Question 1

Who Are The Tutors?

Accepted Answer

The tutors are Ontario certified teachers, graduate students, or adults with advanced degrees. Some of them are retired, some of them work in fields such as healthcare or law. All tutors share a passion for teaching.

All the tutors must pass a vulnerable police reference check.

Question 2

Do You Tutor Children With Special Education Needs?

Accepted Answer

Supporting students with special education needs, or those with autism, ADHD, executive dysfunction disorder is through Snowy Owl Education.

We also work with students where there is no official diagnosis, however would benefit with the approach to learning that incorporates engaging activities to drive learning. .

If you are looking to integrate therapy recommendations into tutoring support, check out Snowy Owl Education at www.snow, or request a free consult.

Snowy Owl Education provides specialized tutoring services to support students with IEPs, and to integrate therapy recommendations from behavioral therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language therapists into teaching.

Question 3

Do you offer summer lessons or enrichment?

Accepted Answer

Savoir Tutor offers summer sessions, and all throughout the year.

Services are tailored to your child and can include enrichment, or intensive tutoring to have your child catch up and exceed expectations.

Question 4

Do You Tutor Outside of Toronto?

Accepted Answer

We are happy to provide online lessons to students outside of Toronto, across Canada and outside of Canada.

In-person lessons are currently based in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, depending on the tutor's location.

Question 5

What Are Your Rates?

Accepted Answer

Savoir Tutor rates vary and is dependent on your student's needs.  Fees are in Canadian dollars.

Parents are welcome to mix and match Savoir Tutor services.  
 
Click here to request for a free consultation to determine the rate for your student.

Question 6

Why Learn Through Activities?

Accepted Answer

The goal of Savoir Tutor is to help your student become a self-directed learner.
 
To best reach the goal of self-directed learning, Savoir Tutor uses activities to introduce, practice and master the skills required for life long learning. 
 
This can include the "work" of being a student - completing homework, preparing and organizing projects into manageable chunks, and test preparation without the cramming. These activities require time management, project management and other skills that will provide a strong academic foundation. 
 
Activities related to your child's hobbies can also help generalize the skills of literacy, comprehension, organization and project management in an enjoyable way. Examples include cooking, geo-caching, and shopping for their birthday party loot bags. Our tutors are creatitive and will personalize the learning to your student.

Question 7

Do You Have a Sample Lesson Plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Please see the session plans for a grade 7 student in French immersion, and with executive dysfunction. Their goal is to increase their confidence in speaking French, and oral comprehension. The caregivers would also like to see their student more organized with schoolwork. 
 
Click here to see a sample lesson plan

Question 8

Do You Have Testimonials?

Accepted Answer

See our reviews here

Question 9

What are Your COVID-19 Protocols?

Accepted Answer

Savoir Tutor offers in-person sessions
 
Savoir Tutor requires the following for all in-person sessions, for everyone's safety.
 
1. Tutors are fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine 
 
2. The student and the tutor will wear a mask for all in-person sessions indoors, and if possible ventilate the room during the session (Ex. Open windows)

3. Sessions are encouraged to be outside as much as possible
 
Savoir Tutor will follow the local public health guidelines, though families and tutors may decide to take further precautions (Ex. Masks). Savoir Tutor COVID-19 protocols can change, depending on local public health advice and COVID indicators. In-person sessions can be stopped by either the family or tutor, and an offer of video sessions will be made. 
 
Video or virtual tutoring is also available.

Question 10

Are You Hiring?

Accepted Answer

Savoir Tutor is always interested in hearing from potential tutors! 
 
Send your cover letter and resume to info@savoirtutor.com.
 
We are looking for tutors in Toronto and the GTA area. Experience with children is a must. Graduate students are welcome to apply. We pay competitive wages. 
 
If you have a portfolio of work, please send that as well. 
 
Applications can be in English or en français.
 
Savoir Tutor welcomes applications from across Canada, for video sessions.

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