Private Class: Intensive English Reading Skill Building for ESL Learners
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. ○ Learners are always encouraged to practice what was taught in each private session ○ Learners 7 & 8 years old should practice reading something of interest to them in English for 15-20 minutes a day [minimal] ○ Learners 9-11 should practice reading something of interest to them in English for 25-30 minutes a day [minimal]Assessment
○ Learners will be assessed from time to time in order to mark improvement and learner progressGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
In this eight week session, learner meets 2X a week for intensive one-on-one reading skills development, practice and review, building a solid foundation and acquiring new skills while preparing the learner for greater success in reading in English. These classes are designed especially for English as a second language learners. Learner will incorporate phonics and review vowels, their sounds [short, long] with a focus on their sounds, practice decoding, review grade appropriate sight words, blends, digraphs, various diphthongs, grammar, spelling rules and spelling patterns, R-controlled vowels, vocabulary, pronunciation, syllabication, and practice oral reading [individual, paired and shared reading with the Teacher], comprehension and fluency [including accuracy, pace and expression]. A learner always learns better when having fun so we'll play educational word games to reinforce what is taught. Learner will spend time actually reading, learning to understand what's been read, use context clues, ask questions, answer open ended questions, draw inferences and conclusions, and use critical thinking skills. Learner will be assessed to determine baseline skills and an individual learning plan will be customized and implemented for the learner. Learners continue for eight weeks, meeting two times a week as they work intently improving their fundamental understanding of reading, improve their reading level, comprehension and critical thinking skills. This six week intensive skill building session will help the learner becoming a more proficient reader. Learners are encouraged to continue additional eight-week sessions. For educational and academic purposes, camera and mic must be working and on at all times throughout each session.
Learning Goals
Learners will improve skills in the following areas:
○ reading
○ listening
○ speaking
○ critical thinking skills
○ understanding that the sounds in speech relate to letters - phonics
○ increase their ability to read with accuracy, correct pace and expression - fluency
○ develop an understanding of individual word meanings and increase their vocabulary - vocabulary
○ develop the ability to get meaning from text and better understand what they are reading - reading comprehension
○ develop basic writing skills
○ develop and improve reading skills in English including pronunciation, word recognition and fluency
Other Details
Parental Guidance
○ Parents are encouraged to communicate via e-mail any skills, areas of need or interest needing or wanting to be addressed in the learners private 1-on-1 tutoring session.
Supply List
Learners 7 & 8 years will need the following supplies: ○ magnetic whiteboard 8 X 10" minimum ○ 2 complete sets of magnetic alphabet letters [Upper and Lower case] ○ magnetic dry erase marker/s ○ dry erase eraser ○ lined paper for writing words, phrases and complete sentences ○ pencils Learners 9-12 years will need the following supplies: ○ magnetic whiteboard 8 X 10" minimum ○ magnetic dry erase marker/s ○ dry erase eraser ○ notebook ○ pencils / pens ○ dictionary [physical or online access]
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Indiana University
Hello, I'm Paula Reid and happy to meet you and be able to privately tutor your learner. I've been in the education field all my life it seems, from helping my classmates finish their lessons when I was in second grade, well actually tutoring them when they needed help in a subject. I loved helping my classmates so much that it stuck with me throughout my schooling until I became a teacher maximizing my passion to teach children. Later on I became a Principal. I just love teaching! I love children of all ages and I love seeing learners become the best that they can be . . . and it happens through great parenting, education, phenomenal teaching and even with the help of a dedicated tutor.
I have a BA in Psychology, an MA in Education, Special Education and post-graduate work in School Administration. I've taught learners from the ages of 4 to seniors in urban, rural USA, Africa and South America, as well as ESL classes to children and young adults in China and a few other countries. I've taught special needs students as well as gifted learners. I've been an online teacher for seven years now, three years with learners in China via VIPKID, and have enjoyed every moment.
My every day goal is to help people, to learn something new each day and teach something to someone; additionally to help students love learning, become life-long learners and develop a healthy, global view of our world.
I love life, traveling, reading, music, photography, theater, adventure and I'll love teaching and tutoring your learner in this one-on-one private tutoring session/s, really getting to know each learner and help them get to their best academic level.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11