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Hack Your Writing Assignments! How to Make Writing Suck Less
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
This is for one on one writing tutoring sessions. Students should have a current assignment in at least rough draft format. It can be an essay, book report, creative writing project, or presentation. Each class will be customized to the learner's needs. Possible topics include: -Mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation) -Organization -Structure -Research methods and ethics -Developing your voice -Understanding assignment requirements and interpreting instructor directions -Appropriate...
- Students will improve in self-identified areas. I work with each student where they are. Depending on their workload and needs, we may focus specifically on one area or multiple in a session. Students can improve their confidence, skills, and evaluations in the following areas: - Understanding the basic universal formula for essay writing - Research skills - Paraphrasing - Using outlines or mindmaps to organize information - Improve mechanics and utilize tools to help check spelling and grammar - Improve clarity and directness, especially in non-fiction writing - Understand the ethics of intellectual property, plagiarism, and academic integrity - Easily decoding assignment requirements and parameters
PhD with academic, industry, and creative publications. 12 years of teaching writing based classes. Completed certification workshops on teaching writing inclusively and decolonizing writing education. 15 years of content writing and editing.
Assessment
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Optional reflective essay or video at conclusion.
I can support learners with ASD, ADHD, and Dyslexia. I'm also experienced with ESL students. We change tasks frequently and I can adapt courses to the learner's specific needs, strengths, and challenges.
6th grade level English reading and writing.
Computer or tablet with audio connection and ability to share screen.
I may use YouTube videos to illustrate certain concepts or selections from public online writing.
APA standards, MLA standards as needed. I use the OWL at Purdue website for standards.
Teacher expertise and credentials
5 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Psychology from Fielding Graduate University
Master's Degree in Psychology from Fielding Graduate University
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Master's Degree from St. Edward's University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Hi! I'm Dr. Michelann Quimby (or Dr. Q) and I love to teach psychology, pop culture, the arts, sociology, social media culture and ethics, social justice, gender & sexuality, writing skills, and career preparation! I've been teaching since 2010...
1-on-1 Tutoring
$55
per sessionMeets on demand
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16