One-on-One Tutoring with Prof. Lisa

    $314.15

    “Creative writing is easy, but essays are a headache.” Wrong! But they do require different ways of thinking and planning–which can benefit creative writing, too. With knowledge and practice, students become well-rounded writers who are ready to express their ideas in writing for any purpose. ~Prof. Lisa

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    One-on-One Tutoring with Prof. Lisa
    InstructorProf. Lisa Billa
    Content LevelsGrades 5-6 • Upper Elementary
    Grades 6-7 • Middle School
    Grades 7-8 • Junior High
    Grades 9-10 • Lower High School
    Grades 11-12 • Upper High School
    Course Length8 hours
    Live Webinars Held OnPer family's schedule
    Additional ComponentsTutoring & One-on-One Learning

    I love to teach writing in a group classroom and to see students share their ideas and enthusiasm as they become stronger writers! However, for many reasons, students may benefit from 1:1 instruction or support. Students of all levels of writing proficiency can grow through individualized attention to their work and their writing process. It’s also valuable for students to understand that revision is often an integral–and even enjoyable–part of writing!

    My aim is for students to become proficient and confident writers who are able to produce any form of polished writing required–from book reviews or opinion pieces to essays or research papers. Many young writers with enthusiasm for creative writing feel lost–and therefore unmotivated–when faced with more structured assignments; other students may have decided from previous experience that expository writing is “boring” or formulaic, or don’t know where to begin when given a broad topic. Together we can harness student interests to widen their writing repertoire and explore strategies and organizational tools that work best for each student.

    Tutoring sessions will follow a personalized plan designed with input from student and parent. Students may begin with a specific identified need, project, or area for improvement, or seek to build general skills for clear, organized, and focused writing.

    Webcams: If the family desires, webcams may be used during one-on-one tutoring webinars.

    Please note: 24 hours’ notice is required before canceling a tutoring session to qualify for rescheduling a session. Without 24 hours’ notice, the missed session will be charged/counted as a session.

    Questions? Please feel free to ask questions by emailing the instructor: Prof. Lisa Billa

    What to expect in the Required section of the tutoring classroom each week: 

    • Students will complete or revise selected pieces of writing and share in the online forum.

    What to expect in the Highly Suggested & Optional sections in the classroom each week:

    • Curated resources, including websites & videos, are provided to excite learners and to add depth to the subject matter.

    What to expect during the tutoring webinar:

    • Weekly tutoring webinars are 60 minutes long. Webinars are recorded and are made available to students and parents for future reference.
    • During the webinar, your student receives one-on-one tutoring with the instructor. This may include discussing new material, practicing writing skills and strategies, and reviewing shared writing samples.
    • Webcams: If the family desires, webcams may be used during one-on-one tutoring webinars.

    Tutoring Session Length: 

    • 8 hours
    • Please note: 24 hours’ notice is required before canceling a tutoring session to qualify for rescheduling a session. Without 24 hours’ notice, the missed session will be charged/counted as a session.

    Before entering tutoring, students should be able to:

    • Read at a solid 5th-grade level or above.
    • Write several paragraphs independently.
    • Assignments and webinar participation will require typing at least several paragraphs of text; if a student requires support with this, I’m happy to explore accommodations to make tutoring accessible for your student!

    Students should be willing to:

    • Be prepared for the webinar. Contribute writing and ideas; ask questions to clarify concepts as needed.
    • Complete assignments before the webinar so that we can discuss them.
    • Actively participate via the microphone.
    • Maintain communication via email.

    Required books & materials: 

    • None. Webinars and classroom will include relevant readings, which may coordinate with other course subjects if desired.