...I'm very good at identifying where a writer is and helping them across multiple sessions achieve their goals. As I wrapped up my PhD, I began directing the Writing Center at Simpson College, which was a dream come true. I taught over a dozen tutors how to implement my consulting techniques, and... (read more)
...I served as department chair of Communication at Grand View for three years before moving to an adjunct teaching role and re-entering the professional communication field. With more than 400 students reviewing me over that 10-year period, I received an average teacher rating of 4.7 out of 5, a number that placed me in the top 5% of professors. Today, I write, edit and speak every single day. (read more)
...I specialize in meeting students where they are, outlining goals for our work together, and systematically working towards achieving those goals. I have worked with students one-on-one, in classroom settings, in virtual/hybrid modes, and in asynchronous classrooms. I am currently the department head at the college I've worked for since 2012. (read more)
...I believe it is very crucial as a teacher to take the time to build a positive relationship with a student. I believe every student can learn to read, but it just be in a different way. It is my job as a teacher to figure out how each student learns best. (read more)