Tutoring For Life .com - Tutoring for children ages 2 and up

Programs and Prices:

Ongoing / Summer Tutoring

Does your child need some help catching up on something? Do you want to arrange for 2 or more sessions of 1 to 2 hours each?

I start with an initial assessment which is free, then we discuss the needs, and see if your child wants me to teach him or her. If so, we schedule the first session and I put together lessons. Pay for the first session AFTER it is done, and only if you and your child are happy. Tutoring is normally done at my store, but can also be done at your place, in or near Smiths Falls or Athens area.

At the initial meeting, I will find out what is needed and plan my sessions. Most of my tutoring lessons are put together from scratch, and are often customized for your child. I also make the lessons fun, especially for younger children, and little breaks are taken as needed to keep them going. Before starting any tutoring, I find out what your child needs help with, and some of his or her interests. I then prepare to make learning fun by incorporating his or her interests into the lessons.

We will decide on one or two sessions per week and how many weeks you want to go. There is no commitment, but there is a discount if you prepay for several sessions. 20% off if you prepay for 4 or more sessions, plus, prepaying reserves your slot for as long as you choose.

No payment is due until after the first session, unless we decide to do no further sessions.

I also offer limited free tutoring, or alternative pay methods, for those who can't afford to pay. Just let me know when you contact me.

Prices:
At my store in Smiths Falls, outside of store hours for focused 1 on 1 time
- 1 hour session - $25 2 hour session - $40
At my store in Smiths Falls, during store hours for lower rates
- 1 hour session - $10 2 hour session - $15
At your place, in or near Smiths Falls or Athens area
- 1 hour session - $35 2 hour session - $50

One Time

Did your child just hit a little stumbling block that you need someone to help him or her with? Do you think one session of 1 to 4 hours is all that is needed?

We start with an initial consultation at a time that is convenient for you, your child, and myself. We do this either by phone or in person. If we decide that one time help is all that is needed, we set up the date, time, and location. The amount of time can be decided in advance, or left open to see how it goes.

Emergency - immediate help (today or tomorrow) needed
Does your child need some immediate help with something? No time for consultation and planning? He/she just needs someone to help with something right now? I could be available with an hour notice, and can pretty much always squeeze a time in by tomorrow.

Let's kick that stumbling block out of the way so he/she can move on. :-)

You pay when we are done, unless my time made no difference.

Prices:
Same rates with min 2 hours

About Me:
I have helped children of friends and family for years, then in 2013 I decided to offer very limited tutoring publicly for the summer. Since then, I have professionally helped several children with various topics. Some examples:
Helped a 5 year old girl with shapes, colors, the alphabet, and counting to help her be ready for school.
Helped an 8 year old boy catch up on his math.
Helped an 11 year old boy with reading and learning Canada's capitals. To help with both at the same time, I wrote him a story where he travelled across Canada by 4 wheeler and snowmobile. He likes travelling, 4 wheeling and snowmobiling, so he had fun learning.

I live near Athens and recently opened a store in Smiths Falls, right beside the TD bank. My store is Mike's Custom Creations, located inside the Rideau Heartland Centre, at 23 Beckwith St N, Smiths Falls,

If your child needs some tutoring, and you can't afford to pay, I do offer limited free tutoring in my store during store hours.