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Help your child write clearly, from first sentences to essays, with a certified teacher online, in person or at your local library.

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550+ certified, background-checked educators

Every tutor is a licensed teacher in good standing

255+ specialists for IEPs, ADHD, ASD and Dyslexia

Online, in person, or at your local library

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Trusted by families across Canada

ESL and FSL support

550+ certified, background-checked educators

Every tutor is a licensed teacher in good standing

255+ specialists for IEPs, ADHD, ASD and Dyslexia

Online, in person, or at your local library

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Trusted by families across Canada

ESL and FSL support

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How can I help my child improve their writing skills?

Writing improves fastest with clear models, short regular practice and specific feedback. A writing tutor shows your child how to plan before they write, build strong sentences and paragraphs, and revise their own work. Over time, those habits carry into every subject, from book reports to science labs and essays.

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Many students know what they want to say but struggle to get it onto the page in an organized way. A certified teacher breaks writing into steps your child can manage: planning, drafting, revising and editing.

  • Sentence and paragraph skills, so ideas connect clearly.
  • Grammar, spelling and punctuation taught inside your child's own writing, not only as drills.
  • Essay and research structure: a clear thesis, solid evidence and a conclusion that lands.

For novels and literature, see English tutoring. For phonics and spelling patterns, see reading and spelling tutoring.

How your child's teacher helps

1

Plan before you write

Simple organizers turn a jumble of ideas into a clear outline, so drafting feels easier.

2

Feedback on real work

The teacher works with your child's own assignments and shows how to revise them, not just what to fix.

3

Habits that last

Your child learns an editing checklist for their own writing, so progress continues between sessions.

Meet OUR tutors

Certified. Background-Checked. Genuinely Kind.

Licensed teachers in good standing, including retired classroom teachers and ESL and FSL specialists.

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Reading, writing and geography, grades 3 to 12.

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Reading, writing and science, K to grade 8. ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and IEPs.

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Science, math and physics, grades 9 to 11.

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Literacy, reading and writing, K to grade 6. Dyslexia, ADHD, autism and IEPs.

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Reading, writing, science and math, K to grade 12. ADHD, autism, dyslexia and IEPs.

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Reading, writing and math, grades 1 to 5. Bilingual English and Spanish.

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Reading, writing and healthy active living, K to grade 12.

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Literacy, reading and writing, K to grade 5. ADHD, autism, behaviour and IEPs.

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Reading, writing, literacy and ESL, K to grade 6. Autism, learning disabilities and IEPs.

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French as a second language, grades 1 to 6. Behaviour support and IEPs.

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Reading, writing and French, K to grade 9.

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Science, math and physics, K to grade 11.

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Reading and math, K to grade 12. ADHD, autism, dyslexia and IEPs.

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English, science, reading and math, K to grade 12.

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Stephen
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Reading, writing and speaking skills, K to grade 12. Former college English professor.

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Reading and math, grades 2 to 12. Deaf and hard of hearing, learning disabilities and IEPs.

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Reading, writing and science, K to grade 12. ADHD, autism, Down syndrome and IEPs.

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Reading, writing and literacy, K to grade 12. ADHD, dyslexia, concussion and IEPs.

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Special education, reading and math, K to grade 12.

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Lauren
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French and Spanish, K to grade 12.

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Math, writing and reading, grades 1 to 7.

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550+ certified, background-checked teachers across Canada already tutor with Connect Education

Signs your child needs writing support

Most families notice it at homework time or when a report card comes home.

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01

Staring at a blank page

Your child takes a long time to start writing and often gives up.

02

Ideas without order

Their writing jumps between ideas with no clear beginning, middle or end.

03

Same mistakes repeat

Run-on sentences, spelling and punctuation errors keep showing up in marked work.

04

Essays lose marks

Teacher comments mention a weak thesis, little evidence or a missing structure.

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Writing support that grows with your child, from Kindergarten to Grade 12

From printing a first sentence to polishing a university application essay, a certified teacher guides each stage of writing. Teachers are trained in pedagogy, the practice of teaching, and follow the province's curriculum, so lessons match what your child is asked to write at school.

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Free to sign up. Online, in person or at your local library.

