What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - 12
For 15 years I have been teaching and have a passion for helping students become better readers. Each child I have encountered is unique and has their own needs. In this session, I will work with your child on reading comprehension. Before class, I will ask you what some of your student's interests are so that I can tailor our text to meet their interests. Students are more likely to learn when they are engaged and interested in the topic. Our first-class together will consist of assessments to discover what your child's needs are. I also welcome feedback from you prior to the class. I will write your child's program of study based on the needs presented in this assessment. I will share with you my thoughts on where to start and we will go from there! If your child's needs are primarily phonics skills and basic reading needs: We will work what the assessment showed from our first session. I will pick a phonics skill for us to cover for each session. The student will be provided with optional homework to reinforce this skill during the week. An example session: * Skill- working on "ck" words First, your student will sort pictures into the proper ck word column Then your student will make ck words of their own and sort them into the proper column The student will practice reading ck words using "chunking" and other strategies We will read a "ck" fluency passage together If your child's needs are primarily reading comprehension: We will begin class by reading the text and then we will discuss it. I will be asking directed questions and teaching your student important life strategies to help them answer them. Your student will leave class with tools to help them as they read other texts. You may sign up for multiple sessions if you want more in-depth instruction that builds on other lessons. Questions and strategies will vary based on learner but may include- ** Characters in the story and how characters influence the story ** How the author structures a text ** Identifying main idea (informational texts) or theme (literary texts) ** Relating the text to real-life situations and/or other texts ** Point of view and how it impacts the text If your child's needs are in both areas they will receive a mix of both of these types of classes.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will use teacher provided sources, like interactive slide shows, passages, and activities
Teacher expertise and credentials
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governor's University
Hi there! I am so excited to be here and offering both technology courses and ELA themed courses. I have many great options coming to you as I build more classes.
I have been a teacher for 15 years and have taught from Kindergarten- 8th grade in public schools. In these experiences, I have taught all subjects but am the most energized and passionate about teaching ELA (reading, phonics, vocabulary, etc.). Additionally, I am a Microsoft Innovated Educator Trainer and have a lot of training and teaching experience with Microsoft. I have a master's degree in Learning and Technology.
My belief is that students who feel good learn best. Students who feel valued by their teacher and feel like they are an integral part of the class want to participate and engage in the materials. Building relationships is key to success.
Dogs make me so happy! We currently have four. They are always by my side and eager for all the love they can get. I have two amazing teenagers and a hard-working husband. I look forward to developing a relationship with you and your child!
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-18
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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