About Us

Beyond the Classroom Tutoring- How we got started

Cathy Thompson is the founder and owner of Beyond the Classroom. She began tutoring just over 20 years ago, doing one-on-one sessions with students in their homes and noticed huge improvements in the students’ grades and confidence. Over time, more and more tutors have sought out positions at Beyond the Classroom because of the philosophy of the company and because they believe that one on one tutoring is the most effective way to increase grades and confidence.

Cathy has a degree in Psychology and Sociology from McMaster University along with a post-graduate degree in Continuing and Adult Education from the University of Saskatchewan. She also has diplomas in Addictions Studies from McMaster University and Accounting from Mohawk College. She is also a mom to two small children, both in elementary school. "I can definitely relate to parents when they tell me it’s a challenge to do homework with their own children!", says Cathy.

Beyond the Classroom has been helping students since 1997 in Halton Ontario. We employ over 25 passionate and experienced tutors, many of whom have worked with us for years.

At Beyond the Classroom, we offer flexible scheduling, payments and let you and your child guide the tutoring process. We offer tutoring beginning in JK to Grade 11 in most subject areas including Math, Language Arts, English, Science and the Social Sciences.

Beyond the Classroom Tutoring Philosophy

The core value of Beyond the Classroom is to provide the highest quality of tutoring at very competitive rates. Education is cornerstone to the best possible opportunities in life, this is the reason Beyond the Classroom was founded.

Beyond the Classroom Tutors

We strive to select the best tutors living and working in South Western Ontario. Our tutors are not only experienced, but are passionate about tutoring and making learning fun. They each possess a minimum of one university degree and have their criminal record checks completed. Many are recent graduates of teachers college or currently teaching in the public, Catholic or private school systems. Tutors regularly check in with both parents and with the owner of Beyond the Classroom to ensure goals are being met and any issues are resolved immediately.