Reasons for tutoring  

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• Grades could use improvement 

• English skillsets could use improvement (reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, other) 

• Homework is overwhelming because the student is focused on other priorities (work, building skills in other areas), hasn't had adequate training in the past with the skillsets (English isn't their first language, instructors aren't catching them up to speed quickly enough, they have a learning disability like ADHD, dyslexia, or a combination of these factors).​

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My approach to tutoring

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• A variety of resources: I like to teach English by approaching it from a variety of directions. Depending on the issue at hand, there are many ways to teach a skillset. Grammar for example can be taught through writing and speaking practice, frequent correction (you speak, I identify issues - which chatgpt can be useful for as well), grammar textbooks, a combination of grammar correction and grammar articles, phone applications like Duolingo, grammar podcasts, YouTube videos focused on grammar knowledge and correcting common mistakes, or grammar exercises where students are supposed to correct poor grammar or input correct grammar into a box. When it comes to students trying to build their English skills, I use some or all of these approaches to help, whichever appears to fit the situation best. 

• Rubrics: I use rubrics, assignments, homework, and feedback to get students completing projects and understanding feedback. I believe that many attempts to complete a writing project with feedback about errors and areas of improvement along with a clear rubric is a great learning approach for building writing skills. 

• Interests: Everyone learns best with different approaches. I try to introduce ESL students to different approaches to English learning, so that they when they become independent learners, they are aware of different ways of learning and can decide what works best for them.

• Homework focused: I always give students homework. Unfortunately, without doing homework, a student cannot improve at whatever skillset they're dealing with. I try not to overdo it with homework. I am flexible when it comes to completion times, and if student aren't doing my homework, I try to adjust it so that they're more inclined to do it. ​​

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Prices​

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• Online 1 on 1 classes (Google Meet) (one hour class, grades 1-7) - $55 per class 

• Online 1 on 1 classes (Google Meet) (one to two hours per class; the student decides how long the class will be), grades 6-12) - $80 per class

• In-person classes (at the student's home or library, one hour class, grades 1-7) - $55 per class + any parking costs + $0.25/km (driving both directions)

• In-person classes (at the student's home or library, one to two hours per class; the student decides how long the class will be), grades 6-12) - $80 per class + any parking costs + $0.25/km (driving both directions)

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Payment policy

• Pay per class: payment made upon completion of each class (cash or e-transfer) or pay upfront for a week/2 weeks/month worth of classes (10% discount). ​

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Cancellation policy 

• No charges for cancellations, but if you cancel too often, I may end our tutoring arrangement. 

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Availability 

• I am available at specific times Monday to Sunday all year round between 10 am (morning) and midnight. Get in touch with me to discuss available days and times for your classes. 

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