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Read Write Think is a learning support and academic intervention centre conveniently located in Vaughan, Ontario. We specialize in academic support for students that require 1-on-1 tutoring and small group instruction. We welcome and guide homeschoolers.

All our services take place at the centre or online with a highly skilled and dedicated tutor. Easy highway access allows students from other neighboring cities such as Richmond Hill, North York, Mississauga and more to reach us easily.

Our scope of academic support is broad.

We offer remediation to students with learning exceptionalities and enrichment to those looking to exceed and surpass school expectations.
Direct Instruction support is available 1-to-1, while group instruction is geared to students who are ready to practice their skills and knowledge in small groups.

Read write think teacher at the lesson

Our learning specialists offer extensive services to children with learning exceptionalities. We serve students diagnosed with attention, behavioural, memory and communication disorders. Over a decade, we have successfully taught struggling readers and writers to read, understand, write and express themselves orally. We teach social skills and train emotional intelligence. If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, LD, ASD, behavioural difficulties or oppositional defiance disorder, we could help.

Our workshops in writing, hand coordination, executive functioning skills and literacy are available on school breaks and P.A. days. Test preparation takes place 1-on-1 and is aimed to hone academic knowledge and offer strategies for successful test taking.

Our Services

1-on-1 Tutoring

It’s offered to those who need systematic approach to their learning needs and learn best 1-to-1. Students in need of Direct Instruction will benefit best from this approach.

Groups

Small group learning is offered to those students who practise their ability to study in a small group environment. We offer groups in various subjects to supplement and exceed school expectations.

Online Tutoring

Online learning is offered in all subjects at all levels. Students may use it as the main learning mode or supplement face-to-face classes with online meetings.

Camps & PA Days

Our concise, structured programs are specifically designed for shorter spurts of time where children learn new and beneficial techniques. Students leave inspired and start using the strategies right away.

Homeschooling

Flexible, student-oriented curriculum based on your child’s needs and level. Students may attend classes in person or benefit from online learning. One-time assessments and curriculum consultations are available.

Test Prep

1-on-1 test preparation for secondary school and college admission, as well as language proficiency tests. Learn how to tackle a real test right from the beginning.

