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In my role with Mathematics and Statistics Learning Support, I oversee the creation and implementation of supplementary programming designed to assist our students with their quantitative courses. Services are aimed at providing students with methods to review and deepen their understanding of prerequisite skills, to clarify current concepts covered by their courses, and to develop effective learning strategies and problem solving skills. Collaborating with colleagues and faculty, we continue to explore new ways to support students in a variety of learning environments.

I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to assist our students in reaching their potential, in being successful in their courses, and in developing their appreciation for math and stats. It is also a rewarding experience to work with a wonderful team of undergraduate student staff to provide the many peer to peer learning supports that we have put in place at Laurier.

Joining Laurier as a staff member in 1994, I was initially hired by the Department of Mathematics as a laboratory instructor. When the Mathematics Assistance Centre (MAC) was born in 2005, it was a natural fit for me. In 2006, the MAC became part of the Centre for Student Success, and then more recently has undergone a name change to Mathematics and Statistics (MaSt) Learning Support. I continue to work closely with those in the math department, coordinate their Calculus Preparation Evaluation, and am the instructor for the non-credit TriAGe: Preparation for University Calculus course.

I have a BEd from the University of Western Ontario (1994) and am a Laurier alumnus, having completed a double major BA program in Mathematics and Geography (1993).

As a Learning Consultant, my overall purpose is to promote and support student academic success across all faculties and year levels. I design and develop specialized academic success programs to support all students, work closely with faculty partners to embed learning strategies and academic support in key courses, facilitate campus-wide workshops, and provide individual one-on-one student consultations within 50 minute learning strategy appointments. I lead the Laurier Supplemental Instruction (SI) program for Business, Science, Psychology and Music with a team of 25 student staff. My pedagogy is grounded in inquiry-based, active learning.

I’ve been a Laurier Learning Consultant since 2016, a Laurier teaching assistant (TA) since 2009, and a Laurier student since the mid 1980's. I'm also an Instructor in the Department of Language & Communication Studies at Conestoga College and teach elementary school occasionally, across Waterloo Region. I was a leader in the Strong Start Literacy program since 2001 as an early literacy coach, volunteer site coordinator and trainer working closely with the program founder. A four-time Laurier graduate, I've earned a BA in Psychology ('86), Honours BA in Communication Studies ('09), Master of Arts in Communication Studies ('11) and Bachelor of Education ('12) degree. I’m working on the Laurier Diploma in Business Administration.

As a teacher, I'm certified to teach at all levels from kindergarten to grade twelve and in post-secondary. My five additional teaching qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers are Special Education, History, English, Family Studies and Social Science (Psych/Soc/Anth). In business, I've earned professional, industry accreditation from the Canadian Pharmaceutical Industry (CCPE '99) and the Canadian Institute of Communication Agencies (CAAP '89). Awards of excellence include the 2010 Laurier Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence, 2012 Science Teachers Association of Ontario (STAO) Pre-Service Teacher Award of Excellence and 1989 Institute of Communication Agencies (ICA) Bruce Johnston Award of Excellence. Prior to working in education, I spent a decade as an executive in advertising, marketing and sales with Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, Dare Foods, and Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals.

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Rowe, T. (2013). Making Science Make Sense in The Talking Classroom. Crucible Magazine. December     2013.