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Certified High School Teacher Specializing in Creative Writing
Kaitlin S.

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Certified High School Teacher Specializing in Creative Writing
Certified High School Teacher Specializing in Creative Writing
Kaitlin S.

5.0 (33 ratings)

40 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (33 ratings)

40 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Kaitlin

Bio

I’m Kaitlin! I graduated from college with a degree in English and minors in theology and ancient languages. I then became a copy editor at a newspaper and got invaluable experience with real-world editing, proofreading, and design. After realizing how rewarding it was to break down reading and writing techniques to teach others, I went on to get my masters degree in teaching. Since then, I’ve been teaching English in a public high school for 5 years, 3 of which have included co-taught...

I’m Kaitlin! I graduated from college with a degree in English and minors in theology and ancient languages. I then became a copy editor at a newspaper and got invaluable experience with real-world editing, proofreading, and design. After realizing how rewarding it was to break down reading and writing techniques to teach others, I went on to get my masters degree in teaching. Since then, I’ve been teaching English in a public high school for 5 years, 3 of which have included co-taught classes in partnership with special education teachers.

After I became an English teacher, I began hosting a creative writing club at my school at the request of some of my students. Through that, I rediscovered a love for creative writing that began in childhood. I now am writing poetry, short fiction, and novels. While I am well versed in teaching Common Core standards for English, I get special joy from teaching creative writing. I also find editing and proofreading aspiring writers' stories very rewarding.

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Education

Whitworth University
English
Whitworth University
Masters

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  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 10/8/2022

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Approved Subjects

Art

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

For three of my five years of teaching at a public high school, I taught Yearbook and Advanced Yearbook. Much of this class involves teaching graphic design skills, such as the four principles of the C.R.A.P. acronym: Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity. Other concepts I taught include balance, focal points, theme, color schemes, and font styles. I also took a graphic design class as part of my literature studies in college, with the end product being a book that I edited, designed, and published.

Business

Microsoft Word,

Microsoft Word

I have used Microsoft for multiple projects over many years - writing, handouts for students, graphic design, pamphlets, and more. I also have significant teaching experience, which means that I know how to start off with a pre-assessment to take stock of your current skill and then build future lessons from there. Furthermore, my school district uses Microsoft as the main platform for our students, so I have not only been trained in the different Microsoft programs, but I have taught colleagues and students how to use them as well.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have practiced public speaking in a variety of ways. When I was completing my creative writing portfolio in college, part of my final project was performing a reading of my work. I also did public readings of my poetry at community locations. After college, I became a ministry intern and preached sermons, led youth groups, gave short speeches, and led small group studies. Since completing my Masters in Teaching, I've been a teacher at a public high school for 5 years. This position requires daily public speaking and improvisation.

Computer

Graphic Design,

Graphic Design

For three of my five years of teaching at a public high school, I taught Yearbook and Advanced Yearbook. Much of this class involves teaching graphic design skills, such as the four principles of the C.R.A.P. acronym: Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity. Other concepts I taught include balance, focal points, theme, color schemes, and font styles. I also took a graphic design class as part of my literature studies in college, with the end product being a book that I edited, designed, and published.
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

I have used Microsoft for multiple projects over many years - writing, handouts for students, graphic design, pamphlets, and more. I also have significant teaching experience, which means that I know how to start off with a pre-assessment to take stock of your current skill and then build future lessons from there. Furthermore, my school district uses Microsoft as the main platform for our students, so I have not only been trained in the different Microsoft programs, but I have taught colleagues and students how to use them as well.

Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

I am well versed in teaching grammar and proofreading skills. I have been an English teacher at a public high school for 5 years, and before that I was a copy editor at The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington for 2 years.
Greek,

Greek

I graduated from Whitworth University with a minor in Biblical Languages, which includes Koine Greek.
Hebrew,

Hebrew

I graduated from Whitworth University with a minor in Biblical Languages, which includes ancient Hebrew. I took Hebrew and Advanced Hebrew classes for 3 of my four years of college and by the end was able to translate large sections of the Hebrew bible independently. After I graduated, I tutored college students at Whitworth in Hebrew as well as teenage students through a youth group when I was a ministry intern.
Microsoft Word,

Microsoft Word

I have used Microsoft for multiple projects over many years - writing, handouts for students, graphic design, pamphlets, and more. I also have significant teaching experience, which means that I know how to start off with a pre-assessment to take stock of your current skill and then build future lessons from there. Furthermore, my school district uses Microsoft as the main platform for our students, so I have not only been trained in the different Microsoft programs, but I have taught colleagues and students how to use them as well.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I am well versed in grammar and proofreading skills. I have been an English teacher at a public high school for 5 years, and before that I was a copy editor at The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington for 2 years. When I worked at the newspaper, I specialized in proofreading. I'd be happy to either teach the art of proofreading or to serve as a proofreader for a student or aspiring writer.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have practiced public speaking in a variety of ways. When I was completing my creative writing portfolio in college, part of my final project was performing a reading of my work. I also did public readings of my poetry at community locations. After college, I became a ministry intern and preached sermons, led youth groups, gave short speeches, and led small group studies. Since completing my Masters in Teaching, I've been a teacher at a public high school for 5 years. This position requires daily public speaking and improvisation.

