* Our first meeting will be to discuss your learner's need and goals for our tutoring sessions.


Subject(s) Covered: Math, Science, ELAR, Social Studies, and Social/Emotional.
Samples of covered topics can include:
Math:
1.	Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division: Basic arithmetic operations are fundamental in elementary math education. Students learn to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and begin to understand the concepts behind these operations.
2.	Shapes and Geometry: Elementary students explore basic shapes such as squares, circles, triangles, and rectangles. They learn to identify, compare, and classify shapes, as well as understand concepts like symmetry and basic geometric properties.
3.	Measurement: Students are introduced to the concept of measurement through length, weight, capacity, time, and money. They learn to use standard units of measurement and develop skills in comparing and estimating quantities.
Science:
1.	Living Things: Students learn about the characteristics of living organisms, including plants, animals, and humans. They explore topics such as life cycles, habitats, adaptations, and basic human anatomy.
2.	Earth and Space: Elementary science often covers topics related to Earth's systems, such as weather, seasons, rocks and minerals, and the solar system. Students learn about the Earth's structure, natural phenomena, and basic astronomical concepts.
3.	Matter and Energy: Students are introduced to the basic concepts of matter and energy. They learn about different states of matter (solid, liquid, gas), properties of materials, basic chemical reactions, and forms of energy such as light, heat, and sound.
English:
1.	Phonics and Reading Fluency: Elementary English education focuses on building foundational reading skills through phonics instruction. Students learn letter-sound correspondence, decoding strategies, and practice reading fluently with comprehension.
2.	Writing Skills: Students develop basic writing skills such as forming letters and words, sentence structure, punctuation, and capitalization. They also begin to express their ideas through simple writing tasks such as journal entries, stories, and descriptive paragraphs.
3.	Vocabulary and Language Usage: Elementary English curriculum includes vocabulary development and understanding of language usage. Students learn new words, their meanings, and how to use them in context. They also explore grammar concepts such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and sentence types.
Reading:
1.	Reading Comprehension: Elementary reading instruction focuses on building comprehension skills. Students learn to understand and interpret texts by identifying main ideas, details, and literary elements such as characters, settings, and plot.
2.	Literary Elements: Students are introduced to various literary genres such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and folktales. They learn to recognize different story elements such as characters, settings, plot, and themes.
3.	Reading Strategies: Elementary students learn reading strategies to improve comprehension and fluency, such as predicting, summarizing, making connections, and asking questions while reading.
Social Studies:
1.	Geography: Elementary social studies often begins with basic geography lessons. Students learn about maps, globes, continents, oceans, and basic geographic features such as mountains, rivers, and deserts.
2.	Communities: Students explore different types of communities, including urban, suburban, and rural areas. They learn about community helpers, local government, and the roles and responsibilities of citizens.
3.	History and Culture: Elementary social studies introduces students to key historical events, figures, and cultural traditions. They learn about important historical figures, events like national holidays, cultural celebrations, and basic concepts of historical time periods.
    Frequency and Duration: Tutoring sessions will take place twice a week and last 30 minutes.
    Format: Tutoring will be online. Please ensure you have the appropriate technology set up. Students will learn by participating in appropriate games, slides with practice questions, and lectures.
    Customization: Tutoring sessions will be tailored to the child's individual needs and learning style. 
    Credentials and Experience: I am licensed in Texas, focusing on EC-6th grade, complete with STR (Science of Teaching Reading). Your child is in capable hands.
Teaching style/Method:
•  Hands-On Learning: Incorporating hands-on activities and experiential learning allows students to actively engage with the material. Activities such as experiments, group projects, and educational games can make learning more memorable and enjoyable for young learners.
•  Differentiated Instruction: Recognizing that students have different learning styles and abilities, an effective elementary teacher uses differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learners. This may involve providing varied instructional approaches, resources, and assessments to meet individual student needs.
•  Visual Aids and Multimedia: Utilizing visual aids, multimedia resources, and technology enhances understanding and retention of concepts for elementary students. Visuals such as charts, diagrams, videos, and interactive presentations can help make abstract concepts more concrete and accessible.
•  Active Participation: Encouraging active participation and fostering a collaborative learning environment promotes student engagement and interaction. Teachers can facilitate discussions, group work, and peer-to-peer teaching opportunities to encourage students to share their ideas and learn from one another.
•  Positive Reinforcement and Encouragement: Providing positive reinforcement, praise, and encouragement fosters a supportive classroom environment where students feel motivated and empowered to learn. Recognizing and celebrating students' achievements, efforts, and progress can boost their confidence and self-esteem.
•  Scaffolding and Guided Practice: Offering scaffolded instruction and guided practice helps students build upon their existing knowledge and skills. Teachers can provide step-by-step guidance, modeling, and support as students work towards mastering new concepts and skills.
•  Flexible and Responsive Teaching: Remaining flexible and responsive to students' interests, questions, and feedback allows teachers to adapt their instruction to meet evolving learning needs. Being attuned to students' individual strengths, challenges, and interests enables teachers to personalize instruction and provide targeted support.
•  Culturally Responsive Teaching: Recognizing and valuing students' diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is essential for creating an inclusive classroom environment. Culturally responsive teaching involves incorporating diverse content, perspectives, and instructional approaches that resonate with students' identities and cultural backgrounds.
•  Clear Communication: Using clear and concise language, as well as providing explicit instructions and explanations, helps students understand expectations and navigate learning tasks effectively. Effective communication also involves actively listening to students, asking clarifying questions, and providing constructive feedback.
•  Reflective Practice: Engaging in reflective practice allows teachers to continuously assess and improve their teaching effectiveness. Reflecting on lessons, student learning outcomes, and instructional strategies enables teachers to identify strengths, areas for growth, and opportunities for refinement in their teaching practice.
    Progress Tracking: Progress will be tracked based on each student. I want to ensure that we are excelling in the right direction. 
    Communication: We will communicate via Outschool/email and update you after every class. 
    Policies: I understand life happens but if you cannot make a lesson, please let me know 24 hours in advance. I do understand in the event of an emergency/illness. If you do miss a lesson without notice you are responsible for payment.
    Feedback and Evaluation: I will provide the child with feedback throughout the lesson to ensure understanding of the material. I will do 3 evaluations throughout the tutoring session. The first will see where the student is, the second will be the progress made by the student (middle of the sessions), and the third and final evaluation will be done in the last session. If the student needs more assistance, we will discuss it after the final evaluation.
    Goals: We will discuss a main goal that you would like your child to meet. It can be a simple goal such as learning all of the correct letter sounds. Once we have come up with a goal, we will create a plan together to ensure we set your child up to successfully meet this goal.