Tutoring Services from Potentials Canada Learning Centre Ltd.
How does the Potentials method help?
Learning problems are generally caused by not having enough organization and/or control in the brain. The more organized and controlled the brain is, the easier it is to learn. Using a combination of left-right brain, auditory, visual and tactile teaching methods, Potentials can help to build in the organization and control the student needs. Also, since everyone learns more easily when using visual, auditory or tactile methods, a Potentials Canada tutor will choose the best method to learn, while also strengthening the other ways of learning.
What kind of progress should I expect?
Students will already see some progress in the first month of lessons. While circumstances may vary, most students (especially those age 12+) can make a half grade’s progress or more in reading in about 10-20 hours of tutoring! Similar rates of progress are true with math and spelling students, although these results vary more widely. Adult students usually achieve much faster progress than K-12 students!
What We Offer
We offer tutoring in the following areas:
- Reading
- Math
- Spelling
- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Speech Exercises
- ADHD Learning
- ODD Support
- Coping Skills
- Motor Skills Coordination
- Customized Learning Goals
- Individualized Learning Program (IEP) Support
READING
What makes the Potentials reading method unique and more effective is our decoding system. Regular phonics teaches letters as sounds; the student “sounds out” a word by saying the sounds of the letters in order and then goes back to blend the sounds into a word.
In contrast, we help take the guess work out of decoding and is much easier for the brain to catch on to and use. The Potentials method is also much easier to understand and use for those struggling with learning.
Reading Comprehension
For those who have trouble understanding what they read, Potentials also works on reading comprehension. Comprehension problems are caused by one or more of the following three issues:
- They struggle to read fluently at that level.
- They don’t understand the vocabulary at that level.
- They struggle to understand the flow of thought the author is presenting. (What is he/she really saying?)
To deal with these issues, the student is taught to:
- Read accurately, so as to more likely get the exact meaning.
- Listen to what he is reading (“Does it make sense?”).
- Expand his vocabulary by studying word meanings, especially prefix and root meanings.
- Develop logical thinking and reasoning skills, which will help with comprehension.
- Potentials has many different levels and types of reading comprehension materials, as well as materials and methods to specifically develop logic and reasoning skills.
Contact us today to find your potential!
MATH
Learning to Think in Numbers
Students learn to understand math in a whole-brain way. The concepts-based Potentials math program teaches students to “think in numbers”, like they “think in words” when they read. From experience, it has been discovered that the students who struggle with math the most are those who tend to be right-brain learners. This means they aren’t very good at memorizing facts, formulas and methods (which is left-brain learning). Right-brain teaching is mostly visual and tactile, and it focuses on concepts. Once these students learn what something means, why it is done that way, when to use it, etc., they can then remember the facts, processes and formulas.
Potentials uses colourful math bars to show students the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The students can use the bars to show what the question looks like, and then show why it is done the way it is on paper. This visual, hands-on approach helps students understand the concepts behind things like subtracting with borrowing or long division. We also use a quick and understandable way to learn the times tables, which students can really understand and use.
Methods for Fractions, Decimals, Percents and More
Besides the four basic functions, Potentials expands the same kind of teaching methods for fractions, decimals, percents, algebra and trigonometry. Most of our math students, because they tend to be right-brain learners, need little help in geometry because it is so visual, but there are classes for that as needed. Math classes also include development of left-brain logic and reasoning skills, because mathematical reasoning is logical reasoning.
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Contact us to find out more about how our math program can help your struggling student.
SPELLING & OTHER AREAS
Build spelling skills by mastering phonetic patterns
Learning to be a good speller is based on learning the spelling patterns we use in English. The vowel sound patterns are particularly important, as well as learning basic root words, and then adding on suffixes and/or prefixes. A student can develop categories in his brain for certain spelling patterns, and then “fill them” with words spelled that way, helping his brain generalize these patterns to other words. Potentials offers this kind of spelling program.
Other Available Programs
Other subjects that are taught at Potentials as needed:
- Manuscript Writing (Printing)
- Cursive Writing (Handwriting)
- Essay Writing and Creative Writing
- Outlining an Essay before Writing It
- Study Skills for Subjects like Science and History (How to read a chapter to find the main ideas and important facts)
- Proofreading for Grammar, Punctuation and Content
- English Lessons in Grammar, Punctuation and Parts of Speech
- Help with a Specific Homework Assignment (if needed)
Contact us to learn more about our spelling and other programs.
RATES
At Potentials Canada, we view education as an investment in your child’s future. Our programs are designed to deliver tangible results, helping students reach their full potential academically and beyond. We strive to provide unmatched value for every dollar invested in our services.
- Reasonable Rates
- Monthly Tuition
- Reading, spelling and math
March Break and Summer Camps For All Ages
We are excited to expand our offerings to include ESL programs, as well as engaging March Break and summer camps! Our ESL program provides tailored language support for learners of all ages, helping them build confidence in speaking, reading, and writing. Our summer and spring camps offer a fun and enriching environment where students can strengthen their academic skills, explore new interests, and stay engaged in learning during school breaks. Whether you’re looking for language support or an educational camp experience, we have something for everyone!
Enrollment Process
- Contact Form: Fill out our contact form here to request an appointment.
- Acceptance and Lesson Structure: Once accepted, students attend twice a week for 50-minute sessions (typically Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday), totalling 8 lessons per month.
- Customized Program: Our program is tailored to each student’s needs. If additional days are desired, we will discuss options during the assessment or specify on the contact form.
Contact us today to schedule an assessment and embark on your journey towards unlocking your potential!