educator

special needs advocate

coach

junior developer

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LEARNstyle Ltd

There are things that I absolutely love about working for LEARNstyle.  I love the hours working within the school system, I love my Manager, I love helping students learn and be successful, I love the work/life balance, the company culture and I love their model of building relationships with the students.  What I don't love is the pay.  There are no benefits and it's doubtful that there ever will be.  Only salaried staff get sick days and job/pay stability as they can work from home or go to the office but for everyone else...see below:

You get paid $200/day, however, this is based on seeing 6 students per day/4 if in High School.  If you end up seeing less than this, then you lose pay, unless you can find replacements, which isn't always easy.  During the winter, when there are bus cancellations, you don't work and therefore lose pay for that day, even though you're ready, willing and able to work.  If you are sick, not only do you not get paid, but you are made to feel guilty about it because apparently, it's more important to fulfill the commitment to the Boards.  Direct Managers understand this but upper management fails to recognize this and it sounds like money will always be an issue because of this lack of understanding for their front line employees.  You get to go on EI for Winter break and summer break but be prepared to wait a while to get that money.  You also do not get paid for PA days (so at least once/month) and you will not receive any compensation for March Break. You do not get paid for mileage and even though I was told that I would be kept in my area, I end up travelling more than when I had a full-time job that was 40 minutes away from home.  And don't expect to get a raise.

There is some Professional Development and company socials which are all planned and paid for by the company but you're expected to travel to their head office and you do not get paid for this travel (if you live outside of the GTA, this sucks).  Actual training on the technology is non-existent.  There are some programs that we have no access to, (because the company won't pay for it), but you are expected to learn it anyway, on your own time.  Good luck with that!  

There is very little room for advancement, so this is not a good job if you are looking for professional growth.  I'm not saying you won't learn anything but you can become stagnant very quickly as the work is very repetitive.  There is a huge turnover rate with their frontline staff (Technology Coach) which is likely due to all of the factors listed above but Management doesn't seem to budge on any of these issues. Their HR department is a joke and very amateurish, so don't expect much help there.

There is very little support in the field.  Managers and Associate Managers are spread thin and have a huge work-load but there can be great support from team members.  Expect to work with challenging children and challenging situations but also expect to be greatly rewarded when you see how much you've helped them.  Expect to work with teachers/SERTS who are unkind but also to work with ones who are amazing.  If you want a true team environment, this is not the job for you as you mostly work on your own.  If money isn't an issue then this could very well be your dream job!

At LEARNstyle Ltd. I have been given the opportunity to change the lives of many students much earlier in my life than I thought. LEARNstyle has altered the way I look at the education technology and has provided me with a new career path I did not originally think of. I am always treated with respect by the LEARNstyle team and everybody loves to hear new ideas and suggestions. The management is not typical management because they are extremely approachable and want to hear your ideas and thoughts for the company. My typical day is preparing for my student(s)' sessions, arriving at my appointed school and training the students either in or outside the classroom. I will also need to fill out my training reports online for all my students. I need to have excellent communication skills when speaking to parents, staff and other adults associated with my students. If you are looking for a great Job Work/Life Balance this is a great opportunity as you will find time to spend at home without a heavy workload to carry with you. The hardest part about this job is preparing for the unexpected. By this I mean you will meet many different students with many different abilities and you will need to be able to plan accordingly for these situations. Learning about education technology is one of my passions as well as assisting students, and LEARNstyle has and will continue to provide me with this opportunity.

The management there is amazingly supportive and are always there to answer our questions about the job. It feels really great to be able to work with students and see their growth throughout the program. Coworkers are also very supportive and I believe it is due to the hardworking management that set the tone for this positive work environment. 👏🏻  The only minor thing I would request is to get a bit more of an automated scheduling system in place. Last school year, I had to put in the same scheduling request a couple of times for a few students before the change was made in my schedule. And another small thing is work is not consistent throughout the year, but that isn't really in their control because their ability to hire people is based on the funding received from the government, so we are hired throughout the school year until school year end in June and most of us are let go and then in the fall or winter season, we are rehired. Other than that, they are really a great group of people that I was so grateful to have a chance to work with!

I have been with LEARNstyle for nearly 2 years.  The management is supportive and the work culture is positive. Management have either worked, or continue to work, in the field and understand the realities of fieldwork.  This company values the power of relationships and that makes the direct time in working with students very special and rewarding.  The work can be fast paced and demands flexibility. While the management is supportive, an ability to work independently and problem-solve is a must. Glad to be a part of this company!

I enjoyed working for LearnStyle as a Technology Coach, and it was generally a great experience! The work that they do really does enhance the education system and can be life-changing for the students they serve. The CEO and exec team is friendly and approachable, and the overall culture is friendly and learning-positive. Unfortunately, it seems that there are some serious gaps in their people-management and compensation (low, disproportionate pay, no benefits for full-time employees, low/no actual advancement, and disconnected upper management). If you want a job that fills the gaps it is great, otherwise look elsewhere for benefits and professional development.

Working here is an absolute drag, they send you hours away from the city to go to a school that is not expecting you nor has the resources to teach.

The software is finicky, outdated and a one size fits all model. 

The head office is a mess with infighting between managers and I've witnessed are unprofessional and layers of bureaucracy. 

Pay is 200 per day and it doesn't include gas or breaks and after tax is significantly less. "Part time" is at least 2 full time days a week, which isn't ideal if you teach at a school. 

The interview process is full of red tape and a waste of time. Run far far away from them.

It’s kind of a cult like culture. Very much stuck to the videos, but if you dare to use academic work to build on the skills outside what is allowed ( you’re allowed to tie it to academics but not too much focus on academics) good luck to YOU. Parents are expecting academic work and are greatly disappointed when they get learning strategies ONLY. The pay is amazing, but you’ll get a lot of students and it can be overwhelming. One complaint and you’re pretty much done with this company. Just follow their formula and you’ll be ok. If you go off script as her the parents request of things to focus on, good luck to you. 

They have so much potential but are being held back by outdated close-minded management. 
The pay is not good 200 a day that only goes down if you are not able to see five students. So if someone is away or sick your pay takes the cut. Only ten-month employees have no benefits or paid time off. Management demanding staff begin working before their set contract date. Expecting them to work without pay. 
There is little to no room for advancement unless you reflect what management looks like, ie all men, all white. 
Front line staff is not valued at all senior-level staff have no idea what it is like in the field. I would not recommend working here. 

LEARNstyle provides me the opportunity to find alignment between my personal interests, education, and my professional aspirations. It provides a venue in which I could fully utilize my developed skills while also, furthering my learning and developing new skills.

LEARNstyle is a company that places a high intrinsic value on its employees--and does an amazing job at staying focused on the positive impacts that we all can have on all types of learners. 

LEARNstyle is a great place to work for and exceeds at recognizing employee achievements and communicating its mantra, goals and purpose to the entire team.

I love everything I have seen about LEARNstyle since joining the company.  Management have a clear vision for the future of the organization and put a lot of thought into making sure their decisions align with that vision.  At the same time, communication is open and I feel like my feedback, positive or negative, is welcome.

It is obvious that a passion and commitment to teaching really do drive everything they do, and they are building a fantastic team of people that share these ideals.  I really cannot overstate what a pleasure it is to work with such a great group of people toward the goal of making a difference in the lives of students.

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