Mary Rose

Certified Tutor

I have been teaching English for over 25 years in language schools, at university and as a private tutor to students of all ages, levels and backgrounds. I have always loved language and literature, and received my BA in English (Film & Communication) with Great Distinction from McGill University in Montreal. Before that, my natural desire to help people had led me to obtain a diploma in Community Services at Centennial College in Toronto. I worked in a variety of settings before finding my niche in teaching.

I can help students improve their spoken and written English for social, academic or business purposes, and help them prepare for all major exams, including Cambridge and Michigan Proficiency, TOEFL and IELTS.

My students say that, apart from my expertise, I also bring warmth, humor and enthusiasm to all my lessons: I believe learning should be fun! My diverse interests make it easy for me to converse on a variety of topics, such as current events, the arts, science, politics, popular culture, movies, music of all kinds, and almost anything under the sun that students want to tackle. As a well-travelled person with a multi-ethnic background, I bring a unique empathy and open-mindedness to my lessons. I look forward to helping learners achieve their linguistic targets in a natural and relaxed way, taking into account individual personalities and learning styles.