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- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Phonetics
Online Phonics & ELA Expert: Building Confident Young Readers with Interactive, Personalized Lessons
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Phonetics
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About Samira
As your dedicated tutor, my foremost commitment is to provide a supportive, engaging and highly effective learning environment, where your child can truly thrive. My foundation as a liberal studies graduate uniquely equips me to teach elementary education, math, and history with an integrated comprehension perspective. My teaching method is adaptive diagnostic and truly student centered.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- SPM
- +5
levels :
Primary
Secondary
SPM
Form 6
STPM
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
English Language Arts: Students seeking to strengthen foundational literacy skills, including phonics, phonological awareness, early reading fluency, reading comprehension (identifying main ideas, details, inferencing, summarizing), vocabulary expansion, foundational grammar, and early writing skills (sentence structure, paragraph organization).
A Typical Lesson Plan (60 Minutes)
While flexible to your child's specific needs, a standard 60-minute session is structured to maximize learning and engagement:
0-5 minutes: Warm-up & Connection. A friendly chat to build rapport, a quick review of the previous session's key takeaway, and setting a clear objective for today's learning.
5-20 minutes: Concept Introduction & Modeling. I'll explicitly introduce a new concept or strategy, breaking it down and demonstrating how it works with clear examples. This is where I ensure your child has a solid grasp of the fundamentals.
20-50 minutes: Guided & Independent Practice. We'll immediately apply the new learning through interactive exercises, problem-solving, or text analysis. I'll provide support as needed, gradually encouraging independent practice as confidence grows.
50-55 minutes: Review & Consolidation. We'll summarize the key takeaways, address any lingering questions, and briefly discuss how to apply what they've learned.
What Sets Me Apart as a Tutor
My commitment to your child's success is underscored by several key differentiates:
Integrated Learning Approach: As a Liberal Studies graduate, I don't see subjects in isolation. I seamlessly connect English, Math, and History concepts, helping your child build a more holistic and meaningful understanding of their learning.
Empathetic Partnership: I genuinely connect with my students. I celebrate their successes, patiently navigate challenges, and truly believe in their potential. I'm not just an instructor; I'm a dedicated academic partner who prioritizes building their confidence.
Focus on "Why": I teach beyond just getting the right answer. I help students understand the underlying purpose and relevance of what they're learning, making the material more meaningful and transferable.
Washington D.C. Connection: Teaching in the DC area allows me to draw on our city's rich history and diverse culture, bringing lessons to life with relevant, local examples and context.
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Rates
Rate
- S$15
Pack rates
- 5h: S$77
- 10h: S$154
online
- S$15/h
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