1:1 Reading/Writing Help With Certified, Experienced Teacher- 4 Class Set
These private tutoring sessions meet twice a week for 2 weeks. Learners will receive help with English reading and writing skills to help build confidence in their academic skills for the next school year. Schedule requests considered!
Ms. Nancy (Nancy Jaynes)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(22)
Rising Star
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Immediate feedback is given in class in a positive and constructive way.Assessment
Students are given feedback and suggestions as part of each class.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 10
Intermediate Level
Hi there! This is a 2-day-a-week 2 week long, 1:1 tutoring class. It is not a 4-week set, so classes must be booked within two weeks. Classes are 50 minutes long. The learner will be given help focusing on reading and writing skills to get ready for the next grade level. We will read a mix of fiction and nonfiction texts and discuss the critical elements in each selection. Learners will practice completing questions similar to those on state standardized tests, including single-paragraph written responses and/or essays, depending on grade level expectations. Skills practice will include elements of fiction during week one, as well as nonfiction in week two, with writing assignments included each week. I will assist with guiding students through the writing process, including finding and incorporating strong text evidence into their work, revising their writing, and finally editing for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. I will also help your child learn some basic formulas for writing analytical essays and constructed response writing. These tutoring sessions can also be tailored to fit the learner’s circumstances and needs. These are set up as 2 sessions per week for 2 weeks. Parent communication at least 48 hours before the first session is required to help me plan for instruction and allow me to select appropriate reading material. Sharing information about your learner's background and needs helps me do a better job! Through my 20-plus years of teaching experience, I have taken pride in my role as a writing coach. Developing warm relationships with my students is important, and 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.
Learning Goals
The learner will practice reading, comprehending, and discussing different fiction and nonfiction texts.The learner will practice writing skills in response to literature using text evidence.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Reading and Writing About Fiction
Identifying different genres of fiction; point of view; elements of fiction: setting, and conflict. Writing (essays or constructed response writing) in response to fiction; other topics at parent and student request. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Reading and Writing About Fiction
Elements of fiction: characterization, plot, and theme. Figurative language. Writing in response to fiction; other topics at parent and student request. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
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. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
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. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I'll share reading material, graphic organizers, or other materials with learners. I'll screen-share or post materials in the Outschool Classroom. Students will need to use a computer that allows them to open the link for the Google Drive document that we'll be using during class. Some learners have difficulty writing using an iPad, so a laptop is needed.
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.Reviews
Live Private Course
$400
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
