At Study Buddy Tutoring Services, we recognize that every student is unique and has their own set of needs for optimal learning and success.
Though students are simply divided according to their age in school, we understand that everyone progresses at their own pace through their academic careers. This is why we always assess each student to have a better understanding of their learning profiles and tailor a plan for academic success according to their needs.
Our tutoring and coaching extends beyond simply the subject matter at hand, to include note-taking, time management and exam-writing.
Skills We Strengthen.
Note-Taking.
When notes are taken in a clear, concise and colourful manner, we have found students are more likely to review and remember them. We teach how to organize notes for optimal memory retention.
Time Management.
We get it - you’re busy! Students have more extracurriculars than ever and it can be tedious to plan a schedule. We help to create a manageable schedule that fits the student’s needs and accommodates other activities.
Exam-Writing.
Tests and exams are some of the most stressful regular events in a student’s life and studying is only half the battle. We teach coping mechanisms for “test stress” to maintain a calm and confident attitude for successful exam-writing.
Establishing a Support System.
Because we care.
We believe it’s important to foster a strong student-teacher bond and that children and teenagers learn best when they connect with their educator. When a student has a positive emotional response to their Study Buddy, it makes them more receptive to learning and accomplishing tasks they might otherwise avoid. We strive to boost their confidence and self-esteem, which are often the main obstacles to high academic achievement. We want all of our students to look forward to working with us on a regular basis!
We have a longstanding history of:
Loyal and returning clients
Word-of-mouth referrals
Strong reputations with various schools and educators
Continued friendship and contact with students after graduation
Meet Our Founder.
Over 15 years of professional tutoring experience and an ICF Certified Life Coach.
Born and raised in Montreal, Thalia has always had a passion for learning and teaching. She started tutoring as early as high school and continued throughout her university studies. After completing a Bachelor of Commerce at McGill, she worked at several schools as a professional French and math tutor and was offered a position as substitute teacher because of her unique capacity to relate to students. In developing strong relationships with various educators and guidance counselors over the years, she built a loyal client base largely through word-of-mouth, and eventually took her tutoring to the next level by founding Study Buddy Tutoring Services in 2012.
Since then, she has worked with numerous families, often tutoring more than one child per household, and some for many years. She enjoys the interpersonal nature of tutoring students individually and in small group settings and prides herself in her unique ability to break down difficult subjects into relatable content.
In addition to tutoring, Thalia is a Certified Life Coach with the ICF and uses her training to help students achieve their academic goals and pursuits.
“Thalia’s teaching method is really great for all students especially students with ADHD who often miss important details in class. She’s very clear and organized with her teaching by creating guides that cover all the material and she gives lots of extra practice to build a solid foundation and understand of the material. She is a very caring and attentive tutor and I would definitely recommend!”
— Skyler A., former student at The Study