Coffeehouse Conversations with Mr. J. (Group Social & Study Session)
What's included
1 live meeting
20 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
When I was teaching in a traditional high school, I always made myself available after school for a couple of hours, just hanging out in my classroom. Kids could come by whenever the wanted to get extra help with assignments, college applications, or just to talk, and a lot of times that's all it was, a chance for us to talk. **New sections and times will be added regularly based on my current class schedule "Coffeehouse Conversations" is my virtual version of that, making myself available for students if they need me. Sometimes kids just want to talk, be it with an adult or other kids. Sometimes they just need a little help with an assignment or understanding a book that they are reading. Or maybe they want to get to know me a little before taking one of my regular classes. I've scheduled these sections while I'm having my morning or afternoon coffee as an opportunity for kids to stop by whenever they want, for any reason they want. There are no formal lesson plans or assignments. More relaxed than my 1:1 tutoring, and open to up to 8 learners, this is just a form of open office hours and social time, open to anyone that would like to stop by, for any reason.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of California Santa Barbara
I have been working in education for nearly 20 years, primarily as a high school English teacher and speech and debate coach. I am certified and experienced in both AP English Literature and Composition and AP Language and Composition. I have also taught at the middle school and primary school levels, and I have taught traditional ELA and ESL course in both the United States and China, as well as teaching online. I specialize in literary analysis and writing instruction, but I am also known for my fun and engaging projects and have an extensive background in Project Based Learning.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$5
weekly1x per week
20 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
1-4 learners per class