Writing Together - Just You and Me

Completed by 8 learners

Ages 6-9

Live 1-on-1 Lessons

In this ongoing class, students will receive individualized writing instruction.

Bonnie Schweinsberg

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(75 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets on demand

45 min

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What's included

Meets on Demand

schedule meetings as needed

45 mins

per session

Teacher support

Homework

1 hour per week. The student is encouraged to write one additional piece per week to practice a specific skill covered in class. (optional)

Assessment

Observations and written work

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 3

We will begin by discussing different ideas and the main message the student wants to convey.  As the student begins to write, I will facilitate the writing process by looking at organization and word choice and by checking for appropriate writing conventions; capitalization, punctuation, spelling, handwriting, and spacing. The student and I will focus on one or two skills at a time, and I will add and scaffold skills based on each student's needs:  
- Ideas 
- Organization
- Word Choice
- Voice
- Capitalization
- Punctuation
- Handwriting 
- Spelling
- Genre

Learning Goals

The student will demonstrate the ability to write by organizing ideas and using appropriate writing conventions.  The student will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to use powerful vocabulary and be able to sound out words to spell them correctly.  The student will enjoy writing!

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Parents, please upload completed piece to email, so I can review it more carefully and leave notes.

Supply List

Writing paper uploaded to print
A sharpened pencil 
Crayons, colored pencils, or markers to color illustrations (time permitting)

External Resources

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

Meet the teacher

Bonnie Schweinsberg

Joined April, 2020

4.9

75reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Hi Kids!  My name is Mrs. Schweinsberg.  That's a long name, so you can call me Ms. Bonnie. I am so happy to meet you!  My favorite subjects are READING and WRITING, but I love learning and teaching about all different subjects.  The friend you see in my photo is Hazel.  She's a reading dog for Canine Classmates.  Hazel and I read with students who need our help. 
    Hi Adults! It is a pleasure to meet you, too!  I'm a military (retired) wife, mother, grandmother, and retired teacher.  I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with a minor in Reading from Texas State University.  I am certified in Reading and General Education grades 1-8.  
    I started teaching sixth grade elementary in public school in 1990. After three years, I became a stay-at-home mom for fifteen years. I volunteered in my sons' classrooms and substitute taught for their school districts in FL, AR, AL, VA, and TX.  
     I returned to teaching full time as a Special Education Behavior teacher, working with students who had significant behavior difficulties.  After six years in Special Education, I moved into general education to teach first grade, where I retired in 2018.  After retiring, I became a Canine Classmates Best Buddy.  I work with my dog Hazel, tutoring and reading with at-risk students in first, second, and third grade.      
     I teach with a growth mindset philosophy, where effort is expected and praised, and students understand it's always okay to make mistakes!  It's also okay to have fun!  As long as we're trying our best and growing, we're moving forward.  I will use my expertise and energetic teaching style to give students the tools they need to GROW as life long learners. I look forward to the opportunity to work with your child!