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Private 1:1 Writing Tutor with Certified Teacher, 2nd-5th Grades

Completed by 37 learners
Ages 7-11
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
Students will receive one-on-one guided instruction on how to write a paragraph or essay using an individualized plan.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(60 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets on demand
45 min

What’s included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
45 mins
per session
Teacher support

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Students will participate one-on-one in a series of writing lessons.  Lessons will focus on:

*using a graphic organizer to organize ideas
*framing a paragraph with a clear topic, details, and closing
*using the Writing Process: pre-writing, rough draft, revising, editing, final draft
*developing a mature writing style: bold beginnings, clever closings, descriptive language
*developing organizational techniques, ex. transition words
*exploring all types of writing: narrative, opinion, descriptive, and research pieces
*composing using a writing journal (2nd-5th graders)
*composing using GoogleDocs (3rd-5th graders)
*writing 5 paragraph pieces (4th-5th graders)

Additional details about each lesson:

*All students will decorate and maintain a writing journal full of writing tips
*With the use of a document camera, I will be able to model appropriate writing structure along with your child by projecting my work clearly and fully on your screen
* I will provide plenty of positive feedback and encouragement to help raise writing confidence   
*I will respond to parents with a thorough, comprehensive message after each lesson
*Flexible Instruction: If there are specific areas of writing you would like for me to focus on, we can design an individualized plan for your child

**  You may sign up for only a few classes or extend classes long-term.   No limit of classes required and you can cancel at any time. **

Learning Goals

Students will develop their writing process skills.

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
This class is recommended for students who can write at least 4 simple sentences independently.
Supply List
*writing journal
*pencil
*scissors, glue stick, markers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
5.0
60reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello!  My name is Sarah, and I have been an elementary educator for 18 years.   I am especially passionate about children's literature and have developed a love for teaching reading strategies/fluency and writing to young learners.

My teaching career began in 2002 when I graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.  After teaching for 6 years as a 3rd grade classroom teacher, I slightly changed course and pursued a career as a librarian.  I became a Special Education Assistant for 2 years while I worked on my schooling and eventually earned an additional Master's Degree in Library Media K-12 from Longwood University.  My last 7 years as an educator have been in an elementary library setting, teaching students aged preK-5th grade.  I am also the mother of a 5th and 8th grader who like to act as "trial run" students for my new Outschool classes!

Engagement, interaction, and fun!  The best learning takes place when students are fully invested and excited about the topic that is being taught. My teaching style is a combination of modeling, critical thinking, student participation, independent practice, and sharing...and sometimes a little silliness may sneak in!

Take a peek at my reading and writing classes below.  I look forward to seeing you soon!

Reviews

13 total ratings, 7 with reviews

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She is extremely thorough and helps both my children work at their own... 
Amanda B.on May 23, 2022
My daughter adores her class with Sarah. No matter what, she's excited... 
Christiana S.on Aug 23, 2021
Sarah is excellent. Best decision we made for our son this school year... 
Shilpa A.on Jan 21, 2021
Ms. Takcs is such a warm and encouraging teacher. My son has really... 
Jessica S.on Jan 5, 2021
Ms. Takcs is such a warm and encouraging teacher. My son has really... 
Jessica S.on Jan 4, 2021
So helpful, my son was engaged and interested in the lesson!
Molly R.on Oct 21, 2020

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