Reading Comprehension
Teacher: Mrs. Kaitlyn
Does your child need extra help understanding what they read? Join me in a fun, engaging learning environment where I we will read a grade level passage and practice vocabulary in context, comprehension questions and even write about our fiction or nonfiction text. This class is meant to make comprehension fun and engaging to build a love for reading in your student.
Writing Session
Teacher: Mrs. Kaitlyn
Does your child need extra help in writing detailed stories with a strong introduction and conclusion? Practice writing narratives, informative, how-to and opinion writing. Each writing session we will have fun, new themes so writing stays engaging! We will work on planning it out, adding details and creating a strong beginning, middle and end.
Cursive Session
Teacher: Mrs. Kaitlyn
This beginner cursive class is a fun and silly way to work on learning how to form strokes, upper and lower case letters and connect them to make words. Each week we will learn letters with similar strokes and formation and continue to build on that each week. . After each letter we will do a scavenger hunt and later begin to make silly sentences.
Math Session
Teacher: Mrs. Kaitlyn
If your child thrives in an interactive, engaging environment, this outerspace themed math class may be just the right fit! We work on learning math facts and strategies for mental math to increase automaticity in math. This class is a game based format and we are up and moving, having fun while learning! This class is geared toward 1st and 2nd graders.
Pricing
I have three kids of my own, so I understand how expensive life can be. I truly care about the success of my students, so I strive to keep the cost as competitive as possible. Most classes range between $10-$14 per group class. A 1:1 tutoring class can range between $30-$45 depending on how long of a session you are interested in.
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Meet the Teacher
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I am a 2nd grade teacher turned online teacher to students kindergarten-5th grade. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. I am a licensed pre-k - 3rd grade teacher with a 4th and 5th grade endorsement. I am currently working towards my Master's in Curriculum and Development. I love to stay up-to-date on the latest research and have recently taken Graduate courses in The Science of Reading and Google Apps for the Classroom.
Prior to 2nd grade, I was a title one reading specialist. In my classroom experience, I have taught reading interventions to kindergarten through 3rd grade students, tutored one on one after school, and taught all subject levels in my 2nd grade classroom for many years.
Online Learning FAQs
What are online classrooms and how do they work?
Happy Teacher Life uses Outschool to host virtual classes focusing on reading, math, cursive and private tutoring. I specialize in creating a personalize education plan for your child with the goal of helping them find the joy of learning. Classes consist of a variety of math facts, cursive, literacy skills including phonics and phonemic awareness games, reading and comprehension activities and writing.
How do you ensure high-quality classes?
All parents/guardians are encouraged to passively participate in the class; this means hear, but not be heard. If any concerns concerns arise about the quality of the lessons or class disruptions, please don’t hesitate to reach out via email. I do my best to ensure the classes are full of learning and void of distractions. Classes are high-quality in that I used research-based strategies and curriculum that is unique to each child’s learning style. I stay up-to-date on the latest research in teaching and keep a current teaching license.
What are the technology requirements?
Students take classes on Outschool all over the world! If you have a compute, tablet or iPad with a strong internet connection, you’re good to go! Many students prefer to use headphones as well so they can focus on the class.
How do you ensure safety in classes?
One way I make sure that classes are safe is by guaranteeing that all attendees of classes and the individual tutoring sessions are elementary age children. All students are reminded not to share any personal information such as last names, location, social media handles etc. I ask that parents refrain from interacting in classes other than our initial lesson to discuss any goals or needs. I intend to be professional at all times, and I expect the same of our students parents. All students must be completely dressed with proper sound and video to ensure quality of lessons. All classes are recorded for the safety of the students and myself.
What is your cancellation policy?
I know plans don’t always go as “planned”, I do try to be understanding. All classes have a standard refund policy meaning you will receive a refund within 24 hours of payment until your next meeting or lesson access begins. Because all classes are recorded and materials are available, even if you miss a class, you will still be able to view the recording and have access to class materials, therefore a refund must be within 24 hours of payment.
My learner has special needs. Is this online format a good fit?
I welcome learners of all needs and capacities. I have experience teaching children with various special needs and learning disabilities. My tutoring sessions may allow for both gifted learners to extend their learning and for learners in need of academic support to get the individual attention they require.