As you embark on your journey of hiring the perfect tutor for your child, keep these 12 considerations in mind—next time you’re looking for a tutor, bring along our printable PDF version of this checklist! 1. How much is the tutor suggesting you budget for? Tutoring can be costly. It’s best to get clear on the costs, as well as …
Why Hire a Tutor?
No matter the grade level or ability level, students need necessary tools to have success. Tools for school include school supplies such as calculators, pens and pencils, and backpacks. Students also need talented teachers who can manage large classrooms with dozens of students who all have different learning styles and dependencies. The most valuable tool that is lacking in most …
Why Hire a Tutoring Agency?
There are many options when considering hiring a tutor. You may have even tried some of these options: Peer-student tutoring Reading practice at the local library After-school homework club Learning Centres Parents…that’s you! Or, a Tutoring Agency…that’s us! Apart from the “who” and “where”, there are also the “how” questions: How will my child react to the tutor? How will …
How Much Does a Tutor Cost in Canada?
When searching for the perfect tutor for your child, you might find yourself asking the question: how much does a tutor cost? Some tutors and agencies make potential clients jump through hoops to discover their rates. At Tutoring…With a Twist*, we believe in transparency, so our hourly rates are available below. 1-on-1 online $54/hour 1-on-1 in public (library, coffee shop, …
Tips to Find the Best Tutoring Company for Your Family
The decision to hire a tutor is a serious one. You want to make sure you’re giving your child the best opportunity to succeed, and that means you, like them, need to do your homework. Finding the best tutoring company isn’t easy, but we have some tips to help. Where to Look Running a simple Google search for tutors near …
Catalog of Tips, Tricks, and Resources: Valuable Info for Parents, Students, and Tutors
Here’s the motherlode of everything related to parenting, school, and learning in general… in alphabetical order! You’ll find how-to’s, what-if’s, and even some why-did-it-have-to-happen-to-ME?!’s. We’ll update this list as new content comes out, so check back often! You can also download this list in PDF form for easy access! List of Blogs from A-Z A ADHD How to help kids …
The Twist
What Is The Twist? The key aspect of the “Twist” part of our programming is that not only will our Twisted Learners walk away more proficient in the academic subject identified by them, but also in a pre-determined life skill. Life skills can easily be overlooked while mastering content. A Twisted Learner may simply need to learn how to raise their …
How COVID-19 Impacted Students & What You Can Do to Recover
The effects of COVID-19 have been devastating. We’re all familiar with the political and economic turmoil, but the pandemic’s reach is longer still. Let’s not forget that children of all ages have struggled through an overburdened education system for months, the results of which are beginning to be realized. Here’s how COVID-19 impacted students and what you can do to …
What Can You Do if Tutoring Doesn’t Work?
Tutoring is supposed to help students excel in their studies, and it almost always succeeds. However, sometimes tutoring doesn’t work. Before we start pointing fingers, it’s worth mentioning that it’s not the end of the world. There are many reasons why tutoring might not work, and there are solutions for each. If Tutoring Doesn’t Work, Here’s Why A rewarding tutoring …
Is Tutoring Worth It?
Everyone wants to know: is tutoring worth it? We would like to answer that with another question: are you ready to end the homework battle? If so, then tutoring is definitely worth it! In this unprecedented time where more kids are working from home than ever before, you might be wondering how best to keep your child on track while …