I specialize in writing but also excel in other areas such as elementary math. I am very personable and enjoy communicating as well as interacting with students to aid in their learning process. I look forward to working with you!... For me, the most important thing is teaching a student to work independently. Far too often, students expect to be given the answer, which will not effectively prepare them for higher-level work.... Get to know a...
Read more
...three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim...
Read more
...drives such planning revolves around the needs of my students. If you are interested in working with me, I'll make sure to fully hear your students needs to make sure that we are working towards a common goal. I've had experience collaborating with classroom teachers as well. Please also check out my resume so you can see my credentials and teaching experiences. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your child...
Read more
...writing, and literary analysisperfect for any junior or senior preparing for college. No matter where you're at as a reader and writer, you will come away from my tutoring sessions with an appreciation for close reading and confidence about the writing process. I break down even the trickiest concepts clearly and methodically with targeted practice in the areas where you need it most. Most importantly, I'll make our classes fun. Outside of tutoring, I'm writing...
Read more
...Brooklyn in the New York City Public Schools. I am a Special Education teacher and am currently teaching in a 3rd grade classroom. I have experience with students from ages 4-14, and students of mixed backgrounds and disabilities. I believe that every child deserves an excellent education and the support needed to achieve their goals. I am an extremely hard worker and I am constantly trying to find new ways to help my students grow...
Read more
...and develop effective study habits. My tutoring approach is warm, supportive, and highly personalized. I ensure to meet students exactly where they are and guide them step-by-step toward mastery. Whether a student needs help with homework, test preparation, reading and writing skills, or foundational math and science, I tailor every session to their learning style and goals. My mission is simple: to create a positive, motivating learning environment where every student can thrive. I am...
Read more
...limited to a television screen. I have loved non-fiction for having the ability to open up our world as it was, as it is and as it could. I have loved writing, in all its forms, in more recent years for having the ability to communicate thoughts, information and creativity. It is my goal to help all my students see what great powers reading and writing have and to allow them to apply their reading...
Read more
...clients to develop a recipe for success. It truly brings me delight to see a student discovering the right answers to the same questions that once boggled him or her. When students discover that they are more than capable of finding solutions to challenging problems, they often begin to attain a sense of fulfillment from their work. With the right training, any student is capable of excelling academically. My role as the facilitator is to...
Read more
...elementary teacher for 7 years in several grade levels. I enjoy teaching all areas but especially love math and reading. These are passions of mine, and you can often find me reading my own books whenever I have time. I believe that a positive environment is the key to learning. When students are happy, safe, and enjoying their tasks, they acquire new information much more quickly and easily. It is my mission to always create...
Read more
...faster with personalizing your working and applying it to your life. I was doubted in middle school and high school in even getting into college. I ended up doing fairly well on tests and got into a good college. I know what it's like being on both ends. Learning is about being open minded and realizing how much you don't know. With that attitude, work ethic and technique students can truly do better than they...
Read more
...followed me into adulthood. I'm a full-blown Wikipedian. My rsum goes beyond tutoring. From grant proposals to album reviews, I've been published across disciplines. I've spent two years writing and editing for literary magazines. I've hosted a radio show focusing on philosophy and hip-hop. I've studied in Richmond, Pittsburgh, Salamanca, and Valparaiso. I believe tutoring happens on a case-by-case basis. I personalize each lesson, so whether your child learns through close-reading and marginalia, or through...
Read more
...program at a local private school for grades 5-9. I have spent several years as a phonics and reading tutor for early readers as well. I am passionate about helping each of my students develop a love of learning, self-confidence and success in and out of the classroom. My greatest joy is helping to unlock a student's potential through literacy and language. I believe reading and writing create exciting opportunities for each student to accomplish...
Read more
...Studies, and Test Preparation. My favorite subject to tutor is Reading. I am intrinsically motivated in my career, and I receive the most satisfaction when students that I serve exhibit growth. Not only do I tutor students, I build confidence in them and motivate them to reach new heights. Students are encouraged to set educational goals, and we execute them together. Outside of work, I am a member of the PhD Sisters Group at Capella...
