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Greetings!
It's back to school again!
Some students thrive going back to school. Some are anxious because they haven't practiced reading, writing or math over the summer months. When students feel well prepared for the new school year, their confidence will improve.
Tutoring is a great option for students who have fallen behind.
We have been busy recruiting new talent over the summer. We have a strong team of B.C. certified teachers and we have screened them carefully.
Booking Your Tutor Early Is a Good Idea
Our popular tutors get booked quickly. If you worked with one of our tutors last year and want them back please call us early to make sure that you can secure a spot in their time schedule.
Call 604-439-1790 or email us at tutor@schooliseasy.com. Our tutors are on contract with Academic Advantage and must continue working through Academic Advantage.
New Prices for 2011/2012 School Year
Please Click Here to See Our New Prices
Thanks For Completing Our Survey
Thank you to all of you who took the time to complete our Academic Advantage customer satisfaction survey that was launched by the business faculty of Langara College. We are pleased that parents and students are more than satisfied with the quality of tutors we provide. If you have any comments or feedback for us, please provide it by clicking here.
Teacher Of the Year
We continue to gather feedback on our tutors and we send out the tutors who get good comments from students and parents.
Every year we like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our teachers.
We also choose teachers every year to give special recognition. These tutors have put in many hours of tutoring. Feedback from students has been outstanding.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR Lower Mainland 1st place
 | | Sonia Aston |
Sonia Aston of Burnaby tutored a total of 800 hours from Sept 2010 - May 2011.
Parents reported that she planned great lessons, was engaging and had great rapport with kids.
Sonia was born and raised in Ottawa. She did French Immersion program from kindergarten to high school, and continued studying French in University. Blessed with the fortune of being able to practice French in her bilingual hometown, she has attained almost native-like fluency of the language. She also has intermediate knowledge of Spanish and some Mandarin.
She received her English Literature degree from the University of Ottawa. She has worked as a clerk, secretary, receptionist, website developer and writer/editor. She returned to University later in life to get her Education degree.
She is a member of the Ontario College of Teacher and the BC College of Teachers.
Sonia has taught at various Colleges and learning centres. She is passionate about teaching.
In her spare time, Sonia enjoys reading, listening to music, writing, traveling, cooking, photography, learning languages and socializing with friends.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR Lower Mainland 2nd Place
 | | Phil Viaud |
This is Phil's second year to win this award. Phil tutored a total of 455 hours between Sept 2010 and May 2011. Parents reported that he was reliable, caring and helped their kid understand concepts well.
Phil taught grades 4 to 10, mostly in the South Okanagan. After retiring from teaching he moved to Vancouver where he continued his work in education by tutoring. Teaching math at various levels is his specialty and his passion, although he enjoys tutoring other subjects, particularly science and socials. Helping students improve their understanding and their learning techniques is very fulfilling.
Biking to students' homes is also great exercise!
He works as a volunteer for the David Suzuki Foundation helping to support their important work concerning climate change, endangered species, and environmental protection. He also volunteers for the Stanley Park Ecological Society, helping to eradicate invasive species, particularly English ivy, from the park.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR Victoria
 | | William Meyer |
William tutored a total of 112 hours between Sept 2010 and April 2011.
William received his B.ED from UBC in 2003. After graduation he taught English in a seaside town, Konan on Shikoku Island, Japan from 2004-2008. William said it was a wonderful experience. He is currently pursuing a Special Education Diploma at UVic. He enjoys coaching, swimming and evolutionary writing. William admires Charles Darwin and his quote, "How paramount the future is to the present when one is surrounded by children."
TEACHER OF THE YEAR Comox Valley
 | | Kerry Dawson |
Kerry tutored a total of 344 hours between Sept 2010 and April 2011. Parents reported that she was smart and was able to break down information that was clear for students to understand.
Kerry holds a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education (math and science) and previously worked as a classroom teacher in both Dalian, China, and at the American School of Guatemala where she enjoyed hosting "Math Olympics" competitions for her students. She joined Academic Advantage as a tutor in 2008. In addition, Kerry holds a B.Sc. in Ecology and a Masters in Resource and Environmental Management and continues to do environmental consulting work. She currently holds a contract as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Comox Valley Conservation Strategy, a plan for the protection and restoration of the Comox Valley's sensitive natural ecosystems. In her spare time, Kerry enjoys bird-watching, photography, kayaking and playing the piano.
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