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Taylor Probert

Meet Taylor

Working with children has always had a special spot in my heart which is why I enjoy working at Foundations for Learning so much.

I find it amazing to see the change that a student goes through from their first day of the program to their last day. Working with children has always put a smile on my face and has also always brightened up my day. I believe that every student is different and finding the best learning strategy for each child is key.

I grew up in Enfield; graduating from Hants East Rural High School in 2017 with honours with distinction and Saint Mary’s University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in sociology and a minoring in criminology as well as psychology. I am currently continuing my education at Dalhousie University School of Social Work. After completing my education, my goal is to become a child/ family social worker.

Growing up, Cadets and darts were two very important things in my life. When I was 10, I started to play youth darts where for 7 years I was on Team Nova Scotia and for two years team Canada. Then when I was 13, I started cadets where I moved up through the ranks to Warrant Officer First Class and to also receive the Lord Strathcona medal.

I currently still play darts but not as much and even though I have aged out of cadets I have joined the Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC) as an officer to give back to the program what it gave to me and teach all the children that come through the program what I learned.

The quote “keep your dreams alive” is one of my favourites because I believe that anything is possible if you keep a positive attitude and are willing to put in time and effort to work towards it!

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Elmsdale office

139 Park Road, Unit 1C
Elmsdale NS
B2S 2L3
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1-902-883-8200
monique@foundationsforlearning.ca

Truro office

30 Duke Street, Unit GR3
Truro, NS
B2N 2A1
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1-902-893-2646
monique@foundationsforlearning.ca

Stellarton office

276 South Foord St.
Stellarton, NS
B0K 0A2
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1-902-893-2646
monique@foundationsforlearning.ca

foundationsforlearning

Providing one-to-one services for students who are struggling with reading, spelling or basic math.
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Located in Elmsdale and Truro, NS

Foundations for Learning
There are many reasons why reading is important, o There are many reasons why reading is important, one of them being it exercises our brain! 🧠

Research has confirmed that reading stimulates a complex network of circuits and signals in the brain. Plus, as you improve your reading ability, these networks become stronger and more sophisticated.
We're here to support your child and make learning We're here to support your child and make learning fun and enjoyable! 💜

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~A wonderful testimony from a parent 💜😊~ "O ~A wonderful testimony from a parent 💜😊~

"Our son started primary knowing only the letters in his name.  Practicing letters or doing any sort of prep work for primary always caused friction on the limited amount of family time we had. 

He was more of a physical kind of guy- riding his bike, playing hockey or just being outside was more of a priority to him! 

He had supports in his early years at school through the reading recovery program and he did catch up in grade 1. 

We were thankful for that! 

Over the next two years he had some learning support time to help as well.  But it wasn’t enough.

I was a teacher in the same school… when we examined our school wide reading data he was always one of the ones in the ‘red’- flagged as struggling. 

As a teacher I thought- that’s not good- how can WE help him? 
As a mom I thought- this is heartbreaking- how can I help him? 

In November of 2021, he started Foundations for Learning- his Grade 3 year.  Over the course of the next year and a half we saw consistent improvement with his reading and writing and his enthusiasm for learning. 

He completed the program in June. 

This year he is in Grade 5.  His teacher did a reading assessment with him today and he is reading 2 levels above where he should be at the beginning of grade 5.
To say we are proud is an understatement.  He is proud of himself and is so confident in his abilities.

No more red flags! 

Foundations for Learning has been a game changer for him. 

If you are on the fence about what to do when your child is struggling, we highly recommend this program!  They have locations in Truro, Elmsdale and most recently Stellarton!

Thank you Monique for making this experience for Kase a positive one, for instilling a confidence in his abilities he didn’t know he had and for being a fan of the Montreal Canadiens! 🏒

Congratulations on your new office!  So many more children will now be able to benefit from this program."
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