...I have used the new PC operating systems, and can effortlessly go from one to the other. I have taught reading, writing, and language arts for more than 32 years. I have written many skits/plays, short stories, and commercials. (read more)
...I have twenty years of coaching experience in youth league softball. Ten years experience umpiring fastpitch and slowpitch softball. I've played the Trombone since Middle School. (read more)
...I've been an active photographer for eight years, and worked for a college as a photographer for the PR and athletics departments. I had many photos published in the Boston Globe and on the college's own website. Before I left, I organized and ran clinics for younger students to learn strategies for high-quality athletics and event photography, so they could apply to take over my job. (read more)
...I have used many different systems, and have developed my own unique approach over time. I follow the Michigan Department of Education's guidelines/benchmarks and use their rubrics for evaluating the writing as the student is progressing. I work with my writing students in the various styles of writing covered at their particular grade level. (read more)
...A highlight of my year for more than 15 years has been taking a week each summer to counsel Senior High girls at a Church Camp. My strengths are a firm and intuitive grasp of the English language and I relate well with people of all ages. I love to see the light turn on when a concept finally c... (read more)