course description:
Our Reading and Writing course is designed to enhance students’ literacy skills through engaging and interactive activities. Students will improve their reading comprehension by exploring a variety of texts, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. They will develop their writing abilities by practicing different styles, such as narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive writing. The course emphasizes critical thinking, encouraging students to analyze texts and express their interpretations thoughtfully. Creative writing exercises will inspire imagination, while research assignments will introduce basic research skills and proper citation practices. By the end of the course, students will be well-prepared for academic challenges and equipped with the tools to enjoy and analyze literature critically.
course setup：
Private Tutoring, Small Classes for 2-5 people
30 or 45 mins per class
For ages 4 and up
Classin Live Online Classes
After-class homework
course topics：
Literacy and Language Development
Emphasis on the development of writing skills, focusing on key traits such as idea clarity, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and adherence to writing conventions
Strategies to enhance reading comprehension, incorporating grammar and writing instruction to improve overall language use
Vocabulary expansion through direct instruction, application in context, and activities that enhance reading comprehension and verbal expression
Critical Reading and Textual Analysis
Engagement with a wide range of genres and themes to encourage a broader understanding of literature and informational textsTeaching Materials
Analytical skills training to interpret complex texts, focusing on literary devices, character analysis, thematic exploration, and critical thinking
Encouragement of media literacy through diverse media and text types, aiming to develop informed and critical readers
Writing and Research Skills
Structured writing assignments designed to improve coherence, structure, and creativity, following a guided writing process from brainstorming to revision
Writing workshops and projects that reinforce the writing process, emphasizing the importance of drafting, feedback, and editing
Introduction to research skills, including source evaluation, effective note-taking, and the synthesis of information, culminating in polished academic writing
course LEVELS：
Grade K: Teach key reading skills by recognizing different types of books, and retelling stories to identify characters and main events.
Grade 1: Retell stories, identify emotions, compare characters' experiences, and organize articles with rich vocabulary and clear structure.
Grade 2: Ask detailed questions, compare cultural versions of stories, and organize writing by selecting appropriate vocabulary and exploring different language styles.
Grade 3: Retell stories to understand central messages and themes, and maintain coherence in writing by choosing strong points and exploring different writing voices.
Grade 4: Cite details to describe characters and settings, compare different narrative perspectives, and develop settings and plots with enhanced sentence fluency.
Grade 5: Understand themes, analyze word meanings and text structures, and use vivid language to develop a unique writing style.
Grade 6: Analyze key ideas and themes, compare different forms of text, and develop strong writing points using figurative language to create a persuasive voice.
Grade 7: Understand and analyze text structure and themes, infer cause and effect, and develop ideas using vivid language to enhance a personal writing voice.
Grade 8: Enhance comprehension by analyzing themes and deducing logical conclusions, and focus on themes in writing to maintain verb tense consistency and write engaging paragraphs.
Grade 9: Analyze text structure, connect content to personal experiences and societal contexts, and express points by mastering different writing styles and enhancing sentence fluency.
Grade 10: Deeply analyze novels, poetry, and drama, exploring cultural backgrounds, and develop academic writing skills, including effective use of rhetoric and mastering drafting and revision techniques.
our teacher：
Ms. Jennifer Thompson is a certified teacher in the state of Texas. She has been teaching English, reading, and writing for the last 13 years.
She has experience teaching numerous grades, including kindergarten through eighth and worked as an educator in many capacities also. With 3 years of curriculum planning and professional development experience, Ms. Jennifer knows how to design customized Reading & Writing class for each student with a good performance.
Georgia Hemrick is a Tennessee-certified teacher who has been an educator for the past 14 years. For the last six years, she has been teaching English as a Second Language in both public schools and online. Previously, she instructed students of all ages in Drama Camps while she directed local and regional plays and musicals.
Mrs. Danielle Davis is a certified teacher currently living in Northern Virginia. She has over 15 years of experience teaching children in grades PreK through 8th grade. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an ESOL endorsement from the University of South Florida and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix.
Ms. Rebecca is a passionate and professional English teacher who has collected over 10 years teaching experience, approx. 10,000 lessons. Ms. Rebecca has experience teaching children of all grade levels and has a proven ability to encourage children to achieve their potential for learning. Her lessons are creative-centric and tailored to meet the student’s requirements. For the past 5 years Ms. Rebecca has been teaching English Language Arts, Math, and ESL online.
Ms. Clair Protestant is an exceptional English teacher who specializes in teaching reading, writing, and English speaking skills to students ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade. With a deep commitment to the education, she brings a focused and diligent approach to her classroom, ensuring that no detail goes unnoticed. Clair possesses a remarkable ability to identify students' weaknesses and provides targeted guidance to help them overcome challenges. Her teaching style encourages divergent thinking and she is known for her patience and nurturing demeanor.
Teacher Ghela holds a Bachelor of Elementary Education with a Major in Special Education and a Master of Elementary Education, making her a fully certified educator. Her dedication to teaching is evident in every aspect of her work, as she pours her heart and soul into her profession. Teacher Ghela is renowned for her meticulous and attentive teaching style, which aligns seamlessly with her extensive experience spanning over a decade. With a firm grasp of the essential knowledge points in the U.S. Common Core State Standards for elementary and middle school levels, she not only ensures that her students understand but excels in their studies.
Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Middle School Education and certified as an English teacher in Missouri, Mrs. Diane Proctor brings over 6 years of experience to her craft. Her pedagogical journey encompasses working with students from kindergarten through 8th grade, specifically in English Language Arts. In recognition of her outstanding work with special education students, she received the Special School District of St. Louis County Building Block award in 2017.
Meet Vicky Gill, a dedicated educator hailing from the picturesque state of South Carolina. With 23 years of English teaching experience under her belt, her journey into teaching began during her college years, where she found her calling as an after-school teacher at a local daycare center. Guiding students through their homework assignments ignited her passion for education, setting her on a steadfast path in the field.
Hello! I'm Moayad Issa, and for over eight years, I have dedicated myself to educating young minds in the intricacies of the English language, including reading, writing, ESL, and public speaking. My classroom is a place where literature comes alive and students are encouraged to develop their critical thinking and public speaking skills through personalized and inclusive instruction.
Mrs. Natalie DiCarlo is an educator with over 4 years of experience in tutoring. Specializing in English and History, Mrs. DiCarlo has a proven track record of working with Honors and Special Education students aged 8 to 18. She holds a Bachelor's degree in History from Rutgers University, graduating Cum Laude, and a Master's degree in Education from Rutgers University.
Mrs. Natalie DiCarlo is an educator with over 4 years of experience in tutoring. Specializing in English and History, Mrs. DiCarlo has a proven track record of working with Honors and Special Education students aged 8 to 18. She holds a Bachelor's degree in History from Rutgers University, graduating Cum Laude, and a Master's degree in Education from Rutgers University.