time, you can find me baking and watching Moana with my kids. My favourite book is On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman. Opening this Centre with my sister Lisa has been such a rewarding experience! I thoroughly enjoy helping many families and students achieve their goals and aspirations through the Oxford Learning Difference. It is my passion and commitment to improve the lives of children through education. 

Lisa

Centre Director

Hi! My name is Lisa and I am very proud to lead the Oxford Learning team in Bradford as the Centre Director. I have worked with Oxford Learning Centres over a number of years and have helped many students build their skills and enrich their minds. I began my journey with Oxford Learning as a teacher, then came to Bradford to open up my own centre with my sister, Danielle.

I am a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Concurrent Teaching Education Program and I am a Certified Teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers. My favourite word in the English language is serendipity, a noun meaning finding something pleasant that you were not looking for; a fortunate happenstance. If I were a superhero, my superpower would be teleporting to Bradford! My secret talent is my ability to win Monopoly. My favourite book is Oh The Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Suess and I enjoy watching Disney movies such as Tangled and Aladdin. I look forward to getting to know all of the families in our centre and creating lifelong learners. Helping students develop a love for learning has always been a passion of mine, and I love helping students develop the same passion.

Bryan

Teacher

Hi! My name is Bryan and I have been an Ontario Certified Teacher for more than ten years. I am very excited to be a part of Oxford Learning Bradford. I have a background in special education and English as a second language. When I’m not in the classroom, I enjoy participating in a wide variety of sports and cheering on the Blue Jays. I thoroughly believe that a positive attitude is a key ingredient in achieving success. My goal is to help each student establish and achieve their own goals! 

Harjit

Teacher

Hi! My name is Harjit, and I have been teaching for over eight years. I am an Ontario Certified Teacher and am qualified to teach the Primary/Junior divisions. I also have my Early Childhood Education diploma. I am so excited to be a part of Oxford Learning Centre Bradford. I have been working at Oxford Learning Centres for quite some time now and I am happy to be a part of this wonderful team in Bradford.

I speak four languages: English, Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi. My favourite word in the English language is hello, because it is a universal word and you will always get a response with a smile! If I were a superhero, my superpower would be reading people’s minds. In my spare time, I love to make tasty treats. My favourite move is Up, and my favourite book is The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. I believe that with teamwork anything is possible. Children are our future and I love teaching and learning new things from them. My goal is to ensure that every student learns in the best way possible and to guide him or her in a positive direction.

Jessica P.

Teacher

Hi! My name is Jessica P. and I’m so excited to be a member of the Oxford Learning Bradford team. I am so happy to be able to help students reach their goals academically and socially. I graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelors of Arts Honours and spent some time teaching English as a Second Language in Toronto and in Pohang, South Korea.

In my spare time, I enjoy doing yoga, jogging, reading, and trying out new recipes. If I were a superhero, my superpower would be teleportation. I love travelling and learning about different countries’ histories, languages, and social norms. My goal is to learn about students while helping them reach their goals. Learning is fun once you develop skills to approach different problems. 

Emily K.

Teacher

Hi! My name is Emily. I am very excited to be a part of the Oxford Learning team in Bradford. I completed my undergraduate degree in Social Work at Ryerson University. I recently graduated from the Bachelor of Education program at York University, successfully achieving my lifelong goal of becoming an Ontario Certified Teacher! I have chosen this profession as it will allow me to help make a difference in young peoples’ lives.

My favourite word in the English language is the word love, because it is a universal word that transcends all religions and all cultures, as love means the same thing in every country and every language! My secret talent is that I can play the piano. I took lessons for over 12 years since the age of 6. If I were a superhero, my superpower would be to speak every language in the world, so that I could communicate with anyone anywhere I go. In my spare time, I like to bake, walk my dogs, and do yoga. My favourite movie is Grease, and my favourite book is The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.

As an aspiring teacher, I have always enjoyed working with students and watching them grow intellectually and emotionally. I have had this passion for as long as I can remember. I hope that I can share my passion to help students achieve their academic goals and reach their full potential at Oxford Learning!

Julia

Teacher

Hi! My name is Julia. I am so excited to be part of the team at Oxford Learning Centre Bradford. I am a Designated Early Childhood Educator. I completed my diploma at Sheridan College. I chose to become an Early Childhood Educator because I love being able to watch as children grow, learn, and discover their surroundings, and I love to be a part of their development.

