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Katherine B.

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Tutoring by Certified English/Language Arts teacher
Tutoring by Certified English/Language Arts teacher
Katherine B.

5.0 (58 ratings)

183 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (58 ratings)

183 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Katherine

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I have a degree in English from LSU Shreveport. I have been teaching Middle and High school since January 2007. I take my students' learning personally, and do everything I can to guide their success. I've been told I'm strong in Test Prep, but really I'm just teaching skills and how to best apply them. My greatest joy comes from the "Got it" moments.

I try to find real life applications for the skills I teach so that my students recognize value in their learning.

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I have a degree in English from LSU Shreveport. I have been teaching Middle and High school since January 2007. I take my students' learning personally, and do everything I can to guide their success. I've been told I'm strong in Test Prep, but really I'm just teaching skills and how to best apply them. My greatest joy comes from the "Got it" moments.

I try to find real life applications for the skills I teach so that my students recognize value in their learning.

Please feel free to contact me if you need help. I have a flexible schedule.

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Education

LSU Shreveport
English

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $45
  • Rate details: Cancellations & scheduling changes must be made at least 36 hrs in advance of a scheduled session. Any session that is cancelled/changed without 36 hours notice will be charged in full.
  • Lesson cancellation: 36 hours notice required

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Subjects

Business

Microsoft Word

Computer

Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

I take a very traditional approach with grammar - introduce, model, guided practice and independent practice. The key word is practice. I align my grammar lessons with Common Core standards. I try to develop engaging lessons so my students truly develop the grammar skills required for academic success.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

Proofreading is a skill that I have taught my students since entering the classroom. I use a variety of materials to build my students' proofreading skills, which strengthens their own writing.
ESL/ESOL, Microsoft Word

Elementary Education

Common Core,

Common Core

I have been a classroom teacher since January 2007. I have had extensive training in common core and am familiar with how the standards are scaffolded. My lessons often take deficiencies into consideration and build accordingly.
Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I currently teach grades 6-8. I have been tutoring for 20+ years and have a good deal of experience with upper elementary and middle school. My specialty is reading and ELA but I have some experience with all areas.
Grammar,

Grammar

I take a very traditional approach with grammar - introduce, model, guided practice and independent practice. The key word is practice. I align my grammar lessons with Common Core standards. I try to develop engaging lessons so my students truly develop the grammar skills required for academic success.
Homeschool,

Homeschool

I have worked with homeschooled students at all grade levels in my years of tutoring. These students have come to me with a wide variety of needs and requirements, giving me a broad base of experience. While I specialize in ELA, I have experience tutoring all subjects. I feel this will help me in tutoring homeschooled clients.
Phonics,

Phonics

I have been trained in the LANGUAGE! program, which focuses heavily on phonics and decoding. I taught this as a Response to Intervention for one school year and saw great success. I teach some phonics and use these strategies now even in my 8th grade reading classes now.
Reading,

Reading

I am Secondary ELA Certified for Louisiana and trained in several ELA RTI strategies.
Spelling,

Spelling

I've been a classroom teacher since January 2007 and an ELA tutor since 1994. Spelling is one of my strengths both as a student and as a teacher. I use engaging lessons to teach spelling rules, along with traditional strategies, such as memorization and repetition.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

As an ELA teacher at the secondary level, I often find my students struggle because of deficient study skills. I use a variety of strategies to help my students strengthen these skills as well as build confidence. I work with them on time management, organization, note-taking as well as reading strategies.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

I have a Bachelor's degree in English. When building vocabulary, I use a variety of strategies, including teaching context clues, bases and affixes, as well as dictionary skills.
Elementary Math, Elementary Science

English

ACT English,

ACT English

I taught high school for 5 years and worked on ACT prep with many of my students.
English,

English

I'm qualified to teach English based on my Bachelor's Degree as well as my many years teaching English in the classroom. I stay current with new requirements, standards, and strategies through my own research, as well as professional development.
Grammar,

Grammar

I take a very traditional approach with grammar - introduce, model, guided practice and independent practice. The key word is practice. I align my grammar lessons with Common Core standards. I try to develop engaging lessons so my students truly develop the grammar skills required for academic success.
Literature,

Literature

I have a Bachelor's degree in English. I've been a classroom teacher since January 2007 and an ELA tutor since 1994.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

Proofreading is a skill that I have taught my students since entering the classroom. I use a variety of materials to build my students' proofreading skills, which strengthens their own writing.
Reading,

Reading

I am Secondary ELA Certified for Louisiana and trained in several ELA RTI strategies.
Spelling,

Spelling

I've been a classroom teacher since January 2007 and an ELA tutor since 1994. Spelling is one of my strengths both as a student and as a teacher. I use engaging lessons to teach spelling rules, along with traditional strategies, such as memorization and repetition.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

I have a Bachelor's degree in English. When building vocabulary, I use a variety of strategies, including teaching context clues, bases and affixes, as well as dictionary skills.
Writing,

Writing

When teaching writing, I begin by teaching my students how to determine what is required by the assignment. I use hands on activities to teach the writing process. I show my students how to break assignments into manageable chunks, so they are less intimidated.
ACT Reading, ESL/ESOL, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, TOEFL

History

Geography

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I currently teach grades 6-8. I have been tutoring for 20+ years and have a good deal of experience with upper elementary and middle school. My specialty is reading and ELA but I have some experience with all areas.
English,

