It’s one thing to have an idea in your head; it takes skill to put it into words in a way that truly connects with an audience. The BuildWithWords Academy offers literacy-focused services designed to help learners use English to tell amazing stories with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Our work goes beyond memorization and exam pressure. We focus on building strong foundations in reading, writing, critical thinking, and reflection
📘 Creative Writing & English Support
Do you struggle with writing beautifully crafted essays and sentence clarity? Are you tired of depending wholly on AI tools (like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini) and would like tell good stories? Then this service is for you. This service provides support for young adults who want to strengthen their creative writing and storytelling skills.
Includes:
- Grammar and sentence clarity
- Essay and creative writing support
- Reading comprehension strategies
👩🏽🏫 1:1 Coaching Sessions
This is a personalized one-on-one coaching for learners who need focused support and faster progress.
Ideal for:
- Writers seeking clarity, structure, and confidence in their novels
- Learners who benefit from tailored/structured guidance and accountability
- Writers who appreciate thorough and honest feedback on their story idea/novel
🌱 Mentorship Sessions
Mentorship for learners and emerging writers and individuals who need direction, encouragement, and long-term growth support.
Focus areas include:
- Building confidence in writing and communication
- Identifying strengths and areas for growth
- Developing consistent learning and writing habits
- Navigating academic, creative, or literacy goals with clarity
Mentorship sessions are reflective, practical, and tailored to individual journeys.
🏫 School & Institutional Programs
Literacy talks, workshops, and writing sessions designed for schools and organisations.
Includes:
- Reading and writing workshops
- Literacy-focused talks
- Storytelling as a tool for literacy development
🌱 Led by an Award-Winning Educator and Author
Build With Words Academy is led by an award-winning, bestselling author with over a thousand of book copies sold, whose writing has been featured on Naked Convos, BellaNaija, Kalahari Review, ShallowTales Review, Spillwords, and Shepact.
Itunu Taiwo is also a trained Pharmacist with a Master’s degree from University College London (UCL), bringing a strong foundation in structure, analysis, and clarity to her teaching approach. This unique blend of scientific training and creative expertise shapes a methodical, thoughtful, and results-driven approach to literacy and language learning. With years of experience teaching and mentoring learners, every service is delivered with care, precision, and a deep commitment to meaningful learning outcomes.
📩 Work With Us
Interested in working with BuildWithWords Academy?
👉 Get in touch (buildtobloom@gmail.com) or join our mailing list to receive updates, free resources, and upcoming programs.