Elementary Education

Common Core,

Common Core

As a public high school teacher in Washington state, I have taught English curriculum based on common core state standards for 5 years. I also studied the evolution of the standards in the Masters in Teaching program at Whitworth University.
Grammar,

Grammar

I am well versed in teaching grammar and proofreading skills. I have been an English teacher at a public high school for 5 years, and before that I was a copy editor at The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington for 2 years.
Reading,

Reading

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for five years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English.
Vocabulary

English

English,

English

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for five years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English with a creative writing focus. I especially love teaching creative writing to all ages.
Grammar,

Grammar

I am well versed in teaching grammar and proofreading skills. I have been an English teacher at a public high school for 5 years, and before that I was a copy editor at The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington for 2 years.
Literature,

Literature

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for five years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I am well versed in grammar and proofreading skills. I have been an English teacher at a public high school for 5 years, and before that I was a copy editor at The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington for 2 years. When I worked at the newspaper, I specialized in proofreading. I'd be happy to either teach the art of proofreading or to serve as a proofreader for a student or aspiring writer.
Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

I have practiced public speaking in a variety of ways. When I was completing my creative writing portfolio in college, part of my final project was performing a reading of my work. I also did public readings of my poetry at community locations. After college, I became a ministry intern and preached sermons, led youth groups, gave short speeches, and led small group studies. Since completing my Masters in Teaching, I've been a teacher at a public high school for 5 years. This position requires daily public speaking and improvisation.
Reading,

Reading

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for five years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English.
Writing,

Writing

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for 5 years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English with a Creative Writing focus. I advised the Creative Writing Club at the high school I work at for 3 years, and I myself am a published writer.
ACT English, ACT Reading, Vocabulary

History

Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I graduated from Whitworth University with minors in theology and biblical languages (ancient Koine Greek and ancient Hebrew). I went on to become a ministry intern and a co-coordinator of a youth and family ministry program for 3 years at Manito Presbyterian Church in Spokane, Washington. I preached sermons, led a New Adult small group, co-led a youth group and coordinated Sunday School teachers and lesson plans, and studied the bible during the course of my work there.

Homeschool

English,

English

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for five years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English with a creative writing focus. I especially love teaching creative writing to all ages.
Reading,

Reading

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for five years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English.
Writing

Writing

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for 5 years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English with a Creative Writing focus. I advised the Creative Writing Club at the high school I work at for 3 years, and I myself am a published writer.

Language

Greek,

Greek

I graduated from Whitworth University with a minor in Biblical Languages, which includes Koine Greek.
Hebrew

Hebrew

I graduated from Whitworth University with a minor in Biblical Languages, which includes ancient Hebrew. I took Hebrew and Advanced Hebrew classes for 3 of my four years of college and by the end was able to translate large sections of the Hebrew bible independently. After I graduated, I tutored college students at Whitworth in Hebrew as well as teenage students through a youth group when I was a ministry intern.

Most Popular

English,

English

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for five years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English with a creative writing focus. I especially love teaching creative writing to all ages.
Reading,

Reading

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for five years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English.
Writing

Writing

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for 5 years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English with a Creative Writing focus. I advised the Creative Writing Club at the high school I work at for 3 years, and I myself am a published writer.

Other

Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I graduated from Whitworth University with minors in theology and biblical languages (ancient Koine Greek and ancient Hebrew). I went on to become a ministry intern and a co-coordinator of a youth and family ministry program for 3 years at Manito Presbyterian Church in Spokane, Washington. I preached sermons, led a New Adult small group, co-led a youth group and coordinated Sunday School teachers and lesson plans, and studied the bible during the course of my work there.

Summer

Reading,

Reading

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for five years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English.
Writing

Writing

I have been an English teacher at a public high school for 5 years. I have taught 9th-12th grade and also have experience teaching younger students from my Masters in Teaching program, where I had a field placement with middle school students. My undergraduate degree was in English with a Creative Writing focus. I advised the Creative Writing Club at the high school I work at for 3 years, and I myself am a published writer.

Test Preparation

Common Core,

Common Core

As a public high school teacher in Washington state, I have taught English curriculum based on common core state standards for 5 years. I also studied the evolution of the standards in the Masters in Teaching program at Whitworth University.
ACT English, ACT Reading

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