X-Skills:
The Next Generation
Updates for Franchisees
This website is for franchisees only to get the latest updates on the development of the new X-Skills Program. Please note, the program is not yet ready for network-wide release. We will continue to communicate updates with the network.
X-Skills Program Information
X-Skills is a structured one-to-one coaching program developed by Tutor Doctor to address the needs of a growing market of students seeking to improve the peripheral skills associated with academic performance, such as organization, study habits, and goal setting. The X-Skills program can be sold as a supplement to traditional academic tutoring or as a standalone program for students looking to accelerate their executive functioning skill set in service of achieving their short and long-term goals.
Foundational 12-Week Program
The Foundational 12-Week program is the starting point for students to help them develop the needed skills and habits.
During the first one to two weeks students complete their first X-Skills scorecard, go through the e-learning course material, and meet with their coach to identify their goals and get their system set up to organize their weekly tasks.
Then students move into what we call Active Coaching, meeting with their coach twice a week to plan the following week and also to check in on how their plan is going.
See coaching in action!
Measuring Progress: X-Skills Scorecard
The X-Skills Scorecard is an anecdotal assessment completed by a student and their parent/guardian before beginning coaching, after 6 weeks of coaching, and after their X-Skills foundational program is complete. The results of the Scorecard are used to identify students’ areas of strength and challenge, assess their progress and confidence, and to inform their next steps for coaching.
After completing the midpoint and final X-Skills Scorecards, parents receive a custom X-Skills Scorecard Report for their student. This report outlines the student’s progress, coach feedback, next steps, and other notable learnings from the student’s Scorecards.
Student E-Learning Course
To build motivation and drive effort, students need to understand what exactly they are doing and why it's worth doing it. The X-Skills Student Course provides students with the supporting knowledge and understanding of the X-Skills foundational concepts and helps them to uncover their “why.”
Students are given access to the course when they enroll in X-Skills and their coach supports them with completing the 4 modules in Step 1 of the X-Skills program. Students retain access to the X-Skills Student Course for 6 months and can refer back to it at any time.
Watch a demo of the Student X-Skills E-Learning Course
Student Stories
Our students have found much success after enrolling in the X-Skills program. There are many types of students who can benefit from the program including:
Students who have trouble self-directing their learning, like Oliver, an overwhelmed 14-year-old looking for balance in his schedule. He learned how to reach his full potential by working with his coach to switch his strategies and use an organized time management system.
Students who need to improve their time management skills, like Neil, an intelligent grade 12 student. He learned how to leave the distractions behind and use his time wisely by creating an organized plan of action and developing a clear routine with the help of his coach. The X-Skills Program helped him get accepted into his top choice university program!
Students who have big dreams and aspirations, like Ava, a talented 13-year-old gymnast with visions of making it to the Olympics. She needed someone to encourage her to reach for the sky, and effectively help her prioritize her obligations while still making time for being a kid.
Meet the X-Skills Coaches
Nick
Nick is a university student studying English with hopes of becoming a teacher. He has a rich background in tutoring and has volunteered to help with non-profit literacy and math programs. Embodying every aspect of the X-Skills program, Nick brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to every session with his students!
Titus
Before immigrating to Canada, Titus was a university teacher and he is currently studying to obtain a PhD in microbiology. He has successfully coached high school and university students to help them reach their full potential. Titus is an enthusiastic supporter of his students who motivates them to reach their goals and celebrates their big wins as they happen!
Athar
As a member of the Canadian Military and with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Athar is no stranger to X-Skills. Working as an instructor with the military training college and managing large cross-country fleets takes lots of planning and organization. With such a strong demonstration of X-Skills in his daily life, Athar leads by example in his sessions with his students.
Aisha
Aisha is an educational assistant with a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Counseling who also has experience working with exceptional students. As someone who once struggled with executive functioning skills, she approaches each session from the perspective of her student. She loves to show her students support and understanding to help them get the most out of their sessions.
Sharon
With a passion for sharing and teaching, Sharon was an English teacher and tutor in China. As a mom of two homeschooled children, she believes every student can learn and grow with some understanding from their coach. She has worked with students of various ages and personalizes each of her coaching sessions to her student’s needs.
