1:1 Reading & Writing Tutoring With a Journalist Turned Teacher (Prek - Gr. 5)
Join me to learn a new skill, understand a topic, improve proficiency, or practice with guidance & feedback. From forming letters to writing grammatically correct sentences or from learning letter sounds to reading fluently, let's do this!
Miss Wendy
Average rating:
5.0
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed40 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
IMPORTANT NOTE: My availability reaches far beyond what is showing. Please message me to request a particular time ! I will meet with your learner to teach new reading and/or writing skills* once or twice a week. Your learner's academic goals and progress are my priority not only during each session but also as I prepare personalized, engaging activities and lessons specific to your learner's needs, interests, and learning style. Writing topics include correct letter formation, handwriting, spacing, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, and spelling. Reading topics include letter recognition and sounds, blends, digraphs, decoding activities, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and summarizing. Our time will be interactive and conversation based, and I always incorporate positive self-talk and affirmations. Class time also includes modeling (me providing concrete examples) and consistent support. Having been a journalist before becoming a teacher, I like to use a unique strategy for teaching grammar and writing skills to students. Your student will have an opportunity to find and correct mistakes in materials I prepare specific to your learner's level. These editing skills pertain to capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, verb tense and conjunctions (based on reading proficiency level as we grow). Your student's ability to edit sentences will enhance your student's writing performance. *NOTE: My tutoring sessions can include additional topics relevant to my education and experience: ELL, Geography/Maps, and preparation for Kindergarten.
Learning Goals
Learner will obtain new skills for writing complete, grammatically correct sentences and organized paragraphs, and/or learner will acquire new techniques for reading fluently and increasing comprehension.Learner's confidence and eagerness to read or write will grow.
Other Details
Learning Needs
I have many years of experience working with children with varying learning needs ~ such as ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia, APD and visual impairment. I intentionally integrate unique learning supports and techniques based on the learning needs.
Supply List
2 sharpened pencils and an eraser 3 pieces of blank or notebook paper A Yellow highlighter 1 pen or colored pencil Printed PDFs of activities and worksheets I will create and send prior to class
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Bowling Green State University
In addition to teaching in public and private schools, I have provided tutoring for Pre-Kindergarten, elementary and middle school students for nearly 25 years.
My degree and experience in journalism, public relations and communications have enhanced my ability to engage students in the writing process.
I have been teaching children their letters, letter sounds, the proper formation of letters, and techniques and rules for reading and spelling for more than two decades.
I have experience teaching children at all proficiency levels, including English as a Second Language.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$35
per sessionMeets on demand
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-12
