1-on-1 Upper Elementary Literacy Development
I provide personalized reading tutoring for older elementary students, developing reading comprehension and writing skills while reviewing the basics as needed.
Wil Turner Ed.S
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(18)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed55 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
To reinforce the skills learned during the tutoring sessions and encourage independent practice, optional homework suggestions may be provided. These assignments will be designed to align with your child's specific needs and allow them to apply and extend their literacy skills outside of our sessions. The optional homework provides an opportunity for your child to further enhance their literacy abilities at their own pace.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Welcome to the 1-on-1 Upper Elementary Literacy Tutoring program! This personalized tutoring experience is specifically designed for older children in the upper elementary grades, aiming to enhance their literacy skills and support their academic growth. In this engaging and targeted program, I will work closely with your child to assess their current literacy proficiency and identify areas for improvement. Together, we will focus on strengthening their reading comprehension, writing fluency, vocabulary expansion, and critical thinking abilities. As a dedicated and experienced teacher and tutor, I understand the unique needs and challenges that upper elementary students face in their literacy development. Through personalized instruction, thoughtful discussions, and targeted exercises, your child will build upon their existing literacy foundation and gain the skills necessary to excel in their academic pursuits. This is also a perfect opportunity to address gaps in foundational literacy, propelling your student further than they have gone before in their literacy development.
Learning Goals
By the end of the tutoring sessions, your child will:
Enhance reading comprehension skills, including making inferences, summarizing, and analyzing text structures.
Strengthen vocabulary development and expand word knowledge through context clues, word roots, and word analysis.
Improve writing fluency and composition skills, including paragraph organization, sentence variety, and coherence.
Develop critical thinking skills through close reading and analysis of complex texts.
Enhance research and study skills, including note-taking, outlining, and effective information synthesis.
Apply grammar and punctuation rules accurately to improve writing mechanics.
Cultivate a love for reading, fostering independent reading habits and exploring diverse genres.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2018
5.0
18reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Lincoln Memorial University
My experience as a classroom teacher and as a tutor have provided me with ample opportunities to help students through the process of literacy development. Maintaining my professional teaching license involves ongoing professional development, which has included many literacy trainings. Most recently, I completed a week-long in-person training that followed a 30 hour online training that focused entirely on foundational literacy development.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$28
per sessionMeets on demand
55 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
