What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed35 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will receive suggestions for at home practice.Progress Report
After each session detailed feedback will be provided.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class is a 1:1 tutoring session geared to improve writing skills by helping learners apply strategies. For writing structure We focus on word parts, punctuation and conventions and use picture clues/illustrations as a guide to write more. For writing clarity We focus on word choice/nuances, spelling patterns and grammar points (tenses, conjunctions, etc). For creative writing We focus on writing elements and use descriptive words to explain the character, setting, plot, etc. For paragraph writing We focus on the purpose, audience and tone as well as the meaning of a topic sentence. For essay writing We focus on thesis statements, claims, background information, central points/ideas and supporting details. Enrichment We focus on research methodology, plagiarism, bias, citation principles. These topics are not complete but is given to provide a general idea of the type of academic needs that have been addressed during these tutoring sessions. Students are always expected to please arrive on time with something to write with. Thank you for messaging beforehand if you would like to share anything specific about your child. Otherwise I will introduce a topic that I observe as an area of need. Here are just some of the topics frequently requested. **Writing Tutoring Topics** Grammar - Sentence Structure Grammar - Articles, Nouns, Verbs, Grammar - Descriptive Adjectives Grammar -Superlative Adjectives Grammar - Comparative Adjectives Grammar - Conjunctions Writing - Question Words Writing - Patterns Writing - Types of Sentences Writing - Creative Writing Writing - Personal Narratives Writing - Paragraph Structure Writing - Persuasive Writing - Opinion Writing - Informative Writing - Tone (Informal, Formal) Writing - Essay Structure Vocabulary - Word Nuances Vocabulary - Figurative Language Spelling - Suffixes Spelling - Irregular In this tutoring session learners receive teacher support through presentations, examples, guidance with sentence starters and emphasis why to use key paragraph words. For each paragraph type there is specific academic vocabulary to guide the writing. Students will be taught some of these key words and will be required to use the vocabulary to structure their paragraph. Learners will also be prompted to make spelling/grammar edits and will receive help through the Zoom chat box and whiteboard features. Students are encouraged to bring any work for this 1:1 tutoring session. Otherwise I will present teacher-created materials to teach one of the paragraph topics listed here for instruction and practice. Compare Paragraphs Contrast Paragraphs Opinion Paragraphs Main Idea Paragraphs Cause/Effect Paragraphs Sequence of Events Paragraphs How-to Paragraphs Ongoing sessions will be customized to address student needs. Thank you.
Learning Goals
Learners will receive writing tips and strategies to improve their writing skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All external resources will be provided as a share screen and does not require student log in to access.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Jeopardy
- Kahoot
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 Teaching Certificates
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Maryland Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Iowa Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from McDaniel College
I have years of grades teaching and tutoring experience working with both international students and U.S.-based learners. I have been trained in the Orton Gillingham approach and work with several school partnerships throughout the United States. As an online Academic Teacher with these school systems I work to support students who struggle with reading challenges, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and executive functioning. I have a Master's degree in TESOL, work as an Adjunct ESL community college instructor and have maintained my teaching certifications in Early Childhood, Elementary, ESOL, and Special Education.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$35
per sessionMeets on demand
35 min
Completed by 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-18