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Meet WWB’s Founder & Writing Coach
Ashleigh Bell Pedersen has nearly two decades of experience in education. She’s worked as a middle and high school classroom teacher, university professor—and, of course, writing tutor and coach.
She finds it easy and joyful to connect with various personalities and to offer gentle, nourishing support for students. She brings an extra spark of humor, joy, and human connection to every coaching session!
It’s like tutoring…but better.
Write Well Brooklyn offers unique, 1-1 writing coaching programs for New York City children and teens (and sometimes their parents).
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It’s like tutoring…but better.
A powerhouse model of learning, Write Well Brooklyn’s 1-1 coaching programs focus on a range of topics—including college application essays; New York City high school admissions essays; creative writing; high school writing prep; and more.
In each program, students work to find their authentic voice and learn a foundation of lifelong skills through curriculum Ashleigh customizes just for them.
While Write Well Brooklyn values connection and self-expression above all else, WWB student achievements are impressive:
Finalist in The New York Times Summer Reading Contest (awarded to about 1% of entries).
Entry into competitive NYC high schools, including Hackley, Beacon, Avenues of the World, Spence, LREI, Poly Prep, St. Ann’s, Dwight Englewood, Columbia Prep, Fieldston, Trinity, Berkeley Carroll, Grace Church, Riverdale, & more.
Entry & scholarships into competitive colleges, including Stanford, Boston College, Sarah Lawrence, Babson College, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Texas at Austin, NYU, Parsons, Savannah College of Art & Design, & many more.
Publication & awards in Stone Soup, a children’s literary magazine.
Completion of 20,000-60,000 word fiction & poetry manuscripts.
Scholastic Art & Writing Contest silver key awards.
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