If your teen is a strong reader, and you know they have a motivated mind but they’re still not getting high grades in English, let me set your student on a track to success.
Students will finish this 2-session program with increased confidence to speak about and justify their thoughts about a literature text.
They will reinforce a range of possible tools and approaches to reading, analysing and deconstructing meaning of texts.
Your 8th/9th or 10th graders will know what to look out for in literature, how to offer reasoning as to why an author might have written in a particular way, and …
They will have a better idea how to explain alternative possible meanings behind the words on a page.
I’m available to help you with all of the above in a 2-session format.
Students, here's what to expect
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This is a 2 session package, so you will meet twice within the space of a couple of weeks.
I am happy to meet in-person if we live nearby (Katy, TX) but for most, we can meet online via Google Meet.
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This is not your usual tutoring, this is a way of targeting the small issues that are holding you back from achieving the grades you know you can reach!
We will focus on you and your study habits, as well as what interests you (probably where you’re doing well!) and how to make the subject of English work for you.
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I’m a secondary school trained English language and literature teacher. I’m from the UK, so qualified there and started teaching in English schools, but for the most part I have taught 17 years in international schools in The Netherlands, and the UAE. Now I’m here in the US and my children are studying in Grades 5, 8 and 10.
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My aim will be to identify where your strengths are in this subject. Once we know what you’re good at, we can then determine how to boost those skills further and enable you to achieve the grades for analysis and reasoning.
I will help you to learn and practice a toolkit of tips for really reading literature texts closely, and for knowing what to say in your analyses.
I can match excerpts to texts studied at school, and to specific assignments and rubrics.
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If you pass on this link and information to friends and they are interested, we can work in a group for these 2 sessions. Collaborative study is always a good idea.
However, for the time being, the maximum number of students in a group is 3. This gives each of you the full attention and focus you will need to make progress in this program.
Still have questions? Take a look at these FAQ or reach out to me at any time [christina@francisgilbert.com].
If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for a workshop.
Your Questions, Answered
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Getting started is simple. Click the Register button and it ask you for basic information regarding who is interested in joining this English program.
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I am used to teaching critical thinking and in-depth analysis of literary (and nonfiction) texts in varied cultural and linguistic settings, so I understand how much harder it can be to really get to the meaning of a text. I love reading (and creative writing) and am enthused to pass on my tips and tricks for analysing literature, and for knowing how to give reasoning for your arguments.
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You can reach me anytime via my contact page, by email christina@francisgilbert.com or you can book in for a quick call: https://www.francisgilbert.com/services.
I aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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I offer flexible pricing for 1:1 and for group sessions (short and long-term packages). Discounts also available.
This 2 session program package costs: $100. If you’re interested in anything else, after an initial conversation, I can provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.
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You’re still in the right place! I am trained to teach English grades 6-12 (Years 7-13) and would highly recommend you take a look at my intro. course. It will give you and your student a chance to see what revise the basics and work out where (or even if) tutoring is worth a try. I am also happy to talk through with you about possibilities.