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Sara D.

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Ontario Certified Teacher - English Conversation + Academic/Professional Writing

3 hours

$140
Let’s Focus - 2 Sessions

1.5 hours/session. Address immediate concerns with tailored feedback + action plan. Perfect for tackling specific assignments.

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5 hours

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Strategize - 3 Sessions

1 h + 40 mins/session. Analyze projects on a deeper level to strengthen critical thinking. Ideal for students looking to unlock deeper insight!

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6 hours

$230
Glow Up - 4 Sessions

1.5 hours/session. Transform study habits into skills that last. We’ll develop your personal ethos/workflow that can be applied across all assignments.

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9 hours

$300
Mastermind - 6 Sessions

1.5 hours/session. Hone advanced strategies that foster learning independence. Together, we’ll establish your practice for success in academics & beyond.

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Tutor Information

About

My teaching style is strategy-based. I'll help you become more confident, articulate, and specific in how you use language. I do NOT waste time by giving out worksheets and rote homework that won’t help you improve— you'll receive 100% of my full collaboration and undivided attention, nothing less. ******* About me: I am an OCT-qualified teacher who also happens to be a professional Marketing Copywriter. I have a passion for communication, storytelling, and bringing ideas to life! I teach students how to scaffold concepts to communicate their ideas more effectively. I LOVE a good outline. I also practice a socratic approach to communication and work with students to develop their critical/adaptive thinking. I have worked with superstar brands including SSENSE, Renue By Science™, GEHWOL, Elf on the Shelf®, FELA tv, LOLË, and more. ******* How I work: I focus on critical thinking/application, persuasive writing, close reading, debate, and advertising. I am qualified to support English students in the intermediate & senior category, including college, university, and professionals. *Writing + Project Sample Requirement* If you are looking for support in creative writing, essay writing, reader response, English 1/2/3/4 U/C, or post-secondary studies, you MUST share a writing sample 12 hours before our session start-time. If that’s not possible, get in touch with me to see if we can make something work. Samples include: - project mockup - presentation with slides - reader response - persuasive paragraph - full essay - fiction excerpt - blog post - any other creative or professional piece that you are currently writing/working on/have written in the past. It can be an outline, a complete first draft, or a piece that has already been evaluated. Samples are essential because they introduce me to your writing + learning style. Please deliver it 12-hours in advance. It gives me enough time to narrow down specific areas of focus.

Location

Montreal, QC, Canada

Language

English, French, Farsi

Timezone

America/Toronto

Levels

High School
College/University
Professional

Education

University of Ottawa

2018 - 2020
Bachelor of Education, Teacher's Education
Teachable Subject: English - Language Arts Professional Focus: Emphasis on developing Socratic classroom principals, performances of understanding, project-based learning, media critique, and philosophy. My approach is largely focused on encouraging the development of students' communication skills overall. I practice ongoing assessment and enjoy conferencing with the student to provide feedback and support.

Carleton University

2007 - 2014
Bachelor of Honours in the Arts, Communications & Psychology
My degree in Communications held a focus on branding, political thought, and the art of persuasion through rhetoric. Throughout my time at university, I also maintained a very strong interest in psychology and in particular, language development. These interests shifted my studies towards a multi-disciplinary approach, which led me to pursue coursework in English literature, creative writing, and linguistics.

Work Experience

Continental Cosmetics

March 2025 - present
Marketing Copywriter + Coordinator
• Write and execute weekly email campaigns for a subscriber base of 2,000+, including segmentation, promotional messaging, and product launches. • Lead copywriting and messaging across email campaigns, landing pages, promotional assets, and social media for spa, salon, and skincare audiences. • Coordinate the full lifecycle of marketing projects by managing timelines, approvals, and collaboration across teams using ClickUp and Microsoft Teams. • Build and optimize landing pages in BigCommerce and Sales Layer, ensuring strong promotional structure, product positioning, and clear calls to action. • Defined and implemented the internal landing page SOP to standardize messaging, layout, and conversion structure across campaigns. • Collaborate closely with design and product teams to refine visual assets, campaign creative, and brand presentation across digital channels. • Support product launches, promotions, and brand initiatives by aligning copy, visuals, and campaign strategy across email, web, and social.

