Teachers on Call provides in-person and online private tutoring in Waterloo, Ontario for elementary and high school students in all subjects and grades from kindergarten to grade 12.
With more than 40 years of experience starting in the Toronto area, Teachers on Call has expanded its tutoring service into Waterloo, and we're ready to help!
Discover why our services are highly recommended by teachers and other educational professionals. Teachers on Call tutors are all current with the Ontario curriculum and Ministry guidelines, meaning they're familiar with what's being taught at school - and how they're teaching it.
Our tutors ready to assist English, Math, Science, French and more. They are also patient, knowledgeable, achievement-oriented and have a passion for learning. Subject-specific support is not the only help you'll get when you hire a Teachers on Call tutor. We are dedicated to helping students learn academic strategies, improve organization and time management skills and increase their self confidence.
Get in touch today to learn more about how our Waterloo area tutors can help your child.
We have expanded our online tutoring program to assist students across Ontario access quality support. Our online tutoring is of the same high quality and adheres to the same program as those we provide to students in-person. All they need to get started is an electronic device and internet access.
With online tutoring, tutors and students across the province can meet and collaborate virtually from almost anywhere! And our tutoring sessions can happen anywhere the student is, be it at home, at the library, or even on vacation.
If your student has special needs, a tutor can help. Students identified with learning disabilities benefit by working with competent, caring and patient tutors who understand the concept of unique learning styles and are experienced in different ways of teaching subjects.
If you're in Waterloo, and your child needs that special support, don't hesitate to reach out. Our tutoring service provides overall strategies to help them become independent learners, while increasing their organization and time management skills.
Math (and math in French Immersion support) is a subjects our tutors are frequently asked to help with. Our team of tutors can help your student master their homework and learn executive functioning skills such as effective note-taking, study habits and test-taking strategies. They'll also be taught the critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills they need to excel.
Our science tutors will be able to assist with general science, biology, chemistry and physics. Teachers on Call offers a customized approach to science education, informed by the student's needs.
Our English tutors can help students who are struggling with reading, writing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. Tutors will also assist in teaching reading comprehension, effective study skills and note-taking techniques.
Our tutors are proud to work with students from all schools and school boards across Waterloo.
Read the most frequently asked questions about our tutoring services for students in Waterloo.
Your child's personalized tutoring in Waterloo 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 Waterloo.
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.
