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Grade 10 Student from Glen Eagle Secondary School
LONG TERM STUDENT (ENGLISH LITERATURE, SCIENCES, MATHS, AND MORE)
“My daughter started tutoring with progressive learning starting grade 9.
Namam is her English tutor. She provides creative ways of learning to encourage and motivate her reading, and to dig deeper into the meanings in the stories. My daughter feels she has caught up quite a bit in her ability to read and write in school.
Jess is my daughter’s math tutor, who is patient and gentle when approaching such a "frustrating" subject. He provides resources for her to look at other fun math and physics learnings for her interests. My daughter was able to achieve A in her math honors class last year.
Mar has been my daughter’s favourite science teacher ever! Mar has tailored all her material to meet individual student learning needs and the richness of her professional knowledge is such an inspiration to my daughter. Of course, she is super funny.
Overall I am very thankful for progressive learning to support us with great tutors who we hope to have a long term working relationship with.” (2023)
STUDENT DETAILS
Student has big ambitions for her academic future and is passionate about learning in general. She hopes to continue broadening her interest horizons.
STUDENT ASPIRATIONS
Student hopes to pursue admissions to esteemed Canadian or American universities to explore her academic as well as artistic penchants.
Grade 7 Student from Hope Lutheran Christian School
LONG TERM STUDENT (ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS, MENTORSHIP, GIRLS COOPERATIVE, AND MORE)
“I am grateful for my time at Girls Cooperative this year with the instructor, Gillian, and my fellow peers. Every session was enlightening as Gillian formed a productive work space for my classmates and I. Gillian taught with passion, dedication, and experience in various subjects and covered onerous materials to help us progress. What is more, her love of teaching was embossed in her every move and hence it was clear that she is a compassionate, loving, and considerate individual with the will to use her valuable time to educate. I cherish my opportunity to have been present at Girls Cooperative and will take the knowledge I have gained and apply it in the future.” (2020)
STUDENT DETAILS
Student possesses serious potential in creative writing. Particularly, her poetic ability is extremely advanced for her age and she hopes to continue cultivating this skill of hers.
STUDENT ASPIRATIONS
Student wishes to eventually pursue admissions to esteemed Canadian or American universities to further explore her many curiosities.
Renee Gomes, Vancouver Real Estate Agent at Macdonald Realty
RESUME BUILDING, BUSINESS LANGUAGE, AND EXAM PREPARATION CLIENT
“When I began my journey to become a Real Estate Agent last year, I knew I would have to write the CELPIP exam. I honestly did not know all that entailed or how to properly prepare for it. I was lucky enough to be referred to PL Institute; we discussed the process in detail and what I would need to do to prepare for the exam. With lessons in place and amazing guidance, I was able to pass the exam with flying colours. Also, soon after my exam, I had to focus on obtaining my Real Estate License. Thankfully, PL Institute continued to help me in ways that I needed. Plus, when it came to me applying to different brokerages, my resume needed fine-tuning, editing and proof reading. With the help that I received from PL Institute, I was able to build a professional resume and secure an amazing spot at a fantastic brokerage: Macdonald Realty. Whether you are a student, young professional or just need to freshen up on a certain area of work or knowledge, I wholeheartedly recommend PL Institute. You’ll feel the partnership, trust and true connection they offer.” (2020)
CLIENT DETAILS
Ms. Gomes is one of Vancouver’s leading, award winning realtors with a wide range of clients all over the Lower Mainland. She continues to build her successful brand.
Grade 11 Student from Port Moody Secondary School
LONG TERM STUDENT (IB ENGLISH, MENTORSHIP, GIRLS COOPERATIVE, DEBATE COACHING, AND MORE)
"I greatly appreciated and valued my time with Girls Cooperative this Summer. Gillian provided an exceptionally safe space for me to spend my time productively while learning about topics I care about and connecting with like-minded peers. Gillian is highly knowledgeable and experienced in her area of expertise and was able to immediately create a constructive atmosphere. She is understanding, encouraging, passionate about her work, and nurtured each one of us. She is truly admirable in the way she shares her time and love even as she covered some very heavy topics. Every class was engaging and inspiring. I am also grateful for having had the opportunity to discuss and learn from my fellow classmates in Girls Cooperative from all different backgrounds. I believe it was a place to be heard, explore my voice, and share my thoughts as I gained experience in researching and presenting. I have learned so much from these Girls Cooperative meetings, about the world and life itself and will take these lessons with me throughout the rest of my life." (2020)
STUDENT DETAILS
Student continues to demonstrate impressive research skill all the while thriving in essay writing, editing/formatting, and even group presentations. Her figurative writing talents are also becoming more refined over time.
STUDENT ASPIRATIONS
Student wishes to seek admissions to esteemed Canadian universities to explore her many interests and talents.
