(Founder-Owner)
Hi — I’m so glad you’re here.
Tutor Tots was created from both professional experience and deeply personal understanding. As the mother of a neurodivergent daughter who struggled to receive meaningful academic support, I experienced firsthand how easily students can be underestimated — and how profoundly that can impact both children and parents.
That experience became the beginning of my work in education almost 30 years ago.
What started as supporting my own children and their peers grew into a private tutoring practice, then an in-person learning space in Bolton, Ontario, and eventually an online learning model that has allowed students to remain with us from early elementary years through high school.
Along the way, I have worked within the Peel District School Board and as an instructor at Humber College, while continuously developing specialized expertise in structured, phonics-based literacy instruction and Ontario curriculum-aligned learning.
Over time, one principle has remained constant: effective tutoring must be aligned with curriculum expectations while meeting the individual learner where they are. When instruction is both targeted and personalized, students not only improve academically — they begin to rebuild confidence in their own abilities.
At Tutor Tots, we use a structured, intentional approach that ensures students are supported in their current grade-level learning while also addressing foundational gaps. This prevents learning gaps from widening and allows students to progress with clarity and confidence.
Most importantly, I have learned that academic struggle is not a definition of ability — it is simply a point in time that requires the right support. Every student deserves a learning environment where they are not labeled, dismissed, or left behind, but instead guided with patience, structure, and respect.
That belief is at the heart of everything we do.
And on a personal note — my daughter, once told not to “expect too much from,” is now completing her PhD in linguistics. My eldest daughter is also thriving as a successful business owner in the creative industry.
Their journeys continue to reinforce what I have always believed: potential is not fixed — it simply needs the right environment to grow.
Tutor Tots was created from both professional experience and deeply personal understanding. As the mother of a neurodivergent daughter who struggled to receive meaningful academic support, I experienced firsthand how easily students can be underestimated — and how profoundly that can impact both children and parents.
That experience became the beginning of my work in education almost 30 years ago.
What started as supporting my own children and their peers grew into a private tutoring practice, then an in-person learning space in Bolton, Ontario, and eventually an online learning model that has allowed students to remain with us from early elementary years through high school.
Along the way, I have worked within the Peel District School Board and as an instructor at Humber College, while continuously developing specialized expertise in structured, phonics-based literacy instruction and Ontario curriculum-aligned learning.
Over time, one principle has remained constant: effective tutoring must be aligned with curriculum expectations while meeting the individual learner where they are. When instruction is both targeted and personalized, students not only improve academically — they begin to rebuild confidence in their own abilities.
At Tutor Tots, we use a structured, intentional approach that ensures students are supported in their current grade-level learning while also addressing foundational gaps. This prevents learning gaps from widening and allows students to progress with clarity and confidence.
Most importantly, I have learned that academic struggle is not a definition of ability — it is simply a point in time that requires the right support. Every student deserves a learning environment where they are not labeled, dismissed, or left behind, but instead guided with patience, structure, and respect.
That belief is at the heart of everything we do.
And on a personal note — my daughter, once told not to “expect too much from,” is now completing her PhD in linguistics. My eldest daughter is also thriving as a successful business owner in the creative industry.
Their journeys continue to reinforce what I have always believed: potential is not fixed — it simply needs the right environment to grow.
"Remember, popcorn is prepared in the same pot, in the same heat, in the same oil, but the kernels do not pop at the same time.
Don't compare your child to other children, his/her turn to pop is coming."
Our Amazing Tutors (in the process of being updated)
Their passion and dedication are truly inspiring.
Elementary & High School (Math)
- Completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, majoring in linguistics and computer science. In 2021
- Completed her Master's Degree in Linguistics, and is currently in her last year of her PhD.
- Recipient of many scholastic achievement awards, and is also a published author.
- Compassionate and positive.
Quote: "I understand that with the right tutor anything is possible."
Elementary & High School (Math, Language, Phonics, Science)
- Graduate from the University of Toronto: completed a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with a double minor in English and Visual Studies.
- Acknowledged as one of the Top 50 high school students joining the undergraduate program and continued to receive multiple awards throughout her studies for her distinguished performance.
- At the graduate level, completed a Master’s Degree in Linguistics, where she conducted research on the structure of Cantonese nominalization and worked as a Teaching Assistant for an undergraduate linguistics course.
- In addition to leading tutorial sessions as a Teaching Assistant, she has experience with teaching beyond the university class setting.
Message to Parents: “I want to help students not only improve, but also be comfortable with and enjoy the learning process.”
Elementary School (Math, Language, Phonics, French)
- Currently in 3rd year of undergraduate studies University Of Waterloo.
- Studying a variety of subjects such as sociology, psychology, writing and French.
- Plans on receiving Bachelor's of Arts in French Studies and then move forward to Bachelor of Education
- Plans on becoming an intermediate level teacher.
- Has always had a passion for helping students learn.
- Wants students to be able to learn comfortably and confidently and hopes to inspire children to do their best and to reach for their goals, even if something seems hard.
- Understands how struggling in a certain subject can be very frustrating and wants to help students have a more positive outlook on their learning experience!
Elementary & High School (Math, Language, Science)
- Currently in her third year of undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto with a focus on Psychology, which she plans to pursue through further graduate studies. After this, she plans on working in school boards as a child psychologist.
- Since she was in grade 10, she has put aside her time to help younger students in their studies in elementary school and high school. She also is an emergency supply teacher during her reading weeks.
Message to Parents: "I want students to feel happy to go to school and learn!"
All children need is a little help, a little hope,
and people who believe in them.