...I have been certified in English 7-12 since 1993. During this time I have taught every level of English from 7th through 12th grade as well as online tutoring. I have taught all levels of Literature from 7th through 12th grade at the remedial, on-level, and honors level. (read more)
I recently received my Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, with a concentration in Publishing. For two years I was reading and writing constantly, within multiple genres, as a way of deepening my literary foundations. As part of a cohort of fellow students, I workshopped poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction works as a way of exploring, understanding, and expanding my craft. (read more)
...I have strong writing skills, and have had many years of experience as a public speaker. I have tutored people in many subjects, and have helped many students raise their test scores, particularly in the reading and English sections of the SAT and ACT tests. I have a BA in Political Science, and spent 20 years working in local government. (read more)
...I have also worked as a TSS with children with disabilities, primarily autism and ADHD. I am a certified special education teacher with experience in autism support classrooms. I have also worked with children with autism as a TSS using behavioral interventions. (read more)