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Christopher
- Rate L260
- Response 1h

L260/hr
1st lesson free
- Reading
- Grammar
- Creative writing
- CV writing
A+ ELA Tutoring — Build Skills, Build Confidence, Build Voice with a Master Reading & Writing Certified ELA Expert
- Reading
- Grammar
- Creative writing
- CV writing
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About Christopher
Hi! I’m Christopher L. Shade, J.D., a passionate English Language Arts educator who believes every student has a story worth telling—and the skills to grow as a reader and writer with the right support. Before becoming a teacher, I earned my law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law, where I specialized in writing, argumentation, and evidence-based communication. I now bring that same focus on clarity, critical thinking, and persuasive writing into the classroom and my tutoring work. As a current middle school ELA teacher and 2024 Teacher of the Year, I’ve helped students of all backgrounds—including reluctant readers, high achievers, IEP/ELL learners, and students who simply need confidence—to improve their reading levels, craft strong essays, analyze complex texts, and discover their voice. My approach is data-driven, culturally relevant, supportive, and tailored to the individual student, not a one-size-fits-all worksheet system. I believe literacy is power: the power to think clearly, express yourself boldly, and understand the world around you. My goal as a tutor is to build both academic skills and real confidence, so students walk away not just knowing answers, but owning their growth.
About the lesson
- Primary
- Lower Secondary
- Senior Secondary
- +7
levels :
Primary
Lower Secondary
Senior Secondary
Post Secondary Education
Higher Education
Adult Education
Master's Degree
Doctorate
MBA
Early Childhood Care & Development
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Hello! I’m Mr. Shade, a certified English Language Arts educator and award-winning teacher with a strong track record of helping students improve in reading comprehension, writing skills, vocabulary development, and academic confidence.
I specialize in: Reading comprehension (fiction, nonfiction, evidence analysis)
Writing support (essays, narratives, research, grammar)
Test prep (MAP, STAR, standardized reading/writing assessments)
Skill building for IEP, ELL, and reluctant learners
My instruction is: Culturally relevant, Student-centered and engaging, Data-driven and tailored to each learner’s needs. Focusing on both growth & confidence.
Whether the needs are in support catching up, wanting to boost test scores, or seeks enrichment, I provide personalized lessons, progress tracking, and a supportive environment that helps students read deeply, write powerfully, and think critically.
Rates
Rate
- L260
Pack prices
- 5h: L1300
- 10h: L2600
online
- L260/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Christopher will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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