Teen Writer Success: Curtained Confidence

By Wayne | October 7, 2013 |

Academic Coaching available While conducting a writing workshop for teens, I encountered a 14-year old boy who didn’t interact in discussions or make eye contact.  His jet black hair covered his face Emo-style leaving only piercings and tattoos visible. After giving instruction followed by an exercise, I walked the room for individual questions.  The boy…

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Teen Writer Success: College Hopeful

By Wayne | October 6, 2013 |

*Academic Coaching available by appointment The flustered Mom called me eager for help with her daughter Lily’s college application process. She mentioned Lily was an aspiring fashion designer who maintained good grades alongside strong extracurricular activities, but struggled with writing. When we met, I was puzzled after reading the first of four essays. Her mom saw…

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Teen Writer Success: Attitude Adjustment

By Wayne | October 4, 2013 |

*Academic Coaching available by appointment “I hate writing,”  she proudly snarled as I finished reading her essay homework.  Before I could begin feedback, she beamed, “I love math, and I plan on studying computer science at Georgia Tech.” I was taken by her confidence in opposing passions.  “So how are you doing in English class?”…

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