...I was a college-level writing instructor for seven years. I worked as a tutor at the Writing Center at Southern Miss helping PhD candidates finalize their dissertations and grant-seekers secure funding. I spent five years as an advertising copywriter and creative director, helping national brands craft their messages. (read more)
Thomas Jefferson once wrote, "I cannot live without books." My goal is to encourage struggling readers to feel the same way! I consider it an honor to help children fall in love with books who have previously found reading frustrating. My family owned a bookstore for years and it was always a delight to help people find literary treasure! (read more)
...You try to get help in class, but the teacher's busy helping everyone else? Maybe you're a little embarrassed that you don't get what everyone else does? Well, hey, no problem. (read more)
...I understand the frustration that can come from trying your hardest at something and still not performing the way that is expected of you. For me, math has always been something that has not come naturally to me, and while I excelled in most of my other classes, it seemed like no matter how hard... (read more)