...I have a history of successful experiences working with non-native speakers wishing to increase the clarity of their English. I have helped students feel more confident making phone calls, ordering food at restaurants, and conversing with friends and coworkers. They no longer wonder if they have been understood. (read more)
...Reading literature and becoming a competent writer are two sides of the same coin. Both enhance cognitive development, and also as they continue to read and write well into their adult years, they will maintain mental sharpness. As students recognize connections between a piece of literature and their lives, they will nurtures a development of understanding people. (read more)
...In my spare time I do a lot of writing and editing, looking to do my Master's work in Creative Writing. I am also an avid reader and bring in any number of literary works that have been read for pleasure and for classwork into almost every discussion I have when regarding English Lit. I have a ... (read more)