Emma
Centre Director
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I was born in Dublin, Ireland and moved to Canada in Grade 9. I lived in Pickering, Ontario, until Grade 12 and then moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake. I came to London to attend school, and I've been here ever since. :) My background is in teaching with an early childhood specialty. I've worked with Oxford Learning in many different capacities since 1999. I've been here in Byron since 2004. Oxford Learning is the perfect fit as I get to work with students of all ages. It's my dream job. In my spare time, I love to hang out with my family & friends, read, and watch movies. I also love to travel (particularly to Ireland to visit my family).
Oxford Learning's mission is to help students reach their highest potential; I'm lucky to have such a fun and rewarding career.
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Liz
Education Director
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I was born in Galt, Ontario. I grew up in several small communities as my father was a bank manager and we were transferred approximately every five years. Places I have lived include: Galt, Drumbo, Chapleau, Teeswater, Mount Forest, Mississauga, Waterloo, Hamilton and finally London. I attended the University of Waterloo and received my Bachelor of Environment Studies with a major in Geography. I was interested in the environment and was inspired by my high school geography teacher. In my spare time I enjoy reading, gardening, spending time at the cottage, canoeing and playing board games. I have worked at Oxford Learning since September 2001. I enjoy working here because I learn something new every day. I also get a great deal of pleasure out of helping students achieve their goals :)
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Shirley
French
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I was born and raised right here in London, ON. After graduating from Westminster Secondary School, I attended UWO where I earned my Honours BA in French and German followed by my B.Ed from Althouse College. I spent the next 30 years teaching grade 7 and 8 homeroom plus grade 4-8 rotary French (core) for London and TVDSB. I retired from full-time teaching but I am really enjoying the chance to work here at Oxford Learning, instilling a joy of language learning and a sense of fulfillment in both the students and myself. I love animals and currently have 2 golden retrievers. I also love to travel, go for walks, bike, swim, canoe, cross country ski (when there’s enough snow!) and read.
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Israa
Elementary
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Hi everyone! My name is Israa, I was born in Windsor, ON and raised in wintery Winnipeg. I am now living closer to my roots here in London and am attending Western University where I'm completing an honours specialization in Psychology. I'm hoping to pursue a career in clinical science and psychopathology as I'm extremely passionate about exploring and learning about the human mind and helping others through that knowledge.
My favourite moments are truly the simplest. I enjoy winding down with a good novel or TV show and being around friends and family. I have been tutoring for the past two years and it has brought me great joy to see students gain confidence in themselves and their abilities. I'm now thrilled to join the incredible team at Oxford Learning and work with such bright students.
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Melissa
Elementary
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I moved to Canada about 15 years ago to attend King’s University College. I earned an Honours Specialization in Psychology with a minor in Criminology. I have many years of experience in education and working with children. My particular academic passion is learning more about math anxiety. I love working with Elementary students, in particular, and guiding them through concepts that may seem hard initially. I’m a lifelong learner and love to stretch my creative brain. Some of my favourite hobbies are drawing, reading, cooking, and knitting!
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Evan
High School
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I grew up in the formerly small town of Milton, Ontario. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Medical Sciences as I have an interest in doing research on problems that we don’t have solutions for in the medical field. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing badminton and learning the piano. Just as those who have tutored me have done, I enjoy paying it forward to students and seeing them succeed!
Fun fact: I write with my left hand, but I shoot a basketball with my right hand…
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Tassneem
High School/Elementary
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Hello! My name is Tassneem. I was born in Libya but raised in London, Ontario. I graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a double major in astrophysics and studio art. I am very passionate about space and our big, cool, mysterious universe and about sharing that knowledge with others. In my free time, I like to paint, cook, play video games, and spend time with my family and friends. It's so rewarding watching students grow their confidence and achieve something challenging.
Fun Fact: I have a purple belt in Karate :)
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Hilary
Elementary
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I grew up in Lindsay, Ontario, and moved to London, Ontario, to attend Western University, where I earned my undergraduate degree in history. I then completed my Bachelor of Education in Fredericton, New Brunswick, before returning to London to become a dedicated kindergarten teacher.
In my free time, I enjoy staying active through running, hiking, and playing recreational sports. I am thrilled to be at Oxford Learning because I am passionate about supporting students in their academic pursuits. I understand the significant impact a teacher can have on a child's educational journey, and I am eager to make a positive difference at Oxford Learning.
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