...Most of my students begin saying they hate to read and write. However, when you read books that have been hand picked to match your interests and ability level, you will find your love of literature will flourish. In addition, when you see how the issues of even ancient texts come up in your everyday life, this will increase your appreciation and enthusiasm for even the driest classic! (read more)
...Oftentimes, the best thing to do is to start over. If your writing doesn’t have a strong idea, the whole piece will crumble on its weak foundation. My teaching method has resulted in success for my students, and I am proud of their accomplishments. (read more)
My career has alternated between writing, editing and public relations in the arts. After completing my BA in English from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, I worked on an MFA in Journalism and Dance at UW, where I also taught dance for children. I also worked on a MFA in Creative Writing at CUNY and was a Contributor at The Bread Loaf Writers' Conference. (read more)
...I especially enjoy working through the great texts and figures in the history of philosophy (including, but not limited to, classical Chinese and Indian philosophy, the philosophers of Greek antiquity and medieval philosophy).
I presently teach philosophy/classics in an honors program as well as... (read more)
...I've trained with and taught for both Kaplan and Princeton Review, and have taught everything from 1-on-1 private lessons to multi-student classes. However, after years of affiliation with those premiere companies, I developed my own ideas about how to best teach the tips, tricks and methods to ... (read more)