6-Week Sessions
Semi-private
Tue 3:45-4:30 CST
Starts Sept 7
Group Class
Wed 4-4:45 CST
Starts Sept 8
WHY A READING CRITICALLY CLASS?
- Sessions are taught by a certified special education/reading teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience.
- Group-based model offers a perfect opportunity for students to engage in peer discussions; allowing students to connect and learn from each other.
- Classes reinforce the belief that all students should have the opportunity to grow and succeed. Scholarships are offered to students in need.
- Classes promote the belief that multicultural literature benefits ALL students. Research has shown that when students can relate global events to the themes, conflicts, and characterizations found in multicultural literature, it increases their understanding of current world issues. Students are then able to develop greater cognitive skills as they learn to engage and critically evaluate the texts that they read.
Cost: $25 per class for group, and $40 for semi-private:
- 45-minute class per week using an e-learning platform.
- Individualized communication with parents detailing student progress and useful strategies needed to move students forward in their learning.
- Reading guides and other useful teaching resources.
- Scholarship program to assist economically disadvantaged students.
- Semi-private only: Out-of-class assignments that include teacher feedback throughout the week using tools such as Padlet, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
WHY CRITICAL READING?
Creating critical thinkers is the key to future success. Through reading, students begin to increase their curiosity about high interest topics, causing them to ask questions, draw conclusions and solve problems. Although essential at every grade level, a student’s ability to read to learn becomes crucial during 3rd to 6th grade. The skills students learn during these years will pave the way for the rest of their lives. Want your kids to excel at History, English, Math and Science, all while growing their love of reading? Reading Critically is just the thing for you!
Science
Critical thinking involves asking questions, examining evidence, and figuring out conclusions. All of these actions are the basis for the scientific method.
Math
Critical thinking requires proficiency in both written and verbal expression. Providing students the opportunity to demonstrate written and verbal explanations has been proven to help in the improvement of mathematical problem-solving.
The importance of critical thinking has been established since the time of Socrates
Research shows that a large majority of U.S. college graduates lack essential critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, abilities that directly contribute to academic and professional success. A recent report reveals that 93% of college faculty consider analytical and critical thinking to be among the most essential skills students can develop, and while a majority of students believe college experiences prepare them to think, only 6% of graduates can actually demonstrate these essential skills (Association of American Colleges and Universities, 2005 
).
Tiziana Lambert is the creator and founder of Reading Critically group tutoring classes. She is an educator who holds a Master’s in Education degree in Special Education and a Master’s of Arts degree in Reading. She is a passionate and dedicated high school literacy teacher working with students with severe reading disabilities for the past 20 years. During her teaching career, Tiziana has created a student-centered curriculum that gives students opportunities to make mistakes, reflect, and grow as learners. She prides herself on being a lifelong learner who often seeks professional learning opportunities that will continue to improve her practice. She is a firm believer that learning is a lifelong journey and it’s with this mindset that drives her passion for teaching and the work she does with her students every day. Tiziana is also a wife and mother to three wonderful daughters. Watching her daughters’ love for reading grow with every milestone has been inspirational and the driving force in creating Reading Critically.
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