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My experiences include: *ESL (English as a second language) teaching *Private English tutor *Organizational coach *Private ELA teaching in small groups and 1:1 Types of classes I teach: *K-3rd Grade Full ELA Curriculum *2nd-3rd Grade Opinion Paragraph Writing *Reluctant Writer's Writing Camp *Book Clubs *2nd-3rd Grade Grammar *2nd-3rd Grade Phonics *1:1 tutoring

My teaching values and styles: *Fun and laughter are the secrets to retention *A stair-step approach makes any topic easy to grasp *Teacher energy is important for engagement *Positive reinforcement through kindness and understanding *Making sure every student is seen and heard *A classroom should be a flexible space for all types of personalities *Even "boring" subjects or topics can be taught in a fun way

My degrees (with honors) include: *Bachelor's in English Literature and Creative Writing *Associates in Science *Associates in Arts *Associates in General Education

My degrees and certificates include: *Bachelor's in English Literature and Creative Writing *TESOL Certificate *The Institute of Children's Literature Certificate *Three Associates Degrees in Science, Arts, and General Education

Hello, my name is teacher Bethanie, and I love to teach grammar, vocabulary, storytime, song play, phonics, and many other topics related to English. My favorite things include reading, book hunting, laughing, writing, and playing games! I have a cranky grey tabby cat, a codependent Rat Terrier, a distinguished orange tabby cat, a sweet Cockatiel (who loves to give kisses and say "baby bird"), and two precocious children (ages 12 and 15). With fun and laughter, children can learn (and remember) anything - even the most boring of subjects! Jammed packed full of games and activities, laughter, and inspired ways of speaking, my classes are a blast! The printables I create are based on tried and true techniques I've used in the classroom for efficient learning. You can find my Outschool profile here: https://outschool.com/teachers/Bethanie-R-Smith?usid=wPwfyAbI&signup=true&authTrigger=follow_teacher&follow=true&utm_campaign=share_leader_link