Anne-Marie

Centre Director

Meet Anne-Marie!
For over 20 years, Anne-Marie has been dedicated to supporting Oxford Learning families and is truly grateful for the meaningful relationships she has built along the way. Nothing brings her more joy than working with her students, getting to know them, and watching their confidence grow.

At Oxford Learning Burlington North, Anne-Marie takes the time to listen to both parents and students, ensuring they work together to achieve their goals. She believes in the power of cognitive and academic strategies to help students unlock their full potential—an approach that makes Oxford Learning unique. Over the years, she has had the privilege of supporting thousands of students in a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.

Anne-Marie holds an Honours Degree in Psychology and teacher education from Trent University and is also a certified academic and cognitive assessor. As an experienced educational entrepreneur, she is passionate about empowering students through personalized teaching strategies. Her favorite part of the job? Hearing a student say, “I never thought I could do that!”

When she’s not at the learning centre, Anne-Marie enjoys spending time with her family—especially at her trailer—reading, and traveling as much as possible. Fun fact: She’s a big fan of step aerobics and takes every opportunity to do it!

Meaghan

Centre Director

Meet Meaghan!
Meaghan has been the Centre Director and Co-Owner of Oxford Learning Burlington for over 10 years. Her connection to Oxford Learning runs deep, as she was a student at the Brampton North location during high school, where she faced challenges in math. Her journey with Oxford Learning helped her gain confidence, improve her attitude, and achieve a substantial increase in her grades, which motivated her to continue striving toward bigger goals. 

Meaghan holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with an emphasis on Business Management and Leadership, and she has extensive experience working with children of various age groups. Driven by a desire to leverage her management expertise while contributing to the educational development of young minds, she discovered her calling at Oxford Learning Burlington in 2014.

Meaghan has a strong conviction in the effectiveness of Oxford Learning's programs, having personally experienced their transformative impact. For her, there is no greater reward than witnessing the academic and personal success of the students her centre supports. While she may not directly teach students or meet with parents, Meaghan is deeply involved in the centre’s daily operations. She leads engaging initiatives such as the Word Problem of the Week, Grammar Sheet of the Week, The Treasure Chest Reading Comprehension Challenge, and many Goal-Setting Contests, fostering a motivating and interactive learning environment for students. She finds immense fulfillment in building meaningful relationships with all the students and believes it is essential to create an atmosphere where each child or teen feels valued, important, and celebrated. Passionate about education, she is dedicated to cultivating a safe, comfortable, and engaging space that balances academic rigour with enjoyable learning experiences.

In her free time, Meaghan is a passionate music lover who enjoys attending live music as well as live sporting events. She also loves writing, spending time outdoors, tackling DIY projects, and cherishes quality moments with her nieces, nephews, family, friends, and pets.

She’s also the go-to person for any music trivia challenge, thanks to her impressive ability to name nearly any song from any decade or genre!

Terri-Lynn

Education Director

Meet Terri-Lynn!
Terri-Lynn, who usually goes by TL, is the superstar Education Director and certified Assessor at Oxford Learning Burlington North!

TL holds an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Language & Linguistics, focusing on second language teaching (from York University’s Collège Glendon & l’Université Laval) and has extensive teaching experience overseas. She also holds a Master’s in Leadership (& Human Behaviour).

TL is also a word enthusiast and a published author. She is a lifelong learner who loves to share her love of learning –and contagious energy with her students.  

TL is dedicated to helping students build self-confidence by creating a safe place where students can uncover their learning strengths, focus on positivity, and celebrate successes. She is dedicated to working with parents and students to make learning a customized and helpful experience where students can flourish and achieve their dreams! 

In her spare time, TL is a yoga instructor, an avid reader, and a world traveller. She enjoys spending time with her family, including her two daughters and friends.   

Brittany

Education Coordinator

Meet Brittany!
Brittany began tutoring last year, but her experience working closely with children extends far beyond that. Brittany began her career in youth justice by working alongside teenagers, which gave her extensive experience in the youth mental health sector. Brittany worked directly with many children, developing her love and passion for education. 

After having her second child, Brittany became very aware of children's educational needs and decided to make a career change. Working at Oxford Learning has allowed Brittany to entirely focus on assisting the students with their academic and cognitive needs. Brittany feels it is such a positive learning environment for students, and she loves that it is a student-driven program!

Starting as a teacher working with students from pre-K to Grade 6, Brittany soon advanced to the role of Education Coordinator after becoming a certified Assessor and expanding her knowledge of Oxford Learning’s programs and curriculum. She graduated from Sheridan College with a degree in the Social Service field. Throughout her time here, she has felt extremely fulfilled by working with the students and parents at Oxford Learning. Brittany says watching the students learn and grow academically and seeing their confidence build over time has been incredibly rewarding!

