Bite-size Reading and Writing for ALL ages from 3+

From 80 £ /h

This session is for 1 hour and I will send you an extensive report the following week. This class includes my wife as my guest speaker. a Reading Specialist.
The result of this class, is not only to determine your learner's reading and writing age but also, the category of reader; as there are 6 main categories in reading; which I will discuss shortly.
If your learner decides to remain in the class, the following weeks incudes puppets, games, story writing and much more.
Once a week, we will work on reading strategies using puppets, show & tell and memory games
Topic/Theme Week 1 - speaking & listening; finding out what the learner likes and hobbies.
Topic/Theme Week 2 - Reading & Writing Reading Age Test.
Topic/Theme Week 3 - How to read double & treble vowel blends and consonant blends.
Topic/Theme Week 4 - onwards - Writing stories & books that we write together.
The learners will receive comprehension, dictation, punctuation, grammar, parts of speech/language components (prepositions etc).
All books read in class will be books that the learners have made via the whiteboard; which will then be sent to them as a message on the classroom wall; to print out for their own use.
This class will also illustrate what areas need improvement. The student should know; In regards to reading: names of letters and their sounds, consonant blends, vowel blends, understand syllables, phonetic knowledge, cluster digraphs, compound words, linguistic tools, comprehension and how to use a dictionary & thesaurus. In regards to writing: letter forming, spelling, character description, stories/compositions, improvement in story telling.
12-16yr olds includes, note taking, essay writing, dictation, CV's & cover/formal letter writing, speed writing, script writing, debating & public speaking skills, poetry and writing for academic purposes. The overall goal is to present a clear path, to unleashing the hidden Author.

The 60 minute Reading & Writing Ability Test in the 2nd class; is not only to determine the reading and writing age but also, the category of reader; as there are 6 main categories in reading:
DEPENDENT (reader relies on an experienced reader for total help; like stories being read to them)
EMERGENT (reader still relies on experienced reader, starts to hold book upright and turn pages of books 'pretending' to read and starts to 'scribble')
INDEPENDENT (reader has sight word recognition, knows alphabet sounds, starts to read books with repeated words, forms coherent sentences)
FLUENT (reader reads with confidence, but still needs help with unfamiliar words, uses syllables, cluster consonant digraphs, starts to use dictionary and write own stories)
EXPERIENCED (reader can read fluently without help, knows how to work out unfamiliar words using many strategies including phonic knowledge and linguistic tools, uses dictionary & thesaurus, enjoys writing own stories, articles, is a good speaker and is speed reading).
Our interest in reading starts for some as young as 3 years old, as DEPENDENT readers; especially if parents are always reading. At this stage we would give our 3-year-old aspirant, lots of puzzles, painting, drawing & colouring, letter art, shopping lists, etc; because the world is surrounded by colour and shapes (the left brain sees the word as a shape and the right brain sees a picture to explain the word/sentence). Let us not forget that reading and writing/composition go hand in hand; so, if you have a child that struggles with composition, they are 9 times out of 10 struggling with reading.
From the age of 16 years old onwards, we should be SEASONED readers; once there isn't a cognitive deficit.

Extra information

This class is designed to show you where you or your learner's strengths are and how to move forward.
Remaining in the class your learner will develop other techniques in reading; including story & essay writing, dictation and comprehension.

Location

Online from Barbados

About Me

I use the 4 learning styles: Visual, Audio, Tactile and Kinetic.
For younger learners, I focus on early literacy skills, particularly phonics and sight word recognition; review letters and sounds, practiced reading simple words, and work on building personalized books.
I like to discuss the importance of patience and perseverance to my learners, when they are learning new skills, and encouraged them to keep trying, even when frustrated.
For older learners, I engage the learner in a variety of interactive activities and discussions to assess their current skills and learning preferences. We start by playing a memory matching game, which reveals the learner's strong visual and analytical abilities.
I transition to a word association exercise, exploring the extent of the learner's vocabulary and interests. This exercise leads to a discussion of understanding their own strengths and limitations.
Throughout each session, I focus on tailoring my instructional approach to suit the learner's unique needs and interests, such as incorporating their love of video games and desire to write about their knowledge. I may also break the curriculum into smaller, more manageable sections to accommodate the learner's attention span.

Education

Harrison College Secondary School - Barbados
A' Level (Cambridge) English Literature, English Language, Biology and Geography

University of the West-Indies - Cave Hill Campus - Barbados
BA Literature's of English Upper 2nd Class Honors

Experience / Qualifications

BA English Literatures Upper 2nd Class Honors
English Teacher//Actor/Data Annotator/Singer/Rapper-Freestyler/Actor/Graphic Artist

Taught A' Level English Lit & Lang, Communication Studies and Theatre Arts in various Secondary Schools. as well as online; preparing students in UK, US, Canada and China for exams in their country, I thoroughly enjoy giving guidance for understanding Shakespeare.

Age

Infants (0-3 years old)

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

English

School

English for adults

English as a second language (esl)

Phonetics course

Grammar

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Passionate Poets, Singers, Freestylers & Rappers 101

44 £ /h

This 30 minute class is learner guided/directed and designed specifically to bring out the creativity hidden inside you.
Each week every learner gets the chance to write a creative piece and share it with the teachers, if they choose to; this class also suits a solo learner. There will be opportunities to produce a poem/freestyle at the end of class. The last 10-15 minutes of class will be The Freestyle Poetry Slam! You will be encourage to develop your poem and taught how to perform it for a Poetry Slam in your area.
You will leave the class feeling happy and proud that you have made up your own creative piece to perform to friends and family!

This is what AI said about our first 2 lessons:
Lesson 1
In this meeting, we covered the basics of meter, rhythm, and poetry devices like metaphor and simile as they apply to rap and freestyle. We led a fun word game where participants quickly brainstormed related words, then challenged them to freestyle short rhymes using those words.

We emphasized the importance of confidence, explaining that the key to freestyle is having a solid rhythmic framework and not worrying about perfection. We also discussed ways to build vocabulary and transition smoothly between rhyme schemes.

We provided feedback on the participants' initial freestyle attempts, offering constructive suggestions for improvement. We ended by highlighting next week's focus on metaphor and simile, and asked the participant to come prepared with a list of their favorite rappers to discuss further.

Lesson 2
In today's class, we focused on exploring the use of metaphors and similes, two important literary devices in poetry and rap. We watched a video that provided an overview of these concepts, discussing how they can be used to vividly convey big ideas or emotions in a concise way.

We then practiced identifying metaphors and similes, and the students generated their own examples connected to the words we uncovered in a matching game. This led to a creative writing exercise where they composed rhyming couplets using those words as a starting point.

The students demonstrated strong skills in bridging the words into cohesive narratives, showcasing their ability to think creatively and apply the literary techniques we covered. We also had a lively discussion about the role of memory and vocabulary in freestyle rapping, and how these foundational skills support more advanced performance abilities.

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Subjects Offered:

English (Grammar, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Exam Preparation)
Kiswahili (Reading, Writing, Grammar, Conversation, and Exam Preparation)
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One-on-one personalized lessons
Step-by-step guidance
Practical examples and real-world applications
Flexible scheduling
A supportive and encouraging learning environment

I welcome learners of all levels and look forward to helping you achieve your academic and professional goals.

As soon as you book your session, don't worry about your child's homework.

Fun lessons led by educational games, to learn grammatical rules, verb conjugation and especially communication.

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