Grade 9 Student From Fraser Heights Secondary School
LONG TERM STUDENT (ENGLISH GRAMMAR, SYNTAX, MORPHOLOGY, ESSAY WRITING, AND MORE)
"The improvement that I have seen with my writing and reading has been amazing. I have learned how to structure my sentences, follow punctuation, apply grammar, take useful things out of reading, and use many more skills that help me understand English. I have always struggled with starting paragraphs and my grammar, but with Namam, I have learned how to use the literary devices and have seen great progress in my writing. Namam takes the time to help me with things I struggle with and lets me understand why I should do them in certain ways. I appreciate how Namam asks about my week and takes every minute in the hour to help me learn. Not only has my writing improved, but my reading has also greatly been impacted. I used to read the words with my eyes only and not clearly understand what the book was saying. Now that I read with Namam, she helps me learn while reading out loud and asks me to pick out the literary devices. This helps me in my classes since we answer questions on small pages which I found difficult before. I love the laughs that Namam and I share and how she relates with me. I also used to find big words harder to use and understand, but Namam has really helped me with that without forcing it upon me. She has also helped me with using conjunctions and avoid repeating many sentences. I find her to be very patient, kind, and welcoming with her thoughts and ways of teaching. I have never felt stressed or misunderstood with her and I hope she continues to help me extend my knowledge in English. " (2023)
STUDENT DETAILS
With Namam’s help, she now loves to read and write even outside of the class assignments.
She wants to continue excelling in not only literary basics but also the more challenging tasks like research essay writing.
STUDENT ASPIRATIONS
She aspires to dedicate herself to her education so that she may receive higher education at an esteemed university.
Mrs. S
MOTHER OF TWO, LONG TERM, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (ENGLISH FUNDAMENTAL)
"Nathalia has been teaching English to my kids for last one and half year. She possesses all qualities for an excellent teacher and her command on subject is exemplary. Under her guidance my kids have progressed from average to high standards in their classes. Nathalia’s methodology in language teaching is highly motivating and my kids love working with her. She keeps them involved and challenges them with new ideas which are very constructive. With her efforts and brainstorming techniques, their writing skills in English language have dramatically improved and now they are able to write excellent essays and reviews. In summary Nathalia is a teacher of English who is imaginative, innovative, interactive and can lead the students from dependent stage to independent stage and then to competitive stage of excellence. We as parents would recommend Nathalia for all students who are keen to excel in English language." (2017)
STUDENT DETAILS
Older sibling (grade 12) is interested in literature and currently thriving in IB (International Baccalaureate) English with his skillful writing as well as sophisticated vocabulary.
Younger sibling won second place at the North American level (2018) for public speaking under Progressive Learning’s guidance. This means she championed in her class, grade, school, regional, provincial, and won first place at the national competition first. She was up against mostly grade 12 students at the end as it was a secondary school level of competition; an incredible feat as she was only thirteen. Amazingly, she repeated this in 2019 with Progressive Learning’s help, earning her a second trophy as the runner-up at the North American level for public speaking.
STUDENT ASPIRATIONS
Both students wish to seek admissions to esteemed Canadian universities to eventually attend medical school.
Computer Science Student from University of Toronto
LONG TERM STUDENT (EXAM PREPARATION, UNIVERSITY ADMISSION, AND ESSAY WRITING)
"For the two years that Nathalia has taught me English, she has been nothing but excellent. With exceptional knowledge on the subject, she has vastly improved my writing and critical thinking skills. Furthermore, Nathalia cared for my well being and dedicated her time to help me develop as a well-rounded individual. Overall, I am very thankful for the education and life skills she has provided me." (2018)
STUDENT DETAILS
Student pulled his English 12 grade from 76% to 87% with Progressive Learning. Student also prepared for his English Provincial Exam (87%) as well as completed his university applications with Progressive Learning.
STUDENT ASPIRATIONS
He hopes to continue broadening his horizons in the exciting world of academia.
Mrs. D
MOTHER OF TWO, LONG TERM, HIGH SCHOOL, AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (EXAM PREPARATION AND ESSAY WRITING)
"I know Nathalia for quite some time. As a parent of two ordinary high school children I was looking for someone who could not only give them an advice on the current matter or a problem that they may have from the school English class, but also who actually cares about the long term progress and outcome of the entire tutoring endeavour. This happens to be not an easy task, of course. I consider myself lucky to meet Nathalia who became the most favorite tutor of my children through their high school times.
Nathalia’s teaching style is what I would call a classic approach - very organized, with all immediate and more distant targets and expectations being established, coordinated and communicated to the students and parents based on the initial thorough evaluation of the student’s current English level and skills. Her own expectations of the student’s performance are high and do not allow for any procrastination or negligence on behalf of the student. The homework loads are large, making children to study hard in preparation for each class. They sometimes complained by nevertheless got ready because Nathalia is not only an expert in English language arts but also possess a very influential personality. She was able to inspire my kids to succeed in school and to pursue their life goals and ambitions after graduating the high school.
In the end I was very pleased with the education provided by Nathalia, since my kids have benefited a lot from these sessions, and not only in the subject of English which in itself is a huge thing. They also significantly improved their own self esteem and confidence." (2017)
STUDENT DETAILS
Older sibling successfully gained admission to McGill's Nursing Program with Progressive Learning's help.