Brittany is a mother of two: a 7-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter. She loves spending time outdoors with her family, especially her 12-year-old American Bulldog, Ryker! In her spare time, you'll find Brittany watching the latest reality show on Bravo or looking for the next delicious recipe to make!

Maya

Beyond Tutoring, French and Advantage; also Administration Assistant

Meet Maya!
Maya mainly teaches Grades 1 to 10 in science, math and French-PLUS she is one of our on-site Assessors! She is currently a Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour student at McMaster University. She plans on pursuing a career in clinical psychology.

Maya began tutoring many years ago and developed a passion for teaching and developmental psychology through it. Maya says she loves working at Oxford Learning because of the warm and encouraging environment, the wide variety of programs offered, and the relevant cognitive techniques that are emphasized within them.  As a student herself, Maya says she understands how frustrating the learning process can sometimes be, but also how rewarding and worthwhile it is. She is excited to be able to help students work toward both their academic and personal goals! 

When Maya isn’t studying, she likes to read, bike, and spend time with family and friends. She is also currently working at the Brain Research Society at McMaster, contributing to brain research-related initiatives!

Josh

Beyond Tutoring and Advantage

Meet Josh!
Josh primarily teaches high school mathematics and sciences, but can also assist students in other grades and subjects. Josh a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Health Sciences (B.Sc.) program with minors in chemistry and biology, and he is currently applying to Canadian and American medical colleges.

Josh began private tutoring three years ago and developed a passion for teaching. As a student who understands the unique challenges posed by math and science, Josh loves teaching students to be proud of themselves as they reach their goals, no matter how big or small. Josh enjoys working at Oxford Learning for its positive environment and student-focused teaching methods. He loves to help students solve unfamiliar problems and watch as their confidence in their academic abilities grow.

Outside of academics, Josh loves music, sketching and spending time with family and friends. Josh has also played guitar and violin for many years and takes any opportunity he can to make music with others!

Shania

Beyond Tutoring, French and Advantage

Meet Shania!
Shania is a dedicated teacher at Oxford Learning, where she primarily teaches English and French at both the elementary and high school levels. She is currently enrolled at Brock University in the Concurrent Education program and began her final year of teacher’s college in September 2023. Shania is pursuing her goal of becoming a high school English and French teacher.

With a longstanding passion for education, Shania has been involved in private tutoring for several years before joining Oxford Learning. She values the collaborative and supportive environment at the centre, where staff work together like a family to motivate and guide students in ways that best suit their individual learning needs. Shania admires Oxford Learning’s commitment to putting students first by developing personalized plans and goals, which she believes are crucial to the learning process. She strives to emphasize the importance of education and hopes to inspire her students to find joy in learning while celebrating their ever-growing knowledge.

Outside of her studies and teaching role, Shania enjoys reading, exploring new travel destinations, trying diverse cuisines, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Mélanie

Beyond Tutoring, French and Advantage

Meet Mélanie!
Mélanie teaches French, English and math at Oxford Learning. She recently graduated from Western University with a Master of Arts in French Literature. For her undergraduate degree, which she also did at Western, Mélanie double majored in French and Visual Arts. She also received her Certificate in Practical Italian. Interestingly, even though Mélanie graduated with the Arts and Humanities, she started out university as a math and science student! All that to say, Mélanie LOVES to learn and encourages students to be curious about all different subjects to help them become well-rounded and build their confidence.

Mélanie has many years of experience working with kids of all ages: from early childcare education to program director at a summer camp, all the way to teaching a first-year university French course. Now working at Oxford Learning, Mélanie says she can truly say she has found her home. Mélanie loves Oxford Learning’s individualized approach to teaching that caters to students’ specific needs. Mélanie feels at Oxford Learning, everyone can succeed! 

Outside of Oxford Learning, Mélanie is also an artist: she crochets, paints, prints, makes, and designs tattoos! Some of her proudest achievements in art are having her piece featured in the National Undergraduate Printmaking Exhibition in 2021 and selling one of her paintings to Western University, where it is currently displayed in the University Community Centre. Mélanie hopes to one day own a small art shop or gallery! 

*Photo coming soon!

Giselle

Beyond Tutoring and French

Meet Giselle!
Giselle mainly teaches students from JK to Grade 8 in English and French. She is currently in her second year of post-secondary education at the University of Toronto, pursuing a major in English and a minor in sociology. She plans to attend teachers' college and become a teacher!

