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Kristen
- Rate 62AED
- Response 1h
62AED/hr
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1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Spelling
Accelerate Your English Progress with Targeted Lessons in Reading Literacy Spelling and Grammar Mastery
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Spelling
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About Kristen
Language has been the defining thread of my academic and professional life. From a young age, I was identified as educationally gifted, consistently reading and comprehending at a level three to four grades above my peers. This early mastery allowed me to navigate my education with speed and precision, ultimately graduating early with advanced honors.
My journey didn't stop at graduation; I am a dedicated lifelong learner who believes that the best teachers are those who never stop being students. This philosophy has led me to become multilingual, giving me a deep, firsthand understanding of the mechanics of language acquisition and the cognitive hurdles students face when mastering English.
Professionally, I bring over six years of experience as a business owner and consultant. This background allows me to offer a disciplined, results-oriented approach to tutoring. I don't just teach students how to pass a test; I teach them how to communicate with impact, precision, and confidence. Whether I am helping a primary student build their first literacy blocks or assisting an advanced learner with complex grammar, I bring a high standard of professionalism, organization, and academic excellence to every session.
My goal is to share the "shortcuts" to literacy that I discovered throughout my own accelerated education, helping my students achieve their own breakthroughs in reading, spelling, and beyond.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Preparatory
- +5
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Preparatory
Technical Secondary School
Adult Education
Masters
Doctorate
Kindergarten
- English
- Spanish
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Spanish
My Teaching Method and Techniques
I believe that language is best learned through contextual immersion rather than isolated drills. My "Integrated Literacy Method" blends grammar, spelling, and reading into a single, cohesive experience. Instead of studying a list of vocabulary words, we analyze how those words function within a text, how they are spelled, and the grammatical structures that hold them together. I use a communicative and inductive approach, encouraging students to discover linguistic patterns for themselves, which leads to deeper retention and practical fluency.
A Typical Lesson Plan
Every lesson is structured to be dynamic and interactive, typically following a 60-minute framework:
The Warm-Up (10 mins): A quick "Spelling Sprint" or "Grammar Challenge" based on a previous lesson to activate memory.
Active Reading (20 mins): We dive into a shared text, focusing on pronunciation, tone, and immediate comprehension.
The Deep Dive (20 mins): We extract specific "learning blocks" from the text—breaking down a complex grammar rule or exploring the phonetics of new vocabulary found in the reading.
Application (10 mins): A creative output task, such as writing a brief response or using a new habit-tracking goal to practice what was learned.
What Sets Me Apart
I bring a modern, tech-forward perspective to traditional English education. Beyond just the textbook, I help students integrate English into their daily lives using digital habit-tracking tools and personalized organizational systems. My background in business and professional content creation allows me to teach English that isn't just "correct," but also impactful and professional. I focus on building long-term habits so that progress continues long after our session ends.
Who the Lessons Are For
My lessons are designed for primary and secondary students (A1 to B2 levels) who need to strengthen their foundational literacy, as well as young learners preparing for an English-immersion environment. Whether a student is struggling with the mechanics of spelling or looking to enhance their reading comprehension for academic success, I tailor my curriculum to meet their specific developmental stage and personal learning style.
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Rates
Rate
- 62AED
Pack prices
- 5h: 310AED
- 10h: 620AED
free lessons
The first free lesson with Kristen will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- 62AED/h
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