Lead Teacher: Ms. Lauren Bridgeford is a New York City-based English teacher who specializes in ESL and General English courses for children and adults. She graduated with a BA in Literature from Hunter College and holds a DELTA certification (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Cambridge University. Ms. Bridgeford has taught English both stateside and abroad for the last decade and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Secondary Education from NYU.  She is also pursuing her accreditation as an IEW instructor.

Assistant Teacher: Ms. Lajiere Blake holds her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Stonybrook University. As the Arts and Culture Editor for her campus newspaper, The Statesman, Ms. Blake worked closely with dozens of student writers to polish their pieces prior to publication. While serving as a Teaching Assistant, Ms. Blake delivered lessons and graded assignments for junior and senior college students. In 2020, Ms. Blake joined Rose Writing Center and began studying under the guidance of its founder, Ms. Sydney. She is pursuing her accreditation as an IEW instructor.

Learning Management System:
Google Classroom

Students must have either their own email address or access to a parent’s email address in order to join Google Classroom.

Online Class Platform:
Zoom

Students can follow Zoom’s hardware and software guidelines to prepare their environment.

Students should be familiar with how to scan, save, and submit their work. Although most assignments will be handwritten, students should also have access to Microsoft Word (or an equivalent program).