Math
Number sense that actually sticks — built with hands-on materials, not worksheets alone.
- Counting & number sense
- Addition, subtraction, times tables
- Fractions & measurement
- Word problems & math confidence
Ontario Certified Teacher · Retired, York Region
Tutoring that feels like the best classroom your kid ever had.
One-on-one math and English tutoring with Fern — a career primary school teacher who knows exactly how young learners click. She comes to your home, or meets your child online. Big curiosity, real progress you can see on the report card.
- Decades in primary classrooms
- In-home sessions — Fern comes to you
- Virtual sessions available
Pick the subjects your child needs
Every pack can be spent on any combination of these. Not sure where to start? That's exactly what the free consultation is for.
Reading
Phonics-first decoding, fluency and comprehension, matched to your child's level.
- Phonics & decoding
- Fluency and expression
- Comprehension strategies
- Building a reading habit
Writing
From first sentences to organized paragraphs, with structure kids can reuse.
- Sentence & paragraph structure
- Story and report writing
- Grammar & punctuation
- Editing their own work
Spelling & Language
Word patterns, vocabulary and oral language — the glue for everything else.
- Spelling patterns & rules
- Vocabulary building
- Oral language & presenting
- Weekly word practice
Packs & pricing
Buy a pack, then book your sessions whenever suits your family. Every family starts with a free consultation so Fern can plan properly before you spend a dollar.
Free Consultation
1 session · 30 minutes · online
Free
Start here. A relaxed 30-minute video call with Fern to talk about your child, their strengths, and where they need a hand.
- Meet Fern over video — no travel needed
- Informal skills check
- Honest recommendation on subjects & pacing
- No obligation to book further
Starter 4-Pack
4 sessions · 60 minutes each
$TBD
$TBD per session
A short runway to build routine and see early wins in one subject.
- One subject focus
- In-home or virtual sessions
- Personal learning plan
- Take-home practice after each session
- Progress note to parents
Momentum 10-Pack
10 sessions · 60 minutes each
$TBD
$TBD per session
The sweet spot for real, visible growth — most families see a shift by session six.
- Up to two subjects
- In-home or virtual sessions
- Personal learning plan with milestones
- Weekly take-home practice
- Mid-pack parent check-in
- Priority scheduling
Semester Pack
20 sessions · 60 minutes each
$TBD
$TBD per session
A full term of consistent, curriculum-aligned support — the best value and the deepest results.
- All subjects available
- In-home or virtual sessions
- Full-term learning plan tied to the Ontario curriculum
- Weekly take-home practice
- Report-card-time parent meetings
- Locked-in weekly time slot
- Best per-session rate
Prices shown are placeholders while the schedule for the coming term is finalized.
Meet Fern
Fern is a retired, Ontario Certified Teacher who spent her career teaching primary grades in the York Region — the kind of teacher families remember decades later. She built her reputation on patience, humour, and an unshakeable belief that every child can get there with the right explanation.
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- Ontario Certified
- OCT accredited teacher
- Career focus
- Primary grades, K–6
- Taught in
- York Region schools
- Recognized by
- Local news features
How it works
- 1
Book your free online consultation
Create your account and pick a time. You and Fern meet on a 30-minute video call — add each of your children, and talk through what's working and what isn't.
- 2
Get a learning plan
Fern recommends subjects, session length, pacing and format — in-home or virtual — built around your child, not a package she's trying to sell.
- 3
Buy the pack that fits
Come back to the site, choose a multi-pack or a full semester pack, and pay securely online.
- 4
Book sessions and watch it click
Schedule sessions from your account, and get a short progress note from Fern as your child grows.
Always free · Always online
Start with a free consultation
Tell Fern a little about your children. She'll reach out to set up a 30-minute video call — no cost, no pressure, nobody has to drive anywhere. Once you've met, you can buy a pack and book sessions right here on the site, in your home or online.