In this 1-on-1 class, students will learn writing skills needed to succeed in high school English Language Arts. 


Topics Covered 

- Essay Writing: Narrative, Informative, Arguments
- Research: How to gather relevant information, assess credibility and accuracy of sources
- Revising and Editing: Produce clear and coherent writing free of errors 
- Digital Citizenship: Use Internet and AI responsibly to research and write texts
- Collaboration: How to work with others to brainstorm, plan, draft, revise, and edit writing
- Integrity: Avoid plagiarism and understand the value of academic honesty
- Confidence: Become a confident writer and enjoy the benefits of communicating clearly



My Teaching Philosophy

I believe students learn best when they are active participants in their learning. As a teacher, I strive to communicate with students to set goals, understand why they are learning, and to empower students to ask questions and take control of their education. 

Writing is a valuable skill that can be used across academic disciplines and in many careers. Clear and concise communication is one of the keys to success in school and in life. 



How I Teach

Every lesson is tailored to meet the unique needs of learners. During our first class, we will talk about writing and research skills, how the student feels about writing, goals for the class, and areas the student wants to improve the most.

Lessons are taught will presentation slides made in Canva, video clips, and discussion. We can also practice using AI tools, such as Chat GPT and Gemini. Additionally, we can use Google Docs to practice writing collaboratively and learn how to use this writing tool. 


Sample Class Agenda 

- Greeting & Warm Up 
- Review how to correctly cite sources in an academic essay
- Revise and edit introduction and body paragraphs written for homework 
- Plan and draft conclusion paragraph
- Revise and edit essay by reading aloud to check for unclear statements and mistakes
- Review how to use commas correctly
- Recap lesson and go over homework assignment
- Closing & Goodbye


The great thing about 1-on-1 tutoring is that every class can be customized to help you reach your goals. 

Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Looking forward to seeing you in class!