Staff Listing
Tina Balfour
Manager, Co-Curricular Learning Support
- tbalfour@wlu.ca
- LH1018-B, Lazaridis Hall, Waterloo; OM207-19, One Market, Brantford
- Make a consultation appointment.
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).
Tammy Rowe
Learning Consultant, Academic Success Programs & Curricular Course Support, Transition & Learning Services
- trowe@wlu.ca
- P211, Peter's Building, Waterloo
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.
Rowe, T. and Templeman, E. (2023). Building and Sustaining a Strong Team of Peer-led
Academic Support Leaders. Conference Presentation. Learning Specialists Association of Canada (LSAC) National Conference: Thinking Outside the Box. Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. May 18, 2023.
Rowe, T. and Skelton, A. (2022). Eye on 2024: Turning Local Best Practices into a Conference
Presentation. Conference Presentation. International Supplemental Instruction (SI) Conference: The Golden Age of SI. Toronto, Ontario Canada. June 9, 2022.
Rowe, T. (2011). Lost in Translation: Mobilizing smart in Ontario Public Schools. Master's thesis, Wilfrid Laurier University.
Rowe, T. (2013). Making Science Make Sense in The Talking Classroom. Elements Magazine. December 2013.
Rowe, T. (2013). Making Science Make Sense in The Talking Classroom. Crucible Magazine. December 2013.