Reading Program
Sign up for a free trial class using basic information like your name and email address then choose a time that's just right for you! You will be sent an email containing a zoom link where your student's class will be held.
Trial Class process
During the free trial class, the reader is assessed by a live tutor with testing material that will use their responses to gauge and identify the student's reading skill level.
Start Reading
Start an exciting reading program that uses strategies very specific to the learners needs. Activities are designed to teach reading skills that promote literacy development.
1 to 1
math and reading
online tutoring
Grade level
instruction for math
and reading
in a group setting
Homeschooling advice
and other resources for parents
Age-appropriate
physical fitness
instruction
Devin is a boy who just wants to cry. He needs help understanding why instead, that his tears show up as anger. Amidst a world full of angry people, including some of the children and adults at his school, Devin is learning that the anger he sees and feels, is actually oftentimes, a sea of other emotions, that got trapped deep down inside.
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He recalls some of his life stories through participation in therapy and learned about something called trauma. Devin learns to be open to the support of trusted adults around him and ultimately, that crying is allowed, and that it's actually good for the soul! When is the last time that you had a good solid cry? Did it make you feel better?
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Stones of Learning
Determination
the act of deciding definitely and firmly
Confidence
faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way
Courage
mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty​
Discipline
training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character
Endurance
enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
I would like to welcome you to join me in a very fun and engaging online classroom community. I have 12 years of experience working in education, including teaching over 300 ESL classes online. I am a certified teacher with two valid, active teaching certificates for grades Pre-k to 12 and special education. I believe in making every minute of instruction count toward student learning during each lesson. Within public, private and online school programs, I have successfully guided students from learning to read into reading to learn. As an educator, I strive to keep instruction at a comprehensible level of understanding by adapting to the learning styles of all students. I believe all students can learn, especially if they are inspired and supported by those in their environment. As a student, I received my bachelors at LSU A&M - Baton Rouge, LA, a teaching certification at Texas College in Tyler, TX and a masters degree at Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, TX.
Tina Pressley - Instructor
Hello, my name is Elijah Mendoza. I have been a teacher for about three years. My teaching area is in Special Education/Exceptional Children. In this area, I have had the privilege of serving the high school population in Louisiana by bridging the academic gaps that hinder them from good classroom and test performance. During my tenure at Franklin High School, I was responsible for running and managing the CMC (Content Mastery Center) and study skills programs. In this venture, I was able to implement and teach test taking strategies, reteach valuable learning concepts, modify assignments and administer IEP accommodations.
At the elementary grade level, I have experience teaching students how to implement reading skills that include but are not limited to decoding words, blending sounds, using basic phonics, spelling and phonological awareness. This experience has afforded me great knowledge and given me a passion to make sure kids are empowered to learn. My teaching philosophy is to empower young minds. As long as a student has the tools to learn and be self-sufficient, the possibilities are endless. I graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.