Professional mentorship

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Professional mentorship *

Modernized approach
to teaching

Discover how learning strategies can help you support learners inside, and outside, of your classroom

Build a deeper understanding of how learners absorb content and approach assignments, what triggers their stress and anxiety, and how to support learners.

From test-taking, to in-class participation, or homework, learning strategies leads to a higher rate of completion, better quality work, and happier learners.

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More ways to innovate your thinking

Mentorship options

1:1 Sessions

Learn directly from any of our expert learning strategist in hands-on, 1:1 sessions.

We offer specialty insights for common challenges like…

  • Math anxiety

  • Balancing athletics and academics

  • Transitioning to post-secondary

  • and more!

$245 + HST per session

Training workshops

Interested in getting your entire team of faculty up-to-speed on learning strategies?

We offer training workshops with Deena that bring knowledge directly to your institution for impact and flexibility.

Recent offerings include Top 10 Learning Strategies for Academic Resilience and Innovative Learning Strategies for Student Success.

Pricing varies based on team size and duration

Coaching with Dr. Deena

$5000+hst / semester

Learn alongside Deena for the duration of a semester or full academic year. Mentoring includes high-impact options like…

  • Personalized 1:1 sessions: Meet with Deena bi-weekly to collaborate on your own learning strategist toolkit, discuss relevant challenges, and examine classroom situations*

  • 2 shadowing sessions

  • Signed copy of Feel Good Learning and Raising Well Learners by Deena Kara Shaffer, PhD

  • Access to all recordings

*Includes up to 6 sessions per semester

Hear from other educators

  • I have become better equipped to support students with their academic challenges by discussing specific case consultations and working through possible solutions.

    Venus Bali, Learning Strategist
    (Mount Saint Vincent University)

  • I know my institution would not be experiencing the kind of success we are without Deena’s support.

    Caiti Casey, Program Coordinator
    (Bounce Back program, University of Windsor)

FAQ

  • We offering mentorship and training for anyone involved in the art of…

    • Teaching

    • Learning

    • Mentoring

    • Tutoring

    • Existing Learning Strategists

    • Pyscho-education

    Beyond educators who are directly in the classroom, we work with deans, department heads, principals, course instructors, administrators, psychotherapists, and coaches. If you’re unsure if you fit into any of these categories please don’t hesitate to reach out to learn more.

  • Learning strategy sessions, mentorship, and training are all transformative experiences that boost your professional understanding.

    Our programming typically qualifies for personal or professional development benefits. Inquire with your employer if you’re unsure.

  • We offer training and talks on all things learning strategies and would be delighted to spread our knowledge to others in your faculty.

    Check out our Talks & Training page or Lived Wisdom speaker collective.

  • We’re always open to taking on experienced, holistic, equity-driven, phenomenal learning strategists.

    Please reach out on via contact page.

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Find your strategist

Whatever you’re going through, we can help.

Our team is made up of strategists who all bring a holistic approach to improving your relationship with learning, with a variety of specializations like math, science, ADHD, ASD, multilingual, and more.

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