Teaches following Subjects/Exams
English (5th - 8th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Creative writing (Writing)
Language of Instruction:
English
Storytelling (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
English (9th - 12th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
English Electives (Bachelor of Arts: English)
Language of Instruction:
English
Creative Writing (Art)
Language of Instruction:
English
Financial Literacy (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
Teaching Experience
Writing Consultant & Coach
Self-Employed, Canada
Sep 2009 - Present
Manuscript editing and consulting, Fiction, Non-Fiction
I have been helping writers, old and young, for several years, but by popular demand I am now offering my services professionally to help: 1) developing writers break into print, 2) graduate students develop and polish their theses and dissertations, and 3) businesses maximize the impact of their written marketing and customer support materials.
Storytelling Workshop Provider
Self-Employed, Canada
Jan 2008 - Present
Storytelling Skills Educators
More than 700 educators have taken Laura's workshop: Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling. Contact Laura to book her for you next Pro-D day or to have her present at your conference.
Teacher/Trainer
Self-Employed, Canada
Jan 2007 - Present
Creative Writing, Essay Writing, Storytelling
I am the creator of the Junior Authors writing program for kids age 10-17 and the creator of the popular Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling workshop. I travel to conferences and classrooms across North America to teach these programs. Details at www.AgentStory.net.
Professional Experience
Blogger
Money & Me for Canadian Families, BC, Canada
Sep 2010 - PresentCreator and writer. http://moneyandmeforcanadians.blogspot.com/
Producer
Money & Me with Agent Story, BC, Canada
Jun 2010 - PresentWriter, Director, Star & Producer of the financial literacy program Money & Me with Agent Story on You Tube. Each 5-7 minute episode introduces children (ages 4-8) to one word associated with personal finance. Watch online at http://www.youtube.com/MoneyMeShow
Freelance Writer
Various Publications, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2006 - PresentFreelance writer with published non-fiction, essays, poetry.
Professional Children's Storyteller
Agent Story, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2007 - PresentAs "Agent Story" I perform at libraries, churches, schools, and children's festivals. My focus is encouraging literacy and the practice of storytelling at home and in the classroom. Info at www.AgentStory.net
Education
Master of Arts
The University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 1999 - Sep 2001
Hannah Institute Research Award 1999
Teaching Assistantships 1999, 2000
Research Assistantships 1999, 2000
Bachelor of Arts
The University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 1997 - May 1999
Dean's List 1998 & 1999
Award for Excellence in Canadian History Course 1999
Bachelor of Arts
The University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 1990 - May 1995
Associations & Membership
Vancouver Society of Storytelling
British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2009 - Present
Storytellers of Canada
British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2009 - Present
Teachers & Writers Collaborative of New York
New York, United States
Apr 2009 - Present
ArtStarts in Schools
British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2009 - Present
Publications and Research