TUTORING
Steve Sorrenti
Tutor
Steve's tutoring approach can help your child improve both their grades and their self-confidence.
Steve's experience as a youth worker means that he understands that not all students are motivated to do their school work, and that frustrations arising from learning disabilities can lead to poor self-esteem. Steve creates a fun, relaxed learning environment for students. He works with their parents, teachers, and other professionals to create a learning plan best suited for successful outcomes.
Steve has worked for 8 years supporting students in both elementary and secondary schools in Vancouver, including working as a Student Support Worker for the Vancouver School Board.
To learn more you can visit https://www.ycvancouver.ca/
Sarah Byrne
Orton Gillingahm Tutor
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Sarah is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin from which she earned a B.Ed Honours Degree. She has been teaching for over twenty years and is a huge advocate for the arts within education.
Originally from Ireland, she moved to Vancouver in 2011 where she has been immersed inthe world of Special Education and where she also discovered her passion for helping students to learn through therapeutic methods. Sarah became certified as an OGP (Orton Gillingham Practitioner) in 2023 completing her practicum through REACH North Vancouver. She also completed the diploma course in Expressive Arts Therapy through VATI (Vancouver Art Therapy Institute) and is a certified Expressive Arts Therapist with a Registered Therapeutic Counselor accreditation through the ACCT (Association of
Cooperative Counseling Therapists of Canada). Sarah plans to continue her studies in Expressive Arts Therapy by undertaking the Masters Program starting July 2025 through the European Graduate School in Switzerland.
Sarah offers both 1:1 Orton Gillingham sessions as well as Expressive Arts Therapy sessions for all ages.
As Sarah continues to work, full time, as a teacher at KGMS (Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School) in North Vancouver she has limited availability and currently has a waitlist.
Please email her at sbyrneexat@gmail.com if you have an interest to learn more about Orton Gillingham or Expressive Arts Therapy sessions and secure a spot or join the waitlist.
Megan McGuire
Tutor : MA, BASc
Megan's fascination with the intersection of child development and teaching was sparked while she was pursuing her Bachelor of Applied Science in Child, Youth and Family from the University of Guelph alongside her early childhood educator certificate. She followed this interest into the Masters in Child Study and Education program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto, becoming a certified teacher. At OISE, her pedagogy was deepened by the emphasis on child-centred education, research-informed practice and inquiry-based learning championed at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School. In her time as a student, Megan was the recipient of over a dozen major academic awards including the Robert Seth Kingsley Graduate Student Scholarship for the MA Child Study and Education student demonstrating the strongest potential for excellence and leadership in Special Education.
Over the last decade, she has applied her theoretical knowledge in a number of different environments including serving as a behaviour support director at a camp program for children and youth with disabilities, research work on the Ontario Child Health Study at the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University, working as an inclusion facilitator at the University of Guelph vanguard Child Care and Learning Center, leading a program evaluation for a remote educational program at a major national non-profit, working at an Educational Consultancy collaborating with an Indigenous community to develop a remote teacher education program, as well as countless hours of working one-on-one with students and teaching in diverse classroom environments.
Through this range of experiences, Megan has learned one thing: she is most fulfilled when she is able to translate her academic knowledge into tangible learning connections with children. She is passionate and driven in her pursuit to create evidence-based learning experiences and strategies that support every child in experiencing success both inside and outside of the classroom.
Play-Based Tutoring Services
I offer students (K to 12) tutoring support in specific skill areas with the foundation values of 1) creating a positive and trusting relationship together, and 2) fostering a joy of learning. I use a play-based, targeted instruction approach (meaning every session is individualized to your child's interests and skill level) to maximize both engagement and skill development. Learning should be fun!
When I begin working with a new student, I typically embed several numeracy and literacy assessments into the games of the first few sessions to get a good baseline understanding of where a student's learning strengths and needs are. This learning profile then allows me to customize the games and activities in our sessions together to target those specific skills needed to start seeing more success in reading, writing or math problem solving independently!
If you're interested in setting up a virtual intake meeting to discuss my services in more detail and to see if we're a good fit together, you can fill out an intake form here.
You can find more information and read a little about some other families' experiences with my support services.
Catriona Misfeldt
Certified Executive Function Coach
Catriona brings over 36 years of experience as a K–12 educator, specialeducation teacher,
curriculum consultant, and school leader. She holds a Master’s in Leadership from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Education in Special Education from the University of British Columbia. She is a certified Executive Function Coach (training via the Executive Function Coaching Academy), a Level 2 PBIS (Positive Behaviour Interventions &; Supports) Coach, and a certified AntiBoring Learning Coach.
In her career, Catriona, has supported students across all grade levels—from kindergarten
through graduation. This gives her a broad and deep understanding of the skills, mindsets, and
supports students need to succeed—especially during key transitions such as entering high
school or preparing for postsecondary pathways.
Catriona specializes in working with neurodiverse teens and young adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck. She scaffolds students in strengthening essential executive function skills—such as time management, organization, task initiation, and planning ahead—so they arrive to school or programs feeling capable, confident, and empowered. She works in- person or online.
As a stepmum to a neurodivergent young adult, Catriona, brings not only her professional
expertise but lived experience to her coaching practice. She understands the unique challenges
families face when systems don’t always align with how a neurodiverse learner processes, plans,
and succeeds. Her approach is compassionate, strategic, and tailored—offering families
realworld tools, hope, and connection.
Using a proven system, Catriona, helps students build a personalized toolbox of strategies that
support their learning and growth—not just in school, but in life.
To learn more, visit her website: http://www.clmcoaching.ca
Or, book a free Discovery Call at: CLM Educational Coach to see if EF Coaching is the right fit
for your teen or young adult.
Marianne Campbell
Tutor: BA BEd, MACP (In Progress)
Marianne is a certified teacher and intern counsellor who supports children and teens in building
the executive functioning and academic skills they need to feel confident and more in control of
school. With training in both education and counselling psychology, she specializes in helping
learners who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, offering a warm, trauma‐informed, and
neurodiversity‐affirming approach that supports both students and their families.
Marianne helps students strengthen skills such as organization, planning, time management, task initiation, and emotional regulation. She is known for her calm presence, practical strategies, and ability to break overwhelming tasks into manageable steps. Her work emphasizes building independence and routines that help students thrive in and out of the classroom.
Sessions follow a consistent structure that models the executive functioning skills she teaches. The first session includes an EF assessment to identify strengths and needs. Students then learn through real‐life practice, hands‐on activities, and EF‐based games that make skill‐building engaging and relevant. Optional sensory‐friendly tools support focus and regulation for learners of all ages.
Alongside EF coaching, Marianne provides academic tutoring, parent support, and guidance
with school navigation — including IEP meetings, teacher communication, and transition planning.
Sessions are offered both in‐person and virtually. She currently offers sessions on Wednesday
evenings and Saturdays, and parents are welcome to reach out with their availability if those times don’t work; she is happy to explore additional options.
Parents are invited to reach out for a complimentary 20‐minute consultation to learn more and discuss their child’s needs.
📧 mariannesmindfulmentoring@gmail.com
📞 604‐788‐0706.