Hello! My name is Melanie Dufrene, and I am excited to teach classes that will expand your child's vocabulary through social classes and reading comprehension classes. I have been in the education field for over ten years. In this time, I have taught, substituted, and worked as a private tutor to American and international students.  As a teacher, I have taught all of the core academic subjects to elementary school students. As a private tutor, I helped local elementary school students with reading and math while I helped my international students learn to speak English.  

I am certified to teach Pre-K-fifth grade as well as teach English as a Foreign Language. I get the most joy from getting students to think critically and weigh out the pros/cons of situations when making decisions. I love relating what my students learn in my class to the real world while encouraging them to see things from more than perspective and ask guiding questions to challenge them to dig deeper into our class discussions. Most importantly, I believe in validating student's efforts to provide a caring and encouraging learning environment where students are creative thinkers.

I've known I wanted to be a teacher since middle school, and I've chosen to be a teacher because teachers are life-long learners.  I have always been inquisitive, and my dad blames his gray hair on all the questions I asked him as a child.

I believe it takes a team for learners to learn effectively and feel successful. I want to be part of your team and am here for you and your learner. I'm always happy to answer any questions you have about any of my courses.

-Life/Social Skills Game: Hobbies-Would You Rather?  for ages 6-10,  8-12, and 13-18
-Life/Social Skills Game: Would You Rather- Food-Themed for ages 6-10, 8-12, and 13-18
-Life/Social Skills Game: Would You Rather- Time Travel with Marty and Doc, ages 8-12, 13-18
-Life/Social Skills Game: Would You Rather- Peanuts Theme (Charlie Brown)  ages 6-10
-Life/Social Skills Game: Would You Rather- Wizard Theme for ages 6-10,8-12
-Life/ Social Skills Game: Would You Rather? Superheroes- J-League Ages 8-12, 13-18
-Life/ Social Skills Game: Would You Rather? Superheroes- A-Team Ages 8-12,13-18
-Life/Social Skills Game: Would You Rather? Musical Instrument Edition Ages 8-12, 13-18
 -Life/Social Skills Game: Would You Rather? Body Parts Ages 8-12
-Life/Social Skills: Would You Rather Theme of the Week Ages 6-10,8-12 13-18

Here are some of the classes I am offering right now at Outschool:
-Reading Comprehension: Character Traits in "Time for School, Charlie Brown"  Ages 7-10
-Reading Skills: Finding Dialogue in "Time for School, Charlie Brown" Ages 7-10
-Reading Comprehension Skills: Retelling "Time for School, Charlie Brown"   Ages 7-10 
-Reading Skills Camp With "Time for School, Charlie Brown"  (includes Reading Comprehension: Character Traits in Time for School, Charlie Brown
 Reading Skills: Finding Dialogue in "Time for School, Charlie Brown"
Reading Comprehension Skills: Retelling "Time for School, Charlie Brown"  )  Ages 7-10
-Reading Comprehension Skills: Retell "Snoopy and Woodstock Best Friends Forever" Ages 7-10
-Reading Comprehension: Text-To-Self Connections With Snoopy and Woodstock Ages 7-10
  
I hope to see you in my classroom soon,
Melanie