...I have a genuine love of literature and am currently working towards my second masters in Literature. I am a caring, patient, and experienced teacher. I understand the struggles of learning and I also understand the euphoria of improving our skills. (read more)
...I truly can't imagine the chances that this position should open up just as I am working to get my certificate to teach secondary English! If I believed in kismet, I would say it is just that. I am presently in the process of applying for the ARC (Alternate Route to Teaching Certificate) with the Office of Higher Education. (read more)
...I am an experienced publishing professional and published author who is passionate about the written word. I have worked for many major publishing companies, including Random House, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and Penguin Putnam. As an independent contractor, my clients include Highlights Magazine, the Cousteau Society, and Columbia University. (read more)
...I am an avid cinephile, who is well-versed in foreign-language film, popular and experimental. I am also a playwright. In college, I studied both Latin and Attic Greek to translate and read ancient texts. (read more)
...But my favorite age is high school / young adult. My favorite subjects are math and test prep, because these are areas where I can best provide keys to unlock learning and understanding. These include new ways to understand and remember material, fun techniques for memorizing facts, and discovering ways to relate new material to things you already know about. (read more)