Understand the starting point
Talk about goals and use simple teaching activities to see what is already understood.
01 / TUTORING
Shanelle Wallace, OCT
Elementary
tutoring.
Early reading. Mathematics.
Understand what your child needs. Practise with clear instruction. Keep track of the next step.
Primary & Junior · Toronto & Durham
Ontario CertifiedPrimary & Junior
Mathematics AQPrimary/Junior, Part 1
Currently teachingDurham DSB
York UniversityMEd in progress
A clear learning process
Notice. Teach. Review.
Early literacy and thoughtful learning support.
Practise what comes next
Use small steps, clear models and guided practice in reading and mathematics.
Make progress visible
Review work, share concise parent updates and adjust the learning focus.
Experience supporting autistic learners and children with additional learning needs.
Tutoring provides educational support, not diagnostic assessment or therapy. No particular grade or outcome is guaranteed.
What we can work on
A focused next step.
Match the activity and pace to the learner.
01 / Early reading
Build the foundations.
Phonics, reading practice, vocabulary and understanding texts. Clear models and manageable activities give us a useful starting point.
02 / Mathematics
Explain the thinking.
Number sense, place value and mathematical reasoning. Use visual models and practical examples to connect the steps to the idea.
Illustrative teaching activities, not pupil work or reported learning outcomes.
The classroom behind the tutoring
Teaching choices,
with evidence.
My portfolio includes classroom examples in English, mathematics and science, alongside family collaboration and professional background.
Explore classroom examplesPractical details
Before we begin.
A short conversation is enough to start.
Which ages and subjects?
Elementary learners in the Primary and Junior years, with a focus on reading and mathematics. Share your child’s grade and what you would like help with so we can discuss fit.
Where and when are sessions?
Toronto and Durham are the proposed service areas. Online or in-person arrangements, travel area and specific times are confirmed directly before booking.
What are the rates?
Rate, session length and any practical arrangements are agreed before booking. No fixed price is published while the offer is being finalized.
What should I include in an inquiry?
Grade, subject, general location and preferred times. Please do not send medical records or sensitive assessments in the initial message.
Does tutoring include assessment or diagnosis?
Simple learning activities and teaching observations can help plan a lesson. Tutoring does not include diagnostic assessment, clinical screening or therapy.
Get in touch
Talk about your child’s learning.
Toronto & Durham
Start with grade, subject, general location and preferred times. No sensitive records needed.
Rates, session length, format and schedule are agreed before booking.