We offer live and pre-recorded online classes for a variety of audiences. These courses cover a variety of topics and are taught by well-qualified instructors who are experienced in their content areas.
Live Online Classes: Soar to Success Academy— Live!
Our live online classes provide attendees with the opportunity to learn more about topics of interest with live engagement from the instructor. Attendees are able to ask questions, engage with other attendees, and feel comfortable in a low-stakes learning environment. Classes are held monthly depending on demand and last one hour.
Upcoming Classes for the Month
Empowering Parents: Supporting Your Child’s Reading and Writing at Home: Monday, February 24, 7:00 PM EST
Managing Moments: Mastering Self-Control and Choices: Tuesday, February 25, 7:00 PM EST
Get Hired: Resume/Cover Letter Strategies That Deliver: Thursday, February 27, 7:00 PM EST
*Special! Receive $10 off your first course with the word: FIRST
Course Descriptions
Understanding
Grant Writing Fundamentals, Resources, and Processes
Instructor: Robert Patrick
Intended Audience: Non-Profit Founders/Members
This live online course covers key components of grant writing, including the types of grants available, the grant application process, and the critical role of research and alignment with funder priorities. Attendees will learn how to identify funding sources, create a targeted funding strategy, and effectively navigate the grant lifecycle.
Empowering Parents: Supporting Your Child's Reading and Writing at Home
Instructor: Cara Zanta
Intended Audience: Parents of Elementary Students
This live online course is designed to teach parents how to support and grow their child's literacy skills at home and outside the classroom. In this course, parents will learn to identify key literacy skills for elementary students, apply effective reading strategies at home, teach their child foundational writing skills, and implement resources and strategies to make reading and writing enjoyable for their child.
Preparing Your Child for Competitive College Admissions
Instructor: Dr. Candace Chambers
Intended Audience: Parents of 9th-11th Grade Students
This live online course includes information for parents of 9th-11th grade students on strategies to prepare their students for competitive college admissions. Tips will be shared in the areas of test scores, grades, extra-curricular activities, & community service.
Get Hired: Resume/Cover Letter Strategies That Deliver
Instructor: Kanika Welch
Intended Audience: Career Professionals
This live online course offers information concerning how to craft a compelling resume that highlights their skills and experiences, and gain insight into navigating today's job market.
Seeing Self Clearly: Self-Awareness Strategies
Instructor: Dr. LaShana Middleton
Intended Audience: K-12 Educators
This live online course is designed to empower educators in fostering self-awareness among their students. Participants will examine the significance of self-awareness as a fundamental aspect of social and emotional learning (SEL). They will engage in practical strategies and activities aimed at helping students recognize and understand their emotions, values, and strengths. Through hands-on exercises, reflective discussions, and resource sharing, teachers will be equipped to nurture emotionally intelligent and self-aware learners.
Top Tips for Technical Writing
Instructor: Jennifer Isemede
Intended Audience: Career Professionals
This live online course focuses on the fundamentals of editing and grammar, emphasizing the importance of clear and correct language. Participants will learn techniques to refine their writing, ensuring precision and professionalism in their technical documents. Additionally, participants will explore best practices for formatting and visual design in technical writing. The course will cover layout strategies, use of visual aids, and document organization to enhance readability and user experience. Lastly, participants will learn to analyze audience needs and adjust their writing style, tone, and content to ensure clarity and engagement in their technical documentation.
Managing Moments: Mastering Self-Control and Choices
Instructor: Dr. LaShana Middleton
Intended Audience: K-12 Educators
In this live online class, educators will explore the interconnected social-emotional learning (SEL) skills of self-management and responsible decision-making. The workshop will focus on tools to support emotional regulation, strategies to foster perseverance, and methods for guiding students in making ethical and constructive decisions. Teachers will leave with actionable plans to help students navigate challenges with self-control and make thoughtful choices.
Essentials of Grant-Writing
Instructor: Alana Hardison
Intended Audience: Non-Profit Founders/Owners
In this live online class, participants will gain an overview of grant readiness, including components of ready nonprofit and key terms. Additionally, participants will learn about buckets of funding and components of the grant application.
Technical Writing for Beginners
Instructor: Erin Johannes
Indended Audience: Beginner technical writers or those who have to integrate technical writing in their careers
This live online class will give attendees a background in understanding common technical documentation needs, approaches to create technical documents for a variety of audiences, and empower them with the principles of effective writing for business communication.
