Reviews
Parents:
When my son first attended a session with Mr Kooy my son was adamantly opposed to participating and refused to engage. This persisted for several sessions and it was at a point that I offered to withdraw him from tutoring. However, Mr. Kooy suggested we patiently continue and slowly my son accepted attending the tutoring sessions. In fact, by the end of the scheduled block of sessions, my son insisted on continuing with tutoring and declared that it was very important!
Mr. Kooy was very creative using a variety of learning strategies and, although the tutoring had been specifically for math, my son was so comfortable with Mr. Kooy that he asked him to help with his speech and other oral presentations (including several in French!). Mr. Kooy was very flexible and could proficiently assist in multiple subjects.
I would, without hesitation, recommend Mr Kooy as a tutor. Not only did he accelerate my son’s academic learning, he encouraged my son to enjoy learning again and developed his confidence in school.
Miriam
Students:
Robert is not only trustworthy, he is kind, compassionate and truly a great teacher. As a previous student of Robert, I know first hand how much he invests in his youth and how much he wants to see everyone succeed in their goals. If not for him, I would not have the passion for knowledge that I have currently.
Austin
I highly recommend Robert, he is so passionate about his teaching, his interest keeps his students interested and excited to learn. Not to mention, he’s easy to contact and a great understanding person to talk to!
Meadow
Colleagues:
I have worked with Rob for the last 15 years at the secondary level. We have worked on various specialized student opportunities, incorporating hands-on experiences and community partners. He has proven to be very supportive of staff and student success. He has a strong work ethic and is empowering while confidential and kind. He excels at individualizing content to support every student’s singular needs.
Megan
I have worked closely with Rob for nearly a decade. He is very passionate about teaching and seeing students succeed. His caring demeanour is shown daily in his classes and he always goes above and beyond. A+++
Brent
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Rob for the last several years. Rob is a caring educator who strives to teach his students knowledge and skills needed for the classroom and beyond. His tech skills and knowledge help equip our students with digital skills for society. Rob provides his students with one-to-one instruction, implementing their IEP’s and ensuring they have the appropriate supports and strategies in place. Rob continues to be engaged in professional development and collaborative learning to broaden his knowledge and skills. Rob is truly an amazing teacher.
Kendra
Robert is a caring, involved educator who enjoys having students use critical thinking and strategies to improve their knowledge and thinking skills. He is the first one to find a new and improved way to deliver information as well as sticking to the old “tested and true” to support student learning. Robert is highly involved in equity and diversity and helping to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.
Maria
Rob is one of the best, most innovative teachers I have ever had the honour of working with. He inspires his students, through the use of technology, and collaborative techniques, to take the responsibility needed to master the content they are learning. Staff and students alike appreciate his kind and empathetic style of teaching to each student’s unique and varying learning styles. A true leader in Ontario’s education system.
Christina