"Engage in English: Dive into Conversations & Boost Comprehension!"
Private tutor - Kattina Hantz
Masters degree
$29
$27
/ hour
About your english tutor
I am a passionate ESL educator with a solid foundation in Applied Behavior Analysis. I create dynamic and inclusive learning environments that cater to the individual needs of each student. With years of experience teaching diverse groups of learners, I bring functional language skills and behavioral understanding to enhance engagement and communication. In my virtual classroom, I enjoy infusing lessons with fun and interactive activities that make learning English enjoyable and memorable. My approach ensures that students not only master English but also build confidence and cultural understanding. I'm dedicated to helping students achieve their goals and celebrating their growth and effort as fluent English speakers.
English tutor specialities
Visual learning
Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)
Real world application
English classes overview
As an ESL tutor, I specialize in teaching students at all levels – from school to college and even adult/professionals. My teaching methodology involves focusing on speaking practice, interactive discussions, and reading comprehension. I believe in helping students excel in literature analysis and writing, which are crucial for academic success and beyond. Drawing from my own studies in literary analysis and effective communication strategies, I aim to enhance reading comprehension skills in my students. Additionally, I incorporate peer reviews to encourage constructive feedback and create a sense of community in the learning process. My goal is to make learning engaging and effective for every student I work with.
Student types for english class
School
College
Adult / Professional
All Levels
ASD
Home schooled
Interactive english lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Teaching tools used by english tutor
Presentations
Practice worksheets
Grammar practice
Writing prompts
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English concept taught by Kattina
Kattina tutored Hallie in reading comprehension, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, and book parts, using "Grumpy Monkey" as a central text. The session included activities like listening to audiobooks, reviewing sight words and word families, practicing prepositions, and watching educational videos, interspersed with brain breaks.
Non-Fiction
Phonics - Word Families
Prepositions of Location
Parts of a Book
Kattina tutored Aimee-Louise (Laya) and Iris in reading comprehension and visualization. Activities included discussing personal experiences, reading passages about monkeys, creating AI images of a character named Trevor based on descriptions, and listening to audiobooks. Kattina emphasizes mental imagery and assigns homework focusing on vocabulary and further reading.
Visualizing while reading
Primates
Social
Primates
Kattina and Hallie had a virtual session covering reading comprehension, sight words, and a presentation on bears. They discussed Hallie's reading preferences, which include picture books, song lyrics, and funny animal stories, particularly "Grumpy Monkey," while disliking textbooks and traditional superhero narratives. Hallie also shared her hobbies and a recent experience with a dying duck. The session concluded with Kattina praising Hallie's reading progress.
Dog's Sense of Smell
Sight Words
Phonics - Ending Sounds
Reading Comprehension - Key Details
Kattina led Aimee-Louise (often acting as Laya) and Iris in a session focused on reading comprehension and critical thinking, using activities like 'Three Lies and One Truth,' short story analysis, and quizzes on 'Pay It Forward.' The students practiced reading aloud and identifying key story elements. Homework includes reading chapters three and four of 'Pay It Forward,' creating an image based on those chapters, and reading a page from each chapter to someone else.
Altruism
Three Lies and One Truth Game
Identifying Story Elements
Reading Comprehension Practice
Kattina led Iris and Laya in a session that included a "rose, thorn, and bud" check-in, a scavenger hunt, and reading comprehension exercises. They discussed a book project, used audio-assisted reading strategies, and visualized a character from the book. The homework is to listen to chapter 2 of the audiobook while following along in the text, then read a page aloud to each other.
Reading Comprehension
Rose
Thorn
and Bud
Kattina tutored Aimee-Louise, Iris, and Laya in reading comprehension and problem-solving, using texts like "The Sand Castle" and "Pay It Forward." They engaged in discussions, reading aloud, games, and creative activities, focusing on comprehension strategies, mental imagery, and the concept of "paying it forward." Kattina also incorporated brain breaks and provided personalized support.
AI Image Generation
Pay It Forward Concept
Visualizing While Reading
Reading Comprehension