Lisa M.

Lisa Marriott is a Reading Specialist, Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), and a Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist. She has more than 20 years of experience helping students become confident, successful readers. She has a Masters of Education in Reading Education and currently teaches fourth grade in Kansas while also serving as a Research Assistant and Evaluator at the University of Kansas Medical Center’s Reading, Language & Learning Lab.

Lisa specializes in evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the science of reading and has extensive experience supporting students with dyslexia and other reading challenges. As the mother of two children with dyslexia, she brings not only professional expertise but also a personal understanding of the journey many families face. She is passionate about partnering with parents to help every child develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

When she’s not teaching or tutoring, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and adult children, running long distances with her dog, getting lost in a good book, and watching movies from every genre—from classic comedies to edge-of-your-seat thrillers.

STEPHANIE R.

Steph is a passionate educator who believes that every student can succeed when learning is personalized, engaging, and supported with patience and encouragement. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English, History, and Philosophy from the University of Toronto, as well as a Master of Teaching from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE).

Through her teaching experiences within the Toronto District School Board, Steph has designed and delivered lessons, created and assessed assignments, and supported students with a wide range of learning needs. She has worked closely with students both in the classroom and one-on-one, including Multilingual Language Learners (MLLs), helping them build confidence, strengthen their skills, and achieve their academic goals.

Steph specializes in English, History, and the Social Sciences, with particular expertise in reading, writing, critical thinking, and essay development. She is also open to supporting students in other subject areas when appropriate.

Recognizing that every student learns differently, Steph creates customized lesson plans tailored to each student’s strengths, needs, interests, and goals. By connecting learning to topics that matter to her students, she helps make lessons engaging, meaningful, and effective.

Her goal is not only to help students improve academically, but also to foster confidence, curiosity, and independent learning skills that will support their success both inside and outside the classroom.

Shannon B.

As a Certified Bilingual Orton Gillingham Tutor, Shannon is an expert at designing personalized multi-sensory lessons for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Shannon holds a Master of Arts in Bilingual Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish.

One of Shannon’s many strengths is in helping neurodivergent readers solidify decoding skills in their dominant language first, and then helping these students translate their new decoding skills into English.

As a late bloomer who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Shannon teaches with the empathy of someone who understands cognitive overload firsthand. This lived experience has helped her become a more compassionate educator who knows first-hand that learning should be clear, enjoyable, and not overwhelming.

In her spare time, Shannon enjoys playing pickleball, gardening, and crafting with her two daughters.

Melissa G.

Melissa is a dedicated and experienced educator with nearly 25 years of teaching experience, including almost 20 years focused on Special Education Reading. As a resource teacher working with students in grades 3–6, she is deeply committed to supporting learners who struggle with reading and helping them build confidence and independence.

She holds an LBS1 certification and has earned a Bachelor of Arts from North Central College, a Master’s in Teaching from Concordia, and a Master’s degree as a Reading Specialist from Olivet Nazarene University. Her extensive classroom experience, combined with her specialized training, allows her to provide targeted, effective instruction that meets the diverse needs of her students.

Melissa is a passionate reader herself and brings that enthusiasm into her teaching every day. She is especially driven to ensure that all students develop strong literacy skills, recognizing how critical reading is for lifelong success.

Outside of the classroom, Melissa enjoys traveling, reading, attending concerts, and spending quality time with her family. She is also currently training her dog to become a therapy reading dog, combining her love of literacy and animals to further support and inspire young readers.

TARA C.

Tara brings 30+ years of specialized literacy evaluation and remediation to help your child progress in reading and writing.
She holds a Masters degree in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Remedial Reading from Columbia University and has worked with students in both private and public school settings. During tutoring sessions, Tara focuses on unlocking a student’s internal motivation, building a solid skill base, and…having a little fun!

Christine C.

Christine holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Education, and has been teaching in elementary schools for nearly seven years. She brings a wide range of classroom experience, particularly in the primary grades, while also having worked with students across all grade levels from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Additionally, Christine has a special focus on early literacy intervention and working with struggling readers on remedial reading programs. Using phonetic-based literacy programs, Christine delivers instruction in a systematic way to students who have dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Christine is also qualified to teach Intermediate Science.

Passionate about creating meaningful connections with her students, Christine believes that learning should be engaging, supportive, and fun. She approaches teaching with a whole-child mindset, recognizing that every student is more than their academic performance. Her goal is to help students build confidence, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning in a positive environment where they feel seen and valued.

Outside of teaching, Christine enjoys spending time with her family. She is the proud mom of a one-year-old daughter and loves going on adventures with her dog, Louie.

Bobbi-Jo M.

Bobbi-Jo has a masters degree in Childhood Education and has worked in the education field for 17 years as both a teacher and an educational assistant.

She has an extensive background in special education and has taught all grades from kindergarten to grade 8. In the past few years, Bobbi-Jo has specialized at her school in the role of Early Reading Intervention Specialist. In this role, Bobbi-Jo focuses on student achievement through data and structured literacy programs that focus on phonetic skills and sounds as well as the application of phonetic rules. Bobbi-Jo has a strong understand of remedial reading programs that are specifically tailored to students who have dyslexia and other non-verbal learning differences.

Cheyenne R.

Cheyenne is a veteran Chicago Public Schools special education teacher with 13 years of experience supporting diverse learners across preschool through 8th grade. Originally from a small rural town in Michigan, she obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Women’s Studies from the University of Michigan before entering the classroom through AmeriCorps-The New Teacher Project. While initially drawn to education policy reform, Cheyenne quickly discovered her passion lies in working directly with students and families. She went on to earn her English as a Second Language endorsement and a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis to better meet the wide-ranging needs of her students. Cheyenne is especially passionate about building executive functioning skills to help students access opportunities beyond the classroom, and her work is grounded in a holistic, relationship-centered approach. Outside of teaching, she can usually be found traveling, playing golf, volleyball, or pickleball, exploring the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, or attempting to keep her 30+ houseplants thriving.

Mariah M.

CHARLOTTE G.

Charlotte G. is a passionate and engaging educator specializing in English and History. She holds a Master of Teaching from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Western Ontario, where she also gained international academic experience through studies at the University of Copenhagen.

Charlotte has taught at three independent schools in Toronto, two of which offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Most recently, she taught Grade 9 and 10 English within the IB Middle Years Programme, where she designed inquiry-based lessons that foster critical thinking, literary analysis, and student voice.

Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that strong relationships are key to meaningful learning. She prioritizes connection and engagement, creating supportive environments where students feel comfortable taking risks, asking questions, and building confidence. By combining structured skill development with student-centered, inquiry-based approaches, she tailors her teaching to meet individual learning needs.

An Ontario Certified Teacher with additional qualifications in reading instruction, Charlotte is committed to helping students strengthen their skills, build confidence, and achieve their academic goals!