About

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My M.A. is in Humanities with a concentration in Composition and Rhetoric. This means I teach writing as a process rather than as a formula. Too often students hate "English" because "English" formulas don't always work for everyone. I have clear, concise lessons to help you develop a solid writing process that you can rely on in your school classes as well as in your personal and professional lives. 

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For 5 years, I taught College Composition (ENG 101 & 102) courses. Thus, I have a strong concept of what college professors expect. Teaching college also gave me vast experience working with ESL/ESOL students. After teaching, I spent 10 years writing and speaking professionally. I've been featured in the New York Times, Reuters, Bloomberg, NPR, and multiple local publications. I am a seasoned speaker and have taught numerous classes and workshops on a variety of communication subjects including creative writing, writing for diverse audiences, and high school college preparatory writing. Ultimately, I served as an independent consultant working with small businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to help them devise public outreach plans and implement community engagement with distinctive and dynamic audiences. 

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These "real world" experience give me a relatable and practical approach to teaching.

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In recent years, that's what I've been focused on---teaching students one on one. I've had the opportunity to work with a variety of people motivated by one common endeavor---to communicate better. I truly value working with people to help them feel more confident about their abilities. 

Writing is a specialized skill, but it is not one we are either born able to do or not. Just like all forms of communication, each of us is capable of doing it. How good we are; how comfortable we are; how confident we are-----that's all a matter of how we were taught. 

I teach writing as doable no matter the audience or the purpose. As a teacher and coach, my goal is to find ways that work best for you. 

Whatever the assignment or where ever you are in the process---ideation, strategizing, research, writing, rewriting, or editing---I have methods, tools, and encouragement to build your skills and confidence.