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ACT Study Group - English and Reading

Boost your ACT score with vocabulary drills, grammar concepts, strategy suggestions, and timed practice from an actual ACT. The group will be led by Heather Krey, M.Ed., an experienced ACT tutor and prep book author.
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What's included

1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will be expected to complete one practice ACT each month.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Following a regular ACT prep routine for 3-6 months leading up to the test has been shown to improve students' scores by 5 or more points.  However, most students have trouble establishing and following a routine when the test is still months away.  This study group is designed to help you get on track, so you can accomplish your ACT goals.

Our meetings will typically start with a warm-up activity, such as a vocabulary drill or a handful of multiple-choice questions.  Once we're settled in, I'll give a quick lesson on a specific ACT strategy such as avoiding a comma splice in the grammar section, dealing with inference questions in the reading comprehension section, or knowing when to guess on a multiple-choice question.  We will spend the rest of our time on practice questions from a real ACT.

But just coming to class isn't quite enough to maximize your ACT score - practicing on your own is critical to your success!  I'll support and encourage you to get this done by providing a practice ACT each month to complete as homework.  I'll also set aside one of our classes each month as a "debrief session" when we can look at the trickiest items from that test together. 

Policies:
These classes are not sequential, so you can join the group at any time and get right to work.  Please keep in mind that this course follows the "ongoing class" model, so you will be charged each week until you choose to withdraw from the class. Also, keep in mind that I require all students to keep their video cameras on for the full class unless they have been excused by the Outschool safety team or if they are having temporary tech issues.  

Don't forget about Math and Science!
For a more complete prep experience, please consider also joining the "ACT Study Group - Math and Science" which meets right before this one.  Here's the link: https://outschool.com/classes/act-study-group-math-and-science-LWzTOrYg 

Coupon:
As a thank you for reading this far, here's a coupon for $5 off your first class with me: KREYSAVE5  I hope to see you in class soon!
Learning Goals
Students will work on their reading comprehension, writing and language, and test-taking skills with the goal of increasing their scores on the English and Reading sections of the ACT.
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Other Details

Supply List
Teacher will supply links to printable practice tests each month.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Rebecca Miller
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Heather Krey
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Heather Krey
Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University
Rebecca Miller
Master's Degree in Education from Kutztown University
Heather Krey
Master's Degree in Mathematics from DeSales University
Heather Krey
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from King's College
Rebecca Miller
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Lehigh University
Heather Krey
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (General) from Lehigh University
Heather Krey
Passionate about helping her students achieve their college dreams by being their coach and cheerleader as they prep for the SAT and ACT, Heather Krey is an experienced instructor with teaching certificates in math, physics, chemistry, and English. She knows the best tips and strategies for these tests – and she also understands that students need encouragement and practice to do their best. With dual bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering and psychology from Lehigh University, she also holds masters of education degrees in mathematics from DeSales University and in teaching from Kutztown University. Heather lives in Allentown, PA, with her husband and three children.

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weekly
1x per week
25 min

Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-10 learners per class

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