This semester’s offerings
September 2026 – January 2027
Private online lessons: $40–$60 CAD per hour. This range applies to individual lessons, including the short courses below. We agree on the exact hourly fee, lesson length and schedule before beginning.
Weekly lessons
- Academic English — Grades 4–12
Weekly, one-to-oneFor students who need help understanding readings, writing sentences and paragraphs, developing essays, organizing their ideas or keeping up with school assignments. Lessons combine current schoolwork with regular practice in reading, writing and analysis. - English Grammar and Writing Foundations
Weekly, one-to-oneBuild vocabulary, grammar, sentence construction and written expression. Suitable for English language learners and for students who speak English comfortably but need stronger writing foundations.
Short courses and modules
- Analysis Workshop
Usually four to six sessions, one-to-oneFor students whose writing summarizes a text but needs more analysis. Practise developing an interpretation, selecting evidence and explaining how that evidence supports an argument. - University Application and Interview Preparation
Usually four to six sessions, one-to-oneDevelop clear application responses in your own voice. Practise explaining your experiences, interests and ideas in written responses and interviews. - Exam and Assignment Preparation
One-to-one; number of sessions arranged individuallyPrepare for a particular examination or assignment deadline. We identify what needs attention, establish a plan and work through the material. The number of lessons depends on the task and available time.
Proposed Great Books reading group
The proposed Fall 2026 reading seminar centres on selected passages from Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, with guided reading and discussion of its language, ideas and historical setting.
I am gathering interest in separate groups for teens and adults. The meeting schedule and group fee will be confirmed before a group begins. Please tell me if you are interested.
Scheduling and format
Private lessons are online. Local in-person lessons may be possible by arrangement. Meeting times are arranged directly; please include your time zone if you live outside Toronto.
Weekly lessons generally run September–January and February–June. Summer sessions are available in June and July. You can enquire during the semester; we discuss a starting point and available times before making arrangements.
Lessons can take account of gifted learners' needs, relevant IEP goals and strategies, and additional support with attention, organization and completing work.