Read more
...students and their ambitions, and work with them where they are at to achieve mastery. Other than science, I am an avid CrossFit athlete, and competed on a regional team. I am also a Level 2 Certified CrossFit Coach and have coached Track and FitClub. I also enjoy skiing, hiking, kayaking and rafting. On the artsy side of things I have been doing chalk pastels, painting, and crafting since I was a child.
Read more
...understandings of the test that will greatly help students preparing for it. The test can be rather daunting for a student so having someone to guide studying and the development of the skills necessary to do well on the SAT is greatly valuable. Outside of academics, music is a huge part of my life; I am an avid trumpet player and am part of a music-based fraternity. Additionally, I enjoy hikes and nature walks with...
Read more
...of St. Joseph's College. I hold certifications for Birth through 6th grade in General Ed. as well as Special Ed. I am currently working as a substitute teacher in addition to tutoring. After graduating I had the opportunity to work for a Montessori school. I then became ABA certified and started working as a Behavioral Therapist, working with children with Autism and other developmental disabilities. Although I enjoy teaching many different subjects, my favorite to...
Read more
...just don't all learn it in the same way! I pride myself on making meaningful connections and relationships with my students. I have a great sense of humor, and believe I am pretty darn good at making learning fun. I love math, writing, and reading, and feel very comfortable tutoring all levels of these subjects. Personally, I love to spend time reading, binge watching shows on Netflix, cooking, and hanging out with my cat! I...
Read more
...and students whose first language is not English. I enjoy tutoring in both reading and math because both are skills that will be needed throughout a person's life no matter what path they take. Both are foundational skills and it is so exciting to see a light-bulb go off for a student when they finally grasp a concept. I believe that every student can and will learn. Different students learn in different ways and it...
Read more
...past year! My experience as a college instructor also enhances my ability to work with teens and adult learners. Ive taught classes on learning strategies and academic success techniques, early childhood education courses, reading and math methods, to name a few. Ive successfully helped students with their writing in a variety of topic areas. I edit and provide feedback on papers on a daily basis and do so with a positive and nurturing touch. Many...
Read more
...I have lived in Las Vegas my whole life. I have aspired to be a teacher ever since I was about 12 years old. I enjoy mostly outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. I also enjoy a very hours playing a good video game as well; mostly PC but I also enjoy Nintendo games. A major goal of mine would be to teach on a college level by becoming a professor. I...
Read more
Receive personally tailored 5th Grade Writing lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Montreal 5th Grade Writing Tutoring FAQ
Fifth grade writing augments the foundational writing skills that your student has learned in previous classes. It not only helps students to continue expanding their vocabularies and learning the details of English grammar, it also challenges them to read a variety of texts with a critical eye. Fifth graders also begin to write with a persuasive bent in mind. While this wide variety of content helps keep students engaged with writing by introducing new facets of the subject, it can also result in students easily growing overwhelmed. Even the brightest students are likely to encounter some difficulty in one or more of the topics covered in fifth grade writing. No matter what challenges your fifth grade student is facing with his or her writing, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a personal tutor. Private tutoring might be just the thing to help your child overcome the difficulties he or she is facing, and can help your student gain the skills and practice that he or she will use and need in future classes.
Whether your student is struggling with identifying various types of words and phrases in sentences, understanding what he or she reads, or writing his or her own compositions, an experienced tutor can be of assistance. Educational directors in your area can help you connect with writing tutors whose skill sets are best suited to helping your child master whatever aspects of writing he or she finds difficult.
Your child's tutor can create a customized learning plan that focuses just on their particular academic needs, which allows each tutoring session to be efficient and effective. Your child can work at whatever pace allows him or her to learn best. There is no pressure to keep up with the rest of his or her peers. This is not always the case in a classroom setting. Teachers aren't really able to slow down the pace of the class to accommodate individual students. But with private tutoring, your child can move at their own pace. A private tutor can ensure that they fully understand a particular topic before moving on to another one.
A lot of people believe that only students who are struggling can benefit from a private tutor. But a private tutor can also be beneficial if your child is moving beyond where the rest of their class is. Students who are too advanced often become bored, which may lead to behavioral problems or to them not doing well in their classes. A private tutor can help with this because they can provide your child with more complex assignments and lesson plans than their regular teacher can.
