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, specializing in English and math and is pleased to be giving back to her local community. In 2021, she completed all coursework and 100 supervised practicum hours for Associate level certification with the Association of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE) under Liisa Freure, Training Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA). Following that, she completed the Latin for Orthographers Spellinar with the late Michel Rameau of Real Spelling in addition to the Multi-Sensory Grammar and Structure Word Inquiry courses with Liisa. 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 Liisa, industry leaders and academia. The Carp Village 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.
Specialty
Elementary/Middle School
Orton-Gillingham Therapy (reading, writing, spelling)
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’s love for teaching stems from the satisfaction she gets when empowering students to realize their capabilities. Beyond the classroom, 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.
Subjects
Elementary/Middle School
All Subjects
Available
Online and In-person