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Mastering Reading Comprehension: 1:1 Tutoring for Middle School Students

Boost your middle schooler's reading comprehension with personalized 1:1 tutoring. Our sessions focus on critical thinking, text analysis, and test prep, fostering confidence and skills. Flexible scheduling available.
Class

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
30 mins
per session
Teacher support
Assessment
Assessments will be used to monitor your student's progress and guide future instruction. No grades will be given.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
🎓 WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT?

In Mastering Reading Comprehension tutoring, students will learn essential skills in Active Reading Strategies (annotating texts, identifying main ideas, summarizing passages), Critical Thinking and Analysis (making inferences, evaluating evidence), Text Structure and Organization, Theme and Central Ideas, Literary Elements and Techniques (symbolism, character analysis), Vocabulary Development, Non-Fiction and Informational Texts analysis, Reading Across Genres, and Reading Fluency and Comprehension. Each session is tailored to meet individual needs, fostering confidence and academic success.

WHAT TOPICS WILL YOU COVER?
📚 Active Reading Strategies: Annotating texts, identifying main ideas, summarizing passages.
📚 Critical Thinking and Analysis: Making inferences, drawing conclusions, evaluating evidence.
📚 Text Structure and Organization: Understanding structures, recognizing patterns.
📚 Theme and Central Ideas: Identifying and comparing themes across texts.
Literary Elements and Techniques: Understanding devices, analyzing characters and plots.
📚 Vocabulary Development: Context clues, academic vocabulary, figurative language.
📚 Non-Fiction and Informational Texts: Analyzing texts, evaluating arguments, using text features.
📚 Reading Across Genres: Comparing genres, understanding genre-specific features.
📚 Reading Fluency and Comprehension: Improving speed and accuracy, enhancing comprehension, oral reading practice. Sessions tailored to meet student needs.


⏰ HOW IS YOUR CLASS STRUCTURED?

Class is structured around interactive sessions where students actively engage in learning activities and discussions. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your family's needs, ensuring convenience and ease of participation. Each session is personalized to address the unique learning goals and challenges of every student. Progress is regularly monitored through assessments to track improvement and ensure continued growth.

✏️ HOW WILL YOU TEACH?

I use engaging content such as games, slides, and video clips to make learning enjoyable and effective. Discussions are interactive, encouraging students to deepen their understanding of the material. Real-world examples are integrated into the curriculum to help students connect theoretical concepts to practical applications.

💡 WHAT'S YOUR TEACHING STYLE?

My teaching style is supportive and interactive, fostering a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable and motivated to participate. I encourage active engagement and provide constructive feedback to help students build confidence in their English language skills.

🗣️ HOW MUCH WILL LEARNERS GET TO INTERACT WITH YOU?

Students will have ample opportunities to interact with me through interactive lectures, educational games, visual aids, and meaningful discussions. I prioritize student engagement and strive to create an inclusive learning experience that promotes academic success and personal growth.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
• Annotate texts effectively, identify main ideas, and summarize passages to improve reading comprehension.
• Develop critical thinking skills to make inferences, draw conclusions, and evaluate arguments and evidence in texts.
• Understand different text structures, recognize organizational patterns, and analyze paragraph and sentence structure.
• Identify and compare themes across various texts, deepening their understanding of theme development in literature.
• Analyze literary elements and techniques, including symbolism, metaphor, and character analysis, to interpret and appreciate literary works.
• Master vocabulary development by using context clues, building academic vocabulary, and understanding figurative language.
• Analyze non-fiction and informational texts, evaluate arguments, and effectively use text features to enhance comprehension and analysis.
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Joined October, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Trevecca Nazarene University
For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to helping students in grades 5-12 excel in reading fluency and comprehension. My heart particularly lies with middle schoolers—those bright minds just starting to explore the depth of language!

As a certified English teacher in Tennessee (grades 7-12), I specialize in fostering strong reading skills. Together, we'll dive into mastering active reading strategies, critical thinking, and understanding text structures. Through interactive activities, engaging examples, and personalized feedback, I'll guide your child in enhancing their reading fluency and comprehension skills.

Let's work together to unlock their reading potential and build a strong foundation for success in middle school and beyond!

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Meets on demand
30 min

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Ages: 11-14

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