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Amanda O

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@amanda
Joined Mar 2024 · She/Her · 4:49 AM Local

About

I'M BACK!!!

Hello! My name is Amanda. I am a freshman student from Virginia. I specialize in essay writing here on Schoolhouse, as well as the development of creative narratives.

Beyond reading and writing, I'm a creative writer and I've won a Scholastic Writing Regional Silver Key award in my first year submitting. I'm also an editor for our school's award winning student literary magazine, and a staff writer for the newspaper. Additionally, I enjoy expressing myself through content creation and blogging.

A few other clubs I participate in currently include, Black Student Union, Debate, Mock Trial, and others! I can't wait to get to know you.

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May 2024 - Present

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May 2024 - Present

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Upcoming Sessions

✍️⭐ Crafting Captivating Narratives ✍️⭐

    9th session

There are only 15 slots available for each version of this series, so register quickly! To make sure the series can be hosted, we need at least 5 learners registered by the start date. This six-week series is perfect for our narrative writers of all levels, whether aspiring or professional. Through the power of the Narrative Arc, we'll learn how we can shape stories to give the reader choice. And for what could be the first time ever, we'll have the option to use the second perspective in our writing. Make sure to come prepared with access to Google services such as Google Docs and Google Slides, as well as access to Schoolhouse Assessments (built in). That's all you need! This series serves as the first part to the Creative Writing Sequence I will be hosting. There will be two possible paths, and several available courses. Please request make-up sessions through [this](https://forms.gle/1yFX6yLMLFFcjcXf6) form at least 24-hours in advance. Sessions will be hosted with 1 or more learners, so request as needed. Note: This series will be fast paced. My availability is really limited, so in order to finish within the ten week margin, if I am unable to host both days, or you are forced to miss both weekly sessions, slides and a review activity will be made available in the assessments folder for your convenience! 🙂 Extra Note: If you've already completed the series, I recommend that you still register again. The main group will be going further than the last times this has been hosted, and there will be both extra enrichment opportunities, and the chance to "teach the group." Additionally, if you've completed the series priorly, you're welcome to apply as a co-host! I'd love to have you. 📏 Session Length: Estimate around 6 sessions and up to 4 office hour sessions within a span of 10 weeks. Dates and times are tentative.

Amanda O

1 spot left!

💫📃Intro to Essay Writing: Everything you Need to Succeed V1📃💫

    10th session

Update 03/02/25 - Hi everyone! In order to register for the series at this point, I need to ensure that you're caught up and ready to integrate. Please complete [this](https://forms.gle/WbUcyKVdr9oDmMRb7) form to let me know where you need support before registering. Twice a week, we'll go over the steps to writing powerful and noteworthy essays by breaking essay writing into chunks and engage in fun exercises to build stronger academic writing. We will create an essay together with a topic of your choice and also sample a variety of topics through practice exercises. Let me know if you are interested in participating, but the times and/or dates don't work out for you. I may be willing to make an adjustment. Note: This series will be fast paced. My availability is really limited, so in order to finish within the ten week margin, if I am unable to host both days, or you are forced to miss both weekly sessions, slides and a review activity will be made available in the assessments folder for your convenience! 🙂 Extra Note: If you've already completed the series, I recommend that you still register again. The main group will be going further than the last times this has been hosted, and there will be both extra enrichment opportunities, and the chance to "teach the group." Additionally, if you've completed the series priorly, you're welcome to apply as a co-host! I'd love to have you. 📏 Session Length: Estimate around 8-10 sessions and up to 4 office hour sessions within a span of 16 weeks. Dates and times are tentative.

Amanda O

6 spots left!

💫📃Intro to Essay Writing: Everything you Need to Succeed V2📃💫

    10th session

There are only 20 slots available for each version of this series, so register quickly! To make sure the series can be hosted, we need at least 5 learners registered by the start date. Twice a week, we'll go over the steps to writing powerful and noteworthy essays by breaking essay writing into chunks and engage in fun exercises to build stronger academic writing. We will create an essay together with a topic of your choice and also sample a variety of topics through practice exercises. Let me know if you are interested in participating, but the times and/or dates don't work out for you. I may be willing to make an adjustment. Note: This series will be fast paced. My availability is really limited, so in order to finish within the ten week margin, if I am unable to host both days, or you are forced to miss both weekly sessions, slides and a review activity will be made available in the assessments folder for your convenience! 🙂 Extra Note: If you've already completed the series, I recommend that you still register again. The main group will be going further than the last times this has been hosted, and there will be both extra enrichment opportunities, and the chance to "teach the group." Additionally, if you've completed the series priorly, you're welcome to apply as a co-host! I'd love to have you. 📏 Session Length: Estimate around 8-10 sessions and up to 4 office hour sessions within a span of 16 weeks. Dates and times are tentative.

