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Tackling Academic Reading - Study Skills Series

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 11-14
Live One-Time Class
Join life-long graduate student (so far 2 Masters degrees) and expert ELA teacher Ms. AJ as students are introduced to the art of learning by reading. Students will various methods to improve comprehension of academic texts.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(45 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
4-7 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Self Reflection
Progress Report
included

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
In this one-hour class, students will learn and practice effective strategies to enhance their understanding of academic texts. Ms. AJ will guide students through techniques such as active reading, annotating, summarizing, and skimming. The class will be interactive, with opportunities for discussion and practice. 
Learning Goals:

Learning Goals

Develop active reading skills
Learn to annotate texts effectively

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2023
4.9
45reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University
Hi! My name is Ms. Crocker I am passionate about teaching reading, writing, music, and art. 
I am an experienced educator - 10 years in public school classrooms, and another 5 years teaching art, theater, and music for various organizations around the world. I hold a Masters of Science in Teaching & Learning and a Masters of Art in International Education Development from Columbia University. I am certified in K-5 elementary education and 6-12 social studies. 

My teaching philosophy balances student success with student happiness. I hold all participants to high standards, but manage their needs throughout the learning process with compassion and understanding. I value process-based learning where mistakes are celebrated as an important part of learning something new.

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