Programs & services
English for every stage of learning.
Four areas of study and a range of extra support, all taught one-on-one or in small groups, in your home or online.
For school-age students
English Language Arts
Reading, writing and thinking at grade level and beyond.
Who it’s for
School-age students who want to strengthen their reading and writing, including students at Toronto’s independent schools.
What students work on
Reading comprehension, analytical and critical thinking, structured writing and composition, grammar and mechanics, vocabulary development, and oral communication and discussion.
The approach
Lessons can use materials Ivana creates to target the student’s areas for improvement, the student’s own homework, or a combination of both. Instruction is aligned with independent-school literacy benchmarks, inquiry-based learning and advanced writing frameworks.
For newcomers and English learners
ESL / EFL
Everyday fluency and the confidence to use it.
Who it’s for
Children, teens and adults learning English as a second or foreign language.
What students work on
Speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on using English with confidence in real life.
The approach
Each lesson is built around the learner’s interests and everyday situations, which makes new language more meaningful and easier to remember.
For working professionals
Business English
Clear, confident English for the workplace.
Who it’s for
Working professionals who use English at work.
What students work on
Work-related communication in writing and in conversation. Learners can bring their own work documents to class.
The approach
Practical, personalized lessons with direct, constructive feedback, shaped around the learner’s role and goals.
For post-secondary studies
Academic English
The skills university and college expect.
Who it’s for
Students preparing for, or already in, college and university.
What students work on
Critical thinking, conducting research, note-taking, creating citations, editing and proofreading.
The approach
Skills are taught alongside the student’s real coursework, so they can be applied straight away.
Heart of Learning does not offer language test preparation (IELTS, CELPIP and similar). Get in touch and Ivana will gladly refer you to a specialist tutor.
Additional support
Help beyond the lesson plan.
Homework & remedial support
Homework assistance, supplementary resources, personalized practice tests and study packets.
Academic skill coaching
Critical thinking, research, note-taking, citations, editing and proofreading.
Executive functioning
Working memory, goal setting, organization, attention inhibition and cognitive flexibility.
Communication coaching
Reading, writing, listening and speaking, plus offline assignment editing and workshop planning.
Independent school students
In step with your child’s classroom.
Ivana knows the curriculum standards and academic expectations of Toronto’s leading independent schools. Much of her teaching is aligned with each school’s literacy benchmarks, inquiry-based learning and advanced writing frameworks, so support at home matches what happens at school.
Working long-term with families in Forest Hill, Rosedale and surrounding communities.
Bishop Strachan School
The York School
Branksome Hall
How you can learn
At your kitchen table, or on Zoom.
Midtown Toronto · East York · The Beaches
In-home classes
The most personal way to learn: a private teacher at your door, with all supplies provided.
Live on Zoom, wherever you are
Online classes
The same one-on-one attention with flexible scheduling. Ideal for students who live outside Toronto.
60-minute classes · One-on-one or small group · Children, teens and adults
Class details
Tailored to each student’s goals.
Complimentary trial
Prospective students, generally aged 10 and up, are offered a free 20-minute online meeting. It is a chance to meet one another and for Ivana to understand the student’s level and needs before working together.
Live classes
Lessons use materials Ivana creates to target the student’s areas for improvement (supplementary or remedial), focus on homework completion, or combine both. Feedback is direct, constructive and consistent.
Collaboration
Beyond the classroom teacher, Ivana stays in contact with the other professionals in a student’s life, including learning strategists, occupational therapists, other tutors and speech-language pathologists.
Progress tracking
Students or parents receive an email after each class with the completed work, a summary of the lesson, actionable next steps, observations and optional homework.
Book an introduction
Let’s start with a conversation.
Tell us a little about the learner. Ivana replies within 24 hours to arrange a complimentary 20-minute online meeting.