ESL Tutoring With Miss. P. ! (One-Time Class)

Hi there! Thank you for reading my “About Me”! I am Miss P. and I currently live in Texas. I am from Pennsylvania in the United States. I received my Bachelors Degree from Penn State, and my Masters Degree in Music from University of Delaware. I play the oboe and piano. I have taught over 3,500 online classes! I have experience teaching kids ages 3-18 and adults. I am currently a first grade teacher in Abilene, Texas. I am currently working on my Texas teaching certificate. All of my classes are ESL/EFL friendly! :) I hold a TESOL certificate. I am actively studying the Chinese Language, so I understand the struggle that ESL/EFL learners have while learning another language. 

My hobbies include lifting weights, playing Magic the Gathering and many XBOX games (Minecraft, Monster Hunter, etc.), studying Mandarin Chinese, collecting Pokemon cards, and hiking/spending time outdoors. I have a new puppy and kitten!

I am very passionate about teaching English as a Second Language. Learning English doesn't have to FEEL difficult! Learning through students' interests is important so that they willingly engage and practice their English skills effortlessly. I aim to provide a comfortable classroom environment for all of my students. I am excited to teach your child useful knowledge and skills!


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CLASS EXPECTATIONS: 
I do my best to encourage participation from learners enrolled in my classes. I prefer to leave learners unmuted, but I understand that there are instances where learners need to be muted due to background noise that cannot be prevented. Parents, please feel free to mute your learners at your discretion. 

As the teacher, there are also instances where I will need to utilize the mute function. If there is background noise that may be distracting to other learners enrolled in the class, I will advise the student that they are being muted to limit the background noise. 

At the beginning of each class, I will also advise the learners of my expectations. Students are required to raise their hand and wait for their name to be called before speaking. To be respectful of all learners and to give everyone a chance to participate, it is important for students to abide by these rules.  I will use visual and verbal cues in an effort to remind young learners of these expectations. 

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SIBLINGS:
If you have more than one learner enrolled in the class, each learner that wants to participate must be enrolled to be fair to other students participating. Enrolled siblings are always welcome to share a screen during class. I also offer a 20% discount for siblings. Send me a message before class and I will refund you the amount.

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REFUNDS & TRANSFERS:
Per Outschool's limited refund policy: "Full refund within 24 hours of purchase or up to a week in advance of the class." 

If no learners are in the classroom, I will wait 10 minutes before exiting the classroom. 

**Please ensure the time is AM or PM when signing up. I teach early mornings as well as evenings to suit all time zones and, unfortunately, I am not able to refill a spot last minute if it is realized that the time of day was mistaken or the class was missed. This is a non-refundable policy.

For one-time classes:
If within the week, you realize you won't be able to make class, please submit a transfer request from the classroom at least 24 hours in advance. This ensures another student who would like to take the class has enough time to see the opening and enroll. 
If contacted after class, I cannot refund or transfer. I do understand personal/family emergencies come up and will do my best to support you if I am contacted before class. If your learner is withdrawn on your end within the non-refundable period, I am unable to transfer you. It is best to contact me first for your options.

Please test Zoom before class. I like to be fully present with students as soon as we begin class, and do not access my conversations or classroom comments on Outschool after the class has already started.

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CLASS CANCELLATIONS:
If a class has not met the minimum number of enrollments, it is subject to being canceled. I will send a message asking if you'd like a transfer to another date & time or full refund if the class is canceled. Automatic refunds are issued for no responses after original class start time.