Testimonials

They definitely have a more wholistic approach to tutoring and really worked with us to customize the program and find the right tutors for those last few years in high school. Couldn't have done it without this amazing team at Raad Write Think!
Lisa alfred-moses
Lisa alfred-moses
01:58 21 Sep 23
We worked 1:1 with a tutor from read, write and think. They paired my child up with a great match. They worked on the direct instruction program starting to bridge gaps that my child had. I would highly recommend using them if your child needs extra help. My only regret is not starting with them sooner.
Heather Brener
Heather Brener
13:19 18 Sep 23
Patricia is a very professional and patient teacher. My son’s English Written has been improved dramatically in 1 year. And finally he got A on his report card this year. Many thanks to RWT!
Li Cai
Li Cai
01:21 17 Sep 23
I am a retired kindergarten teacher who believes in the importance of a solid learning experience in grade one so when we withdrew our grandson from the public system because of a disruptive classroom and peer bullying we felt defeated. It was the best thing that we could have done. From the minute I spoke to Julia I had hope that we were going to get help, but after only 8 lessons our grandson is a changed child. He has never experienced the joy of learning and today he needed to share his success with printing with everyone. He is no longer an angry, frustrated little boy, but in a few short weeks he is a happy, confident student who is learning to believe in himself. Thank you does not express my gratitude to Read, Write, Think.Nana
barb williams
barb williams
21:37 10 May 23
We had very good experience at this program. It's been such a joy to witness my son learning with a truly warm, personal and caring teachers.
yana fridkin
yana fridkin
18:24 30 Mar 23
Through partnership with the School Board I was able to have my child supported by the team at Read Write Think. Our assigned tutor, Julia, was super patient, accommodating, able to use different strategies to support the learning process which was truly appreciated. Well done Julia, CB is going to miss having 1 on 1 sessions with you. Thank you, for being apart of the journey.
Paula Brown
Paula Brown
17:49 30 Mar 23
Great teachers, even better people! Kind, witty and sincere with their engagement. I'm going to miss having them part of the kids week!
Becky Sloan
Becky Sloan
17:47 21 Mar 23
My kids are students for about two years and there is a huge progress in theirs grades. They became motivated, and so interested to gain more knowledge.I highly recommend this centre for parents and kids!
Lidziya Shah
Lidziya Shah
14:05 07 Mar 23
Can’t say enough good things about this team. Very professional, organized and knowledgeable about each kid’s unique needs. The environment is so welcoming and my daughter was always excited for her next classes.
Mahsa Shafiei
Mahsa Shafiei
01:52 07 Mar 23
RWT is an amazing program. My 8yr old has been struggling with reading and writing. I've seen tremendous improvement these past months. The staff is super friendly and have made lasting connections with her (and myself). Big thanks to Debbie, you are an amazing teacher!! Thank you, thank you!!
Nadia Bambara
Nadia Bambara
00:35 03 Mar 23
I recently worked with Loic to improve my skills with English and I have to say, I was impressed with his knowledge and teaching style. What really stood out to me was Loic patient and understanding teaching approach. He explained things clearly and concisely, making it easy for me to follow along. He also tailored his instruction to my learning style and needs, which helped me to grasp the material more easily. After working with Loic, I noticed a significant improvement in my ability to write and understand English language.
Andrii Onufriienko
Andrii Onufriienko
19:38 27 Feb 23
Highly recommend!
ANDREY GOLDENBERG
ANDREY GOLDENBERG
15:44 13 Dec 22
My daughter has experience with the English class. Its amazing. Her reading and writing improves very well. I really appreciate their efforts and good teaching. Highly recommend.
Fatemeh Bernous
Fatemeh Bernous
22:04 18 Oct 22
Exemplary service and friendly staffs.
Amalia L
Amalia L
22:35 13 Oct 22
Very happy with RWT. Their excellent tutoring helped my son get his grade 10 credits for Science and English which were in jeopardy before he started with RWT. I definitely recommended them
Susan K
Susan K
22:43 13 Sep 22
Really great school, with an conenient location and nice staff.Individualized learning and one-on-one support. Warm and supportive teachers, and great communication with both kids and parents.
Ivan Korotkov
Ivan Korotkov
20:25 02 Sep 22
Great teacher, would recommend. Helped a lot with English related work. Fantastic results.
Alla Poltavski
Alla Poltavski
13:39 08 Aug 22
I highly recommend Read Write Think!My child has been taking classes there twice a week and I could see a big improvement in his essay writing after only a couple of months.The owners and the teachers there are super friendly, knowledgeable and highly professional! We are really happy and grateful that we have been a part of Read Write Think family for this school year!
Darya Rakitine
Darya Rakitine
01:21 06 Jun 22
We love this school. Very good, knowledgeable and patient teachers, nice classrooms, warm atmosphere. Would absolutely recommend to everybody who is behind after 2 school years of Covid.
Solomiya Tsap
Solomiya Tsap
17:50 03 May 22
My child was struggling to learn to read. Few month into the program helped to develop reading skill.
Marina
Marina
15:10 07 Apr 22
An amazing institution overall.Our tutor, Patricia has been fantastic and we are very happy with the level of tuition she has given, as well as her friendly manner and professional approach. We wouldn’t hestitate for a moment to recommend Patricia and ReadWriteThink after such a service.
Marie Quebral
Marie Quebral
18:09 03 Apr 22
We've been with the center since the beginning and won't survive without them ! The program designed based on kids needs and approved education curriculum. It is a perfect balance plus an amazing instructors attitude makes learning the fun process. My kids can't wait to go there every week ! Highly recommended.
D K
D K
16:30 01 Apr 22
Highly recommend this school! Love their individualized approach, professional teachers.
Emma Proxy
Emma Proxy
18:07 21 Sep 21
Amazing school with individualized lessons for kids. Our daughter does not enjoy learning otherwise, but absolutely adores her teacher Eva and loves going to the 1:1 lessons. We've achieved great results with RWT.Thank you Eva and Julia.
Maria Guerts
Maria Guerts
17:39 08 Sep 21
I am so happy we found this Learning Centre! When the pandemic started - my husband and I decided our daughter would be having one-on-one online tutoring this year and it was the best decision we've ever made! We have such an amazing teacher from this centre - Stephanie! My daughter loves her! My daughter progressed dramatically in Reading, Writing, Speaking, Math, Science! Before we came to this centre - my daughter didn't like reading at all and almost couldn't read. Now she easily reads books in English and says Reading is her favourite thing now! The quality of teaching is on the highest level! I love teacher's personal/individual approach to my child! They have such interactive, engaging, interesting classes! My daughter is so sad that Summer Break has begun and she will not see her teacher for the whole summer! She can not wait for September to come - to resume classes with her favourite teacher!
