Kattina Hantz
Improve reading skills and fluency for your young reader with a supportive tutor. Give them the confidence to grow.
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Kattina Hantz
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Your english tutor - Kattina
A passionate ESL teacher with a background in Applied Behavior Analysis, I create engaging, inclusive virtual classrooms. I tailor lessons to individual needs, incorporating interactive and engaging activities. My goal is to build functional language skills and behavioral understanding. I believe in celebrating every student's effort and growth. Through my approach, students not only master English but also gain confidence and cultural experience, making their learning journey both enjoyable and memorable. I'm dedicated to helping learners of all backgrounds achieve their goals of becoming confident, fluent English speakers. With a passion for creating a supportive learning environment, I am comfortable working with students with diverse special needs. I strive to make learning engaging and effective for every student.
Meet Kattina
Kattina graduated from Purdue University Global
English tutor specialities
Real world application
Visual learning
Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)
Learner types for english class
ASD
Home schooled
English for kids
English classes quick guide
As an ESL/reading tutor, I specialize in teaching students at all levels of elementary education. My teaching methodology involves focusing on speaking practice, interactive discussions, and reading comprehension. I believe in helping students excel in literature analysis and reading, 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. I aim to create active participation in my class to support retention of ongoing learning. Meeting students where they are academically and not where they "should" be
Kattina - also teaches
English Listening
ESL
English Reading Comprehension
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English concepts taught by Kattina
The class session focused on the foundational elements of writing paragraphs, including their structure and components. The tutor and student analyzed the story 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' to practice identifying literary elements and understanding the concept of a fable. The session aimed to improve the student's ability to construct and identify well-formed paragraphs.
Paragraph Structure
Story Elements: Setting and Characters
Cause and Effect
Fables: Stories with Lessons
The tutor and student reviewed sentence structure, focusing on capitalization and punctuation. They practiced reading comprehension with a story about earthworms and then created original sentences. The lesson also covered St. Patrick's Day traditions, leading to a collaborative story-writing exercise. The student was instructed to continue practicing on Education.com.
Sentence Structure: Capitalization and Punctuation
The 'Rose
Bud
Thorn' Reflection Technique
Earthworm's Role in Soil Health
St. Patrick's Day Traditions
The session focused on English language arts, specifically on the proper use of periods, question marks, and exclamation points in sentences. The student practiced identifying and applying these punctuation marks through various exercises, including unscrambling words and creating sentences based on a story. Future lessons will continue to build on sentence structure and punctuation.
Applying Punctuation to Sentences
The Moral of the Story: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Sentence Structure: Statements vs. Questions
Punctuation Marks: Period
Question Mark
Exclamation Point
The tutor and student reviewed the student's summer activities, focusing on descriptive language and sentence construction. They then explored the Education.com platform, where the student practiced interactive word identification games, and the tutor provided guidance on navigating assignments.
Introduction to Online Learning Platforms
Sports Terminology: Touch Football
Descriptive Writing
Sentence Structure
The session centered on enhancing the student's reading fluency, comprehension, and creative storytelling skills. The student practiced reading stories, answering comprehension questions, and creating a story using specific words. The tutor assigned continued reading as homework, encouraging the student to focus on implied meanings and deeper understanding.
Reading Fluency
Comprehension Strategies
Sentence Construction
Understanding Implied Information
Brain Breaks
Tongue Twisters
The session focused on phonetics through tongue twisters, reading comprehension using stories and articles, and understanding story elements like character, setting, problem, and solution. The Student practiced progressive reading to improve fluency and explored the concept of boundaries using real-life examples. As homework, the Student was asked to read a few chapters in their book and write down the characters, setting, problem, and a solution that happened in that story.
Tongue Twisters: Clarity and Pronunciation
Story Elements: Characters
Setting
Problem
Solution
Boundary Lines: Physical and Implied
Teamwork: Roles of Teammates and Umpires
Teaching tools used by english tutor
Grammar practice
Practice worksheets
Writing prompts
Presentations
Game based learning tools
Engaging english lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
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