Sometimes kids aren’t very vocal about what takes place at school, so it can be tough to judge how things are actually going. Report cards and parent-teacher interviews offer some insight, but they never really tell the full story. Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of all the things kids want you to know about taking math and science in school. …
Say Hello to the Best Vancouver Island Tutors
Are you struggling to find the support your child needs in school? Do you feel like there aren’t enough resources available in your community? At Tutoring…With a Twist*, our Vancouver Island tutors are here to help! As the name implies, we tutor with a ‘twist’ that guarantees success not only within the classroom, but also in other areas of life. …
Elementary School Tutoring
Elementary classes lay the foundation for life-long learning and our elementary school tutoring can set your children up for success! Tutoring…With A Twist* has a team of talented and passionate tutors who know how to make elementary lessons fun, rewarding, and easy to understand. Our elementary school tutors work with families across Vancouver Island and we would be thrilled to …
Online Tutoring
Tutoring…With A Twist* offers online tutoring to help accommodate students’ busy schedules—wherever they are! Students who tutor online simply show up for their lessons (using Skype, FaceTime, or their favourite alternative video platform) from any location. Many families love the flexibility and ease of online tutoring, as students can receive lessons without any travel time. Online tutoring easily fits into …
The Top 5 Benefits of Summer Tutoring
Summer break is here and we know many families are looking forward to the reprieve from schoolwork and student activities. Yet, more and more families are tutoring in between all the ice cream, trips to the lake, and fun and games of summer—and for great reasons! In this post, we talk about the top 5 benefits of summer tutoring. 5. …
5 Tips to Help Teens Prepare For The B.C. Provincial Exams & Other Finals
Exam season is upon us! This semester’s B.C. provincial exams will be held from June 21 to June 27, and cover English, Math/Numeracy, and French subjects. Back in 2016, the province changed the provincial exam requirements. Instead of writing five provincial exams, most students only have to write two (and French immersion students write three). While the reduction in exams …
How To Finish The School Year Strong
How can we help our kids finish the school year strong? Most high school students have only just had their mid-terms. This means they still have half the course left and poor marks can be turned around still! High school students are in the perfect position to make improvements and finish the year strong. All other students can also finish …
How Much Does A Math Tutor Cost? – And Other $$ Questions!
How Much Does A Math Tutor Cost? Generally speaking, a math tutor in Canada should cost between $30 to $65 per hour depending on your region, the specific tutor you hire, the subject matter that is being taught, and the number of students being taught at a time. Math tutoring requests include arithmetic, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, …
Grade 11 & 12 Math Tutors – Why High School Math Tutoring Matters
Math tutoring is a relatively simple concept—a tutor helps your student overcome challenging subject materials, improve self-confidence, and become more resilient learners. It’s a highly beneficial process that builds important soft skills. But do students really need math tutors in grade 11 or 12? At the grade 11 and 12 levels, math becomes optional. Students get a more control over …
Life Hacks to Getting Straight “A’s” in School & In Life
Five Life Hacks to Getting Straight “A’s” in School & in Life 1. Set a S.M.A.R.T. GOAL for the semester: Helping your child set a GOAL helps your child understand that results are only going to come with action. Using the S.M.A.R.T. method of goal setting will help you create a goal with your child that is unique to them. …