Teachers on Call provides in-person and online private tutoring in Pickering, Ontario for elementary and high school students in all subjects and grades from kindergarten to grade 12.
In addition to subject-specific support in English, Math, Science, French and more, Teachers on Call is dedicated to helping students learn academic strategies, improve organization and time management skills and increase self confidence.
Our services are highly recommended by teachers and other educational professionals. Our dedicated team of tutors has had the opportunity to support hard-working students and families since we started in Toronto over 40 years ago. We're pleased to be able to bring our services to parents and students in Pickering.
Our tutors are current with the Ontario curriculum and Ministry guidelines, so they'll know exactly where your student is in their learning journey. They are also patient, knowledgeable, achievement-oriented and have a passion for teaching.
Get in touch today to learn more about how our Pickering tutors can help support you and your student.
Did you know that Teachers on Call offers online tutoring? It's the same great service we offer in-person, but with the convenience of connecting your student to a great tutor regardless of geography.
All online tutoring requires students to access educational support and resources is their own electronic device with a connection to the internet. This does not have to be a computer; it can be a tablet or phone.
Not only does this make it possible to connect to a tutor with a special skillset who may not live nearby, online tutoring sessions can happen anywhere the student is, be it at home, at the library, or even if you're on vacation. Collaborate virtually from almost anywhere!
Students who have been identified with learning disabilities often benefit significantly when they spend time working with competent, caring and patient tutors. These tutors understand the concept of unique learning styles, and have been trained to work with special needs.
Our tutoring service provides overall strategies to help them become independent learners, while increasing their organization and time management skills. Reach out to us today to help find a tutor who can help with special needs.
Improve the critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills your child needs to excel with a math tutor. Our math tutors help students master foundational work required to complete homework assignments, and they support students in teaching executive functioning skills such as effective note-taking, study habits and test-taking strategies.
Our science tutors help students master the skills and learning strategies necessary to succeed in this intensive subject. Science tutoring covers general science, biology, chemistry and physics. Teachers on Call offers a customized approach to science education, informed by the student's unique learning needs.
The English language is one subject that even native speakers often struggle with. Our Pickering English tutors will help students who are struggling with reading, writing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. They can also help with reading comprehension, effective study skills and note-taking techniques.
Our tutors are proud to work with students from all schools and school boards across Pickering.
Read the most frequently asked questions about our tutoring services for students in Pickering.
Your child's personalized tutoring in Pickering begins with a phone consultation that allows us to learn about child's academic needs, goals and interests.
Based on the information provided to us, we match your unique request with a qualified tutor who has the subject matter knowledge and the right personality to work with your child.
Throughout the tutoring assignment we are available for consultation and support.
At Teachers on Call, we have a relationship based approach to tutoring. The same subject tutor will work with your child on a consistent basis.
Our philosophy is always one-on-one support designed to maximize the learning experience for students in Pickering.
If your family has siblings who are close in age and / or with similar subject needs, there is an option to share the same tutor back-to-back on an individual basis.
The minimum tutoring session is always 1 hour for in-person tutoring and 30 minutes for online tutoring.
After the minimum length is reached, additional tutoring is available in 15 minute increments.
While we believe in consistent tutoring for the best academic results, we do not offer packages.
We find this benefits families most as you only pay for the tutoring your child actually needs.
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We are here to help your student excel. Contact Teachers on Call today to get started with our award-winning tutoring services.
