Learners will know four major types of essays: narrative, explanatory, persuasive, research
Learners will understand and be able to write the different parts of an essay
Learners will be empowered to write about their interests
Learners will understand and use an outline
Learners will understand and participate in the writing process: brainstorm/outline, draft, revise, edit, turn in
Learners will gain confidence in sharing work with their peers as part of the writing process
Learners will gain confidence in their ability to write
Learners will gain independence in their writing assignments

AA in Child Development
BA in Language Development
TESOL Certification
Teaching Certification
20+ years in education and curriculum planning
Mom of 3 teen/tweens

**Further experience notes:  During my 20+ years working in Education, I have worked with all age groups. I really do not favor one group over the other as they are each special in their own way. However, I have always found it easy to build rapport and sound relationships with teens.  While in Ecuador, I built an English Language Academy and often taught the teen and adult classes due to the level of English required.  These classes fulfilled me so much because of the conversations, relationships, and learning experiences the student brought to me! Additionally, I have worked in afterschool and summer programs where I gravitated to the older groups of teens.  I have completed many 1 on 1 tutoring with teens to help with studying and test preparation. 

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