Classes

I am offering two in-person Language Arts classes this fall for students in grades 3–8. Each class includes grammar, writing, and literature study aligned with state standards.
📍 Location: Elk Grove, CA
📅 Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays
🗓️ Dates: September 3 – December 17, 2025
💲 Tuition: $450 per semester (payable out of pocket or with approved charter funds)

Upper Elementary (Grades 3–5) 9:00AM- 10:30AM
Students will build grammar skills, grow from writing complete sentences to full paragraphs, and enjoy rich, literature-based lessons.
Fall Book List:
• Flat Stanley – Jeff Brown
• Fantastic Mr. Fox – Roald Dahl
• I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake – Lauren Tarshis
• The Cricket in Times Square – George Selden

Grammar- Evan Moore Skill Sharpeners

Middle School (Grades 6–8) 11:00AM-12:00PM
This class strengthens grammar, narrative, and expository writing skills while exploring meaningful, high-interest novels.
Fall Book List:
• New Kid – Jerry Craft
• Roller Girl – Victoria Jamieson
• Frindle – Andrew Clements
• Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library – Chris Grabenstein
• All’s Faire in Middle School – Victoria Jamieson
• A Single Shard – Linda Sue Park

Grammar Book- Rules of the Game- Grammar Through Discovery. Please contact me to see which level is appropriate for your student. 

✏️ Limited spots available—register now to reserve your place!

ENG 10 is comprised of four standards-based units that integrate reading, writing, and critical thinking.

🗓️ Dates: September 3 – December 17, 2025 💲Cost: $200 per semester (payable out of pocket or with approved charter funds)

Unit 1 – Informational Texts & Argumentative Writing
Students will read excerpts from:
• How We Got to Now by Steven Johnson
• Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Unit 2 – Narrative Writing
Students will read:
• Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
• Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
• Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Unit 3 – Literary Analysis
Students will read:
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
• Anthem by Ayn Rand

Unit 4 – Non-Fiction Texts & Research
Students will read:
• The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan
• Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
• Spare Parts by Joshua Davis

I offer personalized online tutoring for students of all ages, with a focus on writing improvement and skill-building.

✏️ Services include:
• Detailed writing feedback
• Help identifying and improving trouble areas
• Support across a variety of writing styles and assignments

💻 Live Sessions (via Zoom):
$60 per 60-minute session

📬 Asynchronous Proofreading & Feedback:
$30 per session – Submit your writing and receive personalized comments, suggestions, and edits within 48 hours.

Flexible scheduling available. Reach out to discuss your student’s needs!