The 'Ships' That Shape Us: Strengthening Social & Relationship Skills
Instructor: Dr. LaShana Middleton
Intended Audience: K-12 Educators
This live online course is designed to equip educators with the skills needed to help students develop strong social and relationship abilities. Participants will learn strategies to promote empathy, communication, and cooperation, while also exploring methods for addressing and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. Through engaging activities and collaborative planning, educators will acquire tools to create inclusive, emotionally intelligent classrooms where positive relationships can thrive.
Strategic Methods of Paying for College
Instructor: Dr. Candace Chambers
Intended Audience: Parents of 9th-11th Grade Students
This live online course includes information for parents of 9th-11th grade students on strategies to pay for college. Tips will be discussed on financial aid including scholarships, merit-based vs. need based financial aid, FAFSA, and competitive scholarship applications.
Writing Competitive Admissions and Scholarship Essays
Instructor: Dr. Candace Chambers
Intended Audience: Parents of 9th-11th Grade Students
This live online course shares writing strategies for students to prepare to write competitive admissions and scholarship essays. Parents will receive sample prompts and guided writing activities to help students navigate the writing process during their senior year.
Instructors
Dr. Candace Chambers serves as CEO of Educational Writing Services. She has 10 years of teaching experience, with 8 of those years as a college professor. She has taught English Composition, Liberal Studies, Professional/Business Writing, and Entrepreneurial Writing courses at the college level. Dr. Chambers specializes in writing pedagogy and college coaching with a writing emphasis. She enjoys attending live theatre, painting, and traveling to new places to add magnets to her refrigerator.
Specialty Areas for Consultation: College Preparation, Scholarships, Essay Writing
Cara Zanta has been a Special Education Teacher for four years and loves that she gets to spend her days helping kids build confidence in the classroom. She earned her dual Master of Arts in Special Education: Learning Disabilities and Education Policy and Leadership from American University in Washington, D.C.
Specialty Areas for Consultation: Tutoring for Elementary Students, Literacy Techniques for Parents
Kanika Welch is a multifaceted Program Director with a background in program development, education and training, and creative writing. As a former classroom teacher and nonprofit leader, she enjoys creating impactful learning experiences for all ages. Kanika is dedicated to helping others reach significant milestones and achieve lasting success through her coaching practice, which specializes in career development, personal finance, and accountability.
Specialty Areas for Consultation: Resume/Cover Letter Writing, Interview Techniques
Dr. LaShana Middleton is a life-long learner with over 20 years in education. She seeks evidence-based practices to help educators and learners achieve emotional, social, intellectual, and academic gains. Her knowledge and experience include providing professional learning to help educators and families grow in curriculum and instruction, teacher efficacy, learner agency, and equitable learning environments.
Specialty Areas for Consultation: Socio-Emotional Learning for Educators, Self-Awareness for K-12 Educators
Robert Patrick is the CEO/Co-Founder of Precision Outreach Services, LLC, responsible for strategic planning, business development, fundraising, and coalition building. Robert brings a wealth of experience navigating the complexities of development and grant funding. He has over 14 years of experience in the intricacies of the application process, from crafting compelling narratives to ensuring compliance with stringent guidelines. He is dedicated to helping start-ups, non-profits, and small businesses secure the funding to transform their cutting-edge technologies and concepts into successfully funded solutions.
Specialty Areas for Consultation: Grant Writing Fundamentals, Non-Profit Grant Navigation
Jennifer Isemede is a skilled technical writer from Maryland with 12 years of experience. She excels at transforming complex information into clear, user-friendly documentation. With expertise across diverse industries, she creates comprehensive manuals and guides, enhancing user comprehension and product usability. Jennifer is dedicated to effective communication and delivering high-quality content.
Specialty Areas: Technical Writing, Document Design, Editing/Proofreading
Alana Hardison the Grant Whisperer! has 15+ years of nonprofit-savvy grant experience. She leverages her scientific background and analytical skills to secure impactful grants. Active in her church and community, she channels passion into creating positive change, one grant at a time.
Speciality Areas for Consultation: Grant-Writing, Finding Funding, Grant Application Completion
Erin Johannes is a professional writer, researcher, and editor, with thirteen years of experience in technical writing and documentation management. She has managed program documentation and proposals on contracting projects with individual value in excess of $1B. Erin graduated from the University of Michigan and lives in Charleston, SC.
Specialty Areas: Technical Writing, Documentation Management, Contracting
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Pre-Recorded Classes: Soar to Success Academy
Our pre-recorded classes provide attendees with the opportunity to learn more about topics of interest with the ability to re-watch the content at their own leisure. The classes are recorded in a seminar fashion with various lessons for easy access.