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Unlock the secrets of effective storytelling and elevate your  learner's writing skills in this comprehensive 6-lesson workshop! 

This course is especially suited to teenagers who are eager to improve their writing skills and craft more engaging narratives, and are currently writing below grade-expected levels.

Through the lens of the captivating short film "Alma," we will explore key elements of narrative craft and develop the techniques needed to bring stories to life.

By the end of this course, students will have:

Considered the structure of a narrative story

Utilized sensory details and "show, don’t tell" techniques to enrich their writing.

Effectively managed narrative perspective and pacing to build tension. 

Crafted specific tones and atmospheres using carefully chosen vocabulary and sentence structures.

Evaluated and provided constructive feedback on peers' writing (these will be anonymous examples from other students, not peers in their class)

Applied editing techniques to refine and enhance their own stories.

Your learner will need to write independently and the expectation is that they will have completed an entire short story by the end of the course. 

 I focus on building confidence and foundational skills in a nurturing and empowering environment. I help teens master core concepts, overcome academic challenges, and develop a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.

  At the heart of my teaching philosophy lies a belief that learning should be an adventure, sprinkled with curiosity. We can be serious about learning without it always being too serious.

  I am a teacher who welcomes all students exactly as they are. I have a lot of experience with neurodivergent children and am a neurodivergent adult myself. Cameras can be turned off if preferred (after a quick hello with the camera on).

  When appropriate, I create 'low-demand' classroom experiences, which can work especially well with learners experiencing anxiety or those with PDA. I encourage and welcome participation, but am very quick to adapt to learners who are unable or unwilling to partake in an obvious and active manner. This can mean only using the chat, or even only listening.