OUR TEAM
EVAN
BROWN
Founder &
Executive Director
Originally from California, Evan studied English and Education at Stanford and Harvard Universities. His passion for language and literature earned him admission to top universities including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and UC Berkeley. He was awarded Stanford’s Intellectual Exploration Grant, which he used to conduct linguistics research in Beijing. Between his undergraduate and graduate studies, Evan traveled and lived in Europe, Asia, and North America. He is a teacher above all else, having taught high school English and working in private education consulting before founding FORM Advising, his vision for an education space focused on personal growth of each student. Throughout his teaching and advising career, Evan has had the privilege of mentoring many exceptional young minds, helping them gain admission to their dream schools. He also speaks and writes semi-fluent Chinese.
DR.CAMILLE SUTTON
Director of Academic Planning & Advising
Camille has lived and worked in Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Canada in a career devoted to education, communication, and cultural mediation. She has a wealth of experience in the field of education and culture, having served as a translator, marketing director, international student counselor, university professor, high school teacher, and academic advisor. Camille loves mentoring K-12 and university students as they forge their academic, personal, and professional paths. She helps young people dream, envision, and design their own journey to success—and then helps them get there. Camille has helped students gain acceptance to Harvard University, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Northwestern University, Emory University, University of Michigan, Williams College, NYU, UCLA, Oxford University, and more top universities in Canada, the US, and the UK.
Camille enjoys travel, international film, and the diversity of cuisines available in Vancouver. She holds a BA from the University of Alberta, an MA from the University of British Columbia, and a PhD from Vanderbilt University. She speaks French, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
REBECCA SULLIVAN
Senior Advisor
Rebecca is a highly qualified and motivated individual with a passion for education and ethics. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Toronto and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Queen's University. Her Master's Research Project focused on the ethics of emerging technologies that alter the human genome.
During her MA, she guided and mentored approximately 75 students, helping them to reach their academic potential. Rebecca also possesses experience working in diverse sectors, including academia, government, and non-profit organizations.
Her enthusiasm for education extends to working with individuals of all ages, providing them with guidance and resources in their pursuit of knowledge. Rebecca also enjoys reading, immersing herself in nature, and spending quality time with her family and dogs.
CODY BROWN
Writing Coach
Cody is a PhD Candidate in English Languages and Literatures at the University of British Columbia. A lifelong lover of reading and writing, Cody initially received his BA and MA from the University of Idaho before taking a short break to work, teach, and explore possible PhD programs. His academic work focuses on the intersection of science fiction and the environmental humanities–Cody’s upcoming dissertation details what mid 20th century science fiction might have to teach us about navigating climate change.
Teaching is one of Cody’s primary motivations for his continued study in higher education. Ever since he first served as an English 101/102 instructor during his MA in 2015, teaching has been what drives him in and outside of higher education. He has taught at the University of Idaho, UBC, and has worked as a supply teacher specializing in high school English. Since moving to Vancouver, Cody has also worked as a Sessional Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, Academic Assistant, US/Canadian college application essay instructor, and English tutor.
Cody’s career history is a testament to his commitment to English instruction and thorough engagement teaching in both groups and in one-on-one sessions. When not teaching or writing his dissertation, Cody enjoys cooking, running, trawling through thrift stores, and hanging out with his cat, Corb.
DR.RUTH SHUTEK
Writing Coach
Ruth brings extensive experience in academia, more than a decade of teaching, and a background in mental health to teaching English and writing to students of all ages. She holds a BA from Simon Fraser University with a major in History, a minor in English literature, an M.Phil. in Modern Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Oxford, and an M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Food Studies from New York University. Ruth is currently a graduate student in the Master of the Arts in Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University.
Over a decade of teaching has given Ruth rich pedagogical experience. As well as teaching English as an Additional Language, Ruth worked as a Teaching Assistant and Adjunct Instructor at Simon Fraser University and New York University. She also worked as a writing consultant at the New York University Steinhardt Writing Center.
Ruth has worked in journalism, copyediting, and social media management. Her publications have appeared in academic journals, digital magazines, and academic blogs. Ruth is an enthusiastic cook and baker, an avid reader, and enjoys walking, yoga, and dance.