Janille Sandy
English Language Tutor | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension | University of the West Indies
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Janille Sandy
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Your english tutor - Janille
Hello! I'm Janille Sandy, an English tutor with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education. My teaching philosophy revolves around creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for students of all levels. I specialize in ESL, ACT English, ACT Reading, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, ACT Writing, and general English. Let's work together to enhance your English skills and achieve academic success! I love inspiring students to discover their potential and express themselves creatively. Witnessing their growth and enthusiasm fuels my passion for teaching!
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As an ESL and English tutor for students at all levels, I believe in a patient, supportive, and interactive teaching style. I strive to create a creative and adaptable learning environment that caters to each student's individual needs and goals. I incorporate peer reviews to promote constructive feedback and a sense of community in my sessions. Additionally, I select reading materials based on student preferences, from fiction to technical writing, to keep them engaged and motivated. I provide personalized feedback with comments on strengths and areas for improvement in essays to help students grow and develop their language skills effectively.
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English concepts taught by Janille
The Student and Tutor reviewed vocabulary homework, focusing on definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and sentence usage. They then worked on reading comprehension, with the Student reading a passage about Martin Luther King Jr. and answering related questions. The Student's homework is to complete the full list of eight vocabulary words for the next session.
Introduction to Martin Luther King Jr.
The Concept of Segregation
Peaceful Protest as a Strategy
Key Milestones of the Civil Rights Movement (MLK's Era)
Vocabulary Building Strategies
The Student and Tutor focused on reading comprehension and vocabulary. The Student read a passage about Martin Luther King Jr., then practiced identifying the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and an original sentence for the word "segregated." For homework, the Student was assigned several new vocabulary words to define, provide synonyms and antonyms for, and use in original sentences.
Vocabulary Building: The 5-Step Method
Understanding Segregation
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Leader for Peace and Equality
The Importance of Equality
Developing a Vocabulary List for Homework
The session covered the life and activism of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on his fight against segregation and his philosophy of nonviolent protest. The student practiced vocabulary related to the topic, and the tutor planned to assign further reading and video material.
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Civil Rights Act of 1964
I Have a Dream Speech
Nonviolent Protest
Segregation
The Tutor and Student reviewed the story of Ruby Bridges, focusing on key historical details and vocabulary related to segregation and integration. The Student practiced identifying different types of reading comprehension questions and applying them to the text, culminating in a discussion about the story's themes of bravery and equality.
Ruby Bridges' Courage and the Civil Rights Movement
Reading Comprehension: Question Types
Vocabulary Development: Key Terms
The tutor guided the student in applying reading comprehension strategies, specifically the Q-strategy, to passages about chess and Ruby Bridges. The student practiced formulating different types of questions and reading for comprehension, with a focus on historical context and vocabulary. Future sessions were scheduled and additional resources were discussed.
Reading Comprehension Strategies
Vocabulary Development: Context Clues
Historical Context: Ruby Bridges and Desegregation
The Tutor introduced and explained the QAR reading comprehension strategy, detailing four question types: 'Right There,' 'Think and Search,' 'Author and Me,' and 'On My Own.' The Student practiced identifying 'Right There' questions from a passage about chess, and was assigned homework to generate 'Think and Search' questions.
Q Strategy for Reading Comprehension
Identifying Question Types in Non-Fiction
Active Reading and Textual Evidence
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