What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed60 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Assessment
Students will be assessed informally throughout the course through the content and questions. Parents should be prepared to give a basic needs assessment to the tutor by naming the skills that the student needs to practice as well as enjoyed topics and interests. Parents may also contact for formal written assessments or narrative reports, should they require any documentation for school applications or parent-teacher conferences.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
In this class, students will receive individualized literacy instruction to meet the students' various needs. Prior to the course, parents will be contacted for a needs assessment to determine the focus of the class, as well as the learner's interests. This class can and will cover literacy subjects such as: -Story Comprehension -Fluency and Automaticity -Fiction vs. Nonfiction Comprehension and Text Features -Sight Words -Word Families and Rhyming Concepts -Beginning Grammar concepts, such as punctuation, parts of speech, and sentence structure.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of basic reading skills, such as comprehension, rhyming concepts, grammar, and text features.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
please note that scissors may be used in this class. Parental supervision is encouraged.
No accounts are needed for this course. Any use of external materials will be provided by the teacher and/or screen shared through Zoom
Supply List
Handouts will be provided by the teacher. Please let me know if a printer is unavailable! Other materials to be provided by the parent: -Pencils -Markers -Crayons -Scissors -Glue
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate
My name is Ms. Elise, and I have been an English and Literacy teacher for eight years. I teach Reading classes for students as young as 2 years to 18 years old, and I specialize in divergent topics such as Fantasy Literature and Reading Skills and Strategies. I use pronouns she/her/hers, and all are welcome in my class.
I completed my Master of Arts Degree at Teacher's College, Columbia University in English Education, and I am earning a second Master of Arts Degree in English Language and Literature at Signum University. Before attending TC, I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY.
In my spare time, I love to volunteer at animal shelters and take care of dogs, cats, and kittens! Otherwise, you will find me curled up on the couch with a book, or baking delicious pies! I can't wait to share my favorite stories with you!
Ask me about my Re-Enrollment discount!
Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$50
per sessionMeets on demand
60 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8