Another benefit of personal tutoring is that your student can receive immediate feedback on his or her work, as well as answers to questions that naturally come up during his or her learning process. Your child's teacher may not encourage questions, or your child may not feel comfortable asking questions in a classroom full of other students. But when they are working with a personable tutor who they feel comfortable with, they can ask as many questions as they need to fully comprehend each topic.
Fifth grade writing tutoring is also extremely convenient, since you choose when and where to have sessions. Varsity Tutors' live learning platform enables you and your child to meet with a private tutor either in person or face-to-face online. This gives you and your child the flexibility to decide where they feel most comfortable studying.
Contact Varsity Tutors today for more information about how we can help you connect with a fifth grade writing tutor in your area.
Expert online tutors and live instruction in Montreal
Your Personalized Tutoring Program and Instructor
Identify Needs
Our knowledgeable directors help you choose your tutor with your learning profile and personality in mind.
Customize Learning
Your tutor can customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging easy-to-understand-ways.
Increased Results
You can learn more efficiently and effectively because the teaching style is tailored to you.
Online Convenience
With the flexibility of online tutoring, your tutor can be arranged to meet at a time that suits you.
Recent Montreal 5th Grade Writing Tutoring Session Notes
I gave the student a writing prompt: What animal would you like to be and why? He wrote the five requested sentences and I read and responded. He is a good writer. I showed him his switch in point of view and how to fix it. I then asked him to write three sentences describing how other animals would see him as the animal he chose, a porcupine. He wrote them. Then I directed him to revise the essay using first person throughout and showing how the animal's characteristics were attributes he would enjoy having. I also asked him to integrate the viewpoint of the other animals. He was able not only to change the emphasis of the character viewpoint, but to coordinate smoothly the required tasks. The final draft of his essay was finished in fifteen minutes with no grammar, spelling or punctuation mistakes.
In the first half of this session, I had the student take the outline form of his introductory paragraph (from his essay on waking up in the morning) and write it in paragraph form. He struggles with the concept of an outline, and he does not fully understand what a transition sentence is. I guided him through this writing process, and he seemed to gather a basic understanding of what it is to take an outline and turn it into a paragraph. This is only a draft version, and I plan on having the student edit his work next week. In the second half of the session, I reviewed the following parts of speech with him: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, articles. He seems to have a basic understanding of each of these parts of speech, but I would like him to master them. I will be giving him debriefings on these parts of speech as we use them. Next week, I would like to introduce the student to sentence diagramming.
This week we went over some spelling rules and root words. I brought a binder with special colored paper and notecards for her to keep and we made root word note cards for her. I chose the root words according to common core standards for middle school. We also thought about words that went with the given root words, and during the following week I had her write down some more words to go with the roots that she thought of herself. We also went over spelling rules- I thought that since she is so good at math, it might help her spelling to have some more logical rules to follow and remember rather than just trying to remember and practice individual words. I plan to continue going over more spelling rules, root words, and suffixes and prefixes in coming weeks.
First meeting, discussed his thoughts on his writing & reading skills, likes, and goals. Did an assessment of his writing, letter formation, neatness and ability to write on unlined paper. Did well but would like to have more uniformity in proper stroke order. Brainstormed ideas for his first persuasive project paper. He picked "Seahawks should have won," so now he has some serious research to do.
After reviewing scores provided by his 4th grade teachers, it is clear that the student is very intelligent, and while he is clearly not challenged with writing and reading comprehension, there is room for some improvement. He started reading "Artemis Fowl," the first of the books he will be writing about and we will be discussing together. He was given both reading comprehension and creative writing assignments, which we will edit together next session. I look forward to working with him and to watching him evolve as a reader and writer.
The student is very intelligent, but struggles with putting pen to paper. I have been tutoring him with writing prompts to be more expressive. He spent the first hour on writing a persuasive paper; the second hour was spent on a narrative. It seemed that the student was thrown off by the different day and time of tutoring. (My 'normal time' for the student is Saturdays from 9-11am)
