Reviews from Real Students and Families
“My son’s struggle with math was literally causing him to lose sleep. Once he began attending tutoring with Michele his anxiety lessened and his confidence grew.
My son would not have made through math 9 or 10 without Michele’s help. I highly recommend Banyan Tree Tutoring and Academic Support” ~M.H. (mom of Grade 10 student)
“Our son worked with Michele at Banyan Tree Tutoring for his Grade 11 Math course and the service she provided was excellent. Not only did Michele ensure he understood concepts and questions during their weekly sessions, she also took the extra effort to follow-up via text and email in between weeks on topics that were challenging. I would recommend Michele’s services to any family with a child or teen who is struggling with math. Her friendly, confident manner and her professionalism were displayed throughout the semester. Thank you, Michele!!
J and T ~ parents of Grade 11 student
“I would love to recommend Banyan Tree Tutoring to any student who needs some out of class assistance in a course. My daughter has gone to Michele for math tutoring over the past couple of years. She has found it very beneficial preparing for tests, keeping up with the class curriculum, and maintaining her confidence level in class from week to week. Michele is extremely knowledgeable, very patient and is always available during the week to help with any homework questions that may arise.
-Nicole (mother of gr 12 math student)
“I am a mature University student who has had help from Michele at Banyan Tree in the area of strategic student needs like studying and writing Academic papers, as well as preparation of oral presentations for classes. She helps you to find your own solutions to dilemmas for maximum learning and retention. I am blessed to have Michele helping me achieve my dream of getting a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. She already helped me attain my Diploma in Human Services (2015 Graduate). I would recommend her services to anyone who wants a little or a lot of help. She is flexible and is a very knowledgeable woman. Thanks to Michele from C.”
“My daughter started seeing Michele for help with Grade 8 Math and continues to see her once a week for help in her other subjects. Michele is a patient and caring teacher while using technology to help make learning relevant to a teenager. My daughter enjoys having Michele help her and it eliminates the potential conflict and stress of having Mom or Dad trying to help. I highly recommend Michele for any student."
~ Naomi (mother of Grade 8 student)
"Michele's connection to my child in teaching was key to her success in higher grades. She applied various teaching methods, as well as kindness and patience, until my child understood and then supported her success. Her willingness to be available to text if my daughter needed support away from tutoring lessons was also so helpful. As a single parent, I felt supported by Michele and I did not have to stress about my daughter and her homework."
~V. (mom of grade 9 student)
Michele tutored my son in grade 11 pre-Calculus. He came home from his sessions from Michele with a clear understanding of the assignments and the tasks that were required of him. She adapted her teaching techniques to his learning style and to this day he still talks about how she helped him so much. I could go on and on about what a difference Michele has made in our lives with her tutoring and I would suggest to anyone that she is simply...the BEST!!
-A. (mom of grade 12 student)
Michele adapts her teaching style to fit your learning style. I worked with Michele for 5 years and because Michele was able to adapt to my learning style I have successfully completed a university degree. Michele did not just help me academically; she also taught me the tools for organizational skills and help me cope with the anxiety and fear of university . ~ L. (graduated from TRU in 2015 with Bachelor's degree)
I saw Michelle as a grade 10 student desperately needing help to get through my math course. She was very nice and explained in depth the questions I had for her. We went through homework questions and old tests which helped me understand the material better. I found it extremely easy to understand her as she would break down each question and explain it in depth which helped me a lot! - K. (former grade 10 student)
