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English Tutoring · Grades 1-12 · Waterloo Region

A Second Opinion On the Mark Your Child Actually Received

Subjective grading breeds real doubt. We help your child — and you — see what a rubric or marker is actually rewarding, then close that gap through steady, one-on-one practice — not a generic essay template.

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Stronger Readers & Writers

From phonics to literary analysis, sessions build the reading and writing skills each grade actually needs.

Feedback On Every Essay

One-on-one sessions mean detailed, personal feedback on your child's own writing — not just a grade.

Grounded in How Kids Actually Learn to Read

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In Their Words

“He scored 95 in English class. The teacher provided a lot of help and we hope the Grade 12 teacher can continue to support him in achieving good grades for his university applications.”

Yan Shaoyan, parent of George Li
Computer Science at University of Waterloo

“Ginny scored 96 on her English final exam. Thanks to Teacher Casey's guidance — it was the finishing touch!”

Sherry, parent of Ginny
University of Waterloo

What a Second Opinion Actually Does

We read the rubric the way a marker does — then show your child exactly which lines earned marks and which didn't, in plain language.

Our students have been accepted to leading universities across Canada and around the world

University of Toronto
Caltech— United States
University of Waterloo
McMaster University
Queen's University
The University of Hong Kong— Hong Kong
Western University
York University
University of Warsaw— Poland
Toronto Metropolitan University
University of Ottawa
Carleton University
University of Guelph
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
Caltech— United States
University of Waterloo
McMaster University
Queen's University
The University of Hong Kong— Hong Kong
Western University
York University
University of Warsaw— Poland
Toronto Metropolitan University
University of Ottawa
Carleton University
University of Guelph
University of British Columbia

Curriculum Coverage, Grade by Grade

Every grade band below reflects Ontario English curriculum expectations.

★ Novel Study Program Guided close reading and essay writing
★ IELTS Prep Writing, Speaking, Listening, Reading
★ OSSLT Prep Ontario Literary Test Readiness
★ SAT Prep Practice tests, guided learning, strategies

Grades 1-8 - Elementary

Building the phonics, reading comprehension, and writing foundations every elementary reader needs.

Phonics
Writing Foundations
Reading Comprehension
Story Elements

Ready to Help Your Child Write With Confidence?

Tell us about your child's grade and goals — we'll match them with a tutor who knows exactly where they need to be.

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