Sydney has taught several semester-long writing courses for elementary level students at my school. She introduced advanced concepts in grammar, spelling, and pronunciation to the students while teaching them the fundamentals of strong writing. Her personable teaching style kept the students engaged, and parents and students alike shared positive feedback about the course. Working with Sydney was a positive experience and we plan to invite her to teach more writing classes in the future.
Stephanie Li Brighter Bee Academy
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.