Elmwood School for Girls

October 2020 - November 2022
Professional Tutor

Ashbury College

January 2020 - February 2020
Debate Judge at the Third Annual Churchill Debate
- Invited to serve as an official debate judge at the Third Annual Churchill Debate, Grade 9-12 - Judged 4 separate, formal debates for an event that included 6 competing high schools from Ottawa area *Please note* - the date range function of this website only enables me to specify month-to-month employment. The official debate took place on one day.

Earl of March Secondary School – Grade 8

September 2019 - January 2020
Student Teacher
- Completed over 150 hours during Fall 2019 and Winter 2020 Practicum - Developed & successfully executed PBL-inspired project for Cells & Organ Systems unit (Grade 8 Science) - Implemented a weekly media module entitled ‘Media Module Wednesdays’ to support the development of critical media literacy skills and digital democracy among students (Grade 8 English-Language Arts)

Alta Vista Public School – Grade 3/4

September 2018 - April 2019
Student Teacher
- Completed over 150 hours during Practicum and Community Service Learning placements - Provided French-language support to students in Grade 1 and 2; one-to-one support for ELL learners - Created and implemented weekly Math module sessions to encourage students’ innovative thinking & problem solving, designed and executed a “Create Your Own Math Module” project (Grade 3/4 Math)

West Ottawa Tutoring

October 2015 - October 2019
English - Language Arts Tutor ((Grade 9-12)
- Worked with students to assess their current skill level, collaborated with parents to design appropriate strategies for improvement - Emphasis on Socratic reasoning to enhance close-reading analysis & develop strong essay writing strategies

Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA)

October 2015 - May 2016
Programming Commissioner for Clubs & Societies
- Reported to Vice President Internal, acted as liaison between club executives and bank officials - Co-coordinated launch of CUSA Hub database, in collaboration with Ottawa-based tech startup CampusVibe - Successfully planned and hosted the 2016 Awards Gala for Clubs and Societies for over 200 attendees - Oversaw club bank accounts, budgets, funding, and operations of over 300 unique student clubs - Mentored club executives and mediated conflict resolution between members on a daily basis *Please note* - this is the only un-elected position within the CUSA administration. There was no campaign leading up to my employment, and I secured this position via traditional means of hire (i.e.: submitting an application and going through a merit-based interview process)

Copywriter + Strategist

August 2012 - present
Freelance
• Led a brand-archetype strategy to build cohesive voice and storytelling across scripts, social media, email flows, product descriptions, landing pages, blogs, signage, and more. • Developed, scheduled, and launched full-funnel marketing campaigns using tools like ActiveCampaign & CloudCampaign, including welcome sequences, post-purchase engagement flows, new product drops, and promotions. • Executed projects from conceptual infancy to polished perfection. • Performed deep dives into market trends and competitors to unearth strategies that amplify brand visibility. • Transformed cold data into copywriting gold by blending hard KPIs with brand creative (CTR, AOV, CPA, CPATC, engagement metrics). • Built edgy, high-impact visuals and templates using Canva and GoodNotes 6. Client Shortlist: - SSENSE.com - GEHWOL - Continental Cosmetics - LOLË - Skeyndor - [Phases.] Music - Seattle NFT Museum - FELA tv - Chateau Bagel - Pristine Limousine Inc.

Reviews

Extremely Helpful and Incredibly Kind

I had the pleasure of receiving help from Sara, who is a wonderful tutor. She helped me with my university literature essay and gave me lots of great feedback. I highly suggest Sara, she will definitely help you bring out your inner academic.
By: Jay