Ruth E. Walker is offering two Summer Learning Institute workshops at the Durham District School Board. Teachers explore their own creative voice with Own Your Voice: Creative Writing for Teachers on August 17. And on August 18, Careers, Co-op and Guidance teachers dissect the good and bad of preparing resumes and cover letters with Presenting You: Resume Writing and Cover Letters.

Own Your Voice: Creative Writing for Teachers

This one-day workshop builds on several of the successful exercises and approaches Ruth uses as a visiting artist in the classroom, and at arts camp for Grades 7 – 12 students. Using an experiential approach, teachers will try out forms of freefall writing, and use a series of prompts and activities to tap into their own narrative voice. Handouts and exercises are adaptable for classroom use. Group discussions will include diversity, inclusion and creating a safe space for expression and feedback.

Presenting You: Resume Writing and Cover Letters

A half-day workshop that has been successfully delivered to Careers classrooms at Sinclair Secondary School. Participants tailor their resume in a step-by-step process and learn how craft compelling cover letters. Prior to becoming a professional writer, Ruth was an HR professional in the private and public sectors. And more recently, she worked in the Marketing Unit, Strategic Communications for the provincial Learning Ministries — Education, and Training, Colleges and Universities. Participants will receive a PowerPoint presentation they can adapt to their own classroom needs.

Registration:

The workshops are being run by the Durham District School Board. Registration is open to the public. For details on fees and registration process, contact: Ramona-Lisa McDonald, 905-666-6927 and Gayle Anniss, 905-666-6929 at the board.