Academic Support
Skill-building classes for learners who need clear instruction, practice, and confidence in core literacy and study areas.
Reading supportSpelling and phonicsGrammar and writingVocabulary developmentStudy skills
Warm, creative online learning
A guild for confident readers, writers, thinkers, and creators.
The Creators Guild is a teaching organization led by Paula Smith, built for Outschool families seeking supportive academic instruction, creative enrichment, meaningful discussion, and student-centered online classes.
Mission
Meaningful learning with room for imagination.
The Creators Guild gives learners a place where curiosity is welcomed, effort is encouraged, and creativity has room to grow.
At The Creators Guild, our mission is to help students grow as confident thinkers, readers, writers, creators, and problem-solvers.
We believe learning should be both meaningful and engaging. Students need strong academic skills, but they also need opportunities to imagine, discuss, build, collaborate, and express their ideas.
Whether students are strengthening reading and writing skills, exploring literature, joining a creative writing adventure, building confidence, or diving into a favorite interest-based class, our goal is the same: to help each learner become more capable, confident, and excited to learn.
Our Method
Clear instruction, active participation, and a supportive classroom environment.
Students learn best when teachers explain skills clearly, model expectations, provide guided practice, and give learners chances to use what they are learning in meaningful ways.
Clear and easy to follow
Encouraging and student-centered
Interactive without being overwhelming
Structured while still allowing creativity
Appropriate for the age and skill level of the learners
What Makes Us Different
Structure and creativity belong together.
The goal is not just to cover content. The goal is to help students grow through instruction that feels approachable, thoughtful, and responsive to real learners.
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We offer both academic support and interest-based enrichment.
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Our teachers focus on encouragement, clarity, and student engagement.
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We create classes that support different learning styles and confidence levels.
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We value creativity, discussion, and critical thinking.
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We aim to make learning feel approachable, not intimidating.
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We welcome students who are shy, neurodivergent, creative, curious, struggling, advanced, or simply looking for a place to learn something new.
Class Offerings
A growing catalog of academic, creative, and enrichment classes.
Class offerings may expand over time as the organization grows with its learners. The current structure supports reading, writing, literature, confidence-building, discussion, strategy, storytelling, and interest-based online learning.
Literature & Writing
Discussion-rich and project-based classes that help students respond to texts, organize ideas, and develop their written voice.
Creative writingEssay writingBook clubsHigh school literatureDiscussion-based classes
Creative Enrichment
Interest-based experiences that invite students to imagine, collaborate, strategize, and enjoy learning with peers.
Personal developmentConfidence-buildingSocial clubsGaming and strategyDungeons & Dragons-style storytelling
Best-Fit Learners
Built for real students with real personalities, strengths, and learning needs.
The Creators Guild may be a good fit for learners who need academic support, creative challenge, social connection, or a patient online classroom where confidence matters.
Students who need extra support in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, or literature
Students who enjoy creative classes and imaginative projects
Students who love discussion-based learning
Students who are shy and need a patient, encouraging teacher
Students who enjoy games, stories, strategy, and social learning
Homeschool families looking for engaging online classes
Families looking for academic support without a stressful classroom environment
Learners who need confidence as much as they need instruction
Curious students who want to explore new interests
About the Teaching Team
Our Team
All of our teachers have at least two years of online teaching experience.
Paula Smith
Organization Leader, Lead Teacher, and Curriculum Creator
Credentials: Certified Elementary Education Grades 1–6 in Missouri; Certified Reading Therapist by Read America; Certified Phono-Graphix Trainer.
Paula brings classroom teaching experience, extensive clinical reading-therapy experience, and years of online instruction to The Creators Guild. She has taught thousands of students through Outschool and is building this organization to support a wider range of academic, creative, and enrichment classes.
Ms. Lucie
Operations Manager and Certified Phono-Graphix Reading Specialist
Credentials: Bachelor of Science degree, and TESOL Certification
My goal as your tutor is to increase your reading and speaking skills while giving you confidence to continue your language development. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, athletic activities, and learning about new and exciting things. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and helping you reach your goals.
Mrs. Brenner
Outschool Ace Educator, Speech Teacher
Credentials: Bachelor Degree in Communications, and TESOL Certification
I teach communications classes including public speaking, writing, English as a second language, and literature. I am a story analyst in the entertainment and book publishing industries. I am a technical writer, specializing in the medical/legal field. I am a public speaker, a Distinguished Toastmaster, and a member of the District 25 Speakers Bureau. Comedy is my favorite genre, and I try to insert humor into everything I do. I can’t wait to work with you on your reading, writing, conversational, and public speaking journeys!
Teacher Training & Quality Standards
Prepared, respectful, clear, and aligned with the class families enrolled in.
Teachers at The Creators Guild are selected for their ability to create a positive, effective learning environment. The organization values preparation, clarity, kindness, and professional communication.
Teachers prepare for class ahead of time.
Lessons have a clear purpose and flow.
Students are treated with kindness and respect.
Teachers encourage participation while respecting different comfort levels.
Classroom expectations are clear and age-appropriate.
Parent communication is professional, timely, and helpful.
Teachers support a safe and welcoming learning environment.
Classes reflect the description parents enrolled in.
Organization Summary
A warm, creative teaching organization designed to grow thoughtfully.
Academic Skill
Discussion & Writing
Creative Enrichment