Giselle began tutoring four years ago, but her passion for teaching developed much before that. Giselle says she has always known she wanted to become a teacher, and the time she spends at Oxford Learning only makes her more certain of that. She especially loves working at Oxford Learning because the environment is positive and open for all to learn. Giselle says the academic system at Oxford Learning is structured using many different teaching styles and student-led goals that inspire confidence, creativity, and growth in all aspects of learning. Giselle loves working together to develop and build plans for each student to maximize their learning and experience. She says her favourite part of teaching is watching her students celebrate their success. Giselle loves how rewarding it is to see their hard work pay off and to witness the joy and growth in all of their achievements. 

In Giselles's spare time, she enjoys writing poetry, reading, and spending lots of time with her friends, family, and pets! 

Chantal

Beyond Tutoring and Advantage

Meet Chantal!
Chantal teaches high school math and physics, but often assists younger grades in diverse fields. Chantal completed her Bilingual International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in high school with the Humanities and Social Science IB award. She is completing her undergraduate studies in the Medical and Biological Physics (B.Sc.) program at McMaster University where she takes great pride in staying actively involved in her community!

Chantal realized that she enjoyed teaching after many hours in after-school programs created to help students grow their confidence academically. She loves to teach in all areas that interest her; from being a soccer coach to creating clubs to teach others about music, she finds passion in providing her knowledge to lend a helping hand! Chantal loves encouraging students to push the boundaries of their knowledge to be able to understand all aspects of a problem. She loves that Oxford Learning focuses on the student and their specific needs while cultivating a welcoming and open environment for all!

Beyond academics, Chantal loves to create songs and play them with friends on her electric guitar. She also takes every opportunity to play soccer with her younger brother!

Alex

Beyond Tutoring, French and Advantage

Meet Alex!
Alex primarily supports students as a digital literacy coach, specializing in fostering strong academic skills across various subjects and grade levels. Alex is currently completing his undergraduate degree in Global Peace Studies at McMaster University and has plans to pursue postgraduate education in adult learning.

Alex’s journey in education has been driven by a deep passion for improving the lives of children, particularly by helping them build confidence and achieve their goals. With experience in digital learning, Alex is dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where every student feels comfortable and capable of success. He loves being part of the Oxford Learning team for its personalized, student-centered approach that empowers learners to reach their full potential.

Outside of Oxford Learning, you can often find Alex taking long walks with his dog, Leo, or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Alex was an avid basketball player in his youth and participated in almost every sport imaginable. He also enjoys reading about different cultures and global topics—especially when traveling and experiencing new perspectives firsthand.

Stephanie

Beyond Tutoring and French

Meet Stephanie!
Stephanie is currently completing her undergraduate degree in Behavioural Science at Humber Polytechnic. After finishing her degree, she plans to pursue a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology at McMaster. In November 2024, she was honoured to be elected as the Undergraduate Representative for ONTABA (Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis), where she has the opportunity to further her passion for understanding and supporting learning and behaviour.

Stephanie has always loved working with children. Before joining Oxford Learning, she spent many years—and continues to—nannying, providing care, and creating engaging activities for kids of all ages. She has also spent several summers facilitating and overseeing camps, such as PedalHeads, where she helped foster children’s curiosity, teamwork, and confidence. These experiences have given her a deep appreciation for supporting children in both structured and playful environments.

At Oxford Learning, Stephanie primarily works with elementary-aged students but loves connecting with learners of all ages. She finds it incredibly rewarding to help students build confidence and develop new skills.

Outside work, she enjoys cooking for her family and participating in ballet classes. She is also a big fan of country music and has a serious sweet tooth—candy is her weakness!

Emilee

Beyond Tutoring and Advantage

Meet Emilee!
Emilee graduated from Brock University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science, double minoring in Earth Science and Biology. She plans to pursue her Bachelor of Education in the future to continue growing as an educator.

She has worked with children in various roles, including as a teacher, summer camp leader, early childhood educator, and tutor. These experiences have given her a strong foundation in engaging young learners, adapting to different learning styles, and creating fun, hands-on lessons that make learning exciting. Whether in the classroom, at camp, or tutoring, she has always loved helping children build confidence and develop a love for learning.

During the day, Emilee teaches in her classroom, creating a warm and engaging space where students feel supported and excited to learn. In the evenings, she teaches Math and Literacy to elementary students. She is especially passionate about supporting students who may not always receive the individual attention they need in a traditional classroom setting. Whether breaking down tricky math concepts, guiding a struggling reader, or tailoring lessons for students with learning differences, she strives to meet every child where they are and help them grow at their own pace. Seeing a student’s confidence blossom—especially when learning has felt like a struggle—is the most rewarding part of her work.