English

I'm qualified to teach English based on my Bachelor's Degree as well as my many years teaching English in the classroom. I stay current with new requirements, standards, and strategies through my own research, as well as professional development.
Reading,

Reading

I am Secondary ELA Certified for Louisiana and trained in several ELA RTI strategies.
Spelling,

Spelling

I've been a classroom teacher since January 2007 and an ELA tutor since 1994. Spelling is one of my strengths both as a student and as a teacher. I use engaging lessons to teach spelling rules, along with traditional strategies, such as memorization and repetition.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

As an ELA teacher at the secondary level, I often find my students struggle because of deficient study skills. I use a variety of strategies to help my students strengthen these skills as well as build confidence. I work with them on time management, organization, note-taking as well as reading strategies.
Writing,

Writing

When teaching writing, I begin by teaching my students how to determine what is required by the assignment. I use hands on activities to teach the writing process. I show my students how to break assignments into manageable chunks, so they are less intimidated.
ESL/ESOL, SAT Reading

Language

ESL/ESOL, TOEFL

Most Popular

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I currently teach grades 6-8. I have been tutoring for 20+ years and have a good deal of experience with upper elementary and middle school. My specialty is reading and ELA but I have some experience with all areas.
English,

English

I'm qualified to teach English based on my Bachelor's Degree as well as my many years teaching English in the classroom. I stay current with new requirements, standards, and strategies through my own research, as well as professional development.
Reading,

Reading

I am Secondary ELA Certified for Louisiana and trained in several ELA RTI strategies.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

As an ELA teacher at the secondary level, I often find my students struggle because of deficient study skills. I use a variety of strategies to help my students strengthen these skills as well as build confidence. I work with them on time management, organization, note-taking as well as reading strategies.
Writing,

Writing

When teaching writing, I begin by teaching my students how to determine what is required by the assignment. I use hands on activities to teach the writing process. I show my students how to break assignments into manageable chunks, so they are less intimidated.
ESL/ESOL

Other

Study Skills,

Study Skills

As an ELA teacher at the secondary level, I often find my students struggle because of deficient study skills. I use a variety of strategies to help my students strengthen these skills as well as build confidence. I work with them on time management, organization, note-taking as well as reading strategies.
ESL/ESOL, Geography

Science

ACT Science

Special Needs

Phonics,

Phonics

I have been trained in the LANGUAGE! program, which focuses heavily on phonics and decoding. I taught this as a Response to Intervention for one school year and saw great success. I teach some phonics and use these strategies now even in my 8th grade reading classes now.
Special Needs,

Special Needs

In my career, I have worked with special needs students each year, with and without inclusion supports. I have received extensive training in addition to doing research of my own to best guide these students. Some of the programs I've specifically trained in include LANGUAGE!, Multisensory Grammar, and Writing Revolution. I work hard to individualize my lessons to best meet the needs of each student.
Study Skills

Study Skills

As an ELA teacher at the secondary level, I often find my students struggle because of deficient study skills. I use a variety of strategies to help my students strengthen these skills as well as build confidence. I work with them on time management, organization, note-taking as well as reading strategies.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I currently teach grades 6-8. I have been tutoring for 20+ years and have a good deal of experience with upper elementary and middle school. My specialty is reading and ELA but I have some experience with all areas.
Reading,

Reading

I am Secondary ELA Certified for Louisiana and trained in several ELA RTI strategies.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

As an ELA teacher at the secondary level, I often find my students struggle because of deficient study skills. I use a variety of strategies to help my students strengthen these skills as well as build confidence. I work with them on time management, organization, note-taking as well as reading strategies.
Writing,

Writing

When teaching writing, I begin by teaching my students how to determine what is required by the assignment. I use hands on activities to teach the writing process. I show my students how to break assignments into manageable chunks, so they are less intimidated.
ESL/ESOL

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

I taught high school for 5 years and worked on ACT prep with many of my students.
ASVAB,

ASVAB

I have tutored students for tests of every kind over the years. With standardized testing, I focus not only on the content, but on the strategies and skills needed to pass the tests.
Common Core,

Common Core

I have been a classroom teacher since January 2007. I have had extensive training in common core and am familiar with how the standards are scaffolded. My lessons often take deficiencies into consideration and build accordingly.
COOP/HSPT,

COOP/HSPT

I have over 25 years preparing students for a wide variety of standardized testing. Over the past year and a half, I have added HSPT to my test prep offerings. I can work with your student on test structure, time management, a study plan, content knowledge, and strategies.
Praxis,

Praxis

After being out of school several years, I made high scores on my own Praxis exams. I believe this is entirely due to excellent test preparation strategies and study skills. In the classroom and with my tutoring clients, I teach strategies that work in preparing for any standardized test. After that, we focus on content specific strategies.
ACT Reading, ACT Science, PSAT, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, SSAT, TOEFL

Examples of Expertise

Katherine has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 11 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Grade increased from F to an A in one week

My third grader has struggled in grammar. She received and F on her grammar lessons three weeks in a row before she started Grammar tutoring with Katherine. She completed her grammar lesson this week earning an A after just one lesson on Saturday. I recommend Katherine to everyone!

Janice, 6 lessons with Katherine

GREAT TEACHER VERY PATIENT

My daughter really enjoyed her session with Katherine B. She didn’t want it to end. Katherine gave me helpful resources and ways to make learning easier for my daughter.

Ashleigh, 2 lessons with Katherine
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