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)
...Meeting my students on their level with their interests in mind, I can develop ways to improve reading abilities. My teaching style is very eclectic. I have a great passion and enthusiasm for reading as I was a struggling reader myself. (read more)
...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 am a research scientist and university professor. My last position was in a post-country called Kazakhstan. I left this position because my family did not like living outside the US. (read more)