Meet The Educators
Robyn Akehurst
Robyn Akehurst the Founder of Alpine Learning. She is a trained Education Assistant with a back ground in Special Education. She brings extensive experience with working with school aged children with all learning profiles. Robyn has training in both intellectual and physical learning differences. She works regularly with high performance sports athletes as well as students with specific medical needs.
Robyn brings experience working with students on the Autism spectrum and has specific training in POPARD. Robyn has supported her clients with behaviour intervention, social skills and work experience.
Robyn is certified as a Jump Math Specialist which supports students excel in their mathematics abilities. She has resources to enrich students math abilities beyond their grade level.
In addition, Robyn is trained in Orton Gillingham. Her training offers students the opportunity to learning through a remedial explicit multi sensory approach to literacy.
Feel free to contact Robyn directly to speak about your child’s learning objectives.
Aisling Woods
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With over twenty years of experience as a tutor, Ash is happy to share her passion for math education with learners in Whistler. After graduating from McGill and University of Toronto, she taught math full-time in Montreal and in the UK. She currently works as a teacher on call in the local school district and a tutor in Whistler. Ash has tutored students in remedial tutoring to enrichment. She is proficient in virtual and in person sessions. Ash can support students up to grade 12 in Foundations, Calculus, and Physics.
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Anna Earl
Anna has been working in education since 2008, gaining her Postgraduate Degree in Education at the University of New South Wales in 2010. Since then, she has worked with both children and adults, in middle, secondary and English language schools in the UK, Australia and Canada. Having worked in schools of an excellent caliber, she demands the highest standards of herself and the best from her students. She is passionate about learning and education.
She teaches all subjects to a middle school level and also specializes in high school Humanities subjects, particularly English, History and English as a Second Language.
Of British/French origin, Anna has spent her life traveling the world. Since moving to Whistler in August 2019, she has embraced the lifestyle here, enjoying hiking and snowboarding in her free time. She established Earl Education in 2020 in response to the tutoring and educational needs of local Sea to Sky residents. She offers tutoring for school students and English Language lessons for adults preparing for visa examinations.
Marie-Eve Cote
Marie-Ève Côté is originally from Quebec City and moved in 2020 to Whistler. She is a lover of the outdoors and understands the importance of enjoying the gifts that Whistler has to offer.
Working for more than 20 years in the financial field as an accountant, she quickly noticed since her arrival, the imminent needs for the French language tutor. As a mother of a 14 years old, she understands the needs and support that children require when it comes to their education.
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Moving across the country where a new language was imposed on her son, her role as a mother took another dimension. Not only did her son needed extra support for school but for social environment as well. Marie has a foundation of how to tutor school aged children in french. She can help build confidence in their written and spoken language skills they can bring back to their classroom.
Marie is driven, patient and giving, making the education of your children a top priority.
Tom Blake
For Tom, teaching began when he was just 16, running maths and science revision sessions for his teammates on the school rugby squad, and has been a constant for a decade and a half since.
He graduated with a Master's Degree in Mathematics in 2015 and since then has taught ages from 8 to over 50 both in-person and online, with a focus on college-level math including calculus, mechanics and statistics. He takes a holistic approach to the subject, seeking to broaden understanding and appreciation of mathematical concepts by providing flexible explanations and adapting to an individual's needs.
When he is not teaching, Tom can often be found clinging to a rock wall by his fingertips or charging along the trails of Whistler in training for his next race.
David Harris
Originally from Glastonbury UK, David began his teaching career in 2017 studying a PGDE in primary education in the Scottish highlands. Later on he taught in both the highlands and the Edinburgh area until moving to Whistler in late 2023. He started working for Whistler Blackcomb ski school in his first season and gained a passion for the local area and mountains.
David has worked with a variety of ages ranging from 4-12, he is passionate about every child teaching their full potential and ensuring the health and well-being needs are met. He taught all aspects of the Scottish curriculum and sets achievable targets alongside the child to progress and continuously develop.
He enjoys skiing, hiking, surfing and field hockey having helped coach the local Whistler team.
Tobi Henderson
Tobi is a certified teacher and long time Whistler local, is entering her 4th year of tutoring with Alpine Learning. She obtained her BC Teaching Certificate from UBC Okanagan, specializing in Math and Science, and has taught all ages and subjects in the Sea to Sky region since beginning her teaching career in 2004. Tobi’s personable and enthusiastic nature brings a positive approach to learning, engaging students in ways that make learning fun while enhancing a mindset of attainability and confidence. A strong proponent of creative learning, Tobi employs hands on and real world strategies as much as possible in her sessions. Most importantly, Tobi believes that every student learns differently and that must be met with diverse ways of teaching. Tobi looks forward to connecting with your child to personalize their learning and strengthen their future success.
Laura Douglas
Laura is an accomplished teacher with a strong background in Physical Education. She brings extensive experience working with school-aged children across various learning profiles. Over the past 10 years, Laura has taught internationally, enriching her understanding of different curricula and physical literacy. In recent years she has enjoyed teaching in Mount Currie and around the Sea to Sky Corridor.
As an educator, Laura is passionate about developing students’ curiosity and lifelong passions. She has worked with children of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs, and has employed personalized strategies to support their growth. Laura believes in the importance of education beyond the classroom, focusing on the holistic development of children. She understands that feeling safe and happy are essential for students to learn and grow. Laura has developed assessment tools to tailor learning to individual needs, helping all students towards achieving their potential. She is excited to continue to build strong relationships with parents and with the community in supporting each child to achieve their learning goals.