My favourite word in the English language is imagine because its definition is to think or create something that is not real. Children have such vivid imaginations! I love hearing the exciting stories they come up with. I have so many favourite books, but to name a few: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy by Stieg Larsson, and anything by John Irving. My favourite movie is The Little Mermaid. If I were a superhero, my superpower would be telepathy.

In my spare time I love to cook, bake, read, and spend time with my family. My secret talent is that I played the alto saxophone and the acoustic guitar in high school. My goal is to help students develop a love for learning by gaining the confidence and skills needed to succeed. 

Endrew

Math & Science Teacher

Hi! My name is Endrew. I am excited to join the team here at Bradford. I have a degree in Chemical Engineering from Ryerson University. I choose Chemical Engineering because I love learning about math and science. I have worked inside a nuclear power plant before and I have personally seen uranium!

My favourite word in the English language is ambiguous because it leaves room for interpretation. In my spare time I like to play sports including ping pong, badminton, and soccer. I also enjoy skiing, and curling. My favourite movie is the Avengers Infinity War. The main plot was well written and the characters interacted with each other in such a vivid and memorable way. My favourite book is The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker. Steven Pinker is a fantastic author with a persuasive and practical writing style. 

If I were a superhero, my superpower would allow me to see the future. It would be convenient to know what is coming next and it could help solve many people's problems. 

Megan

Math Teacher

Hi! My name is Megan. I am currently a student at York University. I am in my last year of my undergraduate degree studies in Mathematics for Education, with a minor in Visual Arts. Teaching has always been one of my passions and I feel like Oxford Learning is a great opportunity for me to learn and grow as a teacher. I can’t wait to get to know everyone who walks through our doors.

I love to watch movies, especially anything Disney, Marvel and DC related. I love to read books. I have a new favourite author almost every year. This year it is Marie Lu, who wrote the Legend series. I am currently learning piano, long boarding, archery, and sign language. My favourite word in the English language would be equality. Not only is it fun to say, it is a word I live by, as everyone deserves to be treated fairly with love and care.

My goal here is to spread the wonders and joys of learning. I want my students to be able to reflect on what they have learned and feel proud of how far they have come. I want to encourage students to expand their understandings. Most importantly, I want to support each and every student in any way that I can.  

Jessica R.

Teacher

Hi! My name is Jessica R and I am very excited to be part of the Oxford Learning team in Bradford. I graduated from the University of Toronto’s Concurrent Education program in 2014 and I am a Certified Teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers. I am currently working as a Special Education Teacher at the York Region District School Board. My experience as a Special Education Teacher has allowed me to recognize the importance of catering to the individualized needs of students. I love witnessing and supporting students while they are learning how to reach their full potential.

If I were a superhero, my superpower would allow me to fly! My secret talent is that I am a circus performer and acrobat. When I am not teaching, I am performing or coaching children and adults in aerial silks, aerial hoop, and acrobatics. In my spare time I play the piano, do yoga and go to Orange Theory. 

My goal is to help students develop a growth mindset and a love for learning by gaining the confidence and skills needed to be successful both at Oxford Learning and in their classrooms. 

Stephanie

French Teacher

Hi! My name is Stephanie. I am excited and honoured to be given the chance to share what I know with Oxford Learning students. I look forward to learning from them as well. 

I am currently a writer of children’s books that range from picture books to young adult novels. I have an HBA from York University with a Sociology Major and a Psychology Minor. I am fascinated by human behaviour. 

My favourite word in English is onomatopoeia. It refers to words that sound like a sound, i.e. zip, boom, bam. Plus, it is just fun to say!

It is hard for me to chose a favourite book as I read a lot. Today, it is The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. My favourite movie has to be Casablanca. 

I attended a French Separate School from JK to eighth grade in Northern Ontario. I have used my knowledge of French in previous employment, but none as important as this one. 

Bonjour! Je m’appelle Stephanie et je suis excitée et honorée d’avoir la chance de partager mon français avec les étudiants de Oxford Learning Centre. J’ai aussi hâte  d’apprendre de mes étudiants. 

Je suis écrivaine de livres pour les enfants de les livres images à les jeunes adultes. 

J’ai fréquenté Université de York et terminé avec un HBA en sociologie (majeur) et psychologie (mineur). 

En français mon mot préferé est infiniment parce que j’aime l’dée d’apprendre sans fin. 

