...Previous experience is as a book and magazine editor, and a New York state certified teacher in social studies. I have tutored students to improve their language skills before taking the SAT; helped applicants write a "college essay" that gives a true picture of what makes them unique; and aided... (read more)
...I have a master's degree in linguistics with a special focus on teaching writing skills and taught freshman-level composition courses, including timed essay writing, in colleges and universities for over fifteen years in California. I also served on timed essay reading panels several times so ha... (read more)
...As a high-school English teacher in an upstate New York public school, I taught 11th graders to integrate American Literature with studies in American history and culture. I also prepared them for the NYS English Regents, which 90% of my students passed. I taught two specialized courses on the college level to 12th graders: African-American Literature and Multi-Cultural Literature. (read more)
...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. Then worked in... (read more)
...I have worked specifically in the special education field for the last decade in Coxsackie, NY as well as with the Abilities First program. My experience includes all age groups and many types of special learners. I received my New York State master's degree and K-12 special education certification in 2002. (read more)