Weekend Skill Booster: 1-on-1 Writing Tutoring for Ages 6-12!
Join me on a personalized adventure to boost writing skills! In our 1-on-1 sessions, we'll use fun fall themes or interests expressed by your child to practice writing, engage in feedback, and strengthen skills typical for their age level.
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed45 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
Depending on learner need and learning style, students will either complete their work entirely in class or do some of their assignments for homework. If homework is assigned, there will typically be 1-2 assignments per week. All work will be reviewed in class. We will discuss your child's learning plan in detail.Assignments
Depending on learner need and learning style, students will either complete their work entirely in class or do some of their assignments for homework. All work will be reviewed in class. We will discuss your child's learning plan in detail.Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
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.
Learning Goals
Improve writing skills
Enhance communication through writing
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a printer to print out assignments or worksheets for class. Bring writing utensils like pencils or mechanical pencils. Please bring paper to write with; this can be loose paper or a notebook. Have a folder or binder where you can house your writing or worksheets for tutoring.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Central Florida
Hi! My name is Jessica, and I'm an experienced Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading, and English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor. It's a pleasure to be a part of the Outschool teaching family! My students often call me "Miss Jessica." I lead creative writing workshops, ELA skills courses, book clubs, and reading classes designed for children ages 4-17. If your child loves to write stories, likes book clubs, or needs to brush up on their ELA skills, I offer a creative, warm, and friendly learning environment.
My goal is to give kids a safe place to express themselves while boosting their English, reading, and writing skills. I'm a seasoned instructor and homeschool parent, so I use hands-on and immersive tools whenever possible, including physical white boards, digital whiteboards, worksheets, and learning pages. We can even discuss fun PDFs to "take home". Every writing workshop, ELA class, and book club is designed to be up to par with standards for that student's age or grade level.
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Central Florida, where I concentrated on Literature and Creative Writing. I also have a Creative Writing Teaching certificate from UCF. I've logged hundreds of hours tutoring, instructing, holding intensive camps, and teaching workshops to students in classrooms and community centers. Simultaneously I own two content creation, consulting, and strategy companies, serving businesses in Florida and across the United States. I have years of work experience in a remote environment, so teaching on Outschool comes naturally. I can't wait to be a part of your child's learning program.
When I'm not teaching, working, or writing, I'm homeschooling my daughter and spending time with my family and enjoying the great outdoors! I live near the beach in Florida, so water activities are an easy way to have fun. My daughter and I love swimming and exploring. I'm also a mom to two cats.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$43
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-12