Dr. Gigi Hofer 250-516-2665 gigihofer@gmail.com
O w l E d u c a t i o n
Counselling and Tutoring
Empowering clients since 2010
O w l E d u c a t i o n
is empowering clients to find success in school and beyond
Owl Education
Offers a unique and individualized blend of social-emotional and academic support to clients ages 6+. It caters to clients who, for example, are struggling academically, but whose academic struggles are due in part to underlying social-emotional challenges and/or learning disabilities.
Owl Education
Supports clients through difficult life transitions that may be contributing to other challenges such as anxiety and depression and poor academic performance.
Owl Education
Incorporates therapeutic and learning strategies, such as drawing upon clients interests and strengths, to effectively address challenges, especially those that disproportionately affect struggling learners. This approach is the culmination of years of research, counselling, and tutoring experience. As clients can attest, Owl Education’s approach has proven extremely effective.
“Owl Education holds the core belief that when clients’ social-emotional needs are met, they will be free to whole-heartedly engage in important and meaningful aspects of their lives, such as academic learning”
What clients are saying about Owl Education
Craig Eversfield
“At the beginning of the school year, my son began attending a new school. He was anxious and felt isolated, not having built any solid friendships. He was having difficulties in math and especially joining in on any group projects. I contacted a tutoring company, explained my situation and was assigned Gigi as his tutor.
Gigi's immediate kindness and supportive teaching style over several weeks gave my son practical solutions and confidence to start enjoying math. Feeling more confident with schoolwork allowed him to relax and reach out and eventually to develop some solid friendships. He also realized it was okay to ask for help.
I am happy to say that my son has an A in Math this year, and has A's and B's in his other subjects. Gigi was a perfect fit for my son's challenges. I highly recommend Gigi as a tutor and counsellor.
Thank you, Gigi, you have been much appreciated."
Julia B
“Our family moved from a small town in interior BC to Victoria a couple years ago. Needless to say, uprooting and adjusting to a new city was really difficult, especially for my twelve year-old daughter. Every morning was a battle to get her out the door. She didn't seem to be making new friends and was falling further and further behind in school.
Gigi was recommended to me by a parent at my daughter’s middle school. My daughter met with Gigi twice a week for two months. Gigi is extremely bright, caring… and talented! She easily connected with my daughter and worked so well with her… and with me.
Over the course of the two months, my daughter completely turned around. Thank you, Gigi. I can’t recommend you enough!”
Amanda Wang
“I came to Canada from China in Grade 9. At that time, my proficiency in English was a big barrier for me to get good grades. However, things got much better after I met Gigi. Our sessions started in the spring of 2016. During the past 1.5 years, we have done lots of practice, including on essay writing, grammar, vocabulary, and her editing of my essays always inspired me to push myself to improve my English skills.
Gigi also helped me a lot on preparing my university applications and interviews. To my delight, I eventually got in to my dream university! I wouldn't be myself today without Gigi's patient and super supportive assistance.
I will always miss the meetings we have had together"
Eileen C
“When I exhausted myself... Too many people telling me where to go and how to do it, I found Gigi as a tutor. It's not that I had any doubt, I had to keep trying because I believe. I thank a power greater than ourselves. I learn, Gigi teaches. Most of all, I am beyond words to express just how thankful I am.
Thank you, Gigi. You are a great person and one heck of a tutor!”
Anon
"Gigi’s the best! She’s kind, compassionate, and diligent. Our 8 year-old daughter has been seeing her for two years now. Gigi was recommended by the counsellor at her school. At that time, my husband and I were separating and our daughter was experiencing a high level of anxiety about the transition. Gigi supported her through the divorce. Gigi taught her amazing tools and provided a safe place for her to share, and work though her experiences and feelings, She has continued to see Gigi. It’s comforting to all of us that our daughter has a safe, reliable place to go and learn social-emotional skills; to express and work through day-to-day, as well as any significant challenges she encounters."
Dr. Gigi Hofer - Owl Education founder
Dr. Gigi Hofer earned a PhD in Education at UBC with a specialty in social, emotional, and academic interventions for struggling learners. She also holds a MA in Counselling Psychology (UVic) and a BA in Psychology (Concordia University).
Dr. Hofer is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with expertise in supporting clients who are experiencing a variety of challenges - such as difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities.