This class is taught in English.

The ultimate goal is to give students writing skills they can apply to any subject or topic. The hope is to equip them to write for life, not just "school." When finished with this coarse students will have learned an organized way to synthesize information and communicate it from their point of view. These invaluable skills can be taken and applied to a myriad of subjects. 

During this class, differing opinions among students may be expressed. However, I have extensive experience in facilitating such discussions.  For the past seven years, I have helped guide students to discover their beliefs on a given topic and the reasons behind them.  

Apart from my experience in leading diverse groups of students in such discussions, I possess over 20 years of expertise in youth counseling and mentorship. My Bachelor's degree is in Sociology from the University of Washington, with a focus on education, social, and cultural change, has equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to objectively and respectfully guide students through challenging discussions.

Furthermore, I have been coaching students in writing for more than 13 years, which has honed my ability to communicate effectively and convey complex ideas to learners of different backgrounds and abilities.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Students are welcome and encouraged to turn in their papers for feedback. IEW utilized a checklist method for clearly communicating what is expected for each paper. Students will be encouraged to follow the checklist. I will review papers and provide positive constructive feedback but will not award letter or percentage grades. The focus of the class in writing and the writing structure and style. I will not correct spelling and in-depth punctuation. Basic quality spelling and punctuation usage is expected but perfection is not required.
Grades Offered

Google Docs is required for submitting papers.