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- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Grammar
Bachelor of Education Teacher Candidate teaches reading, writing, and math from Kindergarten to Grade 6 online
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Grammar
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Hi there! My name is Sydney, and I’m so excited to be your tutor! I’m a Bachelor of Education student who loves helping kids learn and grow in fun, creative ways. I specialize in reading, writing, and math for Kindergarten to Grade 6 students. Whether you're learning your ABCs or solving tricky word problems, I’m here to make learning exciting and help you feel confident every step of the way! When we work together, you can expect: Fun, hands-on activities Lessons made just for you A calm, supportive space to ask questions and try new things Lots of encouragement! When I’m not tutoring, I love spending time outside, being creative, and playing with my French bulldog! I can’t wait to get to know you and help you reach your goals. Let’s make learning awesome together!
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- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +9
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Undergraduate
Masters
Doctorate
Other
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
As a tutor for Kindergarten to Grade 6 students, I create a warm, supportive, and engaging learning environment tailored to each child's unique needs and learning style. My approach blends interactive activities with positive reinforcement and curriculum-aligned strategies to build confidence and foundational skills.
Sample Lesson Plan: Grade 2 Reading
Objective: Students will identify the main idea and 2-3 supporting details in a short fictional text.
Time: 45 minutes
Materials:
- Printable short story
- Highlighters and/or crayons
- Digital whiteboard
- Main idea and details graphic organizer
1. Warm-Up (5 minutes)
Activity: “What’s the Big Idea?”
Ask the student to describe the main idea of a short story they know (e.g. The Three Little Pigs).
Purpose: Activates prior knowledge and sets the tone.
2. Guided Reading (15 minutes)
Activity: Read a short fiction passage together (e.g., “Ben’s Big Game”).
Tip: Pause to ask comprehension questions:
What’s happening here?
How does Ben feel?
What changed from the beginning to now?
3. Main Idea Mini-Lesson (10 minutes)
Teach: What is a main idea? What are details? Use a visual organizer (like an umbrella or hamburger).
Interactive: Highlight the main idea in yellow, and 2–3 details in pink as you go back through the story.
4. Practice Together (10 minutes)
Activity: Fill out the Main Idea graphic organizer together.
Prompt:
Main Idea: What is this story mostly about?
Detail 1: What’s one important thing that happened?
Detail 2: What’s another thing that supports the main idea?
5. Wrap-Up & Reflect (5 minutes)
Discussion:
What did we learn today?
How can finding the main idea help us?
Celebrate: Give a sticker or a digital badge for effort or accuracy.
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- R348
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- 5h: R1740
- 10h: R3480
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