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One-Time Private Session in Reading (1:1 Lesson - Fluency Focused)
Michelle Ptacek, M.A. (Reading/Creativity)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(156)
Private reading session focused on fluency and writing. Learn the top 100 new words at your grade level with a tutor licensed in special education and talented and gifted education. 3rd-8th grade ELA teaching experience.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 8
This class offers individually tailored one on one reading fluency instruction and a corresponding writing activity. It also acts as a trial session for my weekly sessions if you would like to meet me. I’ll start our session by exposing your student to the top one hundred new words at their grade level. (The Fry word list or "instant words" are widely accepted to contain the most used words in reading and writing.) I will time them on this list four times (25 words at a time) while...
- -The student will make gains in reading fluency regarding the top 100 new words at their grade level -The student will gain insight and self-knowledge about their reading and writing skills -The student will increase their confidence in the area of reading/writing - Formal and informal assessment will be used to make plans for individual strengths and weaknesses in the area of reading/writing
RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS
Department of Education, PK-12 Talented and Gifted
Department of Education, K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate
Department of Education, K-6 Elementary Education (my in-person teaching experience was with the upper grades 3rd-6th)
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in Teaching
Morningside College, Sioux City, IA
Doctoral Student
Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity, Studio City, CA
I spent years as a public school teacher providing specialized reading services to middle school students. I've enjoyed utilizing technology-based learning management systems to administer academic material and academic tests online. In addition, I've served as a co-teacher in mainstream ELA classes and constructed instructional plans for individual student needs.
I've also served as a K-8 enrichment coordinator/talented and gifted coach, implementing various assessment strategies while providing specific feedback on student work. In addition, I have extensive experience working with Davidson Young Scholars in the profoundly gifted population and with learners who identify as twice-exceptional.
Regardless of student ability, my passion is implementing modifications and accommodations for comprehensive support of student needs related to reading and writing. - Michelle Ptacek
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: - The student will be asked to review the word list and time themselves to beat their previous score. They will also be asked to continue putting the new words into written sentences.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: The student will be timed on each of the word lists and any errors in pronunciation will be noted. This will be reported back to you.
Come ready to read off your device. Students will be asked to write in the chat towards the end of our session. If they are more comfortable bringing a pencil and paper, they can do so.
The Fry word list or "instant words" are widely accepted to contain the most used words in reading and writing.
Joined March, 2021
4.9
156reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Iowa Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from Morningside University
As a certified master educator and doctoral student, I offer engaging classes centered around reading, writing, life skills, and creative problem solving. With professional experience as a specialized reading teacher, middle school teacher, and...
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1-on-1 Tutoring
$55
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-17
