Empowering Young Minds Through Education
The Heart of
Thrive Tutoring
Our Story & Team
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here!
With over a decade of classroom experience, I understand the challenges students face. Thrive Tutoring helps your child bridge learning gaps, develop skills, and gain the confidence to succeed in and out of the classroom.
I began my teaching journey in 2011 with a degree in Physical Education and my first assignment in Northern Alberta. After discovering my passion for literacy, I transitioned to an Elementary classroom, where my love of teaching truly flourished. Inspired by Maria Montessori, I create learning spaces where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore through hands-on experiences.
Returning to New Brunswick, I worked to become bilingual, achieving Advanced proficiency in French by 2020. In 2019, I completed the Yoga in Schools course, integrating yoga into social-emotional learning and supporting children with diverse needs, including Autism and ADHD.
In 2022, I began a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, focusing on the Science of Reading. I paused the program when I realized it wasn’t fully addressing the needs of the children I was teaching, but my commitment to literacy continued through private tutoring, reigniting my passion for personalized learning. Most recently, I completed training in the Orton-Gillingham approach, a structured multisensory method for teaching reading and writing.
All of these experiences have led to Thrive Tutoring, a place where your child can build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Thank you for trusting me to teach your children.
With love,
Jill
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Educator Spotlight
Yuliia Fomina, nurtures children’s growth through play, creativity, and hands-on learning. She brings expertise, kindness, and a love for helping every child feel confident and inspired.
Originally from Ukraine, Yuliia Fomina is a multilingual educator fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Polish. She has lived in Poland and has been residing in Canada for the past two years.
Yuliia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy and Special Education. During her studies, she completed teaching practice in a children’s home, working closely with children with visual impairments, developmental challenges, and varying levels of autism. Through play-based and sensory activities, she developed a strong foundation in empathy, patience, and creative teaching approaches.
Passionate about early childhood education, Yuliia strives to create safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments where every child feels confident and supported. She believes in encouraging curiosity, fostering understanding, and helping children explore and discover the world around them.
Outside of her professional work, Yuliia enjoys baking, photography with her film camera, and spending time outdoors.
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