Laura
Laura is an educational assistant in a high school, working with students who have a variety of needs and exceptionalities. In this role and her volunteer work as a community-based support worker, she supports students with the development of their executive functioning skills and goal setting. She is also an experienced tutor who wants to see her students thrive!
Sara
With extensive experience in youth support and mentorship, Sara has a Behavorial Sciences Diploma with a specialization in ASD. She currently works in a leadership role that demands a high degree of executive functioning skills, especially in organization and time management. Sara believes that having an understanding of her students and their needs is the best way to support them in their sessions.
Kanika
Kanika is a Business Strategy Consultant with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. She also has a background in youth program support and coordination, all of which required her to build upon her executive functioning skills. With aspirations of being a teacher, she struggled in school due to underdeveloped X-Skills. Now, she coaches to help her students achieve their wildest dreams.
Peter
Peter is a law school graduate and is experienced in business strategy and youth mentorship. He has worked as a private school teacher and as a one-to-one and small-group tutor in math and English. As a private school teacher, he took the initiative to set up an after-school support program for students who struggled with their soft skills and supported them with goal setting and achievement. He now brings this wealth of knowledge to coach students in the X-Skills program!
Coach Certification
Before working with their first student, each X-Skills coach completes their X-Skills certification, which includes the completion of both the X-Skills Student Course and the X-Skills Coach Course.
The X-Skills Coach Course ensures that coaches have a strong understanding of the X-Skills program, how to deliver individualized coaching to each student, and how to support a variety of challenges that X-Skills students may be experiencing.
X-Skills coaches continue their development with the ever growing X-Skills Coach Library and as members of the X-Skills coach community, where they have the opportunity to support one another and get advice from mentor coaches.
Watch a demo of the Coach X-Skills E-Learning Course and Coaching Library.
Marketing Information
Throughout the development of the X-Skills program, we have been testing various marketing channels and collateral. Below are some examples of those marketing pieces.
Highest Converting Landing Page
Best Performing Facebook Ad
Flyer Example
Parent Testimonial Video
FAQs
When can we expect to be able to get involved in selling the updated version of X-Skills locally?
We expect to begin rolling out onboarding and training for franchisees in 2025. We will continue to communicate updates with the network.
How many students have gone through the updated X-Skills program to date?
Approximately 90 students have either completed or enrolled in the X-Skills Program.
Is this a separate program from academic tutoring? Why?
Yes, we are offering X-Skills as separate from academic tutoring in order to refine the product and ensure we meet the outcomes of the customer.
Can this program be offered as an add-on to academic tutoring?
While it can be sold in addition to academic tutoring, it is delivered as a separate program and not as an add-on.
Does Home Office handle all client care?
Currently, anything related to the delivery of X-Skills is addressed by Home Office. For students enrolled in X-Skills via a franchisee’s office, the franchisee is kept in the loop on progress by being copied in on session reports as well as having access to a dashboard to see student progress. In 2024, we are working towards a decentralized model.
What is the pricing for this program?
The 12-week foundational program is offered for $1200 USD or CAD with a $99 enrollment fee, and custom coaching is offered at $100 per week once the foundational program is completed.
Is the coach training/experience enough to justify the pricing?
The coaches are part of a select group who undergo specific education to deliver on the program. Experience and training are commensurate with price and value. You can learn more about our X-Skills Coaches and Coach Certification here.
How do coaches get certified in coaching X-Skills?
Learn more about the Coach Certification here.
Do you have coaches available in all time zones?
Our goal is to recruit coaches that can serve all participant locations.
Can my tutors become X-Skills coaches?
Tutors who are interested in becoming an X-Skills coach and working with the current pilot group and program can apply via the X-Skills posting on the Global Tutor Network in BANG.
Will this program be available in my local language?
Languages for major markets are being considered.
Will this program’s CRM workflows be built into BANG?
As part of moving towards a decentralized model, we are currently exploring the needs and potential developments within BANG to allow for the operation of the X-Skills program on the local level.
Will the central model be the only option? Will there be a local option in the future?
The central model is designed for testing the program and its pricing. We are working towards a decentralized model in 2024 and are hoping to roll X-Skills out to the network in 2025.
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