-Math tutoring for K-12 (Math 30-1, ACT/SAT exam preparation, AP college calculus AB and BC, Math 31)
-English reading/writing tutoring for K-6
-Cursive writing tutoring Grades 3-12
-EI(Emotional Intelligence) Learning for K-6
-Mental math/Abacus tutoring for K-12
-Money Skills for Grades 3-12
-Mandarin tutoring for K-Adult
Both in person in NW Calgary and/or online tutoring


For more info, please check the website and Youtube channel below. https://www.youtube.com/@susiereadwrite
https://www.susiereadwrite.ca/


-----MATH (K -12 Math 30-1; ACT/SAT exam preparation, AP college calculus AB and BC, Math 31):
A teacher with 15 years classroom teaching experience. I have an engineering background, I have been tutoring elementary and high school students’ math for over 7 years.
I understand how hard math is and how frustrated you are. I adapt to your ability and learning style. Together we will identify and fix gaps in your knowledge, we will solve problems and complete assignments, you will gain math confidence and better math scores.


• Math games with playing cards, dice, dominoes, sudoku, KenKen puzzles etc.
Understand math concepts deeply while having lots of fun
Improve mental math speed in no time
• Analyze mistakes, identify weaknesses, fix gaps
• Step by step instructions, one bite at a time
• Homework help provides daily practice
• Solve problems, answer questions, better math scores


For more advanced math learners, elementary/middle school math contest questions and logic games will be provided to improve learners' problem solving skills.


-----ENGLISH Reading/Writing (K-6):
Help struggling readers/writers, experienced with ADD/ADHD/Dyslexia/Word calling learners
A classroom teacher with 15 years ESL teaching experience and 8 years literacy teaching experience.
I am a teacher who reads and writes with your child


• Hands-on activities and games make sounding out words fun
• Shared reading explicitly teaches inferring, summarizing, retelling and synthesizing. Graphic organizer deepens your child’s understanding. Getting the story made easy (please see attached students’ sample)
• Interactive book discussion enhances understanding of literature (please see attached novel and discussion questions sample); Novel study chapter questions motivate reluctant readers to share own thoughts; Authentic vocabulary building expands academic word bank; Implementation of Grammar rules and advanced comprehension strategies on the way
• Writing workshops lead your child to the writer's path, Help is on the way, step by step.


Your child will practice writing:
• A simple sentence
• Add details to a sentence
• Describe an event/a person/ an item/ an animal/a place etc.
• A story/personal narrative
• An informative report
• A literary response
• Persuasive writing/Opinion writing
• Essay writing

-----ENGLISH cursive writing (Grades 3-12)

Cursive writing supports brain development and learning. It improves handwriting speed and fluency. Learners build fine motor skills and discipline by practicing cursive writing.

By using individually customized cursive writing worksheets, learners can read classic English literature and practice cursive writing at the same time.


-----EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE/EI (K-6)
In today’s AI world, EI matters more than ever.
Does your child struggle with managing emotions, handling conflicts, or expressing feelings clearly?
Our EI learning class helps students develop the skills they need to succeed — not just academically, but socially and emotionally.
Students Will Learn:
• Self-awareness – Understanding feelings
• Self-management – Staying calm under pressure
• Empathy – Understanding others
• Communication skills
• Conflict resolution strategies


How We Teach:
• Storytelling and picture books
• Short videos
• Games and movement activities
• Books and videos discussion activities
• Creative art projects/Reflective writing projects
Please check my website for activities.


-----MONEY SKILLS (Grades 3-12)
The earlier you learn about money, the easier it is to build a secure and stress-free future. Financial literacy learning gives students a strong foundation for life. When learners understand how to save, spend wisely, and make smart choices with money, they grow into more responsible and confident adults. These skills help them avoid debt, plan for the future, and handle real-life situations with less stress.


Students 10-15y/o Will Learn:
• Canadian coins and bills, making change
• budgeting for short term/long term goals
• Advertising and spending choices
• Ideas of earning money


Students 15 Will Learn:
• Ways to save for post secondary education
• Compare costs of different universities
• Budgeting for living on your own
• Tax and insurance
Students will learn these important financial concepts through real life scenarios, games and online research. Please check my website for activities.


-----ABACUS basic/Mental Math (K-12):
Abacus has been proven as one of the most effective methods for young learners to learn mental math. It makes math meaningful, useful, and fun. It helps improve concentration, analytical skills and math speed. In my Zoom sessions, with the help of an overhead camera (please see attached picture), you will learn how to solve basic math problems with an abacus step by step.
• Addition and subtraction of up to 4-digit numbers
• Understanding multiplication, master times table
• Multiplications with 3-digit numbers
• Divisions with 2-digit divisors
Once you learned abacus basic, you are ready to dive into rapid mental calculation, learn to solve below in your head in seconds:
• Addition and subtraction of up to 4-digit numbers
• Multiplications with 2-digit numbers
• Divisions with 1-digit divisors


-----MANDARIN (K-Adult)
One on One or small group
Learn Mandarin locally, Do Business internationally.
I am a native Mandarin speaker. I speak Mainland China Broadcast Mandarin.
I am a certified ESL (English as Second Language) teacher. I have been teaching English in the classroom for over 15 years.
I know how a person learns English as a second language inside out, I will help you learn Mandarin with the most efficient and effective strategies.
I offer tutoring sessions based on your needs:
• For kids- Learn to speak standard Mandarin without accent; Learn to read Mandarin with Pinyin (phonetic symbols of Mandarin); Learn to write Chinese characters with a paintbrush
• For tourists- Learn Mandarin travel conversations
• For businessmen- Learn Chinese idioms; Help understand what Chinese people really mean behind what they say
• Conversation and vocabulary/sentence building games help you overcome the fear of speaking Mandarin


Tutoring sessions are offered both in person and online. In person sessions are held at Calgary NW Macewan area. Online sessions are delivered through Zoom Video Conference which is an app you can use on any of your devices for free. In online Zoom class, both teacher and students can annotate on a shared screen and whiteboard.


Reference can be provided upon request
FREE: First time needs assessment
Contact Teacher Susie/Qualified Literacy Teacher
Call 403-217-7609 for info
Text 587-432-7609 for info