Making Learning Fun!
Private teacher and tutor located in Wetaskiwin County, Alberta
Servicing Westerose, Winfield, Battle Lake, Mulhurst Bay, and Pigeon Lake
Hi, I’m Heather, owner and operator of Tracing Talent, and your local private certified Teacher. Tracing Talent is an educational service provider that offers in-person and online tutoring and homeschooling educational services, located in Westerose, Alberta. Children enrolled in our education program have a Personalized Education Plan (PEP) created and delivered to them by an Alberta Certified Teacher. Our plans help children explore their passions and interests, and develop their talents. Each plan is unique and directed at turning weaknesses into strengths and strengths into mastery.
Tracing Talent uses the best educational resources and technologies available. Children enrolled in our program have access to iPads, Chromebooks, educational websites and apps, and extended reality devices and software. They also benefit from participating in educational field trips, special activities and other local events.
We believe every child is unique and capable of great things. Given the proper guidance and a positive learning environment, a child’s future can be one of limitless possibilities. Children under our care receive a quality education that supports their passions and builds their skills, giving them the ability to live their best life.
HOURLY RATES AVAILABLE AT $40/HR
Call (825) 468-2456
info@tracingtalent.com
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Benefits of Our Program
Personalized Instruction
We work with each child to develop a learning profile upon registration. It will target specific learning needs, strengths, and interests.
Small Class Sizes
Class size will be a maximum of 8 children. This means each student will get the attention they require!
Access to Technology
Our vast array of technologies are used in purposeful ways to supplement lessons and develop needed skills.
Varied Learning Opportunities
Students will be able to experience enriched learning in a variety of formats.
Family-Like Atmosphere
Just like a family, we are nurturing and caring and encourage students to grow.
About Tracing Talent
Some of the things we do
Personalized Education Plans developed and carried out by a Certified Teacher
Tapping into your child’s uniqueness
Providing children under our care a quality education that supports their passions and builds their skills, giving them the ability to live their best life
Using the best educational technology to enhance teaching and learning
Organizing educational field trips, special activities and other local events
Working with homeschooling boards and groups to develop highly effective home education resources
Sharing the T.R.A.C.E.S lesson framework
Want to learn more?
The T.R.A.C.E.S Framework
Treat
Treat the children by talking about something they are interested in (the hook).
Remember
Invite the children to remember what they already know about this topic.
Activate
Have children seek new information, analyze it, apply it.
Create
Children take this information and apply it to new situations by creating a product.
Evaluate
Children evaluate their product using self checklists and assessments.
Share
Children share this new product with their peers.
Our Approach
Our teaching style follows most similarly to the Traditional Public School Approach, however, we believe that the student’s interests are the best place to start when developing a learning plan. We believe children need to be guided in order to grow but do offer some flexibility and choice. We believe that the child should have a well-rounded education that incorporates many different learning opportunities and assessments!
Child Care and Quality Education
Preschoolers to Grade 12
Full Time and Part Time Options
6 AM to 6 PM Monday to Friday
Located in Westerose, AB
'Little Stars' Preschool Program
Our 'Little Stars' Preschool Program is perfect for the children who are 3 to 5 years old. The children enrolled in this program receive all the benefits as the children in our standard program but modified to better suit their maturity level. They will also have a Personalized Education Plan (PEP), created and delivered by an Alberta Certified Teacher, outlining their learning needs, strengths, and interests.
Children will enjoy activities such:
Imaginative Play
Inquiry/Project-based learning opportunities
Group Activities
Hands-On Science Experiments
Structured lessons
Online and In-Person Tutoring
Our Tutoring Program is perfect for children who are entering Kindergarten all the way up to Grade 12. The children enrolled in this program receive educational consulting, a personalized assessment and a Personalized Education Plan (PEP) to help them achieve their goals. Lessons are created and delivered by an Alberta Certified Teacher.
Children will receive supports such as:
One-on-One or Small Group Sessions
Independent Activities and Ongoing Support Documents
Videos, Songs and Tutorials
Hands-On Lessons and Manipulatives
Structured Lessons and Technologies
Homeschooling Program
Here at Tracing Talent, we have a Certified Teacher teaching your child in the way they deserve to be taught! We design Personalized Education Plans targeted at achieving your child’s goals. Lessons are centered around your child’s interests so they are engaged in the learning process! Our small class sizes ensure that your child receives much more support and attention. Parents are part of the entire process receiving feedback and assessment so you know how your child is doing!
Perfect for families who work full time or are not confident in their ability to teach their own child. It’s a private teacher that helps your child succeed!
HOURLY RATES AVAILABLE AT $40/HR
Homeschooling may be the right option for you if:
Your child did not excel during the instability of the previous school year
You feel your child is not reaching their full potential in the regular school system
Your child is not interested in learning
Your child’s grades have dropped
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