Philosophy: Need a better grade? Preparing for next semester? Studying it for the first time? Confused? Maybe you are a new immigrant to Canada? I can help you succeed.

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PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY......it will help you better plan your Tuition and maybe even SAVE YOU SOME MONEY

1. How much do I charge for Tuition? Standard Tutoring Rates (excluding travel and additional expenses)

$40-90: Depending on the level of complexity, volume, customization to a particular syllabus and time constraints to prepare and deliver the material. This will be negotiated up front once I have made an assessment.

2. What times suit you? Times and Time Zones
PST Vancouver: 9.00 am-9.00 pm - 7 days a week
Tutoring Rate: same as above

9.00 pm- 8.00 am (for lessons outside of my working hours, international, national students or emergency tutoring sessions)
Tutoring Rates: +30% (9 pm-12 am), + 70% (12 am-3 am), +100% 3 am-6 am) (Vancouver PST)

3. How do you want to learn? Place, Times, Requirements and Rates

3.1 Online: between 9.00 am-9.00 pm - 7 days a week (Vancouver PST)
Requirements: the student is seated in a room free of distraction with access to the internet and a computer on which Zoom or Microsoft Office Teams can be used. In exceptional cases, we can use other platforms and make voice calls, subject to the limitations understood.
Rates $40-$90 per hour as agreed.

3.2 Online: 9.00 pm- 8.00 am (for lessons outside of my working hours, international, national students or emergency tutoring sessions
Requirements: same as above
Times and Rates: see Times and Time Zones above

3.3 Student's Home:
Requirements: a table in a quiet room where the students and I can sit side by side, with a plug point for my laptop and, ideally, the students' devices and wifi connectivity.

Tutoring and Travel Rates: $40-$90 per hour + travel rate $0.6 per kilometre + half of the agreed tuition rate for travel time to and from the student's house. I live in Ladner, South Delta. I use Google Maps to calculate distance and the average travel time at the time of day the lesson is.

There is no charge up to. 5km

3.4 Another Venue:
Requirements: same as above

Tutoring and Travel Rates: same as above, plus venue hire costs if applicable.

3.5 Blended Learning

Students can choose to have some classes with me online and some face-to-face. Travel expenses will be charged for face-to-face time if applicable.

3.6 Travelling students who want to continue their Tuition while travelling.
Requirements: the student is seated in a room relatively free of distraction with access to the internet and a computer on which Zoom or Microsoft Office Teams can be used. In exceptional cases, we can use other platforms and make voice calls, provided the limitations are understood.

Tutoring Rates: $40-$90 per hour, as agreed, + time zone differences; see Times and Time Zones above.

3.7 In-person teaching 50km-!000km + from home (individuals or groups of students far away)
Requirements: Home or venue that is suitable + acceptable accommodation for the number of days required + suitable travel arrangements + car hire if required to move between accommodation and teaching venue
Tutoring and Travel Rates: Standard hourly tutoring rates charged per individual, even if in a group (9.00 - 55.00 pm + 50% of tutoring rates for non-teaching hours between these times, excluding 2 hours for breaks and lunch. After-hours rates negotiable.
Additional Rates: Travel, accommodation, printing costs, etc., are charged to the individual or shared by the group.
Booking time: minimum 2 weeks

3.8 Group Tutoring
Requirements: Learning progresses more slowly than in an individual; therefore, to achieve the same results more, more hours will be needed. If extra time is available, consider offering this service. Each group has one student who agrees to serve as the group leader, in case I need to communicate with them for logistical arrangements and support.

3.8.1 Group Tutoring Rates:
10% discount: 3-5 students
15% discount: 5-15 students
20% discount: 20 students + negotiable

4. What resources do you want to use? (textbooks and online stuff)
Requirements: If a student requires me to work through a prescribed textbook or ebook, or use a fee-based app that I do not have access to. I will purchase the cheapest second-hand copy of the book available, or find the price of the app subscription, and confirm that the students are OK with the charges, and charge the costs to their accounts at the end of the month. Alternatively, students can mail me an extra copy of textbooks if they have one.

5. Printing:
Priced to order, single-sided, bound, etc., UPS prices as a guideline 6.

6. How long is a Class? Lesson Duration
The minimum lesson time is 1 hour; the maximum is usually 4. If you need more than 4 hours per session, this is possible and can be negotiated with me at the same rate or a part thereof. Nothing extra will be charged for study breaks within reason during this time.

