...As a journalist and teacher, I help professionals and students understand how to make writing more engaging and how to put their thoughts on the page using proper grammar. I have also edited two books and been a writing coach for others. I work with students on writing to make sure their work:•... (read more)
As an advocate of excellence in education, I have spent years studying techniques that enable students to be successful learners. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in in English and a Master of Science in Secondary Education. I have also completed 39 hours of graduate level English courses which has added to my breadth and experience in composition and literature. (read more)
...I believe that reading is a skill that can be nurtured in any student, regardless of their starting point. By engaging students with carefully selected texts that match their interests and abilities, I have seen remarkable transformations. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student who once claimed to hate reading eagerly share their excitement about a book they love. (read more)
Numeracy is just as essential as literacy. Managing personal finances, understanding polling results, cooking and party planning, understanding sale prices after a percentage discount, making plans and constructing a sleeping platform so you can camp in your SUV, navigating information and decision... (read more)