30 YRS EXPERIENCE TCHR brings Reading, Writing, Grammar to all ages (everywhere online)
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NO AI! Let's be clear about that. Real writing by hand, reading real books, and writing with real grammar and spelling skill happen here. Ms. Sandy, a former classroom teacher (primary, elementary, ESL, and universities) and writer/editor, your child can progress in reading, writing and grammar faster than you thought possible. She teaches for long-term learning, not computer-aided shortcuts that teach nothing. Studies show, shockingly, that tech-teaching has caused test scores to drop and writing to become below grade level. Critical thinking, creative thinking and comprehension skills are suffering. It is back-to-basics time.
In weekly meetings starting now, in Google.meet, Ms. Sandy inspires and writes with your children so that their skills in reading, writing, grammar, comprehension and vocabulary improve fast. She brings students to grade level and above. She creates custom worksheets in Google.docs that fit exactly the needed skills. She wastes no time on what they already know, and she follows the suggestions of parents, when they want specific lessons. After all the meetings, she reports the student's progress to the parents via texts. Check her background and books published here: Amazon.com/author/sandyballatore.
Test-taking is also her specialty. She works with children and teens who are facing ISEE, SSAT, ACT, SAT and other tests so that all their language skills are improved and they know how all the language questions work. (She does not teach math.)
Text her (626.497.1165) to set up a fall schedule. Leave your phone number if you would to speak in person. She can plan a unit of study that matches your child's needs and talents. The fee is $50/hr, paid with Zelle at the meeting or before. Scheduling is flexible.
With a study plan in place, you can be confident that your child will have a stress-free, back-to-basics teacher who constantly stresses critical and creative thinking, as well as deep thinking and vocabulary expansion.
All English language subjects are available: history, literature, grammar, essay writing, creative writing, poetry, comprehension, and critical thinking.
Beginning reading, phonics, sight words, oral reading, and writing are also available for ages 7 and older. Third grade through high school is the age range of most of her students. They work with her for years, very often, because they have fun and they learn fast. Above-grade-level learners are especially challenged by her high standards. She has taught in universities; she knows what is coming for her students. She aims high.
An added advantage is Ms. Sandy's many years teaching English Second Language. Many of her students are bilingual and parents appreciate her specialized lessons for these children.
Note: This is the busiest time for scheduling, yet, she always makes time for whomever wishes to sign up.
Contact her now to get the best schedule for you.
See Amazon/author/sandyballatore for her published children's books.