Decoding: Students will identify, syllables, consonants & vowels, enabling them to decode words in context. Students will memorize and recall words from the text. 

Reading Fluency: Increase the student’s reading speed, accuracy, and comprehension. 

Reading Comprehension: Improve the student’s ability to comprehend and interpret text by answering inferential questions.

Positive Reinforcement: Provide ongoing, positive, and constructive feedback as the student reads aloud to build confidence and motivation

Supportive Techniques: Utilize supportive techniques such as choral reading, recorded material, and guided reading sessions to provide a scaffold for the student’s learning

Vocabulary: Acquire new words and vocabulary 

Progress Monitoring: Continuously monitor and measure the student’s progress using real data to adjust goals and strategies as needed

I am new to Outschool and although I have been teaching students who struggle with literacy for thirty years. I had a dramatic entry into the world of literacy, when my seven-year-old son, Nicholas, failed in first grade. His prospects looked grim as assessments revealed he could read ten words, displayed no strengths, and had a discouraging "low IQ" diagnosis.

I opted to withdraw Nicholas from school, seizing the opportunity to tailor his education. This decision marked the onset of a transformative process, during which I adapted lessons to suit Nicholas's needs. Through relentless reflection and adaptation, I witnessed an astonishing metamorphosis in his learning journey.

Motivated by my personal experiences and Nicholas's remarkable progress, I became a qualified reading specialist. Drawing upon my unconventional background, enriched by diverse cultural encounters, and fueled by an unyielding passion, I assumed the role of District Reading Specialist in Lubbock, Texas.  I dedicated myself to guiding students, aged 7 to 17, who grappled with similar literacy challenges.

I perceive myself not merely as an educator but as a "literacy problem-solver," committed to pioneering innovative approaches to empower dyslexic or struggling learners. My teaching endeavors have spanned continents, from Australia to Texas and New York, where I have tirelessly worked with students lagging in literacy, guiding them toward triumphs in reading.

0 - 1 horas semanales fuera de clase
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Frecuencia: incluido
Comentario: incluido
Detalles: 

Designed for students needing a literacy lift, this class is a haven for learners at all levels, even those with IEPs. Here, all reading components merge seamlessly with fun and learning. Every student is embraced and encouraged to grow.

The prior class of ‘Aliens Ate My Homework’ theatre enriches, but isn’t required—suitable for most reading levels.