Love teaching writing.
The Writing Teacher
Providing professional development to positively transform achievement in your school.
Through The Writing Teacher, I provide professional development to positively transform achievement in your school. I offer workshops, in-school professional learning, one-on-one coaching, and a growing collection of practical resources—both free and paid.
I specialise in the teaching of writing, reading, and in using feedback to enhance student motivation and agency. My methods are practical and fun. I build on teachers’ strengths and encourage them to work smarter—not harder. I understand the pressures of the classroom and provide a variety of learning experiences, including working alongside teachers—modelling teaching strategies and ‘walking the talk’.
I also deliver Ministry-funded PLD in structured literacy, as a subcontractor for the Massey Literacy Team.
“Our school has seen accelerated progress with our writing since using the methods that Helen has modelled for us. We have also seen teachers far less stressed about their writing programme as they focus in on one area at a time. We thank Helen for piloting this in our school and showing us a smarter way of operating.”
Helen Walls - Founder
Helen Walls is a professional learning facilitator, literacy specialist, and educational researcher with over 20 years’ experience working in New Zealand schools.
Helen’s PhD explored the teaching of writing and how teacher beliefs impact student success. Through The Writing Teacher, which she founded in 2021, Helen shares practical, evidence-based methods to lift achievement in writing—working alongside teachers, leading workshops, and publishing her research.
She is also the co-author of How to Teach Writing, Spelling and Grammar, a research-informed guide for effective literacy instruction in New Zealand classrooms.
Workshops
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