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Accreditation Levels
  • Level A (~3-5 grade)
  • Level B (~6-8 grade)
  • Level C (~9-12 grade)
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Address Elgin, IL
Phone 8474286132
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Melissa Whitchurch

BIO

I love teaching writing because I love God's truth. God speaks to us through his Word. We speak to one another with words. Words exchange ideas, build friendships, and convey wisdom. Whether for everyday tasks or great accomplishments, communication mastery facilitates everything we do.

Since 2010, I've been immersed in the IEW method, helping students at all levels and learning abilities grow into skilled communicators. I'm excited to teach your student!
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CURRENT OPENINGS (updated 1/8/2026)

  • Spring 2026 - Currently I have just one opening, Thursdays 11:00 CST. 
  • Summer 2026: Essay Workshops – Join a 5-day, 1-hour/day workshop on writing a 5-paragraph essay. Limited spots available!

  • Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Classes – 30 weeks, 55 minutes/week, grading included. 
    - Level A: Choose any theme-based writing book.
    - Level B: Choose any theme-based writing book.
    - Level C: SSS1C live taught for the dual credit program through ChristianHalls.org
    - Level C: Coming soon, custom courses with IEW's Structure and Style Method.

  • Private Teaching – Choose any of the theme-based books! 55-minute weekly classes for 30 weeks.

  • Tutoring – Need help with a video course or IEW product? I offer 25 and 55-minute slots for tutoring.

  • Complete English Courses – This course includes an IEW theme-based writing book, Fix It Grammar, public speaking and literature chosen from the recommended list of the selected IEW writing text. It is designed primarily for partnership with home educators. 

Student Categories

  • Level A (Grades 3-5)
  • Level B (Grades 6-8)
  • Level C (Grades 9–12)
  • Learning Differences
  • English Language Learners
  • College Students

Services

  • Classes
  • Tutoring
  • Summer Classes

Curriculum

  • Year 1 Level C
  • Adventures in Writing
  • Discoveries in Writing
  • Investigations in Writing
  • Frontiers in Writing
  • Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales
  • Wonders of Science
  • Ancient History
  • Medieval History
  • U.S. History
  • Modern World History
  • Following Narnia Vol. 1
  • Following Narnia Vol. 2
  • Advanced U.S. History
  • Level 1 Nose Tree
  • Level 2 Town Mouse and Country Mouse
  • Level 3 Robin Hood
  • Level 4 Mowgli and Shere Khan
  • Level 5 Frog Prince
  • Level 6 Little Mermaid
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