...My poems and articles have been published in magazines and newspapers, and choirs have sung my commissioned lyrics. I am a writer, editor, wordcrafter, poet, lyricist, and publicist with an MA in Communications/Public Relations and a BA in English, and have been writing since childhood! In my c... (read more)
...During my forty years, I have been honored with a few awards for excellence in my field, both by students and fellow faculty. I have to say it was a thrill when I would see the "light bulb" go on after discussing a work that students didn't quite get before that discussion. I enjoyed flexibility, feedback, and humor in teaching. (read more)
...I have helped many students in language arts, and because I'm also a special education teacher, I have learned how to make reading, writing, and grammar understandable. Sometimes, it just needs to be rephrased, and sometimes I need to present the concepts in a way that the student hasn't heard before, so the light bulb can come on. I am sure I can help you. (read more)
...I will take the time to learn why a student may be struggling with English or may not like it, so I can implement the appropriate tools to change that mindset. By making learning enjoyable through creative lesson plans and approaches, I will be able to make the subject matter easier and grades b... (read more)