Committed To
Excellence in Education
A Message From The President
From the Desk of Sherma Jeffery-Ryan
President’s Message
I am pleased to be able to make a difference for individuals in my community and anyone who has a desire to change his/her life by investing in education and higher learning. The founding objective of this Institute is to enrich the lives of students through the provision of a high quality of education in Information Technology, computer literacy, numeracy, English as Second Language (ESL), and many other programs and services. Our programs allow flexible delivery of instruction, individual attention, in-depth coverage of study material and solid mastery of essential skills.
We promote a secure and relaxed learning atmosphere that encourages intellectual risk-taking and achieves a true emphasis on academic excellence and skills development. We provide a wide range of courses to prepare students for life, school, college, and career.
At the Calgary Learning Institute, we believe that we can change the world one student at a time.
Together we can eliminate poverty!
Sherma Jeffrey-Ryan, BA, BEd. MEd.
President
At Calgary Learning we realize that quality of teaching and tutoring demands more than just academic expertise on the part of the teachers and tutors. The key to establishing a foundation for learning development is a warm and positive relationship with students without fostering dependency. We provide them with clear structure, techniques, and strategies to approach challenging material. By stimulating the learning process, we are able to help students gain the self-awareness needed to succeed in applying strategies independently.
Teachers and Tutors at Calgary Learning focus on identifying the students’ strengths while addressing the areas that need attention. Our focus is a holistic approach to the total learning process, rather than solely on deficits. CLI students are motivated to learn and enjoy tackling challenging assignments.
They are actively involved in their own learning/tutoring program. Current assignments are addressed while students gain transferable skills. They are also encouraged to set attainable goals and to work towards meeting them.
Our History
In 1995 Sherma Jeffrey-Ryan started with the vision of reaching and empowering children through education. First, she focused on the underprivileged children who were failing in the traditional school system. She started tutoring at home and she quickly realized that the need was greater than she had envisioned. Later, Calgary Learning Institute moved to a larger educational facility with a computer lab and a library to accommodate and enhance the learning experience of many students.
In 2010 CLI partnered with a testing company to deliver the MCAT, and after a few years, the company expanded to add more tests. Today Calgary Learning has two fully equipped computer labs with 25 networked computers. It is a Select Testing Site for Pearson Vue and a preferred site for PAN, PSI, Kryterion, Prometric, Scranton, and Assessment Systems. The company has also added external university and college proctoring services and online Information Technology online courses, practice tests, and labs. We provide excellent quality training and testing experience for all students.
Our goal is to eliminate poverty through education by offering individualized training programs in English, adult workplace training, computer skills and tutoring to help students and adults gain the skills and confidence to be successful.
We Are Here For You
Calgary Learning Institute selects and employs only qualified instructors. Some ESL instructors have up to 20 years of ESL teaching experience. They are committed to teaching excellence and have a track record of success with English as a Second Language and all academic subjects.
Our Staff
Sherma Jeffrey-Ryan, BA, BEd, MEd.
President
Alberta Certified Teacher & Certified Test Administrator
Program Director & ESL Specialist
Bobby Jay Micah
Test Administrator, Math and Science Instructor
Michelle den Engelsen
Testing Supervisor/ GED Instructor
Marilyn Schwab
Test Administrator
Dianne Conway
Test Administrator/ GED Instructor
Committed To
Excellence in Education
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