Come with me on an amazing adventure! Learn the art of journaling and keep a written account of your surroundings. As we explore, test out writing techniques along the way to help you express yourself more creatively. When we take time to rest, I will encourage you to prepare your personal portfolio, one to help with your future. Take inventory of your desires, talents, skills, and purposefully commit to making a difference in our society. How would you present yourself to prospective universities, hiring organizations, potential bosses, athletic recruiting scouts, or your own future clients? Propel forward by learning the art of listening. I will share fun ways to grow your vocabulary and improve your reading comprehension. Then, practice different note taking, outlining, and mapping strategies.Discover mind boggling ways to critically think at a higher level and write more meaningful essays and reports -- ones that adhere to higher education standards. Most of all discover YOU! Allow yourself time to find your sweet spot and skillfully introduce yourself to others by practicing giving presentations. Enjoy the journey of writing and more! Let's begin!
Your writing journey begins here! Writing begins with asking the question, "What do I see?" Enjoy developing your writing skills in a fun way. We begin with exploring locations and engaging our five senses to develop fictional stories. Get inspired to write both fiction and nonfiction.
This book will challenge you to think more innovatively about writing. From journaling, portfolio creations, to essays, reports, and more, each chapter weaves together thoughtful tips and instructions. The reader will explore study techniques and note taking methods that promotes critical thinking and attentiveness. You will discover so much about yourself and be inspired to communicate the sweet spot, that which propels the best.
Nancy B. Velasco, MSEd offers encouraging steps, sound advice, and proven methods for improving writing skills. She works privately as an Education Specialist in Southern California and enjoys helping students excel. In this book, the author takes some of her most popular instructional lessons and shares them in hopes to reach out to more students just like you.
Velasco, Nancy B.: - Nancy B. Velasco, MSEd. has her master's degree in education with an emphasis in Online Instruction. After completing her undergraduate degree, Ms. Velasco taught and led in post-secondary (adult) schools for over 11 years. During this time, she wrote her first book in computer technology. It got published when computer networking started becoming popular. She taught a variety of subjects at the time, mostly computer, business, and keyboarding.She went on to lead a small technology team in a midsize Christian credit union. In this role the team supported the desktop, laptop, and phone infrastructure for the organization. Nancy B. Velasco facilitated Technology Training, sharing bits and pieces of "how to's" for the enterprise staffing. Nancy's team also led significant technology projects. After 16 years working at the credit union, Ms. Velasco left to help at a church in the community.Nancy enjoyed helping in multiple ways, though her official title read Church Administrator or Secretary. She led in children's church, facilitated Bible studies, counseled women one-on-one, and did intercessory prayer. Nancy did many behind the scenes duties: computer repair, media setup, spreadsheets, database management, and life group administration support. She also published her first inspirational book, Untangled Spirit and Unfrozen Heart. Nancy began tutoring students after school. She eventually left the church administration role and began private tutoring full-time.Velasco offers private and group help in English language communications. Current focus primarily centers around helping clients and their families develop writing, reading, vocabulary, spelling, and presentation skills. Several have expressed experiencing higher grades in school. Some have gone on to write their own books. In addition to partnering with individuals in a mentoring or coaching fashion, Ms. Velasco has written and published over 20 books. She writes inspirational spiritual books, children's story books, and educational instructions. Nancy still enjoys tutoring online and seeks to introduce educational books and resources to help even more students.
