...When I'm not not teaching and editing student writing, I write arts journalism and poetry. My journalism has most recently appeared in The Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor, Jewish Daily Forward, Albany Times Union, and more. My poetry's most recently appeared in the Harvard Review Online, Rattle, The Common, Prairie Schooner and North American Review, among others. (read more)
...I make studying for the ACT interesting. I am certified to teach English (grades 7 through 12) in New York State, and have a Master's degree in English as a Second Language. Currently, I am a Student Support Specialist for Read & Succeed/Tutors with Computers and coach students (grades 5 through 8) in reading and phonics. (read more)
...While the writing process can be complex, I have worked with a variety of curricula and resources that keep it manageable and fun. Each student needs the chance to develop and celebrate their own, unique writing voice - it is a joy to see that happen for a child! My post-graduate work included ... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Literature,Elementary Math
Recently, I graduated with a 3.9 GPA from Hofstra University with a Master's of Science in Secondary English Education. I love reading and writing, and I want to inspire the same passion that I have for learning within my students. I think that it is important for educators to push their students toward reaching an advanced understanding of academic subjects. (read more)