Weekend Skill Booster: 1-on-1 Writing Tutoring for Ages 6-12!

Boost your learner's writing skills with a fun, positive, certified writing instructor! My goal is to make your child's learning as fun and relaxed as possible. 

I will use the first class to evaluate your child's skills using the state of Florida's standards for their age level. The "evaluation" consists of a relaxed discussion with your child and some fun writing practice through worksheets that I will provide you and your child prior to the first class. I will use that information to create a learning plan for your child. We will do writing exercises or worksheets in each class. I will provide you with any worksheet or writing prompt materials for the week before each class. You may attend for as short or as long as you like, or we can discuss a set number of weeks you would like to attend. 

Topics Covered: The specific topics will depend on your child, but may include handwriting practice, combining drawing/dictating/writing, writing simple narratives, writing opinions about a topic or text, practicing writing expository texts, improving writing by revisiting and editing, participating in research to gather information,  creating personal or fictional narratives, presenting written information orally, and more. 

Class Structure: It's like a one-on-one tutoring session, where we use worksheets or fun writing prompts to strengthen skills. I incorporate social discussion regarding writing and using our imagination creatively to write pieces. Sometimes I will incorporate audio or music (nature sounds, classical music) and visuals ("take a look at this picture of a beach before we write today...") to enhance the class and create a fun summer theme. This class is focused on your child!

My Teaching Style: I am warm, friendly, and my teaching style is ultimately tailored to your child. I do follow the state of Florida's ELA standards. I am 100% collaborative with parents and students, so if there is something you think your child needs to improve on, please let me know. I want to ensure that we are strengthening any critical areas while addressing the typical English Language Arts and writing standards for this age level. 

How I Interact: I will send messages to parents through the app, provide attachments to print or setup for your child, I will engage in active discussion with your child throughout the class, and I will offer visuals and audio as they enhance the class and where appropriate. Fun worksheets and ELA/writing games are also part of this one-on-one course.