...In my own pursuit of education and in work with students as a NY state certified teacher it is clear that anyone can cram data into their head that may or may not stay as long as an upcoming test. My goal in helping to improve study skills (by improving focus, note-taking, and time management) i... (read more)
...My areas of expertise are reading and writing. I understand the joys and advantages that being a confident reader with a strong vocabulary provide. Most of all, however, I focus on the absolute necessity of being a good writer. (read more)
...I became interested dramatic literature, so I decided to read English translations of the surviving Greek tragedies. I enjoyed them so much that I thought it would be better to study them in their original language. So when I enrolled in Bard College, I decided to major in Classics (also known as Greek and Roman studies). For my Senior Project I translated and directed Sophocles' Antigone. (read more)
...I've taught writing and English for native and non-native speakers for over 15 years both in the U.S. and abroad. Every class I taught was a combination of in-class work and private sessions. I have a Masters in Composition and Literature, graduate work in ESL instruction and have worked extensively with Russian, Arabic, and a variety of Asian and Chinese speakers. (read more)
I am dedicated to the success of any student that I am privileged to work with. The needs of the student come first as we explore ways of helping the student become more successful. My previous students have commended me on my ability to understand them, accept them and help them raise their academic achievements. (read more)