7. What are the Payment Arrangements?

7.1 EFT's are preferable. email address: (concealed information)

7.2 Cheque or cash. Please let me know which you would prefer.

7.3 Terms and conditions: I will issue an invoice to students at the end of the month. The invoice will detail all expenses (e.g., travel, Tuition, grading) that have been agreed upon in advance according to the signed teaching contract. Payment must be made within 1 week. When the payment is received, I will issue the student a receipt. In good faith, if for some reason the payment is going to be late, please inform me in advance and by and large, I am happy to make the necessary arrangements to assist students.

8. Do you teach for free sometimes? (Free lessons, Special Arrangements and Discounts)

8.1 The first lesson, lasting one hour or more, is free: We must establish a solid foundation right from the start so that we are crystal clear about our mutual expectations and deliverables. If we take the time to begin this way, we will both feel more secure and enjoy our time together.
Purpose: to get to know each other, to establish the student's needs, and to negotiate a teaching schedule, style and fee payment schedule that works for both of us, to explore your prior knowledge of the subject and if possible, provide a basic introduction.

8.2 Special arrangements and discounts: I do, in some instances, tutor at a hugely discounted rate, for free or with a barter arrangement. This is done entirely at my discretion and based on the request of the group or individual, which I will assess. If you would like to ask me for this, ask me only once. Multiple requests (aka nagging) from the same person or organization will be automatically rejected.

9. Can I ask you to grade a piece of work for me? (Grading and feedback):

Requirements: I can grade a piece of work or present a presentation and provide feedback. I will review each piece before grading, and the additional cost will be given to students upfront. The grading will be in a Word document you submit. I will include extensive written feedback and a video recording that summarizes the key strengths of your writing and areas for improvement. The work I am asked to do must not violate any academic policies.

Rates: If a student requires me to grade a piece of work exceeding one page outside of tuition time, my standard tuition fees apply, and I will let the student know in advance what the charge will b be, as per the hourly rate they previously accepted (e.g., 10). University and College Assignments, Papers: Feedback and Grading

10. Will you write my assignments for me?

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL I WRITE AN ASSIGNMENT FOR A STUDENT.

11. Do you [provide Academic Coaching and Tuioring?
Requirements: If the university a student is studying at permits the use of academic coaches, I can grade a paper before it is submitted and suggest edits. Should I request it, I will need to review the institution's academic policies and the course briefing provided by the student's teacher. Is this permissible?

I will not do any substantial grading, re-evaluation, or revaluation with students who have had at least two lessons together and understand each other's roles.

Rates: standard tuition rates, if required, outside of scheduled lesson time with me. Students will receive an estimate of the costs before grading commences, and must accept this additional charge before I begin.

12. How do you or I cancel or reschedule a lesson?

Cancellations require reuire 24 notice. I will do the same, or if there is an emergency and an appointment is cancelled or rescheduled by the student or me within less than 24 hours, there will be no charge issued by me, nor will a refund be given to the student. The missed lesson will be rescheduled, and the agreed rate will be paid upon completion.

13. What stuff do you use to teach me with? (Supplementary resources and written work)

There is no extra charge for these services, including grading any written work that I set for the student.

Whilst working with students, I utilize a wide variety of resources to help them improve their academic performance. These include, but are not limited to:

learning assessments and profiles, video clips, academic papers, PPTs, class notes, etc.

I may require students to complete short assessments or written assignments. To gain the maximum benefit from the Tuition, I strongly advise students to complete all assigned tasks.

14. How can I get a refund?
Refunds will be issued only under 2 conditions.

14.1 No measurable academic improvement
If a student can clearly demonstrate that they have conscientiously completed all the tasks assigned during the tuition period and have provided me with a realistic benchmark of their academic performance before engaging me as a tutor, then I will consider them We both agree on this benchmark (e.g., the student was obtaining an Average of 30% on their written assignments) that their academic performance has not improved during the tutoring I will issue the student a full refund.

14.2 Urgent life circumstances and a withdrawal from the tutoring
If a student has paid in advance for a series of lessons to take advantage of a discount, I will refund 70% of the tuition fees paid in advance for tuition sessions that the student has not yet taken. The refund will be processed within a month of cancellation.

15. I am here to help you succeed.
Please set up a call with me to discuss any other special arrangements not mentioned here, or any enquiries you may still have.