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School is Easy Tutoring attends TeenFest in Abbotsford

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School is Easy took part in the annual TeenFest in Abbotsford on April 11th, 2015. Our booth was buzzing with teens playing charades and winning prizes. Many parents were grateful to learn about our service. To learn more about TeenFest, visit this website: www.teenfest.ca

Below is more information on TeenFest and great reasons why we attended!

What is TeenFest?

TeenFest is a one day exhibition for youth ages 12 to 18 years and their families. This event gives teens and tweens across Canada the opportunity to connect with each other, their peers, their communities and community leaders.

By creating opportunities for interaction, activities, workshops and performances for this age group, TeenFest will engage and connect our youth, their families and the businesses and organizations that support them.

Event highlights include:

• Teen Talent Contest * Performances by Teen Musicians, Singers and Bands

• Interactive Sports and Gaming activities

• 80+ booths to see, learn, shop and sample

• 5 different areas to explore – Life & Education, Cool Stuff, Fashion & Beauty, Technology & Gaming and Health & Wellness

• Dance performers on the main stage

• Special Guests

• Prizes and SO MUCH MORE!

Life & Education How do you figure out what you want to do with your life? Thinking about career paths? Interested in expanding your interests? In the Life & Education area of the TeenFest you will be able to speak with educational institutions and learn more about your interests – from music schools to trade schools…and everything in between!

Cool Stuff A teens dream! Hang out in and check out the latest smart phones and technology and meet some cool Special Guests all while enjoying some great entertainment.

Fashion & Beauty Everything from hair and makeup to interactive nail art demonstrations to fashion photography! Get your nails done and your hair twisted into an up-do, pose for a photo shoot with your friends, check out the latest fashion trends, learn about the newest spa services for teens and so much more!

Health & Wellness Here you’ll find everything from nutritional information to sexual health to physical fitness and sports. Learn about nutrition, explore holistic health options, get the resources to stay physically and emotionally healthy and learn about a variety of local organizations to help you navigate through your teen years.

Technology & Gaming Here you’ll be able to speak with Technology and Gaming companies and see firsthand the latest advancements in technology and gaming choices – from the newest electronic gadgets and software to gaming…and everything in between!

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$40 per day of government paid tutoring

It’s hard to believe that the teacher’s strike has gone on for so long. It truly is unfortunate. The government made this announcement about offering government paid tutoring for families during the teachers’ strike.

The B.C. government is offering the parents of each public school student under the age of 13 years $40 a day if the provincial teachers’ strike is not over by the start of classes in September.

‘Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced Thursday that cash will be paid using savings made from not having to pay teachers during the strike. De Jong says parents will be able to claim $40 per day per child through a website set up by the provincial government and may use the money however they see fit. Parents can utilize that money to acquire tutoring for their children, they can use the money to explore other educational opportunities as they see fit and for some parents, it’ll be basic daycare. 

De Jong said the government would pay out the money quickly, possibly in early October, although he hoped the contingency plan wouldn’t be needed and a settlement would be forthcoming.’

We all hope that the strike ends before the first day of school. Unfortunately it is still up in the air. We’d be happy to put you in touch with a certified teacher in your area in case school does not go back into session. There is no registration fee and you pay the tutor directly at the end of the session. So, if you are set up with a tutor and the tutoring sessions never begin there is no charge.

Call now 1-877-ITS-EASY (487-3279) or go to our website and ‘book a tutor’ www.schooliseasy.com

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Teacher of the Year 2014 Lower Mainland

Every year we like to award one special teacher who tutors many hours and receives excellent feedback from parents. This teacher is also pleasant for us to work with because he provides complete monthly paperwork on time.

Lower Mainland Teacher of the Year 2014: Happy Gosal

He is not only a brainy guy, but he is good at teaching. He has worked with us since 2005 and in that time he has tutored TOEFL, SAT, LPI, Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, English and French. He has a Bachelors’ degree in Astronomy, B.Ed in Science Education and M.Ed in Math. He enjoys biking, running, soccer and reading. He enjoys sunshine and happy people.

