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Marla

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Hi! My name is Marla aka MamaM! I'm from Vancouver, Canada. For the past 10 years, I have been a business owner in Canada, hosting programs for the Canadian Red Cross managing a team of 50. I am also a Primary Montessori and TESOL- certified teacher graduating with grade A from England. As well, a focus on early childhood education classroom teaching experience of 20+years.

Some other qualifications include, Honours graduate of Theatre from York University, Toronto, Canada-Dean's Honour Roll, Red Cross Instructor, Occupational First Aid Instructor, trainer and a lifeguard. In addition, am also a children's author as well as a professional musician and puppeteer for kids with a book & CD for sale on Amazon called EMOTIONS Book & CD.

Please know my parents were both teachers! I was born, raised and grew up in an educational environment.

My teaching style is informal but strict. I like you to feel comfortable but not lazy so you can really improve! Just the right balance of experience and practice suited to your personality is what I can offer you! Let's have some fun and do some great learning at the same time!

Adults, I invite you to join me on a learning adventure that is productive, engaging and comfortable. My students gain skills and abilities to utilize in a practical way with style!


Children are fortunate to have exposure to acting, dancing, puppetry and other art modalities that are engaging in my classes, excel learning and are fun!

I look forward to sharing my gifts and learning with you!

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Marla’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: York University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Hobbies

Swimming, biking, dancing, arts and crafts, bird watching, hiking, music

Tutoring Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
Art
Audition Prep
Business
Business Enterprise
Business Writing
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
Fiction Writing
Guitar
Improvisation
Learning Differences
Marketing
Middle School English
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Music
Other
Performing Arts
Public Speaking
Reading
Special Education
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Writing