...As a teacher, one of my specializations was improving student writing. I use the John Collins Writing and Empowering Writers programs to help students approach writing as an engaging and very personal process of expression. This process includes collecting thoughts through brainstorming and free-writing, organizing and planning, writing a draft, editing, and finally, publishing. (read more)
I am semi-retired after 30+ years in journalism, including 23 years at The Post-Standard in Syracuse. During my career, I honed my writing, research, editing, reading, grammatical, spelling and many other English-related skills on a daily basis and I feel that that experience gives me excellent cre... (read more)
...My lessons are tailored to my students’ needs. Please let me know what your interests and needs are and I would be delighted to offer a free initial consultation meeting. Finally, I’m happy to meet in person or offer online instruction! (read more)
16 Subjects: includingWriting,Greek,ACT English,American History
...Additionally, UMASS Press published my first book, Race in the Crucible of War: African American Servicemen in the War in Vietnam in 2023. I am a published author of a book, dozens of articles, and have helped hundreds of students over the years with their writing. I have taught World History at the collegiate level for more than ten years. (read more)