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Hi, I'm Kristen: 
Teacher. Story-Sleuth. Word-Nerd.
And your child's new biggest cheerleader.

Through creative, skill-building online classes, self-paced courses, and expertly designed downloadable curriculum packs, I help students in grades 3 and up become confident, capable readers and writers.​​​

Welcome Video

a middle school aged, black boy in a classroom, holding a magazine

Here you'll find something for every kid in any stage of learning

This program is for those who:

  • Struggle with comprehension, writing, or confidence

 

  • Need help making inferences, finding main ideas, or understanding tone

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  • Get bored or frustrated with worksheets

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  • Love stories, mysteries, or creative challenges

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  • Want to have fun learning in creative ways with creative materials

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  • Desire to enhance the skills they already have

Do You Offer Summer Camps??

Why, yes I do! Click below.

What I Offer is Totally Unique – Not Like Any Other Platform

👩‍🏫 Join a Group Class (click)
Small, skill-based classes featuring stories with exciting mystery and adventure themes that boost reading and writing confidence - max 6 students per session.

📝 Level Up! Essay Writing Workshop (click)

In just 4 sessions, students learn the secrets to strong essays - clear intros, powerful details, vivid verbs, and sentence variety. Take it more than once to lock in skills for life.

🎯 Book 1:1 Coaching (click)
Personalized support focused on your child’s unique literacy needs, goals, and learning style.

🎥 Browse Self-Paced Courses (click)
Gamified, video-based lessons where students can earn badges and certificates.

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📚 Enjoy Mystery and Adventure Reading Bundles that Totally Rock
Ready-to-use lessons with super engaging stories.

Results-Driven Programs 

Every class is built for real growth with high-impact instruction, supportive guidance, and just the right mix of fun and challenge. Here’s what your child will walk away with:

☑️ Noticeably stronger reading and writing performance - fast
Parents and teachers often see improvement after just a few sessions.

☑️ Tested strategies they’ll use long after class ends
From comprehension tools to structured writing methods, these skills stick.

☑️ Boosted confidence that carries into the classroom
Kids start speaking up, writing more, and tackling challenges with less hesitation.

☑️ A shift in mindset: “I can do this” becomes their new default
They stop dreading reading and writing — and actually start enjoying it.

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See the difference in just one session.

The topic of this paragraph writing class was, "favorite pet." Noa decided to show me her pet chicken!

Did I Mention the Teacher-Student Connection?

Yep, it’s a thing. In every session, I make sure students feel seen, heard, and supported.

 

With parent permission, students can send me their finished stories, burning questions, or “look what I wrote!” moments anytime. I cheer them on, offer tips, and help their confidence grow - even between classes.

 

Every session and every email is a chance to connect and encourage.

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The Newsletter Designed for Parents

Ink & Insights is my free newsletter full of reading and writing ideas, teaching strategies, book recommendations, surprise deals, and the occasional funny story.

A Little About Me

I’m Kristen, a longtime teacher, seasoned school counselor, and certified story enthusiast.

For over 20 years, I’ve helped students build confidence in reading and writing - not through drills or worksheets, but through creativity, curiosity, and joy. 

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Whether your child is stuck, struggling, or ready to soar, I’m here to help them find their voice and maybe even fall in love with words along the way.

Kristen Masker, tutor and online writing course instructor
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