Maryna Lupandina
Maryna Lupandina
00:46 29 May 21
I was referred to Read Write Think by an ABA practitioner, who worked with my child. I was looking specifically for Reading tutor, and supplementation in Math and Language. My child finished finished Gr.5 not reading (at all). I see huge progress now, after just 5-6 month with Read Write Think, my child already started to read, which is really a big milestone for us.I can’t really speak high enough about this company, as what they do is truly outstanding! Our tutor Patricia is very gentle, patient and highly skilled. My child is not always cooperative, but she found a way to work with him almost from the day 1. Any feedback and suggestions, that I may have, are immediately taken and applied in the lessons. We have both, home and center-based sessions, and my child really enjoys participating in both!Highly recommend Read Write Think services!
P. S.
P. S.
00:32 30 Mar 21
My 9-year-old daughter has participated in both camp programs run by Read. Write. Think. as well as a Learning Pod program to supplement her virtual elementary school curriculum. I can’t speak highly enough about how great the teachers are and what a comfortable and engaging learning environment they create for kids. Emma really enjoyed the program and looked forward to going to lessons every time. She enjoyed all subjects, including Math, English, French and Social Studies and learned so much. If you’re looking to enhance and support your kids’ school education, this is the place for you! Highly recommend!!
Alina Chernin
Alina Chernin
04:37 05 Mar 21
A great place for kids to learn- super friendly and helpful staff. My kids really enjoyed coming here and have made great progress in their learning!
Oana S
Oana S
11:19 02 Mar 21
My daughter is in Grade 2 and started tutoring with Read write and think in September 2019. By far the best tutoring. All the staff are helpful. Yulia, Angela and Stephanie are great. My daughter has learnt so much and her reading and writing skills have improved as well. Highly recommend them!
Erika Verame
Erika Verame
18:07 14 Feb 21
We were recommended Read Write Think learning Center by a friend of ours who has her kids in the center.We were looking for professional home schooling/tutoring help for our 14 year old son. When pandemic started and kids were sent home, he got very discouraged and demotivated with his school work. Realizing that the school situation would not be resolved for a long time, I went to seek help.Yuliana and I had a meeting and talked about our needs to establish the right support for our son. I am so grateful to have met her, she is so knowledgeable and experienced and compassionate. She heard my frustration and understood what we issues we are facing. She coached me on how to get started and we began our journey at Read Write Think Center.We have now been with the Center for two full terms. We are getting exactly the kind of unique and personal support my son needs.Finally, as I parent, I found comfort in fact that I am not alone in this, and there are outstanding and caring professionals like Yuliana, who care about my son and his progress as much as I do.We are super grateful for the hard work everyone does to keep us going and would recommend Yuliana and her team without a slight hesitation.
Olga Kizunov
Olga Kizunov
01:24 26 Jan 21
I was recommended to Read Write Think for my daughter, as they have the Mastery Reading program. We have been with Read Write Think for just a few months and I have seen a significant improvement on her reading. The staff are so kind and accommodating and my daughter looks forward to each session with her tutor. Thank you to Read Write Think for the continued support you give her.
Laura Dipede
Laura Dipede
01:28 21 Jan 21
Great experience for 3 years so far. My kids have excelled with their reading skills thanks to this academic centre!
Diana Gelfand
Diana Gelfand
19:23 05 Jan 21
All teachers are very accommodating and patient. Both my kids have really enjoyed their lessons and made great improvements.
Rachel Dombrowsky
Rachel Dombrowsky
00:37 24 Nov 20
My kids have been learning with Read Write Think for the past 2.5 years. The results are fantastic. Julia and her team are very professional, knowledgeable and kids love them!
Renata Aysina
Renata Aysina
18:34 04 Nov 20
If you are looking for a personalized approach from the owner and each one of the teachers, this is the place that provides it. In addition to high level instructions including effective methodologies, the students get materials adjusted to their own progress on a weekly basis. I was impressed with the level of the feedback to the parents that allows to achieve great results in a short period of time. Very flexible to accomodate schedule changes, very experienced and friendly teachers. One pace for a variety of learning subjects. Highly recommended!
Elena Sobol
Elena Sobol
22:44 30 Oct 20
Used their service for all my kids, very happy with it and recommend from personal experience
l f
l f
23:14 26 Oct 20
Both of my kids love the lessons they have in Read Write Think, there is a big support for regular school curriculum and beyond that. Big Thank you all staff!!!
Alla Oleynikova
Alla Oleynikova
19:14 20 Aug 20
Special thank you for making the English writing camp happen! A lot of important and valuable knowledge was delivered to the kids in a condensed format. The classes were engaging, the assignments interesting !Masha’s comments on the homework were very valuable and the feedback extremely constructive. Kids enjoyed your teaching style.I couldn't be happier with the easy decision to enroll in this camp! We enrolled two kids - 11 years old.
Irina Ginzburg
Irina Ginzburg
13:59 20 Jul 20
I highly recommend the Read Write Think summer camps. Our son enjoyed write week. He had a lot of fun and many topics have been covered during that week.Thank you Masha and Julia for this great experience.
Natalya Pogrebetsky
Natalya Pogrebetsky
03:08 19 Jul 20
Julia has been helping our son for over four years now and I can’t stress enough how wonderful she has been. Our son’s English and writing skills have significantly improved and matured. Julia is systematic, patient and intuitive and will adapt to your child’s skills and encourage your child at the same time. She is fabulous!
Rita Zelikman
Rita Zelikman
16:21 14 May 20
We have used Julia as our tutor for over four years now and all three of our children have benefited greatly. She is very knowledgeable in our educational system in Ontario and honest in regards to my children’s needs. I would recommend Julia!!
Carina Briskin
Carina Briskin
18:37 11 May 20
Julia is one of a kind. She has literally transformed my son's ability to study. She has helped him excel in literacy at which has been his struggling subject since he has started school. We don't know what we would do without her!
Sunny Ashurov
Sunny Ashurov
22:54 04 May 20
Very good tutors who help kids with special needs
Sabharish Sainath
Sabharish Sainath
16:39 10 Mar 20
Julia is a very special person who genuinely cares about her students. She has a very gentle and patient approach to her style that my son absolutely loves. He knows she cares about his progress and goes above and beyond to help him succeed. I highly recommend Julia and her one on one program!
Karen T
Karen T
14:05 01 Mar 19

