1:1 Tutoring - Academic Writing, Grammar, or Literary Analysis (60 Minutes)
Each 1:1 session will be designed to improve the overall writing process, grammar mechanics and usage, and/or literary analysis skills.
Valerie Stone, BA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(101)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed60 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. Homework is optional and will be assigned per agreement between parent and educator.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class is individualized based on the learner's needs. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following: overall essay structure, elements of an introduction, elements in body paragraphs, elements of a conclusion, thesis statements, restated thesis statements, strong topic sentences, developing supportive ideas, adding evidence, smooth incorporation of evidence, line of reasoning and analysis, connection between ideas and paragraphs, synthesizing information, active sentences, objective tone, verb tense consistency, sentence openers, MLA format, parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc), sentence structure (phrases, clauses, sentence types, etc), punctuation (commas, semicolons, colons, etc), agreement (subject-verb, pronoun-antecedent, etc), tenses (past, present, future), syntax (creating coherent sentences), usage (choosing the correct word), clarity (writing with clarity), variety (avoiding repetition), mechanics (transitions, conjunctive adverbs), and more.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the writing process, grammar mechanics and usage, and/or literary analysis.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All ages and abilities are welcome in this course. However, please be advised that some learners need parental support.
Supply List
Welcome! I'm excited that you joined this session! Throughout our meeting, classroom interaction is expected. You may send responses through the classroom chat; however, cameras should be on (unless otherwise arranged). Due to Outschool's safety identification/verification policy, all students must turn on their camera to ensure the student is actually present. If you do not want to have your camera on for the entire class, please check with me prior to enrollment.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2018
4.9
101reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Cincinnati
I am a home educator with over 17 years of teaching experience with ages preschool to 12th grade. I have a proven track record of success in teaching writing to students of all ages and abilities, and I am passionate about helping learners develop their writing skills because I was a learner who found it difficult to understand the writing process.
Specifically, I have taught multiple years of Middle School and High School English, including composition, literature, and grammar. Currently, I teach an intermediate and an advanced high school level composition/literature course at our area homeschool cooperative.
I believe that even the most reluctant writers can be unlocked with the right guidance and prompting. I have a college junior on the autism spectrum, a college sophomore with ADHD, and a gifted 10th grader. Teaching varying learners has given me a unique insight into how to teach children, at various levels, to express themselves.
The following includes some specific examples of my teaching experience:
-I have successfully developed and implemented my own writing curriculum for middle and high school students.
-I have worked with students on a 1:1 basis, as well as in a classroom setting, to help them overcome specific writing challenges.
-I have mentored other home educators to implement strategies to help struggling writers, and I have provided other educators with resources and support.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$70
per sessionMeets on demand
60 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-18
