English Writing Tutor (Two 30-Minute Sessions per Week)
Two 30-minute sessions per week where I work with a learner to help them improve their writing skills.
Lisa Rohloff
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(348)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will vary each week depending on the writing assignment.Assessment
I will send weekly feedback on writing assignments. I'll also send parents a once-a-month update on students progress.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 12
Intermediate Level
Weekly tutoring for English Reading and Writing We can follow the schedule below, or for a more customized approach, I can develop an individualized plan for a learner. Each week we will cover a different writing topic. We'll go at a pace that works best for the student. Topics are: Week of February 1&2: This week I'll have kids write 2 paragraphs on any topic they choose. I'll use this as a writing test to see which areas they need to work on. - This week kids will work on writing paragraphs including different kinds of topic sentences and conclusion sentences. Week of February 8 & 9: Writing an Essay - This week's topic is writing an essay. It includes focusing on good hooks and thesis statements. Week of February 15 & 16: Understanding the Writing Process - This week we will discuss the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing, publishing). Kids will practice annotating a paragraph that has mistakes. They will also follow the writing process to write their own paragraphs. Week of February 22 & 24: Writing a Short Story - This week kids will write a short story. They'll focus on writing dialogue and being descriptive.
Learning Goals
The student will learn the following:
- Writing a good thesis statement
- completing a research paper
- 5 Elements of a Plot
- Haiku and Cinquain poetry
- Narrative Essays
- Grammar and Spelling
- Understanding and Using the Writing Process
- Developing a Character for a Story
- Writing Essays
- Analyzing a work of art and writing about it
- Writing outlines
- Using figurative language
- Paraphrasing
- Summarizing
- Synthesizing
- Editing
- Grammar and Spelling
- Being descriptive
- Sentence and paragraph structure
- Writing dialogue
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will occasionally need to do some research for their writing. This can include books, encyclopedias, and online sources. Parental supervision is recommended. I will also monitor sources kids use.
Kids can use Microsoft Word, Google Docs or any other Word Processing Tool to write their assignments.
Supply List
Students will need paper, pencil or pen, occasional handouts, Google Docs, and Google Slides. They will not need every one of these items every week. I will post needed supplies in the classroom a day prior to class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.8
348reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout
Bachelor's Degree from Ashford University
I love working with kids! I have 14 years of teaching experience, and I have taught in both traditional school settings and as a homeschool parent. I am passionate about helping kids at all levels of their reading and writing journey. It's so exciting when I see a student gain confidence as a reader/writer or when I can help a young aspiring writer achieve their dreams.
My writing experience includes writing copy for marketing materials, ghost writing for corporate executives, technical writing, writing newspaper articles, and writing instructions for digital technology applications. Managing a corporate internal newsletter was one of my favorite projects. I created the newsletter design, interviewed and wrote articles about team members, and managed the editing and submission process for all the contributors. As a hobby, I love to write short stories, poetry, and songs. I can't imagine my life without writing.
My education includes a BA in Communications and a Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication (MSTPC). Because I have completed 2 years of my BA and all of my MS classes online, I am skilled with the various aspects of online learning. I love using what I have learned to help kids become better at reading and writing.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-18
