Short Summary
Class Information
Availability
Students will be able to select their 1:1 date(s) from a range of daytime and evening hours, as well as weekdays and weekends.
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Description
Students will begin by selecting a time at their convenience for a one-on-one hour of dedicated brainstorming, goal-setting, and primary idea definition.
After our 1:1, there will be three workshop sessions on Sunday afternoons at 4:00pm EST (these will be recorded if students’ schedules conflict): one on essay purpose, prompt selection, and voice, a second on structure, introductions, and content creation, and a final on revision strategies, detail selections, and conclusions.
During the course, when not meeting, there will be staggered deadlines, steps, and exercises that require the student to generate and revise their personal statement multiple times. They will receive individual feedback on every revision, including personalized videos, and each student will have two optional 1:1s to ask personal questions or receive additional help. Students will have their essays completely finished by the end of the class.
This format allows me to bring all of my best examples, strategies, and information and disseminate it in a fun and organized way - plus, I’m known for giving out prizes! A guest IEC will also visit to answer student questions.
Neurodivergency Specializations and Accommodations
I am a Certified Dyslexia Practitioner after working through the Wilson Language Program and practicum. I have logged hundreds of hours with dyslexic students, and I am happy to make modifications for them to encourage them in their writing assignments.
For my ADHD and anxiety students, this process is broken down into very manageable steps. The goal is to take what is normally one large, scary essay and turn it into something with clear deadlines and action items. I assist with deadlines and reminders and can make additional accommodations as needed. Please reach out to me if you have particular questions or concerns.