The student should improve the following skills:

 - Use of grammar, punctuation and spelling
 - Ability to read and write at or above grade level
 - Increase in student's confidence to read, write, and verbally explain what they have read and learned
 - Editing 
 - Paragraph structure
 - Sentence structure
 - Structure of essays, stories, poems, research papers, etc.
 - Being descriptive in your writing
 - Writing good thesis statements
 - Writing good topic and concluding sentences 

I love working with kids! I have 14 years of teaching experience, and I have taught in both traditional school settings and as a homeschool parent. I am passionate about helping kids at all levels of their reading and writing journey. It's so exciting when I see a student gain confidence as a reader/writer or when I can help a young aspiring writer achieve their dreams.

My writing experience includes writing copy for marketing materials, ghost writing for corporate executives, technical writing, writing newspaper articles, and writing instructions for digital technology applications. Managing a corporate internal newsletter was one of my favorite projects. I created the newsletter design, interviewed and wrote articles about team members, and managed the editing and submission process for all the contributors. As a hobby, I love to write short stories, poetry, and songs. I can't imagine my life without writing.

My education includes a BA in Communications and a Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication (MSTPC). Because I have completed 2 years of my BA and all of my MS classes online, I am skilled with the various aspects of online learning. I love using what I have learned to help kids become better at reading and writing.

Homework Offered
Homework will vary greatly depending on the student's needs.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will receive weekly feedback on their writing. I will send parents a once-a-month assessment of their child's writing.
Grades Offered