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Crafting Your Personal Narrative: College Essay & Scholarship Tutoring

During this 3-day tutoring session, I will provide comprehensive guidance on assisting your child in crafting a distinguished college acceptance essay, with a primary focus on elucidating their personal narrative.
Ally Schrieber
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(19)
Class

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
30 mins
per session
Teacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be expected to write their own personal narrative of at least 300 words.

Class Experience

US Grade 11 - 12
What will be taught?
- Techniques for crafting a compelling personal narrative for college essays and scholarship applications.
- Strategies for selecting and refining impactful stories from your life experiences.
- The importance of authenticity and voice in storytelling.

What topics will you cover?
- Understanding the role of personal narrative in college admissions and scholarship applications.
- Identifying significant life experiences, challenges, and achievements.
- Structuring your narrative essay for maximum impact.
- Refining your writing style to convey authenticity and personality.

How is your class structured?
- Day 1: Discovering Your Story (Brainstorming and identifying key experiences)
- Day 2: Crafting Your Narrative (Learning storytelling techniques and refining writing)
- Day 3: Polishing Your Essay (Editing and finalizing your personal narrative)

How will you teach?
- Through a combination of interactive exercises, discussions, and personalized feedback.
- Providing examples and models of effective personal narratives.
- Offering resources and guidance for further writing outside of class.

What's your teaching style?
- Supportive and collaborative, focusing on individual student needs and strengths.
- Encouraging creativity and self-expression while maintaining a structured approach to essay writing.

How much will learners get to interact with you?
- Each session will include a mix of lecture, guided exercises, and discussion.
- Learners will have opportunities to share their writing for feedback.
- Supplementary materials such as slides and writing prompts will be provided to enhance learning.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the art of crafting a compelling personal narrative for their college essays and scholarship applications.
Students will gain an understanding of how to select and refine impactful stories from their life experiences, as well as how to structure their narrative essays for maximum effectiveness.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
A writing software to complete their personal narrative essay (Google Docs, Word, etc.)
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
4.9
19reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I teach a Research Writing class at the public high school I currently work at. I have taught this class for the past two years. Writing a personal narrative is one of our units covered that students find the most beneficial and applicable to their lives outside of high school.

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30 min

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Ages: 16-18

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