Testimonials
"We first accessed services at Elements Education in early 2024, and we have seen great improvement in our son's study habits and overall grades. We believe this outcome is because of the empowering approach that has been taken with him since day one, and the connection that ensued. A similar level of investment from student and teacher alike has also fostered a collaborative, supportive learning environment, which has been appreciated by all. While this has been encouraging, we have been provided more than tutoring. Josh has provided mentorship, confidence, and life strategies/views that we were not expecting. This is not something that can develop without trust and mutual understanding."
"With these recent academic and personal achievements, we fully endorse and trust the methods Elements Education has developed. These methods will continue to support our son as he discovers himself and future success(es)."
Jennifer M.
"We met with and shared our goals with Josh and provided him with insight on our son. Josh impressed us with the breadth and scope of our discussion in that first meeting. We felt good about finalizing a plan to include Josh in our son's educational development. As the next step, Josh met virtually with our son. While our son was hesitant initially, Josh made a quick connection creating excitement and energy from the outset that continues to this day."
"Without hesitation, I fully recommend Josh as an educational mentor. He has demonstrated an ability to establish quick rapport, infuse his lessons with high energy, and introduce tools and frameworks that have proven effective. We have seen a tremendous change in our son's confidence and so many positive changes that are helping him grow into his potential, while enjoying the process."
Dennis D.
"We were introduced to Josh through another family who'd engaged with him in support of their children. They were highly complimentary. Our son was about to enter grade 6. While he was already performing well, we wanted to support him with developing higher level skills and strategies for ongoing success. We were also interested in soft skills, better organization, thinking and planning ahead, communication skills, and confidence."
“Our daughter has weekly lessons with Josh and she genuinely enjoys them. They are a huge part of supporting her to navigate high school and managing a heavy school workload. Josh really cares about our daughter and his style makes the sessions engaging - it’s not just another thing on her plate she dreads."
Darcy and Suzanne
"Our son has been working with Josh for the last couple of years and the results have been incredible. Our son relates to Josh in a very constructive manner and Josh's teaching techniques have resulted in our son improving and sustaining higher grades since he began to work with him. Josh cares strongly about the success of his students and ensures that they are accountable for the work necessary to succeed in their respective courses."
Parents of a High School Student
"Josh has completely changed how our kids study and prepare for exams. The outcome has been amazing and we have seen a significant improvement in their grades. The bonus is he connects with our kids and is a great person!"
"Josh is one of the only coaches/tutors my son has connected with. He is a big help in determining learning styles and gaining confidence in academics."
Mother of a High School Son
Parent of three: a University Student, a High School Student and Jr.High Student.
It is hard to put in to words the value of Josh’s work. Our son Sam, who is ‘inattentive’, struggled through several years of school before we sought help, to the point where his lack of success at school had affected his overall confidence and happiness. That is a really tough thing for a parent to watch. We got to a place of immense frustration and despair wondering if school was even something that he could do. With Josh’s patient support, by teaching simple and effective executive function skills, but also by his encouragement, by really seeing not only Sam’s challenges but also his gifts, Sam has turned a corner. He is increasingly independent with school-work, he is more willing to participate, he is having more success and, in turn, can see school and life with more humor and joy. He kind of got his groove back. We are enormously grateful to have Josh as part of our team!
Jeanette Mother of Three
Testimonial written when Sam was in Grade 8
UPDATE: Sam has recently been accepted into Engineering at the University of Alberta