Welcome to Level Up Literacy and Math Lab, where literacy science meets fun and Elementary and Middle School Math are made easy! 

Literacy Classes:
Here we give dynamic, engaging, and personal Literacy classes. Literacy is a life skill, not just a learning objective, a box to check, or even a task that can be evaluated with a letter grade. It is the foundation for a whole world of knowledge and a lifetime of learning. Our brains are wired for language, connection, and education, so reading comes naturally and is even “easy” for some. Others, they need a little support and guidance. That’s where we come in! Every student deserves to feel confident in their reading ability and develop their interests with the knowledge that reading can unlock.  We aim to blend the science of reading with fun and real-world experiences to reach all students who love to be challenged and those who need a little extra support to get there! 

Learning to read, however, is only the beginning! We have worked hard to comb through all of the latest research and timeless practices out there to help students just like your finally feel confident reading, find topics that interest them, and inspire them to seek out new information. 
We not only help students learn to read but to become curious learners, critical thinkers, problem solvers, and empathetic humans.  Along the way we read passages and stories about myths, fables, and diverse history from the americas and around the world. 

We hope to break the barriers and restrictions that can come with classroom learning for so many students and give families the power to educate their children in the way they always dreamed! 

Come here for all Literacy, Reading, and Writing classes from Pre-K to Secondary! 

My name is Alix, and I began creating these special Literacy lessons in 2020.  I was hoping to find a way to blend the latest science-based research with fun games and real-world applications that helped students become confident readers, especially those who felt nothing else was working for them.  I have grown from a one-teacher operation to a multi-teacher organization with like-minded educators.  

We use a program/system based on Orton-Gillingham's multi-sensory approaches and other research-based techniques proven to show results for all learners, especially those struggling. We work to stay up-to-date with the latest studies to provide the best resources and support for our students. Our materials and lessons are continuously updated. Each class is designed to target all 6 Key Components of Literacy in a multisensory and holistic manner to build a strong foundation while making connections with new friends around the world and having fun! For us, it is essential that students feel comfortable in class, have fun, and that their curiosity  Learning to read and write (like learning a new language) is all about trial and error, making mistakes, self-correction, and perseverance! Every student needs a safe and comfortable environment where they feel safe to make mistakes and be themselves. First and foremost, we aim to create a safe space for students to grow, explore, and connect with the materials we read and each other.

In every class of every level, we will cover Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Comprehension, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Writing--the six foundational pillars of Literacy. 

I strongly suggest registering for a class that fits your child's needs rather than based on Grade Level, but for reference, each course includes the Grade Level correlation.  If you have any questions or concerns, especially about placement or scheduling, please send me a message :)

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Meet the Teachers!

Alix
My name is Alix. I am from Texas in the United States, but I currently live in Oaxaca, Mexico, with my husband, two-year-old baby, and our two dogs! We are starting our Unschooling and Decolonized Parenting journey.   I speak English and Spanish and have a degree in Mexican American and American Indian Studies, Linguistics, and Anthropology. I am certified in Literacy Intervention in Reading Rescue and Reading Recovery from Teacher's College at Columbia University, as well as TESOL Certified. I have worked with students privately and in schools for the past nine years in Early Literacy and English as a Second Language. I am very passionate about Literacy. It is a tool for empowerment as it is the primary way we can access information and knowledge. Everyone deserves to feel confident in reading and writing AND enjoy it....and this journey starts from our earliest moments!

John
Hi! I'm John. I’m a CELTA-certified English teacher with over five years experience in the classroom and online. I earned Bachelor's Degrees in Information Technology and Liberal Arts with concentrations in Economics and Anthropology/Sociology. I'm interested in learning languages and traveling. I enjoy hanging out with my two year-old son and playing guitar in my free time.


Emily
Hi there! I have worked as an ESL Tutor for the last six years, teaching foreigners how to read, write, and speak English. I am fluent in three languages, English, Spanish, and American Sign Language, and I love learning languages and about different cultures worldwide! 
I have also had many opportunities to work with children of various ages, backgrounds, and cultures throughout the years. I love providing my students with an inviting and exciting classroom environment where they can feel free and comfortable to ask questions and learn! I think that building a rapport and getting to know my students, as well as enthusiasm and having fun, are equally important as discipline and knowledge when it comes to education!


