SCHOOLS & DISTRICTS

POETRY CONSULTS OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS USING ARTS INTEGRATION AND SPECIALIZe IN WORKING WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS.

Art inspires youth poetry at MOCA – HS Insider

STUDENTS WILL:

increase critical thinking, vocabulary, and use of literary devices,

develop ease in editing and in reciting poetry,

build self-awareness and confidence, and,

translate emotional responses into skillful writing using personal experiences & observations

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OUR IMPACT

OUR CLIENTS IN THE EDUCATION SPACE INCLUDE: ALEX THEATRE, CHAMLIAN ARMENIAN SCHOOL, GLENDALE USD, GLENDALE YOUTH ALLIANCE, HACIENDA/LA PUENTE USD, EMERGENCY IMMIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM, LOS ANGELES EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP, LOS ANGELES USD, AND THE MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM

Testimonials

“The paintings sometimes speak to you even though you don’t know what to expect from it,” said Yanira. “This is my first time coming here [to MOCA]… It was really amazing.”"

- Yanira Ruiz, Migrant Education Program/LAUSD

“[Poetry] has helped me be more confident to overcome my fears of talking in front of a large crowd.”

- Erick Avila, Migrant Education Program/LAUSD

“In a profession where we are charged to find solutions to systems and create supports for students, families, schools, and communities with need, Tina’s workshop was powerful.”

- Brandan Aldridge, Community School Coordinator, Washington Prep HS/LAEP/LAUSD

“Even shy and introverted kids feel proud taking the stage under her direction.”

- Stephanie Stein, ELD Teacher (GUSD)

“Tina is a brilliant poetry teacher who magically draws deep feelings and language from English learners. She is amazing!”

- Ruth Navarro, Teacher (Migrant Education Program / LAUSD)

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WORKSHOP MODELS

Workshops use immersive activities (online and in-person) as well as humor to help participants explore their creativity and verse. Interactive participation and collaboration online allows participants to weave poems simultaneously; bridging their outside world with our common human experience.

Poetry is a platform to give both voice and meaning to our experiences as well as a point of departure from which to lead in our own lives.

POETRY 101: AN INTRODUCTION

A 2-hour introductory workshop,
(up to 15 participants)

Workshop dismantles myths about poetry and language development and showcases how it can be used for team-building and leadership development. Workshop uses sample exercises to elicit responses from participants.

ADVANCE LANGUAGE & LITERACY

A 10-part, 60 minute workshop series,
(up to 30 participants)

The first 9 sessions include writing, editing, and reciting. The final and tenth session is a poetry reading for students, family, and the school community. It includes an electronic and print copy of a poetry book. Pre and post-tests are used for assessment measures.
*media release forms must be signed.

BUILD PARTNERSHIPS

Three, 2-hour sessions (up to 50 participants) or (51-100 participants)

Includes writing, editing, reciting and strategies for team-building and leadership development. This session also includes implementation of poems as public art in the workplace, a performance or content for a fundraising event or a Board presentation.
*media release forms must be signed.

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