Potts Education Studio

I was with Phil a long time ago (from around the 5th grade to throughout most of high school), and I just wanted to say how great of an experience it was looking back. The classes teach you a lot about discipline and challenges you to putting in your best efforts to succeed, something that a lot of college classes nowadays fail to do. I used to be nervous coming to class every week because I was scared about if my homework wasn't done well enough or I might mess up the spelling tests, but that was because I didn't want to let him down as he really cares about his students and wants us to improve.ps. Im not sure if he still runs summer field trip camps, but I remember going as a kid and those were really fun and also learned a lot (went to the space centre, police museum, and tried new cuisines at restaurants as a group). Thanks Phil!

This place is phenomenal. All the teachers genuinely care about the students. They want the students to learn, grow, and genuinely gain knowledge. The teachers there challenge you to become the best version of yourself when it comes to education and academics by pushing students to be their best, challenging them, motivating them, helping them, and making sure that they’re learning and understanding everything clearly.After going to these classes, it has helped me in school so much! My English and writing have both improved a great amount! The teachers at this studio teach things that schools don’t. In school, I’ve been able to impress my teacher(s) with knowledge that I’ve learned from classes here at the studio. These classes have definitely boosted my skills, abilities, and knowledge in English. I would 100% recommend learning here!

Not only has Phil taught me English skills, he has also taught me how to succeed as a person. He genuinely cares about his students and makes sure they are on the right path of succeeding, whether it's in school or later in life, all his lessons bring out value. His humour always keeps students engaged in class and I would definitely recommend.

Teachers are very responsible. The classes are fun only if you finish your homework. I really enjoyed learning here.The studio had helped me to get out ELL within one year. Also, I improved my English mark from 69 in transition 10 to 74 in the regular 11 courses.

I walked into Phil’s class expecting it to be another one of those typical boring English tutors who I had to sit through an hour of every week. Oh boy was I wrong.I still remember my first day of class. I was sitting in a chair listening to Phil interrogate his students during a Q & A session for a current events project. For those who did not conduct enough research fell victim to Phil’s comedic roasting. Never have I ever been so terrified; never have I ever been so eager to learn. I was quick to learn that this was the norm at Phil’s. However, as long as you stay on top of your work and have a drive to achieve great standards, you can then laugh with others at the unfortunate mishaps of others. He is a teacher who isn’t afraid to make fun and joke around with you; he treats you as an equal as opposed to being condescending.I ALWAYS look forward to Phil’s classes. He finds the perfect balance between humor and teaching. He makes sure that all his course material interests the students, making learning fun throughout the entire class. If you are lucky enough, you could hear about one of Phil’s many hilarious anecdotes–if you are taking his class MAKE SURE that he tells you the story about his trip to the Sahara desert! This was a huge factor for me as I found humour to be something that greatly helped with learning.Now, on more of a serious note. Phil genuinely cares about his students–a passion. Unlike other teachers, Phil is always happy to answer your emails and questions. He is committed to helping each individual student become successful. Even now, whenever I ask him a question he is always delighted to respond and help. Even the way he responds to the questions, you can tell from his tone of voice that he is interested in helping you. When I first started class, I struggled to understand the poetic terms and devices. To get caught up, Phil spent lots of time carefully explaining the concept after class until I fully understood each term. It is hard finding people like Phil in this world; truly a gem.Phil, if you are reading this I am beyond grateful for your time and dedication to helping me. I owe my successes to you. For everyone else, if you attend his classes, I can GUARANTEE that you will improve both in your proficiency in the English language and as a person.

I'm currently on year 3 in Potts. Even when you did not do well on assignment, you can ask the teachers for help, or have a meeting with a homework-helper to help you with assignments. All of the staff are very nice and open.With Phil's '80% and up' rule (that's what I call it), I have done so well in my freshman classes for high school. English has never been this easier ever since I went to Phil's class.I remember not wanting to go to an extra-curricular class in grade 6, but now I feel happy, as it not only benefits for my school year, but in the future.

I was under Phil's tutelage all throughout high school. As a Canadian born Chinese, I'm perfectly fluent in English. Even so, I benefited greatly from both the group and private lessons in which I enrolled. As a lawyer, the most minor grammatical errors or ambiguity in language could result in a costly lawsuit. This has not been a problem for me because from a very young age, Phil instilled in me the value of being attentive to details and editing carefully. I take for granted clear, concise, error-free writing because since I started learning from Phil, I have not known an alternative type of writing.Phil is not in the business of apathetic teaching. He invests in his students as much his students invest in him. As a result, he runs a disciplined, no-nonsense education studio because he truly cares about his students. Students may be surprised by his strict methods, but if you are looking to succeed and be proficient, Potts Education Studio is the right way to go.I have since gone on to an Ivy League School in the United States and to top law school in Canada. I could not have done it without Phil's mentorship and instructions.

I have been with Phil from Grade 4 to Grade 7, and he has been a fantastic English tutor. Phil’s exceptional teaching skills, coupled with his humorous personality, have made me enjoy his classes. His commitment, dedication, and genuine passion for teaching and guiding students to success have motivated me to put in my best efforts in everything I do. Not only did he help me academically, but I have grown to be a better person with his invaluable life lessons. The VIP university info sessions I attended helped immensely with my university applications. Without his support, I would not have been where I am today.

After studying here at the studio for over two years, I am quite confident that my English has improved phenomenally. And I owe that to Phil, who is arguably the best teacher I have ever had.My experiences are a little different from some of the other people because I was never afraid of strict teachers. Conversely, I usually enjoyed them. It just seemed to me that they were usually more interested in the growth of the students. But the classes still took me by surprise in that they have a perfect balance between being serious and humorous. There are often amusing interactions between the teacher and the students, but when it comes to responsibility, there better not be any nonsense. Many real-life lessons were learned in this class before I could make the same mistakes in society (phew): so it is not just English that you learn here, but also how to be a better person.The classes here cover a variety of topics from grammar to poetry and, in my opinion, by taking into account such a wide scope of linguistic knowledge, each component complements the other and it makes for a truly enlightening learning experience. The high caliber thinking that the students often have to engage in also taught me efficient thinking processes and learning methods. Here is an interesting analogy for you: imagine that your skill sets are like a wooden bucket; it only holds as much water up to the shortest piece of wood. It is then not hard to know why the teaching here is so effective, it strengthens every part of you so that you hold more value.I am only in grade 10, so I do not yet have any inspirational story that I can tell anyone, but improvements and achievements do not just rush into your life overnight. With a teacher like Phil, I will undoubtedly have many of these stories to tell in the future.(I would give this a six out of five but sadly that is not possible)

I first met Phil in high school and started using Potts Education Studio's online essay editing service for my graduate school and scholarship applications. Under Phil's guidance, I have successfully received the UHN Medical Staff Association Volunteer Education Scholarship, Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship, and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Master of Science acceptance. Phil has not only helped me polish each of my application essays but also instilled in me a passion for writing.