5 Days to Boost Creative Writing Skills| Ages 15-18| Oxford Ed Teacher

B.A. Alvernia University Education, English, and Psychology; Special Needs Cert.
Graduate: Oxford University- English

Career background working Grade 4 through 12 in the International Baccalaureate in English and  Special Needs, abroad and in The U.S.



Example homework: 
HOMEWORK: 
Write 1 paragraph for each line you wrote (2 lines below)  SHOWING/Describing,  instead of telling.  

My example 
Telling: “Teenage clothes:”

Showing: "She wore her hair in spike punk-rock style, with five earrings on one ear and three in the other.  Her self-cropped sweater hung off one shoulder, revealing a white tank top underneath.  I loved to look at her shoes. When we would ride in my grandma's car, in 1986, there were not laws yet for the safety of a child, so I always sat on her lap, in the front seat, and stared at her shoes. They were basic white canvas tennis shoes, covered in colorful friends signatures, funny pictures, and sayings. She was cool, and everyone knew it. She did not care what people thought of her, and I wanted to be just like her when I grew up. 

The problem was, only one of us got to grow up." 


A written review from a freshman at Howard University: 
Mrs Anastasia is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had.  She taught me Mathematics and English in grades 6 and 7. As a student with a skills deficit in maths, I did not know what it felt like to understand everything in math class until Mrs Anastasia. She is the kind of teacher that takes the extra time to explain a concept in various ways until you understand. Even 7 years out, I remember her little trick for dividing fractions, “skip, flip, then multiply”– it has saved me on many exams. She also revisits the concepts after a few days to make sure they’re really embedded and that you have the necessary foundation to build on that concept. For the first time in several years, I did well in mathematics under her instruction.
For English class, she used discussion-based learning and gently asked questions to make sure that I’d wrapped my head around every facet of an idea. This was particularly helpful for more difficult concepts in harder books. Then there’s the writing. Ever since class with Mrs Anastasia, I have been commended by every teacher I’ve ever had on my written communication skills. Her instruction on language that is clear, coherent, and beautiful has been a foundation on which I’ve been building for years now. 
I would recommend Mrs Anastasia to any student or parent
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ABOUT ME: 
I have worked in many different countries teaching various subjects, and working as a curriculum monitor. The work I did was through the IB (International Baccalaureate). I feel teaching is in my very soul. Teaching comes rather easy.  Parents and Students have always found me very easy to work with, with that said I am a bit strict about completing assignments and students needing to put in their own work, on their side. If students don't do the work, I find it difficult to help them improve. It's that simple. My proudest moment as a teacher is when a student who had graduated, came back the next year and said, “I’m so glad I had you for two years. All the other kids at school are scrambling and my professor think I'm some kind of writing genius. Thank you, Mrs. Anastasia”

I have a B.A. In Elementary Education, English Education, and Psychology. Blending the three together is how I reach my philosophy/style. My classes are always project based and group discussion sessions. I teach a lesson and then we talk about how each student can apply the new material to the project. 

I also have an ESL certificate, as well as A Special Need certificate.

I love Shakespeare. I would drink in his plays and sonnets all day. I adore when I am able to pass along the same love to my students. 

Outside of teaching, I live a pretty quiet life. I have three children. Gardening is a favorite pastime as is painting,   baking and making jams. I am also a writer, formerly freelance, having been published in many trade and consumer magazines and now a novelist. 

My favorite place to live while teaching was Tortola, BVI.

ABOUT MY CLASSES: 
In addition to group writing classes, that are longer than a one-time class, I will schedule a 30 minute one-on-one once a week in order for me to understand how to adjust lessons for your child or if your child is advanced, I will adjust to deepen content. There is no extra cost, it is built into the price. 
Writing classes include: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Opinion Writing/ Writing, 5 Paragraph Formula Writing (It’s easy! Give it a try), along with High school essay, SAT essay, and college writing classes




Other classes will be described within the class itself. Message me if you have questions!

Does your child have a school assigned book  that you’d like me to help with reading and writing a reflection? I provide one-one services for this. Message me for details!