1:1 Language Arts Tutoring: 2X Weekly/4 Weeks - Certified, Experienced Teacher
I'm a certified English teacher offering twice a week tutoring for 4 weeks. We'll tackle reading comprehension, text analysis, and writing, tailored to the needs of the learner. Please contact me to schedule times other than those listed.
Ms. Nancy (Nancy Jaynes)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(22)
Rising Star
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. I provide guidance, suggestions, and feedback as students work. Discussions and written work allow me to gauge comprehension and assess skills.Assessment
The learner will get immediate feedback, guidance, and suggestions from me. I will update parents on their child’s progress within 24 hours after each class.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Please note: Parents, please message me with background info about your child when you register. I plan classes to meet your child's needs, so please let me know your expectations. Please fill me in about your child's academic strengths, well as about areas that are a challenge. Thanks! In these private tutoring sessions meeting 2 times weekly for 45 minutes each session, students will receive help with reading and literary analysis, finding text evidence, writing, grammar, and punctuation, depending on students’ needs and parents’ requests. As we read, we discuss the text, including vocabulary and text analysis, and discuss higher-order thinking sorts of questions. I use a graphic organizer for essay writing, as well as shorter paragraph-length responses. Sometimes learners need grammar and sentence structure support, and/or guidance in organizing their ideas. I get to know the students, and we may joke around a bit during classes, but this easy-going approach helps foster your child’s confidence and willingness to work. Our discussions help spark curiosity. This practice is what builds mastery in language arts skills. If your child has school work that requires help, please share screenshots with me in advance via the communications tab; if the assignment is online work your child can always share their screen during class.
Learning Goals
The learner will gain practice in reading and analyzing various fiction and nonfiction texts.The learner will gain practice in writing in response to literature.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Reading and Writing About Nonfiction Texts
Strategies for reading NF texts; types of NF texts; identifying the main idea and supporting details in NF texts; writing in response to NF texts (essay or constructed response writing); other topics at parent and student request. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Reading and Writing About Nonfiction Texts
Identifying the main idea and supporting details in NF texts; Determining author's tone and word choice in a text; writing in response to NF texts (essay or constructed response writing); other topics at parent and student request. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Reading and Writing About Fiction
Identifying different genres of fiction; point of view; elements of fiction: setting, and conflict. Writing in response to fiction (essay or constructed response writing); other topics at parent and student request. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Reading and Writing About Fiction
Elements of fiction: characterization, plot, and theme. Writing in response to fiction (essay or constructed response writing); other topics at parent and student request. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
If I'm considering using any material that might be viewed as troubling, I will certainly run it past you prior to using it.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2021
5.0
22reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Hi there!
I am a licensed English Language Arts teacher in the state of Louisiana. I have been an English teacher in public, private, parochial, and charter schools for the last 12 years and have been teaching altogether for 23 years in the New Orleans and Metro Atlanta area. I have been English department chair and have guided countless students to master the skill of writing cogent five-paragraph essays. I am a Teacher Consultant with the Greater New Orleans Writing Project and also received training through the Phillips Exeter Academy. Developing a safe space in which my students feel comfortable sharing their writing is important; I strive to create a sense of rapport and trust with my students.
Nurturing Approach:
Through my 20-plus years of teaching experience, I have taken pride in my ability to foster warm relationships with my students. I get great joy when former students visit or message me to brag about how well they are doing because of the writing skills they mastered in my classes. I strive to create a challenging yet enjoyable learning environment in my classes.
As a mother of Twice-Exceptional students (ADHD, Gifted, Autism spectrum), I understand the importance of meeting individual needs while providing engaging content. My own history with ADHD allows me to understand and empathize with students who struggle with executive function issues and fluctuating energy levels.
My specialties include:
* Literacy and Reading
* Cross-curriculum programming including science and social studies
* Expertise serving learners of various ability levels, from gifted to those with special needs, helping them gain confidence, spark curiosity, and develop a love for learning.
* adapting and enhancing curricula to cater to diverse learning needs.
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Live Private Course
$120
weekly or $480 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
