Every student has something valuable to say. Writing is the tool that brings their brilliant thoughts to life. I believe teaching essay and research paper writing is about nurturing strong, confident writers.
In my composition classes, students choose topics that genuinely interest them, making the writing process more engaging and meaningful. As they hone their skills, they gain the confidence to tackle any writing assignment—not just in my class, but in all their academic work. Most importantly, they discover the joy and power of expressing themselves through writing.
Class Fee/Length/School Year - All of my Composition classes are $25 per 90-minute class. A full-year class runs for 30 classes.
Classes may be taken virtuallly or in-person. See Class Information for more details.
HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER
“Bibliography? Footnotes? MLA
Oh my!”
Stop the confusion! This class makes research papers easy. Students will learn to write engaging content, cite sources properly, build a great bibliography, use footnotes, and master MLA format. They'll create a polished research paper on a topic they choose—or one assigned in another class!
This class is suitable for both Middle and High School students.
MASTER THE ART OF ESSAY WRITING 101!
In this class, students—even the reluctant writers—will learn the skills to craft clear, compelling essays on all kinds of topics. We'll study famous essays, explore different styles, and practice expressing opinions, building arguments, and sharing information effectively.
Students will learn the four main types of essays, write on assigned topics, and also get to choose subjects that interest them!
This class is suitable for both Middle and High School students.
MLA BOOTCAMP
This bootcamp helps students master MLA format with ease. They’ll learn to cite sources, format text, handle punctuation, and create polished, properly formatted documents. Perfect for anyone who needs a little help or a total MLA makeover!
This class is suitable for both Middle and High School students.
JOURNALISM
Journalism 101: Tell the Story!
In this class, students will explore the world of journalism, learning to write like the pros! They'll study famous journalists, discover different storytelling styles, and see how media shapes the world. From news reports to reviews, opinion pieces, and interviews—they’ll craft compelling pieces on history and current events while sharpening their writing skills.
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This class satisfies a full-year High School English elective credit.