For Educators

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For Educators *

1:1 Professional Mentorship

Have you encountered a learner who struggles with…

  • Due dates

  • Homework assignments

  • Test anxiety

  • Articulating through written work

  • Motivation

  • Engagement

  • Confidence

1:1 Professional Mentorship for learning strategies

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

We help educators build a deeper understanding of how learners absorb content and approach assignments, what triggers their stress and anxiety, and how to support learners when it comes to anything from test-taking, to in-class participation, homework, and more. Learning strategies can lead to a higher rate of completion, better quality work, and happier learners.

Three Keys To Learning Strategies

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!

Pricing varies by strategist

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.

Please get in touch to discuss pricing

Mentoring with Deena

Learn alonside 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

$5000+hst / semester

We make learning feel better.

  • 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. As such, you can absolutely put your professional (or personal) development spending towards our programming.

  • We offer training and talks on all things learning strategies and would be delighted to spread our knowledge to others in your faculty. Reach out to discuss what topics you’re considering and learn more!


  • We’re always open to taking on experienced, holistic, equity-driven, phenomenal learning strategists. Even if we’re not actively seeking to bring someone on, there’s no harm in reaching out and letting us know why you’d like to be involved and about your experience as a learning strategist.  

Whatever the grade or year, subject or program, learning strategies are the how of doing the work that’s been assigned.

Find your strategist

Whether you’re seeking a more holistic approach or a deep rooted expertise–like writing, math, student athletes, or career building–our growing team of strategists can help.

Discover the strategist who’s right for you and set-up a free 15-minute consultation or contact us directly for more information.

We make learning feel good *

We make learning feel good *