...I have been a book and magazine editor. My freelance writing has run the gamut from general interest to literary profile to sports journalism. My experience with writers has included helping the very young to professionals. (read more)
...I also served on timed essay reading panels several times so have first-hand experience scoring test essays. I've tutored spelling as part of the dyslexia program I use for fifteen years and have five years' experience tutoring Spelling with the Ulster Literacy Association, using their materials... (read more)
...I taught two specialized courses on the college level to 12th graders: African-American Literature and Multi-Cultural Literature. Both of these courses integrated literature with cultural studies. Students in all of my classes were required to write various types of essays as well as some creative pieces. (read more)
...I retired from digital marketing after the company that I helped found- StreetEasy was acquired by Zillow. Before StreetEasy I worked at CondeNast, Hearst, and TheKnot.com heading up their marketing. After graduating from Emory University, twenty five years ago, with a degree in English (concentration in the works of Shakespeare) I taught elementary school language arts for two years. (read more)
...The needs of the student come first as we explore ways of helping the student become more successful. My previous students have commended me on my ability to understand them, accept them and help them raise their academic achievements. I underssand that each student has a unique learning style that must be called upon to help the student maximize his/her potential. (read more)