One-On-One With Ms. Christina: Sing, Rhyme, and Play!

Ingrid Christina (she/they)

Star Educator

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(175)

In this private, 20-minute lesson that meets twice a week, a caring, music-playing teacher leads your child through songs, rhymes, and other fun activities in English that improve speaking, build confidence, and prepare them for reading.

Class Experience

US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten

Beginner - Advanced Level

"Play is one of the most important ways in which young children gain essential knowledge and skills." ~UNICEF

In this special one-on-one time, your learner and I will build trust and skills* at the same time.
Through a routine of singing together, stretching, and sharing books and favorite toys — in English! — we'll lowers the barriers to learning, such as anxiety and boredom, and open the mind to take in new information and skills. Your child will be having so much fun, they won't even...

To ensure effective tutoring, the teacher suggests meeting 2x per week. Book additional recurring meetings after the initial purchase.

This class sets a positive association with singing and speaking in English. After 6-weeks of attendance, learners will 1) be comfortable using the words, phrases, and concepts they have learned in class and 2) be in the habit of reading daily with a grownup.

→ ESL - Ms. Christina began her career as an English teacher in Taiwan. 
→ EARLY LITERACY - She worked for seven years in the children's department of a large public library with a focus on Early Literacy and multilingual programming.
→ EDUCATION - Ms. Christina has a Bachelor of Arts degree in INTERNATIONAL POLITICS and GERMAN and a Master of Arts degree in INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS with a language focus on MANDARIN CHINESE.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

Learners should bring a shaker (rattle, shaky egg, maraca, or canister with dried rice, beans, or beads inside) and an item for show-and-tell.

1) Please be available to provide technical assistance to your learner as needed.
2) Model good classroom behavior from just off-camera. If your child sees you moving and singing along, they will be more willing to participate as well.
3) Please *turn on notifications for classroom posts* to stay informed — this is where I post the daily summary of points for you to reinforce and important schedule announcements.

Meet the teacher

Ingrid Christina (she/they)

Star Educator

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(175)

"Play is one of the most important ways in which young children gain essential knowledge and skills." ~UNICEF, 2018

Hi, I'm Teacher Christina, also known as "Ms. Christina" (she/they)! I teach early literacy and language classes drawing from my...