Why Choose us

A wide scope of services

A wide scope of services

Whether it is remediation or enrichment, our team is equipped with programs and approaches to tailor an academic program needed for academic success

A wide scope of services

Direct Instruction method

Our team is well-trained in this most systematic and best researched teaching methodology and ready to assist students’ learning in 1-on-1 environment

A wide scope of services

Our program

The learning plan offered to the student involves well-established, verified programs and curriculums, centered around the student’s needs

A wide scope of services

Our team

We take pride in our team which consists of warm, compassionate and devoted educators specializing in reading, writing, math, French and special education

A wide scope of services

1-on-1 or group learning

Based on the student’s needs, instruction can be provided either in a small group or 1-to-1 with an educator best suited to your child’s learning goals

A wide scope of services

Online learning

As with the students learning at the centre, online learners enjoy a connected relationship with an invested tutor. Students have an option to supplement face-to-face learning with online classes.

Skills Assessment

Take advantage of our academic skills assessment that we offer for every student. The goal of the assessment is to help us determine your child’s current academic level. After that, we offer placement into the right program to meet your child’s individual learning needs.

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Direct Instruction method

Direct Instruction (DI) is a defined, free of misinterpretation, teacher-led method based on clear key principles. It is believed that every child can learn and improve academically at their own pace when presented with best teaching and materials. In other words, DI proves that students, if properly taught, can learn. Supported by decades of research, this method of teaching reading, writing, spelling and math has demonstrated to deliver results superior to other methods of instruction. All DI programs have been revised and field tested prior to publishing. In other words, the programs our students receive have already proven to work.

Originally developed by Siegfried Engelmann, the program underwent rigorous testing, having demonstrated its superiority to other intervention programs. Since then, the programs have been in wide use in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.