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Matched to your child's grade
Your province's curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12

Kindergarten to Grade 3

Printing and letter formation, spelling simple words, full sentences with capital letters and periods, and short stories with a beginning, middle and end.

Early wins help your child see themselves as a writer.

Grades 4 to 6

Paragraphs with a topic sentence, descriptive and persuasive writing, editing for punctuation, book reports and creative stories.

Your child learns to plan before writing, which makes every assignment easier.

Grades 7 and 8

Multi-paragraph essays, opinion and argument writing, research notes and citing sources, grammar and sentence variety, and narrative writing.

Strong structure now prepares your child for the writing demands of high school.

Grades 9 and 10

Literary essays, thesis statements, using quotations as evidence, summaries and opinion pieces.

Support for Grade 9 and 10 writing, including Ontario's ENL1W. For the literacy tests, Ontario's OSSLT and BC's Grade 10 and Grade 12 Graduation Literacy Assessments, see English tutoring.

Grades 11 and 12

Analytical and research essays, independent study papers, creative writing portfolios, and university and college application essays and personal statements.

Senior students learn to write with a clear voice, a skill that carries into post-secondary studies and work.

A higher standard of tutoring

Knowing a subject isn't the same as knowing how to teach it

Teaching is a profession. Certified teachers are trained in how students learn, so they spot the gaps, adapt the explanation and build the skills your child needs to move forward with confidence.

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How we compare

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Teacher qualifications

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Yes

Licensed teachers in good standing

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No

Qualifications vary

Lesson plans

Connect Education

Yes

Customized to your child and aligned to the curriculum

Typical learning centre

No

Cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all worksheets

Where and when

Connect Education

Yes

Online, in person, or at your local library, on your schedule

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No

Fixed drop-in hours at one location

Choosing your tutor

Connect Education

Yes

Browse profiles and pick the educator who fits your child

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No

Tutor is assigned, with no say in who teaches

Special education

Connect Education

Yes

Specialists in ADHD, ASD, IEPs, dyslexia and other special education needs

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No

Rarely available or unqualified

Child safety

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Yes

Police background check and a child-safety program

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No

Often not required

Budget friendly

Connect Education

Yes

Each certified teacher sets their own rate, so you pick what fits your budget

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No

Fixed packages, often paid up front

Find a certified tutor

Browse certified teachers and start with the one your child connects with.

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How it works · Step 1 of 5

Create your account

Sign up for free with your email or Google, then set a password.

How it works · Step 2 of 5

Add your details

Tell us about you and your child, including their grade and any learning needs.

How it works · Step 3 of 5

Set your criteria

Choose the subject, online or in person, your budget and the times that work for you.

How it works · Step 4 of 5

Book your teacher

Browse certified teachers matched to your child, read their profiles and send a request.

How it works · Step 5 of 5

Stay connected

Message your teacher, see upcoming lessons and rebook whenever you're ready.

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Subjects we tutor, Kindergarten to Grade 12

80+ subjects, one-on-one with certified teachers, taught to your province's curriculum.

Math tutoring

From counting and fractions to algebra, functions and calculus, with a teacher who explains it until it clicks.

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English, reading and writing

Phonics, reading comprehension, grammar and essay writing, from early readers to Grade 12 English.

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French tutoring

French immersion, core French and FSL support, even if nobody speaks French at home.

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More subjects and needs

Beyond the core subjects, these are the needs families ask us about most.

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Questions parents and learners ask

Straight answers about this subject, scheduling, changing teachers and cancellations.

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Are the tutors certified teachers?

Yes. Every tutor on Connect Education is a licensed teacher in good standing, and every profile is checked before it goes live. We still encourage you to read profiles and ask questions before you book.

How does scheduling work?

You choose the days and times that work for your family when you sign up, and you are matched with teachers who are available then. Lessons appear in your parent account, and you can connect Google Calendar. How to schedule lessons

What if the teacher is not the right fit?

Let us know. You can ask for a different teacher, and our team will help you find a better match. How to change your tutor

What is the cancellation policy?

Reschedule in the app up to 48 hours before a lesson at no cost. Cancel 24 hours or more ahead and there is no charge; inside 24 hours, 50% of the lesson rate goes to the teacher. Read the full policy

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