Personalized Learning & Animal-Assisted Support
Helping young people feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Personalized educational and animal-assisted support designed to help children and youth thrive emotionally, socially and academically.
15+ Years
Teaching Experience
Ontario Certified
Teacher
Special Education
Specialist
Master’s Degree
In Leadership
Welcome to Cippi & Co
One step, one paw at a time.
Inspired by Cippi Marley Kumar, Cippi & Co. was founded with a heartfelt mission to support children and youth in thriving emotionally, socially and academically. Through personalized learning and the gentle power of animal-assisted interventions, young people are supported in navigating fears, anxieties and life’s challenges – one step, one paw at a time.
Meet the Educator
Rachael Kumar
Personalized Learning Specialist
Rachael Kumar is a well-travelled educational practitioner whose learning journey has taken her across all seven continents. With this love for exploration, she built her career across Ontario, China, Singapore, Nepal and Botswana.
With a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, Master’s degree in Leadership, Special Education specialization, ESL qualifications and Guidance and Career Education, she brings a broad and deeply personalized perspective to learning.
Her approach combines strong academic foundations with social-emotional learning, relationship-based teaching and support for emotional regulation. She believes that when children feel safe, understood and connected, they are better able to build confidence and develop a genuine love of learning.
Personalized Learning
Instruction shaped around each learner’s strengths, interests and support needs.
Whole-Child Support
Academics are integrated with confidence, emotional regulation and social-emotional learning.
Global Experience
More than 15 years of educational experience across public, private and international settings.
Our Services
Beyond traditional tutoring
Some learners need more than homework help or support in one academic subject. Cippi & Co. creates personalized educational experiences designed around each learner’s strengths, interests and individual support needs.
Traditional Tutoring
Supports existing schoolwork
• Reinforces classroom learning
• Supports homework and test preparation
• Focuses on specific academic subjects
• Usually provides short-term skill support
• Follows the student’s existing curriculum
VS
Personalized Homeschooling
A whole-child learning experience
• Creates an individualized learning program
• Integrates academics and social-emotional learning
• Includes executive-functioning support
• Uses relationship-based teaching
• Supports long-term confidence and progress
Designed for learners who benefit from individualized support
Wellbeing Workshops & Talks
For Organizations: Workshops, Talks & Presentations
I partner with schools, businesses, and community organizations to deliver engaging, evidence-informed sessions that support staff wellbeing, allergy safety, and inclusive communication.
What I offer
Wellbeing workshops for staff teams
Practical sessions on stress management, boundaries, self-care routines, and team wellbeing, with examples relevant to high-pressure environments such as financial services, education, and client-facing roles.
Allergy & anaphylaxis talks
Clear, actionable overviews of policy basics, risk reduction, emergency response, and supporting students, clients, and colleagues with allergies in school, camp, and workplace settings.
Presentations for teams and students
Age- and role-appropriate conversations about self-care, empathy, inclusion, and living with allergies or other health needs; communication skills for staff who support clients, families, and colleagues.
Interested in bringing a workshop, talk, or presentation to your school, financial institution, or organization? Contact me to discuss dates, formats, and pricing.
Animal-Assisted Support
Where learning meets comfort.
Gentle interactions with trained therapy dogs help children build confidence, reduce anxiety, strengthen emotional regulation and create positive learning experiences.
Why it works
Builds Confidence
Children often feel more relaxed and willing to participate.
Reduces Anxiety
Calm interactions create a safe learning environment.
Encourages Communication
Animals help create natural conversation and connection.
Supports Emotional Regulation
Children develop coping skills through positive interactions.
Meet the Dogs
The hearts behind Cippi & Co.
Cippi and JJ help create a calm, welcoming environment where children can feel safe, connected and ready to learn through gentle, positive interactions.
Cippi
Certified Therapy Dog
Cippi helps children feel comfortable, reduce anxiety and build confidence through calm, supportive interactions.
Gentle Calm Patient
JJ
Certified Therapy Dog
Jaggery Jalebi (JJ) creates a warm, welcoming environment where children can relax, engage and grow.
Friendly Playful Safe
Testimonials
Kind words from families, learners and colleagues.
Hear from the people who have learned and grown with Rachael.
“She is a fantastic tutor to our 3 children as they have transitioned from Elementary, to Middle School and High School, across multiple curriculums and countries.”
Preeya
Parent
“Thank you so much for treating every student equally and making everyone feel valued. Your kindness, patience, and dedication have made a lasting difference in my life.”
Dieudonne
High School Student
“I’m truly grateful for the knowledge and skills I’ve gained through your guidance. Your willingness to teach, share your experience, and help others grow is greatly appreciated.”
High School Student
“Your kindness, understanding, and encouragement helped me feel more confident and comfortable with learning. I’m truly grateful for the support you gave me, and I would definitely recommend you to other students and families.”
High School Student
“I would wholeheartedly recommend Rachel to any family looking for a reading tutor. She is data-driven, responsive to a child’s individual needs, and thoughtful about adjusting her teaching strategies to support progress.”
Parent of a former student
“One thing that helped me become more confident was knowing I had someone who would answer all my “silly” questions without judging me. Her sincerity and patience made me feel like family.”
Javeria
High School Student
“Before she started, I had very low self-esteem and always stayed closed up in my little corner, but her way of including everyone made me loosen up. I started feeling noticed and it boosted my confidence.”
Queen L.
Former High School Student
“With their support, we saw Olivia thrive and develop confidence in a new environment. The combination of thoughtfulness, advocacy and intentionality in Rachael’s approach ensured a transition that would normally have been full of challenges into one that felt immensely smoother for Olivia and our family.”
Melissa R.
Parent
“I was a newcomer to Canada in Rachael’s class of recently arrived students. She was patient and attentive to each student’s background, and she made learning feel approachable instead of intimidating. Her encouragement gave me the confidence to pursue opportunities I once thought were out of reach, including a major university scholarship and a place in Electrical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Whatever your child’s background or learning needs, I’d trust Rachael to meet them where they are and help them go further than they thought possible.”
Maseehullah W.
Former High School Student
“She was exceptionally diligent and involved in not only their academic work but their social and emotional growth and well being. Rachel was an inspiration to them and always made herself available to help with any questions or difficulties they had.”
Kim D.
Parent
“What makes Rachel so special is the relationship she creates not just with the child, but with the entire family. Her positivity is infectious, and she has a remarkable ability to make children feel seen, understood and, above all, believe in themselves.”
Gayatri P.
Parent
“Rachael also put her students at ease with her kind, caring and meticulous approach to learning that allowed her students and their families to begin to thrive in her classroom, the school and local community, creating a positive and lasting impact.”
Amy Gardzinski
Multilingual Language Educator, Durham District School Board
Ready to begin your child’s journey?
Booking and contact
Book a consultation.
Tell us a little about your child and what kind of support you are looking for. We will follow up within two business days to arrange a free 15-minute consultation.