We’ve partnered with YELL (Youth Entrepreneurship Leadership Launchpad) to bring a summer boot camp to students who want to learn about the tools and exercises entrepreneurs use to turn their vision into reality. Students will hear from inspiring local entrepreneurs and business leaders, work with a small group of like-minded peers, and develop problem-solving skills, […]
Meet Our Team: Interview with Melodie Tomiyama, Office Manager
This month, we sat down with Melodie Tomiyama, one of our office managers, to learn more about her role at Options. Tell us a little about yourself and your role at Options Solutions. I am the office manager at our South Surrey office, but I also help with the phone lines and scheduling for our […]
This Week at Options: English 12 Provincial Exam Prep, Write Well Workshop: Mastering the Essay & ACT Prep
Here is what’s happening at Options Solutions this week: Saturday, April 6th (West Vancouver) After working with students on provincial exam prep for many years, we have broken down the study process into a few steps and created a number of programs to assist students with their preparation. Start early & attend a Kick-Start Session for the […]
Meet Our Team: Interview Marisa Grizenko, Writing Coach
This month, we sat down with Marisa Grizenko, one of our writing coaches, to learn more about her role at Options. Tell us a little about yourself and your role at Options Solutions. As I was finishing my MA, I wasn’t sure what to do next, but I knew that one of the best parts […]
Meet Our Team: Interview with Amanda Halliday, Educational Consultant
This month, we sat down with Amanda Halliday, one of our educational consultants, to learn more about her role at Options. Tell us a little about yourself and your role at Options Solutions. I’m in my fourth year as an Educational Consultant at Options. I first experienced Options Solutions as a client while helping my […]
Meet Our Team: Interview with Monika Gay, Educational Consultant
This month, we sat down with Monika Gay, one of our educational consultants, to learn more about her role at Options. Tell us a little about yourself and your role at Options Solutions. This is my third year at Options Solutions as an educational consultant; prior to that, I worked in a similar role, as […]
Meet Our Team: Interview with Mikayla Voth, Office Manager
This month, we sat down with Mikayla Voth, one of our office managers, to learn more about her role at Options. Tell us a little about yourself and your role at Options Solutions. I am the office manager for Options Solutions South Granville. My main role is to keep up with correspondence from new and […]
This Week at Options: Back-to-School & Intro to Canadian Supplement Writing Workshops
Here is what’s happening at Options Solutions this week: Saturday, September 15th (West Vancouver) Our Back-to-School Study Skills Workshop is an instructional as well as practical, hands-on work session that is offered at the start of the school term to help students get a start on forming solid executive functioning habits. Students will leave the […]
Meet Our Team: Interview with Alyssa Morris, Writing Coach
This month, we sat down with Alyssa Morris, one of our writing coaches, to learn more about her role at Options. Tell us a little about yourself and your role at Options Solutions. I grew up reading every book I could get my hands on, and when I was choosing what to study in university, […]
Get Ahead On Your Writing Skills This Summer!
Summer is a great time to work on foundational reading and writing skills. While our writing coaches have been recommending students pick up a book—or more!—this season, they’re also excited about some of the upcoming programs at Options. In High School Essay Writing Boot Camp, students learn about how to write effectively at the high […]