Amanda O

Registration full.

Word of the Day!

    48th session

New learners are always welcome!! We're entering a new season and kicking off a new chapter of words. In this series, there are two sessions per day, twice a week for a whole year! How it works:  We go over the pronunciation, definition, synonyms and antonyms, origin (and maybe some fun facts), and how to use the word in a sentence. There is always a super fun Kahoot about the word. Then we have Idiom of the Day, where we introduce a new idiom, its meaning, and how it's used in a sentence.  Then, at the end, we have two quotes of the day! They may be inspirational, or funny, or both!  I hope to see you there! These sessions are perfect for expanding your vocabulary. Changes from the original series: - Sessions will be hosted every other day. - Learners who misbehave in any way that slightly defers the Schoolhouse policy will be removed. - Our original host will not be involved in this series.

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Amanda O and 8 others

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Featured Feedback

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You showed strong flexibility throughout the session. You checked in with learners who seemed unsure and adjusted your approach to meet them where they were. For example, when Nicole hesitated during the synonym sorting activity, you gently offered support and invited Lily to help. You encouraged everyone to participate in whatever way felt comfortable, including unmuting or typing in the chat. Rather than rushing through the session, you allowed it to flow naturally based on your learners' pace/understanding. You skipped the idiom section when it seemed like the group was already familiar the concept, showing you were paying attention to how the session was flowing.

Tutor · 22 days ago

You kept learners actively involved throughout the session. You called on both Lily and Nicole with personalized questions, such as asking them to sort synonyms and antonyms or share observations about a popularity chart. You encouraged them to contribute both through direct prompts and through the chat, and you stayed playful while keeping them focused. You also asked them to explain their thinking, not just provide answers. When Lily gave her explanation about why “mnemonic” could be an adjective, you validated it and added your own ideas. These moments helped build understanding while helping learners feel more confident about their responses. Your energy was a big part of what kept things engaging. Even when something didn’t go as planned, like the steak idiom question, you kept the tone light and helped everyone refocus. ("This question did not measure your ability at all. And half these questions were a little perplexing. Well, great job, Nicole! Sorry about the steak question.")

Tutor · 22 days ago

You created a welcoming and comfortable learning environment by weaving in personal interests and giving learners space to share their own. You shared your personal preferences (“I’m not a mnemonic person”), gave encouragement freely (“great job identifying that one”), and welcomed learners’ thoughts and personalities. One strong example was the conversation around fictional characters. When you asked who learners would have dinner with, it sparked thoughtful and fun responses. Lily brought up The Hunger Games, and you responded by connecting with her on your own experience reading the first book and wanting to finish the series. You also made sure that there weren't any spoilers, showing awareness of the group dynamic and improving other learners' experiences. You treated learners’ opinions with respect, encouraged them to speak freely, and responded with genuine interest ("The minions. I love that answer ... That's my favorite thing ever."). These conversations strengthened the sense of community in your session and made learners feel more connected.

Tutor · 22 days ago

You were clearly prepared to run this session, even while managing some initial tech issues. From the start, you outlined the structure of the session, explaining that you would go through pronunciation, definitions, synonyms and antonyms, origin, use in a sentence, etc. That kind of clarity gave the session a strong foundation and showed you were organized. You also showed a deep understanding of the material. You explained “mnemonic” both as a noun and an adjective, and connected it to its Greek origins. You even brought in historical context, noting that it entered English in the 1600s through Comenius. Those examples showed that you had more than just surface-level knowledge. You made the word meaningful by linking it to everyday memory tools, like PEMDAS or “Kids Prefer Cheese Over Fried Green Spinach.”

Tutor · 22 days ago

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