1:1 Tutoring Grammar Structure and Usage - Middle & High School

Completed by 2 learners

Ages 12-18

Live 1-on-1 Lessons

Each 1:1 session will be designed to improve overall grammar knowledge, such as usage, structure, agreement, verb tense, syntax, style, and variety.

Valerie Stone, BA

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(108 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets on demand

30 min

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What's included

Meets on Demand

schedule meetings as needed

30 mins

per session

Teacher support

Assessment

Updates will be provided upon request; otherwise, weekly updates will be posted on the main classroom page.

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 12

Each session will be individualized based on the learner's needs. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

-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)

Learning Goals

Each learner will improve their understanding of grammar structure and usage.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

All ages and abilities are welcome in this course. However, please be advised that some learners need parental support.

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Sources

We may utilize off-site documents, photos, or quick videos to explore related concepts.

Meet the teacher

Valerie Stone, BA

Joined September, 2018

4.9

108reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree from University of Cincinnati

I am a home educator with over 16 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.