Writing

My core offerings are individual tutoring sessions and custom classes for small groups. These can be designed and customized to meet multiple goals as needed, and can accommodate any learning support or supplemental strategies that will enhance the experience. Beyond what is outlined below, I am eager to discuss any needs you and your family may have, and look forward to working with you in the most effective and enjoyable way possible.

Tutoring

Every tutoring relationship will be individualized. Instruction and learning will be based both on the academic goals as well as the learning and support needs of the student. The first consultation is free, and should last about 20 to 30 minutes. Fees are described on the main Lessons Page.

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Classes

Below are some samples of classes that have worked well in the past. Students, families and groups can select topics that address particular interests, and tailor goals that can be worked on in a small group setting. I am happy to develop additional lesson plans and courses to meet other interests and needs. Fees are described on the main Lessons Page.

Write that Book Review!

Meets 4 times a week for 2 weeks (8 classes total).
This class helps students craft a summary and reflection of 400 to 800 words about a novel they’ve read. The Book Review class is Ideal for students who want to learn new ways to “dress up” a book report and/or consider publishing book reviews online.

Poetry Exploration

Meets 4 times a week for 2 weeks (8 classes total).
This class provides students with an introduction to poetry language and forms.
Ideal for students who want to explore poetry with real-life examples of young people’s work, flex their own creative muscles, and experiment with poetry formats.

Pet Project

Meets 4 times a week for 1 week (4 classes total).
Students learn how to create a slideshow about a family pet with an emphasis on presentation skills and expository writing. This one-week class is Ideal for students who want to learn new ways to synthesize basic research into a slideshow format, creating an educational and entertaining presentation.

Career Quest

Meets 4 times a week for 2 weeks (8 classes total).
In this class, students complete a number of graphic organizers and worksheets to reflect upon their skills and interests to then write a letter, profile, or some other final project focusing on their future in a specific job. Career Quest is ideal for students who want to take the time to research career paths, chart realistic goals, and visualize themselves doing satisfying work.

Persuasive Writing Project

Meets 4 times a week for 2 weeks (8 classes total).
This class helps students write a persuasive essay of 500-800 words. This class is ideal for students who want to build their argumentative skills, backing up their passionate claims with supportive evidence in a cohesive, organized way. Previous students have lobbied for a class pet, tried to gain parents’ permission for a bedtime extension, and asked a school cafeteria to consider composting.

The Phase Autobio Class

Meets 4 times a week for 3 weeks (12 classes total).
This class helps students recreate an extended period in their lives that changed them. Previous students have written about the first time they auditioned for a play, organized a fundraiser, and tried downhill skiing. A final document can run 500 – 1000 words or more.

Biography Project

Meets 4 times a week for 3 weeks (12 classes total).
This class helps students profile a person they don’t know, but admire. Students learn how to write an interesting introduction, body paragraphs about the person’s life story, including challenges and accomplishments, and wrap up with a solid conclusion that connects back to the motivation for the project. A final document can run 500 – 1000 words or more.