Quote from Happy Gosal:

“I became a teacher after feeling tremendous joy helping students in first and second yearmathematics as a teaching assistant in university.  Another source of inspiration was my brilliant high school mathematics teacher Mr. Degroot. We could ask him any question and he would always provide a profound answer. I also love the energy and dynamic nature of the profession in the sense that in any given lesson, there are so many intangibles and unexpected surprises. No matter how much I prepare, I am often amazed by discovering students’ unique talents and abilities. For example, a fifth grade student once shared his in depth knowledge of the inner workings of paper shredders. I was amazed by the level of knowledge he had about this machine, and he was only in fifth grade! Needless to say, we both learned a lot from each other.

I have one simple philosophy in my teaching. Make the student happy, because if the student is happy, he/she will learn better! The happiness then filters down to the entire family, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings!!

In life, I believe in the value of hard work. There may be individuals out there who have more talent than me, perhaps even stronger, but one thing is certain, I will not be outworked by anyone because working hard is the one thing I have that is under my control…and I try to instill this work ethic in thestudents I teach. I believe that if a person works hard good things will happen in his/her life.”

For winning Teacher of the Year 2014 Happy received a certificate and a gift card to Milestones (one of his favorite restaurants).

BC Tutoring Service Company nominated for Better Business Bureau Torch Award

From left to right: Susan (owner), Cory (computer tech), Cindy (bookkeeper), Paarull (franchise sales), Gary (Susan’s husband), Melissa (office support), Helen (office manager) The flash got Helen’s eyes.

On October 25th ‘School is Easy’ attended the Better Business Bureau 2012 Torch Awards Presentation as a finalist for the Marketplace Excellence award. Our BC Tutoring Service Company didn’t win the torch award, but we sure had a great time. Cindy Noble, our bookkeeper, won the prize for the best 1930s costume. The winner of our award category was China Star Travel. It was a pleasure to see him win because he was so grateful. He works hard and offers a great service.

Our BC Tutoring Service speech was prepared, just in case!

I had a speech prepared just in case we won. Since I didn’t get to make my speech that night I’d like to share it with all of you, our tutors and our clients:

“I’d like to acknowledge all of the finalists. To become a finalist for this award you have all shown integrity and good practices.

‘School is Easy’ began 10 years ago and it’s been a wonderful journey. I have great support and I’d like to share those people with you.

OUR B.C. TUTORS: You are the stars in this business. You provide the service direct to the students. You know your subject well and you share it with your students. I’ve had countless remarks from parents and students thanking us for their great teacher.

HELEN, TUTORING COMPANY OFFICE MANAGER: She started as my babysitter and now she is my office manager, franchisee trainer/mentor. Helen is always respectful to everyone. She is positive, cheerful and has a great sense of humour. She is firm, yet gentle.

CINDY: Every business needs a good bookkeeper. Cindy is great!

CORY: We couldn’t live without our computer technician. Thanks Cory.

PAARULL, TUTORING COMPANY FRANCHISE MARKETER: She is our Franchise qualifier and marketer. Paarull helps me to market and screen potential franchisees.

GARY: My husband. He is a high school teacher and department head. He is a great sounding board and support. He has good people skills and is objective and fair. Thank you Gary and my two daughters for putting up with my workaholic tendencies.

Quote: ‘To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured, and that is sincerity and integrity.’ By Douglas Adams”

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Teacher of the Year Vancouver Island

William Meyer has done it again. He is the teacher of the year once more. He tutored 360 hours in the 2011/2012 school year. He tutored Special Ed, all elementary subjects, ESL, Science 10 and Biology 12. Students report that he is dedicated and caring.

William received his B.ED from UBC in 2003. After graduation he taught English in a seaside town, Konan on Shikoku Island, Japan from 2004-2008. He enjoys coaching, swimming and evolutionary writing. William admires Charles Darwin and his quote, “How paramount the future is to the present when one is surrounded by children.”

A big thank you to Bill.

A big thank you to all of our tutors!!! We are proud of the work that you do.