Winter Pop-Up Lessons Jan 5 – Apr 3
This winter, from December -March, I will be skiing in Tahoe more than I did last winter. I will be offering “Pop-up” lessons sgain when I am in town. I will be creating a schedule for interested families, and you will then have a lesson on your appointed day and time when I am available. I will notify people a few days in advance when I am planning to teach. This means, of course that you plan to keep that time slot open on your calendar.
I am assuming that most classes will be private, or semi-private that you put together. I can also put semi-privates together if time slots and grade levels roughly match. (As you know, I try hard to put compatible kids together.) If you know of two other families who can agree on the same day and time slot, we can make a small group.
Fill out the Winter 2026 Registration Form I am skipping deposits.
| Class Type | Minutes | Per Class | Prepayment (4) |
| Private | 75 | $175 | $700 |
| Semi-Private | 75 | $90 | $360 |
| Semi-Private I arrange | 75 | $95 | $380 |
| Group | 90 | $80 | $320 |
Once I have confirmed your spot, please make prepayment for the first four classes via Zelle. Make sure to include the name of your student and your email in the comments of the payment, if the name on your bank account is different, otherwise your payment may be lost.
I will deduct the cost of each class from your prepayment. When your balance is low, I will send you an email reminder to make payment for additional classes, since we do not know how much I will teach this winter.
About The Program
Does your child need extra support in writing? Does your child love to write and want to continue to write under guidance? A former Palo Alto Unified teacher, I offer writing classes, small group and private, throughout the school year, and full-time in the summer. I also provide educational consulting services for students who are struggling, with guidance through the public school assessment process.
I do not provide tutoring with homework or class work.
Registration Open
Winter Pop-up Classes Jan 5 – Apr 3
“Everyone is a good writer. You just have to find it!” -Milan 5th grade (in the middle of his first lesson)
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Program Overview
- Does your child need extra support in writing?
- Does your child love to write and want to continue writing under guidance?
Summer writing classes (now year-round) began to help students who were not learning well from regular classroom instruction. Classes are conducted in small groups of 4-6 so that students must participate in both discussions of techniques published authors use, as well as giving feedback to peers on writing done for class. Classes take place at my house, 203 Chester St. in Menlo Park (right off of 101 and Willow Rd.). Private and semi-private lessons also available (they do fill quickly).
The following is a list of steps to register your child for writing workshops.
- Read this overview
- Fill out a registration form per student/per session. I will contact you.
- Sign up for my mailing list to receive updates on future classes.
How I Create Small Groups
Most important to me, is creating small groups that work best for instruction, which means students with similar age levels and instructional needs be grouped together as much as possible. When requesting a time and week, I will contact you if it is the best placement for your child this summer. It is important that you indicate whether you student is a struggling, average or high-achieving writer, and if your child has an IEP or 504. I can then group students carefully for best instruction. Most of my summer students are struggling or average writers. Each summer, I also try to put together a multi-age group of highly motivated writers. If your student has been in my classes before and I mentioned that your child would benefit from this type of group, please remind me and I will try to schedule your student accordingly.
I am also a Child Advocate who can help families whose children might be struggling in school. See my consulting page for more information.
