...I have been a book and magazine editor. Graduate work was in American Studies, before I went on to receive an MA in teaching from Manhattanville. My freelance writing has run the gamut from general interest to literary profile to sports journalism. (read more)
...So when I enrolled in Bard College, I decided to major in Classics (also known as Greek and Roman studies). For my Senior Project I translated and directed Sophocles' Antigone. I have been studying Latin and Ancient Greek for six years. I enjoy the intensely technical aspect of studying these languages. (read more)
...I am a life long 'English Major' with a love of literature. In my retirement I want to return to what I know I do best- help students become strong writers and develop a love of reading and literature. Please contact me to learn more. (read more)
...I've not only directed writing and learning centers, I've trained the tutors who tutored through them. What I love is seeing individuals grow more expressive, more confident in their verbal and written capacities--because this means they can express more of who they are, what they know, and what... (read more)
...I especially enjoy the one-on-one environment of learning in which I can positively affect the process of learning and help the learner achieve observable progress and personal success. Believing that success builds upon success, I make certain that we accomplish tasks with the student that begi... (read more)