Private tutoring offers a unique learning experience tailored precisely to your needs. With an individualized approach, we are committed to providing you with the tools and support necessary to enhance your writing abilities.

What Can you Expect?

1. Personalized Lessons: Every learner has different strengths and weaknesses in writing. Through personalized lessons, your tutor will identify areas in need of improvement and develop a customized plan to address them. Whether it's grammar, essay structure, or creative writing, we have you covered.

2. One-on-One Instruction: During each session, you will receive undivided attention, ensuring that we maximize our time together. This individualized approach allows us to focus on your specific goals, answer your questions, and provide detailed feedback on your work.

3. Feedback and Editing: Constructive criticism is a crucial part of the writing process. Your tutor will carefully review your work, providing insightful feedback that highlights your strengths and suggests areas for improvement. Together, we will refine your writing skills, ultimately enhancing the clarity and effectiveness of your work.

4. Building Confidence: Writing can be daunting, but with the guidance of a private tutor, you will gain the confidence needed to express your thoughts and ideas more eloquently. Through encouragement, practice, and guidance, we will help you develop a strong writing voice and unleash your creativity.

During the sessions, we aim to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where you feel comfortable asking questions, taking risks, and making significant strides in your writing journey.

Together, we will unlock your true reading/writing potential!

Some topics:


1. Phonics and decoding skills

2. Reading comprehension strategies

3. Vocabulary development

4. Writing skills (grammar, punctuation, sentence structure)

5. Spelling and handwriting

6. Literary analysis and interpretation

7. Speaking and listening skills (oral communication)

8. Creative writing

9. Research and citation skills

10. Critical thinking and analysis of texts

11. Literary genres and devices

12. Cultural and global perspectives in literature

13. Media literacy and digital communication

14. Language and communication development in different contexts

15. Grammar and syntax rules

16. Poetry analysis

17. Public speaking and presentation skills

18. Reading fluency and expression

19. Resume Writing

20. Test Prep

We work with Elementary, Middle, High School and those preparing for college. 

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Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.
By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.