What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. I will send a worksheet for vocabulary practice after each class. This practice sheet is optional but highly encouraged to help your student retain and apply their knowledge.Assessment
We will review the past week's vocabulary words at the beginning of each class. This is also an opportunity for students to share their vocabulary worksheets if they choose to complete them as homework.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Intermediate Level
Each week in this ongoing class, students will build their vocabulary by mastering five new words. We will practice these words through games, illustrations, discussion, and collaboration. Vocabulary words are chosen from Common Core Standards for 5th through 8th grade and gradually include an increasing number of middle school level words. We will define each term, identify its part of speech (i.e., noun, verb, adjective, adverb) and relevant affixes, brainstorm synonyms and antonyms, practice applications of each word, and choose images that illustrate their meanings. You are welcome to join this class anytime and take a break whenever needed. Below is a list of upcoming class themes and the words we will focus on in these lessons. Week of July 1: Story Elements - narrate, chronological, viewpoint, recount, conflict Week of July 8: History - historic, decade, civilization, origin, heroic Week of July 15: Investigate - evaluate, hypothesis, evidence, conclude, suspense Week of July 22: Research - analyze, declare, identify, summarize, contrast Week of July 29: Spooky - revolting, inhospitable, peculiar, tremble, ferocious Week of Aug 5:
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Ashford University
I have completed a master's degree in education with a specialization in reading and literacy. My training includes techniques to improve reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing skills.
I taught Chinese students on the VIPKid platform for five years. Most of my students are between the ages of 8 and 16. These one-on-one classes focus on English grammar, pronunciation, and conversational skills using full immersion language and online content. I completed over 3,400 hours of classes with over 1,625 unique students. By adjusting to specific student needs and fostering a welcoming classroom environment, I maintained a 99.9% satisfaction rate (4,197 5-star ratings out of 4,204 total ratings).
Currently, I tutor students online in public schools all across the U.S., focusing on vocabulary, spelling, fluency, and reading comprehension. I also homeschool my youngest daughter, who just completed 8th grade. I have homeschooled both of my daughters since preschool. This year, my oldest completed 10th grade at a local charter school. She is in the Honors program and has maintained straight As.
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Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-4 learners per class