Reading & Writing Tutoring: Just for You!
This is a once per week Reading and/or Writing one-to-one tutoring session tailored to your learner's needs.
Ms. Heather
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(3)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed45 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. Homework will be assigned weekly at parent's request.Assessment
Ms. Heather will provide a weekly session report by email to the parent.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
Whether your learner is a 9-year-old who is reading below grade level or a 10th-grader tackling an A.P. course, Ms. Heather has the expertise your child needs to succeed in English Language Arts! Ms. Heather teaches and tutors learners ages 8 through 18 at any level, whether the learners are struggling, average, or advanced. Below are some topics and skills of focus: Reading Skills: *Reading Fluency (reading with appropriate speed, confidence, accuracy, and few errors at grade level) *Reading Comprehension (going beyond recalling information: drawing conclusions & making inferences) Reading Fiction & Nonfiction Texts: *Identify Elements of Plot in Fiction (characters; setting; conflict; climax; resolution) *Compare & Contrast *Infer Theme & Character (fiction) *Identify Main Idea and Key Details (nonfiction) *Interpret Figurative Language *Identify Problems & Solutions *Identify Causes and Effects *Understand Author's Purpose & Point of View *Determine Tone and Mood *Understand Poetry (structure, literary elements & meaning) Writing Skills: *Grammar & Mechanics *Writing with Proper Structure: Sentences, Paragraphs & Essays *Short-Answer Responses to Text (one-paragraph) *Opinion/Persuasive/Argumentative Essay Writing *Expository Writing *Research Writing *Literary Analysis *Use Effective Transitions to Connect Ideas *Write Thesis Statements (claims) & Topic Sentences *Synthesize Information from Several Texts to Support a Claim *Cite Text Evidence *Elaborate (explain/provide reasoning about how text evidence proves claims are true) *Include Appropriate Transitions to Promote Fluency *Use Strong Word Choice
Learning Goals
1. Student will use key reading skills to analyze fiction and nonfiction texts.
2. Student will write paragraphs and essays with proper content and structure.
3. Student will synthesize information from multiple texts.
4. Student will make claims and write strong topic sentences and thesis statements.
5. Student will choose evidence from texts and elaborate on how the evidence supports the claim.
6. Student will determine how many paragraphs are needed to complete a given writing task and organize information accordingly.
Other Details
Supply List
Students should use an electronic device on which to type in a shared Google Doc provided by Ms. Heather. A notebook, pencil, and a highlighter marker also recommended.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2023
5.0
3reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from Rutgers University
Instructional Specialty: Writing Structure & Composition and State Standardized ELA Assessments; Bachelor's Degree in English Language & Literature, Rutgers University; Public School Reading & Writing Teacher, 10 years, grades 6-10; Online Tutor & Course Instructor, 3 years, grades pre-k through grade 11; Extensive Experience with ELA State Testing Requirements; Trained A.P. Language & Composition InstructorReviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$54
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-18
