Reading Session
Teacher: Mrs. Kaitlyn
Does your child need extra help in decoding words, reading fluently or understanding what they read? Join me in a fun, engaging learning environment where I will customize a class just for your child’s specific areas of need. Sessions will include an initial assessment and be curated to build a love of 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.
Math Session
Teacher: Mrs. Kaitlyn
Does your child need extra help in math and understanding numbers? Let’s make math fun with and practice some tricky skills in a game based format. This is perfect for any math student kindergarten-5th grade.
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.
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$25 - 30 minute session
$40 - 60 minute session
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$25 - 30 minute session
$40 - 60 minute session
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 hosts a virtual platform for tutoring session for elementary students, focusing on one-on-one individualized reading lessons. 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 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?
I use Google Meet to host my classes and tutoring sessions. I chose this platform for several reasons. First, Google is a globally recognized platform and many people already have a Google account. Second, Google offers many features conducive to online learning such as Google Drive, YouTube and Chrome. If you have a computer or tablet with the Chrome web-browser, you’re good to go!
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. 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 provide 24 hour cancellation requirement. If cancellations are happening more than once a week, your spot may be forfeited. This is so I don’t continue charging you, and you don’t continue paying for something your child isn’t using.
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.