Welcome to Academic Solutions Ltd!
We are here to close the gap between teaching and learning!
Academic Solutions Ltd was founded in 2013 to meet the growing need for quality tutoring in
St. Albert. As a teacher, I know first-hand the difficulty that students face both in and out of
the classroom.
The Teaching Philosophy at Academic Solutions Ltd:
 Students are placed on individualized plans that enable us to go back and teach
students missing concepts and work to support them in learning new concepts.
 We work to catch mistakes. Often students are not able to pinpoint the areas that they
need help with. Completing practice questions in front of a teacher, allows the teacher
to catch the mistakes right away. This helps students focus their attention on the areas
that they need to work on.
 We will work together to take away homework stress. Homework practice is absolutely
necessary to master the concepts in math. If homework completion is a problem for
your child, it is likely that they do not understand it and the frustration and stress is the
reason they avoid it.
 Built in test preparation, test anxiety solutions in every session.
 A huge part of success in math, is having confidence in yourself and in your abilities!
We work with students to help them gain confidence in themselves and change their
attitudes about learning!
 I truly believe that every child can succeed in math! Whether your child is an honors
student who wants some extra support to maintain a high average, or a struggling
student who needs help passing, we can design a program to help!
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Services Offered:
Professional Tutoring:
Individualized tutoring programs are specifically designed for your child to help them achieve
their academic goals.
Private Session (1:1) $55/hour
Semiprivate Session (2:1) $40/hour
Group Session (3 or more students) $30/hour
Tutoring sessions are typically one hour in length but can be adjusted to cater to each
student’s needs. Tutoring is available as follows:
 One time session (often helpful before exams)
 Weekly Consistent (once a week, twice a week, etc.) Set day and time each week.
 Weekly Flexible (once a week, twice a week, etc.) Days and times are set in advance
but are not restricted to set days and times.
 Extra sessions are available if you have an upcoming test/midterm/final. Please make
arrangements as soon as you know dates as extra sessions are limited and are given
on a first come first serve basis.
Drop-In Homework help: Wednesdays 2:30pm-4:30pm
Pay as you go $15 per day. For those needing some help with their homework. Offered in
addition to or instead of private tutoring sessions.
Use of the classroom and teacher available to help with any questions. Max 4 students. Just
call before you come to ensure there is room!
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Achievement Workshops:
Achievement workshops are another way to help your child succeed in the classroom. They
can be used in addition to weekly tutoring, or as a stand-alone resource.
Year round Review Workshops (Commencing Fall 2013):
These can be used in two ways:
1. For students who do not feel they need weekly tutoring sessions but would like help
reviewing concepts and preparing for unit tests. Students can choose to come before
every test or pick and choose which sessions they need.
2. For students who are coming to weekly tutoring sessions and could benefit from
additional review and test preparation.
These are 3 hour workshops that include:
 A thorough review of all concepts covered in the unit
 Supervised extra practice where I am on hand to work with individual students and help
with concepts
 Tips on studying, making study sheets, strategies for writing multiple choice tests
 A practice unit exam
 Workshops are limited to a maximum of 5 students. This allows students to still receive
much needed individualized attention
Workshops are currently being offered for:
Math 10C
Math 20-1
Math 30-1
Courses are dependent on enrollment. If there is interest in other courses running review
workshops, I will add additional workshops to accommodate. Ask for more info!
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Final Exam Workshops (June 2013):
These are 9 hour workshops divided into three 3-hour sessions and include:
 An initial pretest to determine areas of strength and weakness. Your test will be graded
and you will be given a percentage grade as well as a personalized breakdown of
which chapters you should focus your studying on.
 A thorough review of all concepts learned in the course
 Supervised extra practice where I am on hand to work with individual students and help
with concepts
 Tips on studying, overcoming test anxiety, strategies for writing multiple choice exams
 A practice final exam
 Course booklet including notes and practice questions for each chapter
Cost: $300 per student (includes all materials)
Maximum 5 students!
Call for workshop times!
Final Exam Drop in Group Study Sessions (June 2013):
These are 3 hour sessions open for all students in all courses. A quiet time to study, ask
questions, and have the help of a teacher whenever you need it!
Cost: $100 per student
Maximum 6 Students!
Call for session times!
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Payment and Cancellation Policies:
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Fees are payable by cash or cheque. Please make cheques payable to Academic
Solutions Ltd.
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A $100 deposit is required at the time of booking to hold your spot. This deposit is
nonrefundable and will be applied to your first months tutoring fees.
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Payment is accepted on a month-by-month basis. Payment is due on the first tutoring
session of the month and must include payment for each session included in that
month.
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A 5% late penalty will be charged to all late payments.
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There will be a $25.00 fee for N.S.F. cheques.
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Once you are scheduled in for regular tutoring sessions, you are making a commitment
to be there each and every week. Refunds will not be given for missed sessions.
Arrangements can be made for special circumstances.
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One months notice is required to cancel your tutoring commitment completely.
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Student grades are the responsibility of the student. I will do everything I can to help
your child succeed but I do not guarantee grade increases.
Communication:
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The level of communication you have with Academic Solutions Ltd is up to you as a
parent.
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You are free to email or call at anytime to discuss your child’s progress.
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I encourage you to call at least once a month to update me on your child’s progress at
school so that we can continue to adapt and modify his/her tutoring program as
needed.
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A note for the students:
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You must bring the following materials to each session: Textbook, pencil, eraser,
calculator, extra paper.
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It is also helpful if you bring classroom notes, current and past assignments, study
guides, past tests, etc.
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Start your homework before coming to a tutoring session. This will give you a better
understanding of what you want to focus on in your session and maximize the time you
have with the tutor.
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Come with Questions: Record specific questions that you do not understand as the
week goes on and bring that list to your tutoring session.
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Be an active learner. Do not sit passively during your session while your tutor does all
the talking – ask questions and be honest about your understanding of course
concepts.
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Set realistic goals for yourself.
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Let your teacher know that you have a tutor. He or she may have extra assignments or
review assignments that could be helpful to bring to your tutoring session.
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Having trouble with your homework? Last minute question before that big test?
Students who are registered with Academic Solutions are welcome to post questions on the
site and I will correspond with them to help them get to the correct solution.
Contact Information:
Charlene Barr, B. Ed
Owner/ Tutor
Phone: (780)265-4907
Email: academicsolutions@shaw.ca
Website: academicsolutions.ca
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