Teachers on Call provides in-person and online private tutoring in Port Hope, Ontario for elementary and high school students in all subjects and grades from kindergarten to grade 12.
If you live in the region of Port Hope and need a tutor, we are happy to help! Teachers on Call tutoring has been highly recommended by teachers and other educational professionals since our start in Toronto over 40 years ago.
Our tutor team is ready to assist in subjects like English, Math, and Science. We can also help with French Immersion learning. We believe in helping students succeed through learning academic strategies, organization and time management skills, and increasing their self confidence.
All of our tutors are current and experienced with the Ontario curriculum and Ministry guidelines. Our tutors are also patient, knowledgeable, achievement-oriented and have a passion for learning.
Get in touch with us today to learn more about how our tutors in Port Hope will help support your student's academic journey.
If you're struggling to find the right person locally, or in-person tutoring isn't a great fit, consider our online tutoring service. You'll find online tutoring a great option. Tutors and students across the province can meet and collaborate virtually from almost anywhere.
Another great upside to online tutoring: your child never has to pause their learning - they can meet at home, at the library, or even on vacation. Our online tutoring is of the same high quality as face to face, and adheres to the same approaches as those in-person.
Our tutors have training that can help students with special needs and learning disabilities. We provide strategies to help them become independent learners, increasing their organization and time management skills.
If your student has been identified with special needs, they will benefit by working with patient tutors who understand their learning styles. Reach out to us today to find out more.
We can help with more than just the basics. Teachers on Call's tutors assist with executive functioning skills such as effective note-taking, study habits and test-taking strategies. Math tutors will help students master the foundational skills required for homework, and teach the critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills they need to excel.
Grammar can be tricky for even native speakers. Our English tutors can help your student with reading, writing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. Reading comprehension, effective study skills and note-taking techniques are other things our tutors can assist with to help ensure your child's success.
Our science tutors are conversant with general science, biology, chemistry and physics. Teachers on Call offers a customized approach to science education, informed by the student's unique learning needs.
Our tutors are proud to work with students from all schools and school boards across Port Hope.
Read the most frequently asked questions about our tutoring services for students in Port Hope.
Your child's personalized tutoring in Port Hope 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 Port Hope.
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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