I've been lucky in my life to have many passions--- but two of the most consistent are a love of language, and of helping people. I have over a decade of college level (undergrad and graduate) writing experience, including admission essays that landed me spots in top tier institutions (and even pla... (read more)
...I owned my own computer consulting business from 1990-2004 teaching Microsoft office and windows to USAF/US ARMY members, local school districts, and as an course instructor at National American University, Western Dakota Vo-Tech, Vernon College, Central Texas College, School of Mines and Technol... (read more)
...I have extensive writing experience. I've drafted grant proposals worth thousands of dollars. I've won numerous awards (and money) for my academic and creative writing. (read more)
...What I love about working with students is helping them become better readers and writers. One measure of my success in conveying those skills is that during my time in the classroom, my students performed well on state and county standardized tests. I have also worked as an item writer for both CTB McGraw Hill and Educational Testing Service. (read more)