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Wednesday, April 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Elizabeth Diamond, K-2 Network Content Leader, FirstLine Schools (LA); and Emily Hunyadi, Elementary School Principal, FirstLine Schools (LA)
Moderated by Jim McVety, Managing Partner, First Step Advisors
Sponsored by OnYourMark Education
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Cut through the noise and learn what truly makes virtual tutoring effective. In this edWebinar, you’ll hear directly from school and district leaders at FirstLine Schools who have witnessed firsthand how consistent, high-quality virtual tutoring can lead to improved student engagement, increased attendance, and better academic outcomes. Learn about personalized approaches to tutoring and gain practical strategies for implementation and success.
Discover how your school can leverage virtual tutoring to support student learning. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-5 building and literacy leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
About the Presenters
Elizabeth Diamond is an experienced education leader currently serving as a K-2 Network Content Leader at FirstLine Schools in New Orleans. With nearly a decade of experience in New Orleans charter schools, she has held roles including Assistant Principal at KIPP Believe Primary and ELA Instructional Coach at FirstLine Schools. Her background also includes teaching at the first-grade level in both Langston Hughes and Arthur Ashe Charter Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Tulane University and is a certified teacher for grades 1-5. Her skill set includes curriculum development and leadership development coaching.
Emily Hunyadi is the Elementary School Principal at Langston Hughes Academy (LHA), a public charter school in New Orleans serving students in Pre-K through eighth grade. She plays a key role in the LHA community, notably overseeing the recent grand opening of the new early elementary building in September.
About the Moderator
Jim McVety is the Managing Partner of First Step Advisors (founded in 2009), which delivers strategy, communications, and executive growth services to education providers worldwide. Jim and his team advise global brands, early/mid-stage innovators, and leading investors who share a commitment to improving educational outcomes. Jim holds degrees in secondary education and English from Boston College, has served on numerous advisory boards, and works with a range of strategic partners around the globe.
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OnYourMark is dedicated to using the Science of Reading to close the literacy gap for students and help all students become strong readers. We teach children in K-5th grades how to read, ensuring students’ learning and social-emotional needs are met. Our personalized, research-based curriculum is delivered by skilled tutors who engage students and build relationships that help developing readers succeed. For more information, visit www.onyourmarkeducation.org
