Celena Hathaway

English & Creative Writing Teacher

Celena Hathaway is an English & Creative Writing Teacher based in Birmingham, Alabama. She teaches English & Creative Writing at Cornerstone Schools of Alabama, where she has been employed since 2020. She specializes in entry-level creative writing, such as fundamental poetry and fiction short story techniques, and 8th-grade-level grammar and reading. Over half of her students have increased their reading and comprehension skills in just one year of instruction, according to their SSAT Flex results.

Education

  • B.S.E., Secondary Education, Samford University
  • B.A., English, Samford University

Professional Achievements

  • Veteran, Navy Seabees, five years active duty and three years in the IRR as a Construction Electrician

Certifications & Organizations

  • Honoree, Samford University Kappa Delta Pi, Zeta Theta Chapter Award

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Co-authored Articles (8)

Diagramming Sentences 101: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the parts of speech and how they fit together Diagramming sentences might seem complicated at first, but you'll quickly get the hang of it with this comprehensive guide. Sentence diagramming helps you visually unde...

How to Start a Letter to Your Future Self: What to Say & Include

Plus, the benefits of writing to your future self (now and later) Writing a letter to yourself is like jumping into a time capsule and mailing yourself to the future. It can help you sort out your thoughts, discover more...

What Does "Kudos to You" Mean?

How and when to use this common English phrase, and phrases like it “Kudos to you” is an expression used to praise or acknowledge another person. You say it after someone has done a good job on something or achieved ...

Momma or Mama? A Guide to Spelling & Grammatically Correct Usage

Explore the nuances of “momma” and “mama" in the English language Are you wondering if there’s a correct choice between “mama” and “momma”? Luckily for you, both words are correct—and they mean the same...

How to

Identify a Verb

A verb is a word that describes an action. Words like run, jump, think, and look are all verbs because they describe actions. Since verb tenses can change, recognizing the verb in a sentence isn’t always easy. The quic...

How to

Read a Novel

Enjoying novels is not always easy. Reading requires you to put effort into the novel otherwise you end up lost, bored, and confused. The best novels, however, always reward you for the effort, showing off a depth and po...

How to

Write a Good, Descriptive Story

Writing is a very popular art. In writing, you can express yourself through different passions, feelings, and expressions. Being descriptive is important in writing. How do you make your writing descriptive? See step 1 t...

How to

Get Ideas for Your Diary

Diaries are creative and personal. No two diaries are alike. They are a great way to express yourself, create art, and work through your feelings. As you get older, you'll be able to look back on your various diaries to ...