The main focus of the tutor�s work will be with a boy aged 12 who is going into grade 7. He attends a local private school and requires higher grades than he is currently achieving in order to be considered for his preferred choice of High School.

The root of the student�s middling grades, is that he is not a good judge of his academic limitations, giving less attention to study than is required while at the same time believing that he has done more than enough. He can also be a little stubborn, though he is looking forward to working with a tutor to improve his grades and realise his ambitions.

The student needs support across all his school subjects (Algebra, English, Science, History, Geography, Art and Music) but especially in French and Latin. The boy is amiable and confident, with a wide range of interests in sports and music, and will be a pleasure to have as a student. He is accomplished at tennis and basketball, plays electric guitar, and sings in the school choir.

The tutor will also work, to a much lesser extent, with a younger brother, who is 9. This boy can be rather dreamy and disconnected, and is often isolated in group situations. He is going into 4th grade in September and needs someone to ignite some academic passion.

On days when the older brother has after-school activities, the tutor will work with the younger boy. He may need some help with his homework, but the main focus of the tutor�s work will be in stirring enthusiasm in whatever arena he can be inspired.

When the older boy gets back, the tutor will work with him, ensuring that his homework is complete and correct for the due date. The tutor should also make sure that all quizzes and tests are thoroughly prepared and the tutor is confident that the boy knows the relevant material. The mother will liaise with the school and make sure that her son cannot misrepresent his homework assignments to the tutor. (There will be no direct contact between the tutor and the school).

The tutor will work after school, between 3.30pm and 10pm, Sunday to Thursday inclusive.

The client will provide a furnished apartment near the family home. The client will cover all bills, with the exception of food and personal telephone charges. The client will provide meals during the tutoring time.

There will be at least 9 weeks paid vacation during the contract term, at times convenient to the client. These will normally follow the school vacations of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break and Summer.

The client will cover the cost of the first outward and final return journeys.

If the client wishes to take the tutor with them when they travel, the client will be responsible for all expenses relating to the tutor.