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Academic Advantage was founded in 2002 and is now the largest tutoring agency in the Lower Mainland, Comox Valley and Campbell River. We are pleased to announce the grand opening of Academic Advantage in the Greater Victoria area, Saanich and Sooke as of December 1st, 2009.

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Academic Advantage was awarded “Overall Entrepreneur of the Year 2009” for the Visions of Excellence Award for the Douglas College Self Employment Program. In 2005 Academic Advantage won the home based business category for the same award. Click here to see Newspaper Articles. In 2007, 2008 and 2009 Academic Advantage was nominated for the RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Award.

Susan receives the "Overall Entrepreneur of the Year” award on October 21st, 2009 at the Executive Inn in Coquitlam

Susan Cumberland
Director

Susan brings a wide variety of experience and skills to her company. She holds a Bachelors degree in secondary education, a Masters degree in educational leadership and counselling, a TESOL certificate and several credits towards a marketing diploma.

She has 14 years teaching and administration experience in Canada, Japan and the United States, as well as 5 years experience marketing in international education. She has worked for several years as a one on one tutor.

She is devoted to helping students excel in their academic achievements. Her friendly, compassionate, reliable and efficient manner provides teachers and clients with care beyond their expectations.

Magnus Hanton

Magnus Hanton is very excited to bring Academic Advantage to the southern coast of Vancouver Island which includes the school districts of Greater Victoria, Sooke and Saanich. Magnus holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education (General Science). He has taught in a broad range of educational settings including K-12 and post-secondary. He has worked as both a classroom teacher and tutor and has an understanding of the complementary roles these positions have in furthering the learning of students.

Additionally Magnus holds a Masters in Environmental Design (Sustainable Product Design) and has worked as a product designer in a various fields including medical, transportation, furniture, and graphic design. He has used his experience to operate his own design business for the past 3 years.

Magnus prides himself on his ability to develop a strong rapport with his peers and students, and looks forward to the many relationships he will build operating Academic Advantage in Greater Victoria and the Western Communities.

John Chan
Cantonese/Mandarin Interpreter

John is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He immigrated to Canada in 1974. In 1978 he graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts/Commerce degree. John has several years experience in the Education industry. He has 2 children in the Canadian public school system and is knowledgeable about Canadian/Chinese education. He is kind and caring and enjoys helping Chinese speaking immigrants fulfill their academic goals. John is also TESOL certified and is an outstanding ESL tutor with Academic Advantage. We are pleased to have him working with us.