Our Direct Instruction programs are typically implemented 1-on-1. Your child’s tutor ensures mastery of the concept and only moves forward if full grasp of material is achieved. Our students make best progress if this kind of intervention is used.

Direct instruction method

What is Direct Instruction?

Direct Instruction is a powerful intervention tool. It is based on the notion that clearly cut out lessons, free of misrepresentation of material, can greatly improve student success.

Tutors deliver lessons in carefully planned increments. Students are only moving forward if full mastery of material is achieved.

DI graduates have consistently been able to catch up or surpass their peers.

Reading

Our younger students learn phonics and early reading skills. Lessons are based on sounds presentation and followed by students’ independent reading. Remedial reading and comprehension for struggling older readers.

Writing

Move from constructing a basic sentence to writing a full paragraph. Extend the skills to writing a multi-paragraph story. Learn about persuasive, narrative, descriptive and expository writing. Arguments and position papers.

Language

Learn the basic vocabulary, concepts and sentence forms used in a typical classroom through highly systematic and explicit programs. Lessons focus around word knowledge, common information, classification and problem solving.

Spelling

Become a proficient speller through learning about roots, prefixes, suffixes and base words. Use the skill of memorization and letter-sound correspondence while evolving into an expert speller.

Math

Understand, practise, reach mastery and accelerate. Using these principles, our students strengthen their math and logic skills. They become able to transfer the skills beyond the math curriculum and apply them into real life.

FAQ

What is your overall approach for test readiness?

We make sure students are academically ready for test taking and combine test taking skills with enhancing general knowledge. We offer timed mock tests, along with hints and prompts for better outcomes.

I have great academic skills. Do I need to take test prep?

Even students with an overall advanced academic performance need skills and techniques to be test ready. We work on every skill required assessed by the test and offer mock testing all the way throughout the program.

How do you align the programs with my child’s needs?

When we put together a program, we keep your child’s learning profile in mind. We have years of expertise to help you find your best program for each subject.

How do you determine the approach my child needs?

Struggling students benefit from 1-on-1 learning with a Direct Instruction tutor and traditional learners could be placed in a small group. Some students choose to be only guided by an educational specialist and to learn with a parent.

Do you offer homeschooling groups and courses?

Your homeschooler is welcome to join any program we have. You could choose to sign up for group or 1-to-1 classes, depending on your child’s needs and your flexibility.

How often are academic camp courses offered?

Each block of learning lasts four full weeks,  July and August. Those lengthier chunks of learning time allow us to cover more academics in greater depth.

Which topics do you cover in your instruction?

Each class lasts three hours and consists of reading, writing and math. Each student is placed in accordance  with their current level of achievement and not their grade. That approach ensures that each student benefits from the three layers of instruction.

What is the duration of the course?

Each course lasts four full weeks, five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 9:30 am till 12:30 pm.

I have an upcoming parent-teacher interview night. My child has been identified with some learning challenges and IPRC process is on its way. How could you help?

We can accompany you to the meeting and help you advocate for your child. Communication between all parties involved cannot be overestimated in helping your child succeed.

My child has a psycho-educational assessment and there is an IEP in place at his or her school. Should I bring it to the assessment?

Definitely. Any information you have about your child will help us put a proper learning plan in place. Additionally, it will help us save time in getting to know your child’s strengths and needs.

How do you determine my child’s placement into a specific program?

We will meet with your child for an academic assessment aligned with Ontario school expectations. Following that, we will assess which DI program and level is best suited to the student’s current level.

Do you only see children with learning difficulties or gifted children, too?

We work with struggling students, those who need some help in core curriculum, and nourish gifted minds that need some extra challenge.  The difference is in the approach and programming.

I want my child’s school to know that he or she is getting help. How can that happen?

Proper communication between school and tutors is essential. Our learning specialists write on-going progress reports that we encourage you to share with your child’s teachers. If a parent wishes, regular communication between your child’s teacher and our learning specialist could be established. In most cases it is crucial in developing and implementing a learning plan that will help your child progress at school.

My child has a psycho-educational assessment and there is an IEP in place at his or her school. Should I bring it to the assessment?

Definitely. Any information you have about your child will help us put a proper learning plan in place. Additionally, it will help us save time in getting to know your child’s strengths and needs.

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