Math Tutoring for 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade (Ongoing)!
In this class, students will receive individual math tutoring from a fourth grade teacher! We will review, learn, and grow our knowledge about any math topic you choose!
Megan Kinsella, M.Ed., NBCT
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(93)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
US Grade 3
In this class, students will receive individual tutoring from me, a fourth grade teacher who also has experience teaching in third and fourth grade. You can request a topic that you want to work on and receive instruction and practice with or I can pick a priority standard to work on with your child. Please request a topic 24 hours before the class begins by messaging me in the virtual classroom. For any topic, I will follow the model, guided practice, and independent practice lesson. plan. For each class, I will model a strategy, work on the strategy together, and then have students practice independently with support and feedback from me. I focus on conceptual understanding so students know what they are doing and not simply following steps of a formula. My Master's Degree thesis focused on personalized math word problems and the positive effect on student engagements which then lead to higher levels of mastery. I include popular culture in my word problems and develop activities that are engaging and fun to hook the learner. For example, when learning division we will divide M and Ms or use Legos or include word problems about Minecraft, glitter pens, etc. I would recommend prioritizing fractions, multiplication, and division as these are power standards in Common Core State Standards and in the Achieve the Core recommendations. Please have a small whiteboard or a paper and pencil with you!
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
5.0
93reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hi there!
I have been a teacher for 12 years in elementary school and currently teach 4th grade. I have experience working with all grade levels K - 6 and enjoy learning and working with students of any age. I have my Bachelor's Degree in elementary education and teaching credential from Loyola Marymount University. I received my Master's of Science Degree from Mount St. Mary's University where I completed my thesis in math word problem solving. I am a National Board Certified Teacher which means I am certified to teach in any state in the United States.
As a twelve year veteran teacher, I been trained in Common Core, Reader's and Writer's Workshop, and English Language Learner instruction. My students have a 90% pass rate in both math and reading on state standardized tests.
Teaching Philosophy:
I believe every student can learn and grow their brain. My teaching style involves a lot of student discussion mixed with strong modeling and guided practice. I encourage students to share their ideas, ask questions, make mistakes, and try something new. In any class I teach I promote kindness, respect, and having a growth mindset.
Some fun facts about me:
-Before teaching, I was a camp counselor and softball coach for five years
-I was a Girl Scout for 12 years and still work with Girl Scouts Troops today!
-I love Target and Starbucks
-My favorite books are Harry Potter, Boxcar children, and any Read Alouds I do with my class
-My favorite sports are softball, baseball, and volleyball
-My favorite video game: Mario Kart (I always pick Toad as my driver)
What I love to teach:
-All academic subjects but my favorite is Math
-Book talks with popular books (ex. Warrior Cats and Babysitter's Club)
-Celebrating holidays, learning about dinosaurs, and any other fun topic!
-More fun classes in the future!Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