At Oxford Learning, Emilee values the opportunity to provide personalized learning in a fun and encouraging environment. The small group setting allows her to give students the focused attention they need while also promoting independence and peer learning. Watching students develop new skills, overcome challenges, and start believing in themselves is what drives her passion for education.

Outside of teaching, Emilee is an adventure-loving nature enthusiast. She is fascinated with insects and enjoys collecting them on her nature walks. She is always happy to answer questions or share her collection, which includes numerous pictures. When she’s not outdoors, she stays active by playing sports with friends, dancing to her favourite music, or going for a run by the water.

Fun Fact: She once collected, bred, and raised mosquitoes in a lab for her job!

Michaela

Beyond Tutoring

Meet Michaela!
Michaela is thrilled to join the Oxford Learning team! She works students from Kindergarten to Grade 8. She is a final-year Master of Public Health (MPH) candidate at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, with a strong passion for youth mental health, research, and policy. Michaela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour with a Mental Health Specialization from McMaster University.

Her journey has been driven by a deep commitment to empowering youth and promoting their mental well-being, and she is eager to bring that passion into the centre to help students thrive academically. Michaela looks forward to inspiring and challenging her students to reach their full potential in a supportive environment built on encouragement, kindness, and collaboration.

Outside of her work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and indulging her love of trivia by watching Jeopardy!

Bianca

Beyond Tutoring and Advantage

Meet Bianca!
Bianca primarily teaches high school math but is always happy to support students in other subjects as well. Currently studying at Brock University in the Concurrent Education program, she is working toward the goal of becoming a high school math teacher—and one day, a university professor.

Bianca’s passion for education stems from personal experiences as a student. Understanding how challenging school can sometimes feel, she is dedicated to making learning an enjoyable and empowering experience. She values the positive and encouraging environment at Oxford Learning, where students are free to ask questions and grow at their own pace. Seeing students light up when they master a new concept is incredibly rewarding, and she is committed to creating those moments as often as possible.

Outside of school, Bianca enjoys going to the gym, hiking, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Jaelene

Beyond Tutoring and Advantage

Meet Jaelene!
Jaelene primarily supports high school students in Grades 9-12  with math, but is always happy to work with students of various ages as needed. She is passionate about helping students strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and achieve their personal best.

Jaelene graduated from Western University with a degree in Sociology and Criminology, where she developed a strong interest in creating positive, supportive, and inclusive spaces where youth can thrive. She hopes to pursue a Master’s degree in Social Work in the future, to build a career in youth services, supporting disadvantaged communities, and advocating for young people’s well-being.

Her passion for working with students began many years ago when she volunteered through peer tutoring programs at her high school. These early experiences solidified her love for guiding youth through their academic journeys and personal growth.

Jaelene is thrilled to be part of the Oxford Learning team, where she can continue building meaningful connections with students and watching their confidence and skills grow. She finds supporting students in overcoming challenges and reaching those exciting “aha!” moments incredibly rewarding.

Outside of work, Jaelene enjoys travelling, hiking, trying new foods, and spending quality time with her pets — her dog, Maple, and her cat, Xylo!

Isabella

Beyond Tutoring & Advantage

Meet Isabella!
Isabella tutors students in Grades 9–12 in math and sciences (but is also available to teach our core students when needed). She is currently studying at the University of Guelph, majoring in Family Studies and Human Development with a minor in Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences. After completing her undergraduate degree, she plans to apply to teachers’ colleges to become a certified Ontario teacher.

Isabella has always been drawn to working with youth and supporting their growth, both academically and personally. This passion began in high school and has only grown stronger through her experiences. Over the past few summers, she worked as a camp counsellor, where she had the privilege of guiding children of different ages, building strong connections, and supporting their development in fun and engaging ways. More recently, during her university placement, she assisted in a high school resource room, where she worked one-on-one and in small groups with students who had diverse learning needs. That experience reinforced her love of supporting young learners in reaching their goals and highlighted the importance of patience, encouragement, and adapting learning strategies to meet individual needs.

Having had tutors herself throughout high school and university, Isabella understands first-hand the dedication it takes to overcome challenges in certain subjects. She also knows how transformative tutoring can be—not only for improving academic performance but also for boosting confidence and fostering a sense of accomplishment. At Oxford, her goal is to continue supporting young minds by helping them build confidence in their academic abilities, while also encouraging strong foundational habits and routines that will set them up for long-term success.

Outside of tutoring, Isabella enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her dog Abbie. She also loves cooking, going to the gym, walking outdoors, listening to music, attending concerts, and reading whenever she gets the chance.

Bio and photo coming soon!