...I won the John Creasey Award for best first novel, and have been nominated for the Ian Fleming Award. My work has been translated into twelve languages. Additionally, I have optioned or sold multiple screenplays. (read more)
...In other words, there is less time devoted to grammar and more time devoted to simply having the student engage in conversation. The dialogue can be on subjects of interest to the student, anything from baseball to computers. When I utilize this method, rapid gains are made in language ability. (read more)
...I hold a Master’s degree in Anthropology with a focus on cultural studies, archaeology, and applied research. My experience includes conducting fieldwork, oral histories, and curatorial work, such as cataloging and preserving artifacts. I have contributed to various cultural preservation projects, including National Register nominations, museum curation, and public folklore initiatives. (read more)
...My first tutoring experiences were in person, working with students with special needs. After college, I began my career as a teacher. I have taught 5th grade for 5 years, 3rd grade for 4 years, and 4th grade for 1 year. (read more)
...At UK, I designed my own major - Voice and Speech for Theatre. While there, I served as a speech, diction, and dialect coach on several productions. Since then, I've conducted seminars as well as private coaching sessions on delivery of both prepared speeches as well as off-the-cuff addresses a... (read more)