What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed45 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned on an individual basis as needed for the individual student work.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this private individual Waldorf writing class, I will work with students on grammar, writing, composition, spelling, editing, and punctuation skills. We will complete creative projects including both fiction and non-fiction writing as well as drawing/sketching. I will cater each class to my individual student's needs, strengths, and skill set. I provide all online writing materials, prompts, books, and resources that we use in class. My classes are interactive, interesting, and fun. I keep kids engaged in online learning and help them to feel successful in every class. Students will improve their writing, grammar, punctuation, and editing skills in this class. It is helpful if your student has access to google docs or another application to type their papers or reports. I also keep and share a google doc of their work so they can check spelling/grammar as they write. If needed, I will help to draw out the learner's thoughts and help them to form sentences/paragraphs that express what they want the reader to know. We may work on narrative writing, report writing, and different types of essays. I cover grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and editing in each class as needed. I help them to find good adjectives and to use a thesaurus whenever possible to make their writing stand out. We also choose transitions for paragraphs and find words to use instead of "said." We work on adding dialogue to narratives. I also use drawing in class to encourage their creativity, so students may create a cover and a drawing/sketch of characters to put inside their story. Many students create their own books with their work, as we tend to write longer stories when working together. I will assign homework, if needed, for different projects. I always work at the best pace for the individual students and cater all classes to their individual strengths and weaknesses. My goal is for students to feel successful so they want to keep writing. I have worked with thousands of students around the world both in person and on online to help them to feel confident and peaceful in reading and writing and to feel successful with what they have accomplished. Unique learners, homeschoolers, and unschoolers are welcome.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their writing, grammar, punctuation, and editing skills in this class. They will have an opportunity to be creative and expansive with their writing, as well as work on both fiction and non-fiction writing projects.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We may use Epic for research books in class. Parents do not need a subscription to Epic.
Supply List
Drawing paper Writing paper and pencil Typing application like google docs in separate window or device
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix
B.S. Psychology
Yale University Overcoming Dyslexia Certificate (IP)
Master's work in Counseling
Rapid Transformational Therapy Certified
I am a Waldorf educator having worked as a school librarian and library/research subject teacher for 6 years with grades K-12 as faculty at a Waldorf school in rural Pennsylvania. I also worked as the first grade rest time teacher bringing calm and beautiful stories to this grade every day for many years. I have trained, been mentored by, and served along with some of the most experienced and dedicated Waldorf class and subject teachers in the world, some of whom have passed on and given me the greatest gift possible...to see their joy in teaching young souls. I also served as the reading coach for our school Reading Olympics team with over 40 students per year voluntarily coming to my library for an extracurricular where students were excited to read over 45 books a school year!
I have been offering comprehensive and affordable private lessons for Waldorf and other students around the world for several years. I also offer special Waldorf grades classes where students can connect with other students around the world. Our comfort with zoom now allows me to come to you no matter where in the world you may be! From day one, my students notice the improvement in their abilities and overall comprehension but parents especially note the change in their confidence. I get letters every day from parents telling me how much they see the confidence in their student improving after working with me. Each student has a unique learning style, and it’s my duty to find out what that is and adapt my lessons accordingly. Contact me today to find out how I can help you achieve your academic goals. As both a Waldorf former homeschooling mom and a teacher at a Waldorf school, I offer a unique experience to wherever your student may be-at home or at school-while needing extra lessons.
I have also taken private courses in archetypes and studied the work of Carl Jung as a B.S. Psychology student. I am also a published writer in the Waldorf publication LILIPOH magazine. I lived on a Navajo reservation for several summers. I also have Masters classes in Library Science, Human Services, as well as diversity training. I ran a middle and high school library at the Waldorf school where I taught creative writing, library, and research classes for six years. I also worked in the Waldorf kindergarten and grades as an aftercare teacher.
I work with students at all levels, struggling to gifted. My expertise includes finding what makes kids successful so that they want to keep learning. I always work at the best pace for the individual students and cater all classes to their individual strengths and weaknesses. My goal is for students to feel successful so they want to keep reading and writing. I have worked with thousands of students around the world both in person and on online to help them to feel confident and peaceful in reading and to help them to chose books that they love.
I have taught middle and high school students for almost three years on Outschool.
Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$70
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16