What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. Students are expected to practice the skills and the words in their lessons between sessions in order to achieve mastery.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner - Advanced Level
✏️Spelling can be tricky for many students because of the numerous rules to navigate. During our tutoring sessions, students will work to master spelling at their own pace. Your child and I will work together to be sure they fully understands each concept before moving onto the next one. We will have fun while we learn! ✏️The program I use, All About Spelling, is based on the Orton-Gillingham method. It takes a multi-sensory, hands-on approach to help your child establish a strong foundation in spelling, gradually building on it to achieve mastery. This approach focuses on understanding the WHY behind spelling rules, rather than relying on rote memorization of weekly word lists. By reinforcing previously learned skills and incorporating regular reviews, this method ensures that your child retains spelling knowledge and confidently applies it in their writing. ✏️During our time together, your child and I will work on a variety of spelling skills including vowels and consonants, blends, phonograms, syllable types, suffixes and more. ✏️ Students are required to purchase a student packet to be used during our sessions and for weekly practice at home. In addition to the student activity book, we will use flashcards and letter tiles weekly. At the end of each class, if time allows, we will play spelling games to reinforce the skills we are learning. Learning is fun! ✏️Your child will feel comfortable in this relaxed, highly engaging class where they will receive gentle, supportive guidance to help them build confidence, master challenging concepts, and reach their full potential. ✏️This program truly works! Whether your child is starting at Level 1 or progressing through the other levels, All About Spelling is designed to support struggling spellers, particularly those with learning differences or disabilities. It provides the tools and strategies needed to help every child succeed. ✏️Please let me know if you’d prefer sessions longer than 30 minutes or if you'd like to meet more than once a week. If you need a specific day or time that isn't listed, please email me. I will do my best to accommodate your schedule and arrange a session that works for both of us.
Learning Goals
🖍️become a better speller
🖍️learn and understand spelling rules and reasoning
Other Details
Parental Guidance
✏️Parents, it is important your child practice the skills we learn in class throughout the week in order to master them. This is a “build upon” program, so it is very important for your child to understand one concept before moving onto the next. Because of this, we may or may not need extra time to cover certain skills.
Supply List
✏️students must purchase All About Spelling Student Packet (through the All About Spelling Website or anywhere it is sold) Levels 1-4 (MUST be color edition) Levels 5-7 (black and white edition) ✏️Pencil and paper OR whiteboard and dry-erase marker
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Missouri, St. Louis
🍎Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University of Missouri in St. Louis
🍎Teaching Certification in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, and Math
🍎Classroom Teacher for 20 years
Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-12