What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
2-4 hours per week. There will be writing projects that you may share with me after you complete it.Assessment
Informal assessment.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 9
This is a private tutoring session for the improvement of writing skills. Before class, I will send a questionnaire to narrow down our beginning point. Depending on what the learner needs to work on, we will focus on academic writing and/or creative writing skills. I will use writing prompts and brainstorming/mind maps to teach them to choose topics. For academic writing, we will work with outlines, resources, thesis statements, and evidentiary support. For creative writing, we will write a variety of short stories. In all of this, we will underline the grammar and word choice to emphasize clear and concise writing. I will be available through messages on Outschool for any help after class. This will be a lecture-based class, generally, but since the student is working on writing, there will be quite a bit of in-class work. Participation is a must in order to fully benefit from this class. Education is - I believe - a conversation, and students are more likely to retain knowledge when they are involved in the discussion. Writing is fun, and it is a type of magical creation, regardless of the reason for writing. No previous specific knowledge is required.
Learning Goals
Students will begin to understand how to craft a well-written short story or academic paper.
Other Details
Supply List
I will supply a handout for class with further instructions.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will draw from Elements of Style, Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus, Oxford Collocation Dictionary, Reading and Writing Skill Builders, The Everything Creative Writing Handbook, and a Student's Guide: How to Plan and Write Successful Essays.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from University of South Florida
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Southern Mississippi
I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in History/Foreign Language & Literature. I have taught and/or tutored on writing successful academic papers in both History and English. Additionally, I am passionate about the written word, and love to see my students fall in love with writing - whether for fun or for school work.
Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$15
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15