Posts Categorized: For Tutors

Top 10 Tips for Tutors to Engage the Reluctant Writer

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Many students resist writing not because they lack ideas or the ability to communicate, but because writing feels uncomfortable, irrelevant, or overwhelming. Tutors are uniquely positioned to make writing feel accessible, fun, and personally meaningful. With a few intentional strategies, you can help even the most reluctant writers gain confidence and discover their voice on… Read more »

Supporting Students Through Exam Season: A Tutor’s Guide

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Exam season is often one of the most stressful times in a student’s academic journey. Deadlines, pressure to perform, and balancing multiple subjects can lead to anxiety, burnout, and disorganized study habits. As a tutor, you play a vital role not only in helping students understand content but in giving them the tools, structure, and… Read more »

10 Simple Ways Tutors Can Check for Understanding

10 Simple Ways Tutors Can Check for Understanding - A Tutor's Guide.

Use these ten simple, high-impact tutoring strategies in any session to assess comprehension quickly and accurately, and to make your tutoring sessions more effective. Tip for tutors: Start with, “Imagine your friend missed the lesson, explain the key idea in three sentences.” If they can teach it clearly, they understand it. If they can’t, reteaching… Read more »

Progress Reports Explained: A Parent’s Guide

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As November arrives, Ontario schools send home Progress Reports, an important early look at how your child is doing this school year. Unlike the term report cards that come later, the Progress Report doesn’t include final grades. Instead, it focuses on learning skills, work habits, and overall progress toward expectations in each subject. For parents,… Read more »

Organization Is the New Tutoring Hack: Here’s Why It Works

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As a tutor, your role extends beyond teaching content. You also help students develop skills for independent learning, including managing their time, tasks, and responsibilities effectively. Plan ahead and break down big goals into smaller steps Prioritize tasks and manage deadlines Build consistent routines Track progress and reflect on what works  It’s not about doing… Read more »

Math Made Fun for Primary Students: Tips for Tutors

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Math is a subject that some students naturally enjoy, while others may find it challenging or less engaging. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. With a touch of creativity, you can turn math tutoring into exciting, hands-on experiences that capture students’ interest and ignite their love for numbers. Here are some engaging and… Read more »

Time Management Tips for Tutors to Help Students.

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Time Blindness: The ADHD brain has difficulty sensing the passage of time, leading to underestimating or overestimating how long tasks will take. Difficulty Prioritizing: Determining which task to tackle first can feel overwhelming, leading to avoidance or bouncing between multiple tasks without completing them. Trouble Transitioning Between Tasks: Shifting from one activity to another—especially from… Read more »

Supporting Tutors Every Step of the Way: The Totally Tutors Approach

Here’s what we focus on during the interview: Passion for Teaching:  What drives you to teach? Passionate tutors inspire students and make a lasting impact on their learning journey. Preferred Subjects and Grades:  Are you an expert in specific subjects or grades? Knowing your strengths helps us match you with students who need your expertise…. Read more »

Math Made Fun for Primary Students: Tips for Tutors

A close-up of a chalkboard with the word "MATH" written on it, surrounded by colorful math manipulatives like blocks and an abacus. The text "math made fun for primary students" and "Tips for Tutors" is also visible.

Math is a subject that some students naturally enjoy, while others may find it challenging or less engaging. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. With a touch of creativity, you can turn math tutoring into exciting, hands-on experiences that capture students’ interest and ignite their love for numbers. Here are some engaging and… Read more »