About Us
At The School for Smarties, we provide expert tutoring, educational consulting services, and refer to Occupational Therapy for students in grades 1-12 in Toronto. Our tailored approach focuses on individual student needs, ensuring academic success and personal growth.
With a strong emphasis on math, writing, and reading, our specialized programs cater to diverse learning styles, fostering a love for learning and building confidence. Join us in shaping a brighter future for your child.
Our Team
Aaron Macy
B.A., B.E.D., O.C.T.
Founder
Aaron is a grade 2 teacher by day, who combines his love for music with a passion for helping others learn. Aaron personalizes each of his lessons to the students needs. He works with teachers and parents to help each learner feel confident in their learning journey.
Aaron lives in Toronto, where he teaches second grade at a local school. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from Queen's University. In his free time, Aaron enjoys playing guitar and piano, snowboarding, and cooking!
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Testimonials
Sarah's Success Story
Aaron transformed my daughter's academic performance. The personalized attention and support helped her feel so much more confident. Aaron is the best!
Chobi
It's not an overstatement to say that working with Aaron has changed our lives. His approach to education fosters a safe environment for kids to make mistakes and ask questions. Concepts that are considered "hard" or "confusing" are tackled with positivity and empathy. He can quickly assess how a kid learns and delivers lessons in a way that breeds comprehension and, more importantly, confidence. I hear my daughter laughing when she defeats Aaron at one of his math games and I see her smiling when she solves a problem on her own. Bottom line: Aaron is one of the best investments in our daughter's learning that we've ever made.
Nicole
After contacting Aaron to help our daughter excel in her school courses, she has improved in ways we could not have imagined. From her grades, to her confidence - she is truly flourishing. I cannot recommend using this service enough. These are genuine people with an authentic desire to effectively help in any way they can.
Erin & Aubrey
Solve for X: Pandemic + Teaching Changes + X = Success in Math
After a number of inconsistent school years,
we found the foundational math skills needed for ongoing success were not where they needed to be for our 10-year-old daughter. In order to develop not only her skills, but also boost her confidence, we hired Aaron. Doing so has proven to be an excellent decision. He's kind, calm, and has been instrumental in helping our daughter recognize success in math. He truly is the X factor in our learning toolkit!