Younger sibling successfully gained admission to UVIC's Biomedical Engineering Program with Progressive Learning's help. He also spoke at his graduation as a Valedictorian.
STUDENT ASPIRATIONS
Both siblings wish to eventually pursue distinguished careers in the medical field.
Beedie School of Business Student from Simon Fraser University
LONG TERM STUDENT (EXAM PREPARATION, UNIVERSITY ADMISSION AND ESSAY WRITING)
"Nathalia is a skilled teacher and tutor who encourages students to achieve beyond the average. She consistently drives her students to be better in and out of the classroom. She taught me many skills on how to improve my writing techniques, which greatly aided me in my transition from high school essay writing to university essay writing at SFU. Her knowledge and insight into the English language is unbelievable and would benefit anyone looking to improve their English skills." (2018)
STUDENT DETAILS
Student was able to make a 10% jump in his English 12 grade with the help of Progressive Learning. Student also prepared for his English Provincial Exam (91%) as well as completed his university applications with Progressive Learning. Student continues to study essay writing at SFU with Progressive Learning via Skype.
STUDENT ASPIRATIONS
He hopes to graduate with a commendable GPA to pursue the world of International Business.
Mrs. K
MOTHER OF A LONG TERM STUDENT (UNIVERSITY ADMISSION AND ESSAY WRITING)
"Nathalia has been our son's tutor for the past three years and continuing. In those years I have found her to be pleasant, personable and professional. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has helped our son greatly in his writing and comprehension skills.
She cares for her students and often takes on the role of mentor as well as teacher. I recommend Nathalia to anyone who wants a smart tutor who explains concepts well and is dedicated to their students." (2017)
STUDENT DETAILS
Student gained admission to SFU in 2016 with Progressive Learning’s assistance. He continues lessons with Progressive Learning and is currently thriving in the Communications Technology faculty with a 3.6 GPA in his program.
STUDENT ASPIRATIONS
He hopes to graduate with a commendable GPA to possibly pursue graduate studies.
Mrs. I
MOTHER OF TWO, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (ENGLISH FUNDAMENTAL)
"It’s my pleasure to recommend Nathalia as a teacher. She is teaching my two boys, grade 6 and 9. I like Nathalia’s style as she targets to fix weak areas as well as to enforce the strong ones to make them shine. I believe Nathalia is a very talented teacher who keeps the fine balance between being strict and still loved by her students." (2018)
STUDENT DETAILS
Older sibling is building fundamental skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and showing promising development in the vocabulary area.
Younger sibling has developed a special talent for poetry and is actively cultivating this skill with Progressive Learning.
STUDENT ASPIRATIONS
Both students aspire to improve their command on all aspects of language arts.
Mrs. V
MOTHER OF TWO, LONG TERM, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (ENGLISH FUNDAMENTAL, EXAM PREPARATION, AND ESSAY WRITING)
"Nathalia is the best tutor I could have wished for my children. She has a logical and organized approach to teaching English, using various techniques to maintain the learning motivation and accountability needed to achieve the required results. My daughters have made significant academic progress in a very short period of time. However, what set Nathalia apart was her ability to become a mentor and a role-model for my children, setting the stage for authentic communication and guidance. Nathalia continues to tutor my daughters, one as a student in University and the other as a middle school student. Our family’s only regret is not finding Nathalia sooner." (2018)
STUDENT DETAILS
Older sibling built fundamental skills for her IB (International Baccalaureate) English and History programs in high school with Progressive Learning. She was also able to achieve a 90% on her English 12 Provincial Exam and completed her university applications with Progressive Learning’s help . She continues to refine her essay writing skills at McGill with Progressive Learning via Skype.
Younger sibling has made remarkable improvements in both her vocabulary and critical thinking.
STUDENT ASPIRATIONS
Older sibling hopes to pursue an MBA after studying International Development at McGill.
Younger sibling has successfully secured a spot in the IB (International Baccalaureate) program with Progressive Learning’s help.
Mrs. L
MOTHER OF TWO LONG TERM HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (INTRO TO ENGINEERING)
"We were very happy to find that there is a special program for younger students to try their hands at engineering in our area. Jess was not only extremely patient and kind in teaching my children but also found interesting and engaging ways to introduce many areas of engineering to my kids. They found the material fun and looked forward to going to each class. We hope to continue so that the boys can consistently have constructive projects to work on so that they can spend their time productively and also refine their interests for their futures. We would be happy to recommend this program to any family whose kids entertain the idea of becoming engineers one day." (2020)
STUDENT DETAILS and ASPIRATIONS
Older sibling (grade 10) is highly interested in pursuing an education in Biochemical Engineering and is currently thriving as an IB (International Baccalaureate) student.
Younger sibling (grade 8) is excited to one day become a Computer Software Engineer and excels in his Mathematics and Science classes. He wishes to become an IB student like his brother.
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