Private Classes
One-on-one classes
- Recommended for students who prefer to move through the program at a different pace than similar-aged peers
- One or two 60-minute classes per week
- Tailored homework assignments to match specific learning goals
Semi-Private Classes
Classes of 2-3 students
- Recommended for friends of similar reading level within one grade of each other
- Held at a frequency of one 60-minute class per week
- Light weekly homework (1 hour) to ensure the independent practice necessary for growth.
Group Classes
5-6 students
- Recommended for students who learn well in an interactive setting among peers
- Held at a frequency of one 60-minute class per week
- Writing instruction is often especially effective in a collaborative group setting, as students learn from their peers’ questions, ideas, and written work.
IEW Essay Grading
- Recommended for homeschooling students who are learning from The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) videos but do not have a parent or instructor to grade/edit their writing.
Graders will:
- evaluate writer’s use of the material they have learned.
- check basic writing mechanics such as grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- provide a numeric score based on the writer’s Composition Checklist.
This offering does not include a formal lesson on IEW writing concepts. If a student would like such a lesson, then they should book Academic Essay Support described below.
Academic Essay Support
- Recommended for students seeking assistance with a particular writing assignment, such as undergraduate students writing term papers
Students will receive…
- high-level, developmental feedback along with sentence-level edits.
- lessons on relevant writing concepts or grammar principles.
- guidance on how to move forward independently after the session.
Typically students with ordinary writing skills require 2-4 sessions plus several hours of independent work to achieve a polished piece that they are proud to submit.
Pieces eligible for this type of support include: Lab Reports, Research Papers, Philosophy Essays, Comparative Literature Essays, Narrative Essays, Business School Reports, Personal Statements.
Creative Writing Support
- Recommended for writers of creative projects seeking to work with engaged critical reader who analyzes the ideas within their work.
Students will receive…
- insight into how their instructor interpreted their work.
- suggestions, feedback, and questions related to all aspects of their piece.
- lessons on relevant writing concepts or grammar principles.
- the opportunity to discuss their work with a capable writer.
Such creative pieces may include: Short Stories, Novels, Poems, Blog Posts, Plays, Speeches, Memoirs, Movie and Television Scripts, Comic Strips.
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.
