BY MISS IVANA
Welcome to
Heart of Learning™
Heart of Learning™ is a licensed, Canadian-owned business founded by a certified educator.
It operates as an English Academy through private, 1 on 1, in-home and online classes for students of all ages.
Subjects of focus are English Language Arts (ELA), English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL), Business English, and Academic English. Maths, Sciences, Technology, Geography, and History is taught up to (and including) Grade 5, following Ontario’s K-8 Curriculum/Common Core Standards.
Additional Support
Homework Assistance
English Transcription
Teaching and/or Assessment Resource Development
Resume & Cover Letter Building for the Canadian Workplace
Canadian University/College Application Assistance
Academic Skill Coaching (Critical Thinking, Conducting Research, Organization, Note-taking, Time Management, Citations, Editing/Proofreading, and more)
Teacher Training
Workshop Planning and Executing
Mentorship
Communication Coaching (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking)
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Ivana Kovačević is a Private English Instructor from Toronto, Canada.
After specializing in English Linguistics & Literature and Sociology during her Honours B.A., she pursued a DTEIL Certification, followed by a TESOL Certificate, entering the teaching world. Her passion for language instruction was further explored while completing a Master's Degree in Education and Public Policy. To give back to her York University community, she became an active member of the school’s Education Alumni Program, hosting social events and mentoring current students.
Ivana has been teaching English for the past 11 years remotely and in-home, as well as in 1-on-1 and small and large group settings. Prior to opening an independent practice, she had gained experience at a Toronto Career College, her own high school, an English Language Institute in Toronto, a university in Havana, Cuba, an institute in Tokyo, Japan, and two local tutoring agencies.
She creates free, educational content via Instagram, having gained a community of nearly 200,000 supporters since 2020. Her storybook readings and 30+ educational interviews were loved by many around the world. Ivana also has accumulated excellent reviews from hundreds of students over the course of her career, gaining immense trust from parents, students, and other educators.
She remains dedicated to her craft, personalizing each class to her students' unique needs, interests, goals, strengths, and areas for improvement, making their learning experiences both memorable and purposeful. Ivana strives to create meaningful relationships and showcases her own love for learning through it all – which is, in essence - the Heart of Learning.
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TEACHING APPROACH
Ivana's approach is Student-Centred.
Her teaching style reflects the premise that students learn most efficiently when content is taught based on their individual learning styles while corresponding with their personal interests.
Concepts are grasped quickly when students connect with their teacher.
Incorporating real-life elements provides purpose to our learning as well.
Mending the two is the perfect way to create a healthy learning environment that fosters engagement and growth.
SERVICES
How You Can Learn with Miss Ivana
[1 on 1 OR Small Group]
60 minutes per class
Geographical Scope
CLASS DETAILS
Tailored to Every Student’s Goals
Complimentary Trial
Prospective students are offered a 20-minute online meeting. This is a chance to meet one another first and for the student's level and needs to be better understood before potentially working together.
Live Class
Lessons can be conducted using materials created by Miss Ivana to target the student’s areas of improvement. The focus of the lessons can also be homework completion. Alternatively, it can be a combination of both! Direct, constructive feedback is consistent.
Collaboration
Aside from their teachers, Miss Ivana stays in contact with other professionals involved in her students’ lives outside of the classroom including (but not limited to) their Learning Strategists, Occupational Therapists, other Tutors, Speech-Language Pathologists, and more.
Progress Tracking
Students/parents are emailed after each class. This email generally contains (1) a document reflecting what has been completed, (2) a summary of the class completions, (3) actional steps for the future, (4) changing observations, and (5) optional homework.
TESTIMONIALS
The Experiences of our Clients
Student Stories
I’ve been learning English with Miss Ivana for over six months, and it has been a truly wonderful experience. She helped me overcome my fear of speaking, and now I feel much more confident when using English in real life. Her teaching methods are very personalized, she customizes each lesson based on my interests, which makes learning both effective and enjoyable. I’m very grateful to have her as my teacher!
– Luiza Sadykova
Parent Stories
Miss Ivana is an exceptional tutor whose positive energy and genuine passion for teaching make every session a joy. She is deeply invested in her students’ learning and takes the time to truly understand and support each child. My kids absolutely adore her — her warmth, creativity, and encouragement have made a lasting impact on both their confidence and love of learning. We feel so lucky to have her in our lives!
– Natalie Shippen
