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ERIN ADDIS Middle School English Teacher Director, Upper School Writing Center Years Teaching: 11 Years at Baldwin: 7 BA, Trinity College MA, Middlebury College
This arduous project typically results in “aha moments� as students analyze their strengths and weaknesses as writers.This review empowers them to truthfully reflect on what they do well and what they can still work on in the years to come, which pushes their metacognitive understanding to new heights. Erin also oversees our Upper School Writing Center which provides writing support for all Upper School students at any stage of the writing process - from initial brainstorming, to thesis outlines to final revisions. A central focus of the program is the creation of peer tutors. This peer-to-peer support is emblematic of the Baldwin commitment to service and teamwork, and benefits all participants in the process.