J’ai fréquenté l’école catholique française de la maternelle á la huitième année. J’ai utilisé mon français à autre emploi, mais ni si important que maintenant. 

Sherin

Teacher

Hi! My name is Sherin. I am excited to be a part of the Oxford Learning Bradford team. I am loving the experience and the people I am meeting. I am excited to be a part of this centre that is filled with positive energy. I moved to Canada from Bahrain, which is a small island in the Middle East. I have a BA, an MA, and a Bachelor of Education in English and am presently a teacher at a private schooI. I have been teaching English for the last 10 years and it is my passion. Learning through play and individualizing methods for students are major parts of my personal teaching style.

I love kids and know that there is a lot that we can learn from them. I try my best to use what I learn to help other children who learn differently.

My ideal superpower would allow me to selectively read minds. My favourite word is petrichor, which defines the smell of rain. This is my most favourite thing in the world! In my spare time, I love reading books, listening to music and colouring. My favourite movie is Gladiator. I like detective or mystery novels that make me want to put all the clues together, making Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot among my top favourites. I love music and singing.

Wendy

Math Teacher

Hi! My name is Wendy. My passion lays in everything science and math-related and I am excited to be a part of the Oxford Learning Bradford team so I can share this passion and knowledge with Oxford Learning students. I have graduated with an Honours of Bachelor of Science degree and love learning about math and science.  I am now in school to be a nurse. 

My favourite word in the English language is courage. If I were a superhero, my superpower would be teleportation. My secret talent that no one knows about is that I am able to touch my nose with my tongue! In my spare time, I go for long-distance runs around my neighbourhood. 

Maddie

French Teacher

Bonjour! My name is Madeleine, but everyone calls me Maddie! I am super excited to be a member of the Oxford Learning Bradford team. I am in my final year of my Bachelor of Education at Western University, where I am in the Junior/Intermediate stream, with a specialty in French. Prior, I received my undergraduate degree at the University of Ottawa with a major in French Literature and a minor in English. 

I am fluent in French and attended French First Language schools from Kindergarten to grade 12. I am from New Brunswick, but I have been living in Ontario for the past 6 years. I love speaking and reading in French, but I love sharing French with other people even more! My main goal is to teach French in a positive and engaging light, so everyone can love French as much as I do! 

My favourite word in French is mascaret, which translates to tidal bore. It makes me think of my hometown, Moncton, where a tidal bore runs through the Petitcodiac River twice a day, and it was also the name of my middle school! 

My favorite movie is Mamma Mia because I love watching it with my sisters! My favorite book is Les Trois Mousquetaires by Alexandre Dumas. If I could have any superpower, I would love to fly so I could fly anywhere I want, at any time!

Emily S

French Teacher

Bonjour! Je m’appelle Emily, une enseignante de français pour Oxford Learning. 

Ever since I was a little girl, I have had a passion for teaching and for working with children. I am inspired every day by the brilliant and amazing students that I work with and this pushes me to pass on my knowledge to as many people as I can. 

My love for teaching began after a few years of competitive figure skating when the people who trained me inspired me to teach figure skating. After 14 years of competing and involving myself in synchronized skating and ice dance, I retired from competition and began teaching hockey and figure skating lessons. This was an eye-opening and amazing experience.

I always knew I wanted to be a primary school teacher, but as I got older I started to get more involved and realized how passionate I was about not only teaching but in observing students’ learning processes. After being in the French program throughout my schooling, I decided I wanted to teach French. I volunteered in French classrooms around my community and completed a Co-Operative Education program in a French Immersion classroom when I was in high school which helped me get a job with the school board! Now, I am completing my undergraduate degree at Lakehead University before I’m off to teacher’s college!

Au revoir, et bienvenue à Oxford Learning! 

Elizabeth

Teacher

Hi! My name is Elizabeth, and I am so happy to be part of the Oxford Learning Bradford team.

I have been teaching for about 5 years now, and am an Ontario Certified Teacher. I love to see smiling faces and it makes me happy when students progress. I believe that the tools that students learn at Oxford Learning should be taught to every student because we truly build the skills necessary for the students to make great progress! 

In my spare time, I like to hang out with my cat, I like to paint, and I am learning how to play the guitar! I also love making YouTube videos for my school's assemblies. 

If I was a superhero, my superpower would be . . . FLYING! This is because I do not enjoy sitting in the car for long periods of time. If I was able to fly places, I think it would take much less time to travel and I would be able to stretch my legs the entire time.