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1:1 Reading Instruction With Literacy Specialist, M.S. Northwestern University
Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Beginner - Advanced Level
During our first meeting the student's reading level will be assessed. Then, the teacher will provide a book at his/her level from an online library of more than 2000 fiction and nonfiction books to learn and practice the following skills during different lessons: Reading Skills and Strategies: - Decoding (phonics) - Grammar rules - Fluency and Accuracy - Developing Vocabulary - Reading Comprehension - Author's Purpose and Point of View - Making Inferences - Analyzing Characters - Making...
Sara graduated from the School of Education at Northwestern University and taught critical reading and writing skills in international primary schools in California, France and Africa. She has a bachelor's degree in French and a credential to teach English from Georgetown University, and was the head of the English department at an IB school in Africa. She recently founded the after-school program Whiz Kids International, which serves hundreds of students around the world. While living and teaching in California she wrote articles for the local newspaper on child development topics, and her students from her Whiz Kids International program have also been published in their local newspapers. While living in France she founded the non-profit organization Kids' Turn Paris to support the social-emotional needs of children. Sara is very passionate about teaching literary skills to her students and encouraging them to be confident and successful readers and writers.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Students can answer comprehension questions and practice phonics activities at home.
Books are provided from ReadingA-Z.com
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Sara graduated from the School of Education at Northwestern University and taught critical reading and writing skills in international primary schools in California, France and Africa. She has a bachelor's degree in French and a credential to...
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1-on-1 Tutoring
$28
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-12