I’d like to begin this blog with a brief introduction of its purpose and my goals in writing it. This blog will share tips and tricks that tutors can employ to make their sessions more productive, my own unique approach to tutoring particular writing concepts, and strategies that parents can employ at home to help their children grow into stronger, more confident writers.
I expect this blog to be valuable to tutors, parents, and young adults seeking to improve their capacity for clear writing. I look forward to documenting and sharing my ideas on how to tutor more effectively and I welcome thoughts and feedback along the way.
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In 2013, Ms. Lauren Bridgeford graduated with a BA in Languages, Literature, and Criticism from Hunter College. She has also obtained her DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification from Cambridge University. Currently, Ms. Bridgeford is a Registered Instructor accredited by the Institute for Excellence in Writing, and she is pursuing her master’s degree in Secondary Education.
Deanna Heikkinen has been privately teaching writing as well as history, literature, and art history to students grades 2-12 for over six years. Prior to that, she was a tenured professor of humanities at Los Angeles Valley College with a focus on teaching the Great Books of Western Civilization. Additionally, she taught world history, western civilization, Native American history, and anthropology at the college level. Whether teaching elementary, middle, or high schoolers for Rose Writing Center, Deanna's diverse background allows her to serve as our test prep, academic support, and custom lesson specialist.