Charlotte
My name is Charlotte Garza-Rowe. I am a mom of 2 beautiful daughters and a grandma to my beautiful Emilia. I have been working in education since 2005. During that time, I earned my Master of Education and my certifications in Early Childhood through 6th grade, 4th through 8th grade, and ESL. I have been working with elementary school-aged students for 16 years. I am honored to be part of a community that gives me the opportunity to help students achieve their personal goals. I believe in a student-centered teaching forms connecttions with real world events. When I am not working, I am watching suspenseful movies on Netflix eating popcorn and chocolate almonds! 😊

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*Private Classes*
Not all available times are listed, please send a message with request for Private Lesson and availability :) We will find a time that works with your schedule! (Discount for students in on-going small-group classes)

https://outschool.com/classes/1-on-1-reading-and-writing-private-class-epJbqeYR?usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 
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*Literacy Assessment/Intervention Plan*
Not all available times are listed, please send a message with request for Literacy Assessment and availability (Discount for students in on-going small-group classes)

https://outschool.com/classes/literacy-assessment-intervention-plan-dkfUXUKm?usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 
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*Pre-Literacy Foundational Skills: Letters and Sounds of English*
     -Pre-Literacy skills
     -Phonological Awareness
     -ABCs

4x week
https://outschool.com/classes/lets-learn-to-read-learning-the-letters-alphabet-of-english-NrqYdmJ2?usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

*ESL ABCS*
2X week
https://outschool.com/classes/esl-lets-learn-to-read-letters-sounds-of-english-all-year-Dfc3opGw?usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

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*Level 0 / Kinder: *
     -Consonants and Vowels 
     -CVC 
     -Synonyms and Antonyms

3x week
https://outschool.com/classes/lets-learn-to-read-level-0-kinder-learning-consonants-and-vowels-yV0AIoRI?usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
  
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Level 1 / Grade 1: 
     -Digraphs
     -Blends
     -Welded/Glued sounds
     -Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives

1x week
https://outschool.com/classes/level-1-grade-1-phonics-and-literacy-club-small-group-Si3URXTU?usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

2x week
https://outschool.com/classes/level-1-grade-1-phonics-and-literacy-club-small-group-3Jzqhtz2?usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

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Level 2 / Grade 2:
     -Syllable Types: Rabbit, Reptile, Tiger, Camel, Hornet, Open, Closed
     -Closed Syllables: -ck, FLOSS, -tch, -dge
     -VCE Syllables (Magic E)
     -R Controlled Vowels
     -Words with Multiple Meanings, Synonyms and Antonyms, and Syntax Development

2 x week
https://outschool.com/classes/level-2-grade-2-phonics-and-literacy-club-small-group-UyiJyLLz?sectionUid=00cb4f65-3333-4f7e-aa3a-c1f1c55e43fe&usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

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Level 3 / Grade 3:
     -Vowel Teams
     -Stable Final CLE
     -Words with Multiple Meanings, Synonyms and Antonyms, and Syntax Development

1x week
https://outschool.com/classes/level-3-grade-3-reading-and-writing-small-group-IrIS4K6a?usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

2x week https://outschool.com/classes/level-3-grade-3-reading-and-writing-small-group-BOqZdOMo?usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

3x week
https://outschool.com/classes/level-3-grade-3-reading-and-writing-small-group-vMEh8Dve?usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

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Level 4 / Grade 4:
     -Suffixes and Prefixes
     -Words with Multiple Meanings, Synonyms and Antonyms, and Syntax Development

2x week
https://outschool.com/classes/level-4-grade-4-reading-and-writing-small-group-CIK32VkM?usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

3x week
https://outschool.com/classes/level-4-grade-4-reading-and-writing-small-group-yF4WYgWh?usid=t7D4xjd1&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link