About Love of Learning Montessori School Kindergarten & Private Tutoring Barrie

Preschool / Kindergarten
Program Full For 2013-14

PRIVATE
TUTORING
waiting list available

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705.812.1123
Barrie/Innisfil Ontario

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ABOUT TRUDI

Trudi Barrett Montessori Educator

I Will Instill a Love of Learning in Your Child

Trudi Barrett

Kindergarten Philosophy

I am an experienced Montessori teacher with a music major and am a mother of two. I want your child to feel welcome in my home and feel free to express him or herself. I will strive to understand your child, to meet his/her emotional, cognitive and physical needs. It is my aim to provide your child with a caring, fun, artistic and challenging learning experience to prepare your child for grade one and beyond. I hope, above all else, to develop a strong relationship with your child, as I believe positive, loving relationships to be of the utmost importance in a young person's life.

Tutoring Philosophy

I thoroughly enjoy tutoring one on one because the child’s problems and progress are both so easily observed. I especially appreciate the opportunity to watch a child’s confidence grow with his/her abilities and successes. In my experience, optimal results can be achieved when the child, parents/guardians, teacher and I work closely to ensure a common objective. I strive to make learning interesting and fun, to keep your child motivated.

Read My Article Reading With Your Child - On The Path to Literacy

Trudi Barrett BA (music), Montessori Diplomas Casa & Elementary (tmi)

Toronto Montessori Institute 1997 - Montessori Casa (ages 2.5-6) & Elementary (ages 6-12) Diplomas
University of Western Ontario 1995 - Bachelor of Arts - Music Major
taught for 2 years in a private Montessori school - 1 year of Casa Level & 1 year grades 1, 2 & 3
stay-at-home mum since 1999, to nurture my 2 amazing boys, during which time I have provided home childcare, preschool/kindergarten & tutoring services

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"The child can only develop by means of experience in his environment."
Maria Montessori

"A person’s a person, no matter how small."
Dr. Suess

"The child is truly a miraculous being and this should be felt deeply by the educator."
Maria Montessori

"Allowing the child to observe, to explore and to follow his normal interests is a form of respect towards the child."
Maria Montessori

Parent Comments

"We enrolled our 3 year old son at LOVE OF LEARNING and we are so impressed at how much he has learned. His ability to grasp new concepts and skills is truly amazing. Trudi Barrett really cares about each individual student and has a very unique talent for tailoring individual learning techniques to get the most out of our child."
Ben and Jill Wiebe

"My son is eager to get to school and to learn! He loves the hands-on activities and the warm and supportive approach used by his teacher. The programme is tailored to meet his individual needs and interests. I am thrilled with the excellent communication through daily photos and e-mail updates. I would highly recommend Love of Learning Preschool as the programme is exemplary and Trudi is dynamic, passionate and devoted to the children.
K. Butler"

"My daughter started the Love of Learning in 2010. She went from being shy and quiet to confident and one of the best readers in her class. I can only imagine where she will be by the end of the school year. I can't thank you enough Trudi for the great gift of the head start. The foundation that you set is like no other I have seen. You truly have a beautiful gift!"
L. Messina

"My 5 year old son is in his second year (SK) with Trudi and loving every minute of it. He started off a little unsure but with Trudi's commitment and dedication he has developed great confidence and this year is displaying several leadership skills. He is always excited to share what he is learning and pin all his artwork on the fridge! Trudi offers a wonderfully unique learning experience that prepares children for their next step. Thank you so much, we cannot say it enough!"
M. Sarlat

"Thank-you so much for being such a fabulous and inspiring teacher for our son. I get so excited watching him develop a love of learning and see him as he discovers the world of text that surrounds him. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!!!!"
P. Bouchard

"My two boys, aged 3 and 5, attended Love of Learning and both have thrived. Trudi allows them to express their personalities, explore interests and develop enthusiasm for learning that is wonderful to observe. Trudi provides daily updates of activities in the classroom, along with photos, and is always receptive to chatting at the end of the day if I have questions or concerns. Her ideas and teaching methods are creative and effective, and she clearly cares about the whole child."
Tara N.

"I cannot say enough about the benefits I have seen in my son after attending Love of Learning for the past year. His social and academic skills have developed by leaps and bounds. Where before he had been only an observer in classroom and playtime activities, within a week Miss Trudi reported that he was playing with the other kids and within a month he was actively participating at circle time. Soon after, his teacher at ‘regular’ school also began to report the changes in his behaviour and participation level. His confidence grew and he began to be a much more engaged student! Thank you Miss Trudi!"
T. Bedford