Sarah Reid
As a mom of a dyslexic child, Sarah is very familiar with the stress and anxiety that comes with advocating for accessible and equal education. Committed to making education accessible for her son and ensuring he has the same equal opportunities, she went back to school to receive training in reading and spelling intervention for dyslexic learners. Upon completing her dyslexia training certification in 2016 from the Dyslexia Training Institute, she began working with Carp area students. Inspired to do more for local students struggling with literacy, Sarah opened the Centre in 2019, and is pleased to be giving back to her local community. In 2024, Sarah completed her Orton-Gillingam training and became an Associate member of the Association of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE) in addition to completing her certification to be an Executive Function Coach, giving her the skills to help students with their planning, organization and time management skills. Additionally, Sarah has completed the following courses: Latin for Orthographers, Multi-Sensory Grammar and Structure Word Inquiry. Sarah has a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Psychology from Carleton University and a Business Diploma in Marketing from Centennial College. Sarah continues to stay relevant and on top of research through the AOPGE, industry leaders and academia. Carp is home to Sarah who loves the supportive and friendly community. In her free time, you will find her either at home in the garden, travelling, or with family and friends.
Subjects
Elementary/Middle School
Orton-Gillingham Therapy (reading, spelling, grammar)
Executive Function Coaching
Available
Online and In-person
Kevin Goheen
Kevin has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University College of London and has taught engineering since 1989 at various academic institutions, including Carleton, Ryerson and Algonquin. He has been tutoring secondary school students in Ottawa for over 10 years and has recently retired and moved to Carp. He is an avid curler and golfer and volunteers in these sports, in addition to the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Subjects
High School
Statistics • Math • Physics • University Math • Police Entrance Exams • Fire Entrance Exams • Canadian Armed Forces SAT
Available
Online and In-person
Zainab Raza
Zainab moved to Canada in 2016 and is excited to be a part of the community and work with students to reach their literacy goals. Zainab received training in the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach in 2021 from the Orton-Gillingham Online Academy and received instruction in the latest spelling approach Structured Word Inquiry from Liisa Freure, Training Fellow of the Orton Gillingham Academy (OGA) in 2023. In addition to her training, Zainab has extensive experience and certification from Hornsby International Dyslexia Centre in London, England, in teaching students with specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia. Watching students gain confidence and build a love for reading fills her heart. She enjoys spending time with family, exploring new places and learning about different cultures through travel in her spare time.
Subjects
Elementary/Middle School
Orton-Gillingham Therapy (reading, writing and spelling)
Available
In-person
Laura Stemp
Laura has a Bachelor of Education in Primary/Junior teaching from Nipissing University, and a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Global Development Studies from Queen's University. Since graduating, Laura has obtained qualifications in Intermediate and Senior teaching subjects, completed two levels of Special Education qualification, and is working towards a Special Education Specialist designation with the Ontario College of Teachers. Laura currently teaches in a Primary Autism class in Ottawa, and has experience as a classroom teacher in a variety of elementary grades and subjects. She also worked in outdoor education for many years as the Camp Director of an overnight summer camp. Laura has certifications as a Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor and Equine Canada Instructor of Beginners, and has been trained in Mental Health First Aid for Youth by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Laura is an avid knitter, enjoys horseback riding and caring for horses, and loves spending time with her partner and two miniature dachshunds.
Subjects
Elementary/Middle School
Math • English
Available
Online and In-person
Lee-Ann O’Neil
Lee-Ann, a resident of Carp since 2017, has over 15 years of teaching experience and has taught a variety of subjects from grades 3 to 8. She has a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree and Bachelor of Education both from Queen’s University. She completed her Master’s of Education at the University of Toronto. Lee-Ann is the office manager in charge of various administrative functions to ensure the back office is running smoothly, including social media and product development . Lee-Ann also teaches children’s pottery classes at a local studio and indulges in her passion as a studio potter herself. She enjoys daily walks with her dog Lexi, has recently started learning watercolour painting and loves travelling with her family.
Office Manager
Janet Bouwer
Janet is local to Carp and has over thirty years of experience as a teacher of English, and French immersion. Janet has taught students of all ages, with a range of abilities and learning styles, that has equipped her with a variety of pedagogical strategies allowing her to reach each and every learner. Janet took her Honours degree and her Concurrent Education at Queen’s University. She also studied translation in France. Additionally, Janet has taught conversational and written French classes to adults to prepare them to use oral and written French in their work environment.
She looks forward to bringing her enthusiasm and expertise with her to her new tutoring role.
Subjects
Elementary/Middle School/ Secondary School
French • English
Available
Online and In-person
Alexander Moorcroft
Alexander is a local in the community and is a 4th-year student at the University of Ottawa, completing his Honours Bachelor of Arts, specializing in psychology. He has 7 years of tutoring experience, and has a deep passion to invest in the next generation.
Alexander has also invested in youth through counsellor leadership development programs, assisting in grief counselling, and in volunteering in church initiatives.
Alexander adores the outdoors and loves spending his time playing sports. He is passionate about supporting youth in their journeys in life and is excited for the opportunity to be giving back to his local community.
Subjects
Elementary/Middle School/ Secondary School
English • French • Math
Available
Online and In-person
James Murray
Coming Soon!
Subjects
Elementary/Middle School
English
Available
In-person
Abdalla Omar
Abdalla is a dedicated educator and aspiring software engineer currently in his 3rd-year of the Bachelor of Software Engineering program at Carleton University. With extensive experience as a math educator and software developer at Health Canada, Abdalla specializes in breaking down complex topics into accessible concepts and fostering critical thinking through practical, real-world applications. Abdalla is passionate in empowering students to build confidence, overcome challenges, and develop independent problem-solving skills.
In addition to teaching Abdalla enjoys running, weightlifting, and immersing himself in nature.
He looks forward to bringing his skillsets and enthusiasm with him to his new tutoring role to reduce math anxiety in students and foster a love of math in the local community.
Subjects
Secondary/Post-Secondary
Math
Available
Online and In-person (Kanata library)
Laura Hnatiw
Laura Hnatiw, MA, RSW, SSW Executive Function Coach
Laura is a compassionate and dedicated Executive Function Coach with a strong background in social work, education, and mental health. She holds a Master’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Carleton University, as well as a Social Service Worker Diploma from Georgian College. With years of experience working with students and individuals of all ages, Laura specializes in helping clients build essential executive functioning skills, such as time management, organization, goal setting, and self-regulation.
Laura has worked extensively in educational and counseling settings, including as an ADHD Counsellor and Learning Strategist. She has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those with executive functioning difficulties and takes a strengths-based, individualized approach to support each client’s unique needs. Laura is passionate about empowering individuals to succeed academically, personally, and professionally by providing practical tools and personalized strategies that foster independence and resilience.
Outside of her professional work, Laura enjoys gardening, spending time with her three cats, and staying active in the Ottawa community. She is committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment for her clients and helping them reach their fullest potential.
Services
Executive Function Coaching
Available
Online