Private One-on-One Tutoring: English and Writing for Teens
This one-time class is an opportunity for young people to receive personal guidance on crafting and writing their ideas more clearly and effectively, and to find the inner writer within!
Ms. Shiren
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(38)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed55 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Assessment
Learners are assessed informally throughout the class, and methods are adapted to suit each learner's growth as they develop.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 12
This class will help students prepare their term papers or just improve their general writing ability. This one-time class will focus on one area of help from the beginning to the end of the writing process, assisting students in any area they would like to focus on for that class. Some areas of focus could include: -Narrowing down your research topic -Focusing your thesis statement and organizing your argument -Learning different styles of essay writing and choosing the correct style for your essay -Strengthening your argument -Learning to edit for clarity and emotion -Narrowing down your research to fit your essay -Choosing the right words to express your thoughts -Enhancing your vocabulary and grammar -Feedback on speeches Students may need help with specific assignment goals, or just general assistance improving any of these or other aspects of their writing. For this reason, students can bring their own materials or they can be provided based on individual need. Ongoing writing practice is also available in the ongoing version of this class. Please feel free to contact me to suggest specific times that may work for you. PLEASE NOTE THAT TIMES LISTED IN AVAILABILITY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE CONTACT ME TO SCHEDULE A TIME.
Learning Goals
Learners will improve their confidence in English writing and in their ability to communicate their ideas clearly, effectively and accurately.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
5.0
38reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Toronto
Ms. Shiren has an Honours Bachelors Degree from the University of Toronto, where she practised essay writing for the social sciences throughout her degree, in both English and Spanish. She has written for community magazines in her home city of Toronto, and also worked as a copyeditor. She has taught and tutored English from young people through to adults, in the forms of English as a Second Language, Vocabulary Development, and Essay Writing and other Writing Practice. She has long-term clients who continue to grow with her as their writing continues to develop over time. Many of her students have risen to the top of their class.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$60
per sessionMeets on demand
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
