Paul Scott
Service: Jump Private Coaching - Instructor
Paul Scott just graduated from CSULB, studying Film, with an emphasis in Screenwriting. He transferred from Cypress College with an AA in Film, Television, and Media, and a Creative Writing certificate, while also being awarded both Presidential Scholar of Distinction for Fine Arts and the O' Brian Writing Scholarship.
Paul loves to write- a lot. He was written and produced short films, published short stories and poetry, as well as his continued work on feature length screenplays, a novel, and a stage play.
Sahara Al Madi
Service: Jump Private Coaching - Instructor
I am a linguist graduated from UCLA. I have extensive experience in curating lesson plans, translation and language advocacy. I believe that teachers learn the most from their students. I am honored to have the opportunity to learn from young minds all the various ways I can perceive the world through imagination and empathy. I am dedicated to learning and being the best representation of a teacher who can guide students to their highest potential while affirming and encouraging them to strengthen the many gifts they hold.
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Laramie LJ Banks
Service: Jump Private Coaching - Instructor
I am a credentialed educator full of curiosity, joy, love, and wisdom. I use my talent as an educator to share my happiness with the world, which manifests when my students enjoy learning. I love enlightening students because, in my 15 years of teaching, I've learned patience, caring, and forgiveness to create a safe environment for learning. Finally, wisdom is one of my oldest mentors. I enjoy playing chess, one of the oldest games in the world, because I spend a lot of time inferring my next set of moves. I enjoy teaching my students how to infer knowledge because it's fun making decisions.
Mariah Heller
Service: Jump Private Coaching - Credentialed Teacher
Wow! Another writer! I've been a teacher since 2002 at various grade levels.
I've tutored first and second graders in math and writing; middle school writing, and during the regular school year, I've taught 3rd-5th grade, with half of my 20 years teaching being in 4th grade.
This chapter with JumpWriting is just one more way to give back to students, hone my skills, and have fun while doing it.
I'll bring my creative energy and experience to your writing adventure!
I'm so excited to be a part of the Jump team! Let's write!
Andrea Rosewicz
Service: Jump Private Coaching - Credentialed Teacher
Andrea is a book lover and grammar enthusiast. After graduating from college, where she double majored in Theatre and English, Andrea volunteered as a writer on board a hospital ship in West Africa. There, she built relationships with both young and adult patients, and wrote their stories of transformation.
In 2020, the pandemic brought Andrea back home to the Bay Area and it wasn’t long before she embarked on her next adventure: working at a K-8 private school in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. She spent her first year providing academic and behavior support to the students and teachers. In her second year, she transitioned to the administration team and ran school operations.
Andrea is fluent in both English and Spanish. 
Heather McNutt
Service: Jump Private Coaching - Credentialed Teacher
I have been an elementary teacher for 17 years and prior to that I taught preschool for 8 years. Teaching children is a passion and a calling on my life. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. I have two amazing adult daughters. I live and work on the west side of the Bay Area in Oakley. I'm really looking forward to working with your child!
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Service: Jump Private Coaching - Credentialed Teacher
I am a credentialed educator full of curiosity, joy, love, and wisdom. I use my talent as an educator to share my happiness with the world, which manifests when my students enjoy learning. I love enlightening students because, in my 15 years of teaching, I've learned patience, caring, and forgiveness to create a safe environment for learning. Finally, wisdom is one of my oldest mentors. I enjoy playing chess, one of the oldest games in the world, because I spend a lot of time inferring my next set of moves. I enjoy teaching my students how to infer knowledge because it's fun making decisions.
Hailey Vittrup
Service: Jump Private Coaching - Credentialed Teacher
Hi, my name is Hailey! I graduated from The Master’s University with my bachelor’s degree in 2016 and from UC Irvine with my MAS in 2022. I am starting the MS-LS graduate degree program online this summer through the University of North Texas. Most recently, I have been working in-person as a sixth-grade teacher and writing & math specialist, and online as a tutor and writing coach through Jump Writing and AIW. I love working with children and in the education field and I also previously taught high school, second grade, and third grade. In my spare time, I love traveling, hiking, writing, and going to the library.
Amy Manriquez
Service: Jump Private Coaching - Credentialed Teacher
Amy is currently a credentialed teacher working as a teacher in Lakewood, CA. She graduated from National University. She loves working with students and is very excited to share her love for writing! For Adventures in Writing Camp, Amy has worked in many roles since 2019 both in person and online! While working on her credential, Amy started as an Adventure Guide and quickly showed motivation and high energy. It was apparent a role in front of the classroom was in her future. She was quickly promoted to a Ranger status and has had many breakthroughs with AIW Camp rising 1st and 2nd graders.
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Evan Levy
Service: Jump Private Coaching - Credentialed Teacher
Evan runs a small business that offers interactive museum tours inspired by great stories. She worked for many years in the Education Department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and loves working with kids to enhance their writing skills and find their voice. She loves storytelling in all forms and also loves connecting with kids over books and great stories. For Adventures in Writing Camp, Evan has worked with all levels of elementary school as a teacher and is very effective with encouraging students to find their voice!
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Laura McManus
Service: Jump Private Coaching - Credentialed Teacher
Hello writers! I am so excited to begin working with you on important writing skills. My passion started at a young age and continued during my undergraduate studies in English Literature at UC Berkeley. Since then, I have taught first, second and fourth grade. I am currently teaching fourth grade in Albany, CA. I can't wait to meet you!
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Firdosi Wharton-Ali
Service: Jump Private Coaching - Master Teacher
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Service: Jump Private Coaching - Master Teacher
I am a credentialed educator full of curiosity, joy, love, and wisdom. I use my talent as an educator to share my happiness with the world, which manifests when my students enjoy learning. I love enlightening students because, in my 15 years of teaching, I've learned patience, caring, and forgiveness to create a safe environment for learning. Finally, wisdom is one of my oldest mentors. I enjoy playing chess, one of the oldest games in the world, because I spend a lot of time inferring my next set of moves. I enjoy teaching my students how to infer knowledge because it's fun making decisions.
Amy Chamberlain
Service: Jump Private Coaching - Master Teacher
Hello, I'm Amy Chamberlain and my favorite part of teaching is helping kids gain confidence in themselves so they can succeed.
How? By making learning and developing necessary skills FUN and ENGAGING rather than frustrating and a fight with students.
My secret recipe for success is using topics that my students are already passionate about to get them invested in working on areas that need improvement. Whether it be in their writing, organizational skills, reading, public speaking, or critical thinking, when the exercises are centered around something they care about, they are willing to dive in and the path to improvement has already begun. Why shouldn't learning be fun?
Professional Background: I graduated from USF with an MEd in 2021. I have extensive experience as an educator and private instructor in both primary and secondary education. I also hold a graduate degree in education administration. My other specialties are writing, reading, and language arts.